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FOTUS-class Mjolnir

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FOTUS
An FOTUS-clad Spartan-IV with a Mosa-pattern carbine and using an M805X thruster pack at "Warrens" during the Requiem campaign.
GEN3
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GEN2
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An FOTUS-clad Spartan-IV with a Mosa-pattern carbine and using an M805X thruster pack at "Warrens" during the Requiem campaign.
Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

343 Industries[1]

Testing site(s):

434 Combat Readiness Lab[1]
RTC Facility[1]
Willows Complex[1]

Type:

Role(s):

Miscellaneous tasks and situations

 

"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] manufactured by 343 Industries.[2]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

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.[1][Note 1]

The armor is built also using the finest locally-sourced materials and loose Forerunner technology,[1][3] with some materials coming from Requiem.[4]

Development history[edit]

FOTUS was created by 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.[1][Note 1]

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.[1][Note 1]

The FOTUS Torque-node component had proven to represent a breakthrough in replicating Forerunner "baffler" sensor-distortion systems.[3]

Skins[edit]

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.[4]

Usage[edit]

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.[1][Note 1]

FOTUS armor has proven invaluable in Seattle's corporate shadow-wars.[3]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 4[edit]

FOTUS was introduced as an 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.

Armor Description Unlock requirements
(Halo 4) 		Unlock requirements
(Halo: MCC)
H4 MJOLNIR Fotus.png
FOTUS 		Helmet description (H4): Tested in the rough-and-tumble streets of Kirkland, Washington. Redeem a code included with the limited edition Halo 4 Xbox 360 console. Unlocked by default.
Helmet description (MCC): Tested in the rough-and-tumble streets of Kirkland, Washington.
Shoulder description (H4): Tested in the rough-and-tumble streets of Kirkland, Washington.
Shoulder descriptions (MCC): Highly resistant to surprise assaults by foam projectiles. (Left)
Increases Seattle freeze index by a substantial amount. (Right)
Chest description (H4): Tested in the rough-and-tumble streets of Kirkland, Washington.
Chest description (MCC): Its original factory is gone, but not forgotten.
Forearm description (H4): Land of Kirk cougar-safety protocols MUST be followed at all times.
Forearm description (MCC): FOTUS vambrace with cougar-safe coating.
Legs description (H4): Received excessively high movement proficiency ratings for coffee runs on rainy days.
Legs description (MCC): Augments proficiency at quickly acquiring caffeine-infused liquids.

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

FOTUS returned as an 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 armor.

Armor Description Rarity Introduced in Unlock requirements
REQ icon for the FOTUS armor.
FOTUS (helmet) 		The FOTUS helmet's torque-node extension represents a breakthrough in replicating Forerunner "baffler" sensor-distortion systems. Ultra Rare Introduced on launch. Purchase a Gold REQ pack for REQ Points 10,000 REQ points.