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{{Status|Canon}}
{{Armor infobox
|name=FOTUS
|image={{Pageimage|HTMCC-H4 FOTUS 2.png}}{{tabcontainer|title1=GEN3|content1=[[File:HINF - Store icon - Fist of the Unicorn.png|x500px]]|title2=GEN2|content2=[[File:Fotus-Halo5.png|x500px]]}}{{Pageimage|HTMCC-H4 FOTUS 2.png}}
|manufacturer=[[343 Industries (manufacturer)|343 Industries]]<ref name="H4EVG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''' ''- Page 183''</ref>
|testsite=[[434 Combat Readiness Lab]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}<br>
RTC Facility{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}<br>
Willows Complex{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|type=
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|MJOLNIR (GEN3)]]
|role=Miscellaneous tasks and situations
}}
{{Quote|Tested in the rough and tumble streets of downtown Kirkland, Washington.|FOTUS armory description}}

'''FOTUS-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]] manufactured by [[343 Industries (manufacturer)|343 Industries]].<ref name="Halo 4">'''[[Halo 4]]''' ''- Armory description''</ref> 

==Overview==
===Design details===
The helmet has a Torque-node component used to distract nearby predators, the base of the node detects levels of gravity-trough scaturiency. The helmet also features extended awareness conduits (ALK-03) which heightens mobility around senior operatives and moving-equipment personnel. The visor has lodged-tracking component 793-VF for improved survivability and maintenance. The chest has 90-RZ java-fuel monitoring software which evaluates current sustainability levels.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/Note|Id=Fotus|Fotus throughout this source continues the joke of "acquiring coffee." Therefore, this is not a reliable source. However, as the only source available it should be taken as canon until a more official source gives the Armor its information.}}

The armor is built also using the finest locally-sourced materials and loose Forerunner technology,{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''' ''- Armory description''</ref> with some materials coming from [[Requiem]].<ref name="Kit">'''[[Halo 4]]''' - ''Bonus content marketplace description''</ref>

===Development history===
FOTUS was created by [[343 Industries (manufacturer)|343 Industries]], by merging loose Forerunner technology and base Mjolnir architecture. It was originally forged at the RTC Facility before being transported to the Willows Complex for durability and survivability testing. At a later point it was tested at [[434 Combat Readiness Lab]] where it was tested extensively in Kirkland's overcast and frigid nine-month winter season.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/NoteReuse|Fotus}}

Before full production of the armor could start, engineers required that it meet COUGAR-class safety protocols in an effort to protect it against feral branches of wildlife. These protocols were met and FOTUS armor sets were deployed.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/NoteReuse|Fotus}}

The FOTUS Torque-node component had proven to represent a breakthrough in replicating [[Forerunner]] "[[baffler]]" sensor-distortion systems.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}

===Skins===
A skin of this armor was part of the [[Forerunner Hybrid Kit]], which is a group of equipment using classified Forerunner technology from [[Requiem]], it was developed for highly experienced [[Spartan-IV]] by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]].{{Ref/Reuse|Kit}}

===Usage===
After being deployed, FOTUS was often used to acquire coffee at a variety of lightly secured sites, during the Kirkland's long seasons of wet, freezing cold weather.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/NoteReuse|Fotus}}

FOTUS armor has proven invaluable in Seattle's corporate shadow-wars.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}

==In-game information==
===''Halo 4''===
FOTUS was introduced as an [[Armor customization (Halo 4)|armor set]] in ''[[Halo 4]]'', being an exclusive unlock to the limited edition Xbox 360 promoting the title. FOTUS would later be unlocked by default in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''. It was one of the few armor sets to feature only one variant, lacking any additional skins.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! style="width: 15%"|Armor
! style="width: 55%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements <br>(''Halo 4'')
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements <br>(''Halo: MCC'')
|- align="center"
|rowspan="10"|[[File:H4 MJOLNIR Fotus.png|75px]]<br>FOTUS
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (H4):''' Tested in the rough-and-tumble streets of Kirkland, Washington.
|rowspan="10"|Redeem a code included with the limited edition ''[[Halo 4]]'' Xbox 360 console.
|rowspan="10"|Unlocked by default.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC):''' Tested in the rough-and-tumble streets of Kirkland, Washington.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulder description (H4):''' Tested in the rough-and-tumble streets of Kirkland, Washington.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulder descriptions (MCC):''' Highly resistant to surprise assaults by foam projectiles. (Left)<br>Increases Seattle freeze index by a substantial amount. (Right)
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (H4):''' Tested in the rough-and-tumble streets of Kirkland, Washington.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC):''' Its original factory is gone, but not forgotten.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Forearm description (H4):''' Land of Kirk cougar-safety protocols MUST be followed at all times.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Forearm description (MCC):''' FOTUS vambrace with cougar-safe coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Legs description (H4):''' Received excessively high movement proficiency ratings for coffee runs on rainy days.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Legs description (MCC):''' Augments proficiency at quickly acquiring caffeine-infused liquids.
|}

