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ATHLON-class Mjolnir

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An Athlon-clad Spartan-IV with a Type-56D needler on Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer map March on Stormbreak.
Athlon
IIC
Image of the Athlon helmet
GEN2
H5G - MJOLNIR Athlon render.png
Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Misriah Armory[1]

Type:

Role(s):

War Games exercises

Technical specifications

Feature(s):

  • Multiple layers of redundant safety systems
  • Inner layer with a magnetorheological dampening system
 

ATHLON-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor manufactured by Misriah Armory.

GEN2 overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

It contains multiple layers of redundant safety systems to reduce the chance of injury in War Games excersies.[2]

The Athlon helmet features an inner layer with a magnetorheological dampening system specifically crafted for Spartan physiology.[2]

Variants[edit]

  • Champion: Athlon Champion is rebuilt and retuned version of the default Athlon armor. It is a temperamental creation that requires a full team of technicians on hand to repair and retune the suit between each War Games match for optimal performance.[2]

Usage[edit]

The armor is used during live-fire War Games exercises.[2] Spartan Lucy-B091 used this armor in 2558. Tom-B292 also used the legs and torso of Athlon armor.[3]

IIC overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The re-engineered variant of the Athlon helmet compatible with the Mirage IIC armor platform is streamlined, efficient and adaptable. Because of these features, the helmet is a front-runner for mass production.[1]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta[edit]

Athlon was first available through the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta, being unlockable through the beta's progression system. It featured one variant.

Armor Manufacturer Description Unlock requirements
Athlon armor in the Halo 5 beta.
Athlon 		Misriah Armory Helmet description: The ATHLON helmet's inner layer uses a magnetorheological dampening system perfectly tuned to the peculiarities of the Spartan physiology. Reach Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4)
Body description: Multiply redundant safety systems in the ATHLON significantly reduce the chance of major injury during live War Games. Reach Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4)

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

Athlon would be widely featured in the final release of Halo 5: Guardians as an armor permutation unlockable via the Requisition system. Athlon would feature six variants including the default; the most of any armor in the game. Additionally, a special, limited time variant known as Champion would be available through a specific HCS REQ Pack beginning in December of 2015.

Armor Description Rarity Introduced in Unlock requirements
REQ icon for the Athlon armor.
Athlon (helmet) 		The ATHLON helmet's inner layer uses a magnetorheological dampening system perfectly tuned to the peculiarities of the Spartan physiology. Common Introduced on launch. Purchase either:
  • A Bronze REQ pack for REQ Points 1,000 REQ points.
  • A Silver REQ pack for REQ Points 5,000 REQ points.
REQ icon for the Athlon armor.
Athlon Lycinus (helmet skin) 		Common
REQ icon for the Athlon armor.
Athlon Varazdat (helmet skin)