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MIRAGE-class Mjolnir

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Mirage
A render of the MIRAGE IIC armor core.
IIC
A cropped-out Mirage IIC-clad Spartan in the customisation menu. Cropped from a screenshot provided by User:031 Exuberant Witness.
GEN1
A Spartan wearing Mirage armour.
Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Materials Group

Type:

Role(s):

Multi-purpose

Technical specifications

Feature(s):

  • Software-definable deception jammers[1]
  • Force amplification gauntlets[1]
 

MIRAGE-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor derived from the Semi-Powered Infiltration armor.[2][1]

GEN1 overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The MIRAGE armor takes the form of SPI suits designed for the SPARTAN-III program, upgraded to MJOLNIR standards intended to be employed by any Spartan generation. Once the standard helmet of SPI armor, MIRAGE-class Mjolnir makes use of an upgraded MIRAGE-class helmet. The gauntlets are designed as a refinement of the RIFT-class force amplification gauntlets. Overall, the suit is light and resilient, though considered not as robust as the MJOLNIR program's efforts. However, it is able to be manufactured at a fraction of the price while meeting the same basic performance requirements.[1]

IIC overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

In-keeping with the theme of cost-effectiveness, the Mirage IIC builds on the foundation of the GEN1 Mirage and Semi-Powered Infiltration armor program. Some helmets compromise the full range of GEN3 capabilities, significantly reducing their cost, complexity, and the augmentation requirements of the operator.[3] All this results in a multi-role powered assault armor that meets baseline GEN3 Mjolnir standards.[4] Mirage IIC's reactor is built into the techsuit, being covered by the chestpiece.[5]

Usage[edit]

The Mirage IIC armor was worn by Spartans Jaarov and Zhinn during the Battle of Suban in 2560.

Variants[edit]

A list of variants compatible with the Mirage IIC platform.

  • Athlon - A variant used in combat training exercises, upgraded from GEN2
  • Balor - A variant equipped with the MSN-04 active sensor cluster
  • Belus - A variant of all-purpose combat helmet
  • Bruma - A variant for intelligence operatives
  • Erinyes - A variant based off of War sphinx technology
  • Extender - A variant for pilots
  • Hermes IIC - A variant used for orbital raids
  • Infractor - A Venezian helmet compatible with Mjolnir
  • Neith - A variant that feature an updated version of the GEN2 Tracer sensor suite
  • Nexus - A non-Mjolnir prototype helmet made compatible with the Mirage IIC armor. It feature an autonomous netwar rig and swarm drone controller
  • Orion - A variant initially designed for use with the ORION Project.
  • Responder - A variant made for Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) teams
  • Skymarcher - A variant that emulates Covenant and Banished control systems
  • Squire - A variant that incorporate a command node for distributed load-balancing of VISR and battlenet software
  • Street Viper - A variant under close re-evaluation
  • Tyro - A variant with multiple ultra-wideband interface channels
  • Veles - A variant for intelligence collection

In-game information[edit]

Halo 3 MCC[edit]

Mirage was implemented into Halo 3 in the 20th anniversary celebration event for Halo: The Master Chief Collection. This armor set was first available for purchase in The Exchange during the week of November 24, 2021, and would become a recurring offer for the rest of the game's lifespan.[6]

Piece Description Unlock requirements
Mirage armour icon.
Helmet
A direct evolution of the Semi-Powered Infiltration armor suite. The Exchange, Spartan Point 2
Mirage armour icon.
Chest
MIRAGE armor incorporates the latest in software-definable deception jammers. The Exchange, Spartan Point 2
Mirage armour icon.
Shoulders
Lightweight, but resilient. The Exchange, Spartan Point 2
Mirage armour icon.
Forearms
A further refinement of the RIFT-class force-amplification gauntlets. The Exchange, Spartan Point 2
Mirage armour icon.
Legs
Though not as robust as mainline Mjolnir suits, the MIRAGE exoskeleton meets basic performance metrics at a fraction of the price. The Exchange, Spartan Point 2

Halo Infinite[edit]

The Mirage IIC armor core and