===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
FOTUS returned as an [[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|armor set]] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', being unlockable through the [[Requisition system]]. Unlike ''Halo 4'', FOTUS features two additional skins in ''Halo 5: Guardians''; Chillrose and Synchronize. FOTUS also shares a body armor design with the [[DEADEYE-class Mjolnir|Deadeye]] armor.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Armor
! scope="col" style="width: 25%" |Description
! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Rarity
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Introduced in
! scope="col" style="width: 20%" |Unlock requirements
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - FOTUS (helmet).png|100px]]<br>FOTUS (helmet)
|rowspan="3" align="left"|The FOTUS helmet's torque-node extension represents a breakthrough in replicating [[Forerunner]] "[[baffler]]" sensor-distortion systems.
|{{H5Rarity|Ultra Rare}}
|rowspan="6"|Introduced on launch.
|rowspan="6"|Purchase a Gold REQ pack for {{RP|10,000}} REQ points.
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - FOTUS Chillrose (helmet).png|100px]]<br>FOTUS Chillrose (helmet skin)
|rowspan="2"|{{H5Rarity|Legendary}}
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - FOTUS Synchronize (helmet).png|100px]]<br>FOTUS Synchronize (helmet skin)
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - FOTUS (body).png|100px]]<br>FOTUS (body)
|rowspan="3" align="left"|Hand-crafted from the finest locally-sourced materials and repurposed Forerunner technology, FOTUS-class powered assault armor has proven invaluable in Seattle's corporate shadow-wars.
|{{H5Rarity|Ultra Rare}}
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - FOTUS Chillrose (body).png|100px]]<br>FOTUS Chillrose (body skin)
|rowspan="2"|{{H5Rarity|Legendary}}
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - FOTUS Synchronize (body).png|100px]]<br>FOTUS Synchronize (body skin)
|}

===''Halo Infinite''===
FOTUS returned in a redesigned form, being made available for [[multiplayer]] Spartan [[Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|armor customization]] in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. Its associated parts are primarily available for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|Mark VII]] core.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
|-
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Armor
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Manufacturer
! scope="col" style="width: 25%" |Lore
! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Rarity
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Introduced in
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Unlock requirements
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF - Helmet icon - FOTUS.png|75px]]<br>FOTUS
|rowspan="7"|343 Industries
|These rare, noble beasts roam the urban wildlands.
|rowspan="7"|{{HINFRarity|Legendary}}
|rowspan="7"|[[Reclaimer (Operation)|Reclaimer]]
|rowspan="7"|Purchase either:
*"Fist of the Unicorn" for {{HINFCredit|2,000}}
*"Midnight Bundle" for {{HINFCredit|3,000}}
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF - Helmet attachment icon - Torque Node.png|75px]]<br>Torque Node
|Adds +2 to all awareness checks.
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF - Left shoulder icon - SOTUS.png|75px]][[File:HINF - Right shoulder icon - SOTUS.png|75px]]<br>SOTUS
|Made from recycled, ethically sourced Titanium-A.
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF - Chest icon - UA-RTC4.png|75px]]<br>UA/RTC4
|Optimized for passive aggression.
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF - Utility icon - Leg Sleeve.png|75px]]<br>Leg Sleeve
|Protective cover for limited-edition vinyl datapacks.
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF - Wrist icon - Pike Gauntlets.png|75px]]<br>Pike Gauntlets
|Protection against the hottest of liquids.
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF - Knee pad icon - Kraken Pad.png|75px]]<br>Kraken Pad
|Tested in the Seattle Combat Sports Arena.
|}

==Production notes==
In ''Halo 4'', the FOTUS armor is presented as a metafictional joke. The acronym supposedly stands for "[[Fist of the Unicorn|Fist of the Unicorn(s)]]", which was referenced as a band made up of the crew members of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''. The in-game description has FOTUS being developed by [[343 Industries]], and tested in Kirkland, Washington, which is 343 Industries' hometown. The gauntlets are designed to defend against cougar attacks in the "Land of Kirk", while the FOTUS greaves earned high marks during coffee runs on rainy days. The prominent spike on top of the helmet is a reference to 343 Industries' running unicorn gag. While the FOTUS armor is canon, the armor's descriptions in ''Halo 4'' are very tongue-in-cheek and obviously not meant to be taken seriously. The armor's descriptions in ''The Master Chief Collection's'' armory continue the references past this:
*"Surprise assault by foam projectiles" references the time-honored tradition of coders and software workers shooting each other with foam darts to let off steam.
*The "Seattle Freeze" is a widely-held belief in the difficulty of making friends or acquaintances in the Seattle metropolitan area.
*The original factory being "gone, but not forgotten" is a reference to 343 Industries moving from their original building to a new one around the time ''The Master Chief Collection'' was releasing.
*The overall callbacks to both Kirkland, cougars, and coffee. 
*Geographically, 343 Industries (and Microsoft itself) are officially located in Redmond, Washington, rather than Kirkland. The distance between them is effectively negligible.

===References===
The "corporate shadow-wars" mentioned in ''Halo 5: Guardians''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> FOTUS chest may be a reference to the RPG game ''Shadowrun'', set in a futuristic Seattle run by mega-corporations.

==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR FOTUS}}
===Renders===
<gallery>
File:H4-Render-FotusArmor.jpg|Three-dimensional render of the FOTUS armor for ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4 FOTUS Armor.png|A Spartan in a FOTUS armor in ''Halo 4''.
File:Avatarfotus.jpg|The XBOX Live Avatar FOTUS armor.
File:Halo 5 Fotus Red.png|FOTUS armor in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-FOTUS.png|Front and back views of the FOTUS armor in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
</gallery>

===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:MCCH4-Extraction.jpg|A FOTUS-clad Spartan during a game of [[Extraction]] in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4 Harvest Action.jpg|A FOTUS-clad Spartan wielding a [[Z-110 Boltshot]] in ''Halo 4''.
File:HTMCC-H4 FOTUS 1.png|A FOTUS-clad Spartan with a {{Pattern|Mosa|carbine}} in ''Halo 4''.
File:HTMCC-H4 FOTUS 2.png|A FOTUS-clad Spartan using an [[M805X thruster pack]] in ''Halo 4''.
File:HTMCC-H4 FOTUS 3.png|A FOTUS-clad Spartan using a [[Paegaas Workshop gravity hammer]] in ''Halo 4''.
File:H5G FOTUS 1.png|A FOTUS-clad Spartan with a ''Mosa''-pattern carbine in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G FOTUS 2.png|A FOTUS-clad Spartan with a [[BR55 battle rifle]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G FOTUS 3.png|A FOTUS-clad Spartan with the [[Arclight]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:HINF PK Reclaimer 01.jpg|Front view of a FOTUS-clad Spartan in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF PK Reclaimer 06.jpg|Rear view of a FOTUS-clad Spartan in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF PK Reclaimer 14.jpg|Profile view of a FOTUS-clad Spartan with a Promethean Bandit in ''Halo Infinite''.
</gallery>

===''Halo 5: Guardians'' skins===
<gallery>
File:H5-Waypoint-FOTUS.png|Default skin.
File:H5-Waypoint-FOTUS-CHILLROSE.png|Chillrose skin.
File:H5-Waypoint-FOTUS-SYNCHRONIZE.png|Synchronize skin.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' {{C|Forearms only}}<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/canon-fodder-1-15-15-just-getting-started/1091aee3-f861-4b8b-b405-f3dfd01a4e65/posts?page=2#post32 '''Halo Waypoint Forums''' - ''Canon Fodder 1-15-15: Just Getting Started (Catalog Answer)'']</ref>
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
**''[[Summer Update]]''

==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}

==Sources==
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{{Navbox/Universe/Mjolnir|Overview|GEN2|GEN3}}
[[Category:MJOLNIR armor]]
[[Category:Halo Infinite multiplayer armor permutations]]
[[Category:Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer armor permutations]]
[[Category:Halo 4 multiplayer armor permutations]]