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COMMANDO-class Mjolnir

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Commando
GEN2
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GEN1 Mark V
COMMANDO-class Mjolnir from Halo: Reach armor permutation in Halo: The Master Chief Collection menu.
GEN1 Mark IV
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Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Chalybs Defense Solutions/Special Warfare Center (GEN1)[1]
Naphtali Contractor Corporation (GEN2)[2]

Testing site(s):

Chalybs Testing Preserve (GEN1)[1]
Buffalo Breaker Yards (GEN2)[2]

Type:

MJOLNIR (GEN1)

MJOLNIR (GEN2)
MJOLNIR (GEN3) (Compatible)

Role(s):

Improve tactical awareness

 

COMMANDO-class Mjolnir, also designated as the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/K variant, is a MJOLNIR armor variant originally designed by Chalybs Defense Solutions and Special Warfare Center,[1] with the GEN2 version being manufactured by the Naphtali Contractor Corporation.[2]

GEN1 overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The K variant's helmet is designed to improve a Spartan's tactical awareness without the use of the modular packages that can be added to all MJOLNIR platforms.[3] The Commando helmet package includes the most comprehensive, up-to-date tactical hardware and software systems,[1] being compatible with CMA and UNSC battle network protocols.[3] The variant's shoulder pauldrons offer excellent protection at the cost of limited joint mobility. The field support attachment provides additional functionality to the MJOLNIR armor.[1]

  • An overview of the Mark V/K variant with the helmet wearing the HUL attachment.

    An overview of the Mark V/K variant with the helmet wearing the HUL attachment.

  • Mark V/K variant component reference.

    Mark V/K variant component reference.

Development history[edit]

The K variant was developed at the Special Warfare Center in Seongnam, United Korea, to aid Spartan supersoldiers in specialized assaults on conventional military targets. When production for the K variant was approved, Chalybs Defense Solutions was awarded the contract to manufacture the armor, with final testing conducted at the Chalybs Testing Preserve.[1]

The Mark IV version, which was simply a modification to the MJOLNIR suit rather than a distinct variant,[1][Note 1] originated as a prototype for standardized team leader kits.[4] The Mark V[B] version was introduced near the end of the war in November 2551 due to the success of the Mark IV ad hoc. Unlike the previous iteration, the Mark V version was designed as a fully featured variant of the Mark V system.[1] It was first deployed during the siege of the Inner Colonies relatively late in the Human-Covenant War.[1]

As late as 2560, GEN1 Commando could still be requisitioned by Spartans, upgraded to be roughly equivalent to GEN3.[5]

Usage[edit]

Several Spartans and team leaders made use of this system. Frederic-104 wore a Mark IV/K helmet during Battle of Sigma Octanus IV.[6] Carter-A259 led Noble Team through several operations wearing the armor during the Human-Covenant War.[7]

  • Carter-A259 facing his prototype Mark IV/K armor.[8]

    Carter-A259 facing his prototype Mark IV/K armor.[8]

  • Frederic-104 wearing a Mark IV/K helmet during Battle of Sigma Octanus IV.

    Frederic-104 wearing a Mark IV/K helmet during Battle of Sigma Octanus IV.

  • Carter wearing his Commando Mark V/K helmet and left shoulder pauldron.

    Carter wearing his Commando Mark V/K helmet and left shoulder pauldron.

GEN2 overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

A Spartan-IV from Fireteam Bailey wearing a green-colored GEN2 Commando armor on Ealen IV.

Naphtali Contractor Corporation's version includes a helmet, torso armor, and shoulder pauldrons. The GEN2 variant is loosely based on its GEN1 predecessor.[9]

The helmet[2] has a built in CNM suite for tactical application; this enables real-time synchronization with the UNSC battlenet.[10] The helmet also has field elaboration software for real-time combat intelligence modification. The body has a wide-range fireteam allocation module.[2]

Though the GEN2 COMMANDO-class suite only vaguely resembles its Mark V predecessor, the GEN2 NOBLE-class Mjolnir is a recreation of the Mark V/K's external architecture.[11]

Development history[edit]

After Meridian fell, all contracts that Chalybs had were absorbed into companies that survived the war. NCC was the company that got a hold of Commando and started to circumvent its GEN1 limitations, making the armor more open for more users, and beginning production of the GEN2 of the Commando armor.[2] This acquisition of Chalybs' original COMMANDO designs also allowed NCC to bring their GEN2 Mjolnir armor to market several months ahead of schedule.[10]

Testing for the armor began at the Buffalo Breaker Yards.[2]

Usage[edit]

While the armor was made more open for more users, many team leaders still opt to use Commando systems possibly out of tradition.[2] A Spartan-IV from Fireteam Bailey wore a green-colored GEN2 Commando armor during the Battle of Ealen IV.[12]

In-game information[edit]

Halo: Reach - GEN1 Mark V[edit]

The Commando helmet can be viewed in the Armory at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and can be unlocked once at the rank of Commander. All Commando armor types are unlockable in the game's purchase system via the use of cR. In Halo: The Master Chief Collection, the Commando set is attainable in the Season 1: Noble progression system.

The helmet resembles the HAZOP helmet with a small area of black polymer at the bottom of the visor. The base Commando helmet has a HUL[3] already attached, making it one of only three base helmets to have an attachment, the others being the Beta-5 Operator helmet, which has a goggle-like attachment, and the EOD helmet, which has a CBRN module. Two upgrades are available for the helmet. The first, CBRN/CNM, replaces the HUL[3] attachment with a CBRN apparatus featuring an Command Network Module on the left side. The second, UA/FC-I[2], adds an up-armor plate with a third-generation Hardened Uplink Module on the right side and a Command Network Module on the left side.

The shoulder pauldron is characterized by a large curved plate of armor set on the standard base, which connects it to the Spartan's shoulder. It is noticeably large and is placed high on the Spartan's arm. It is one of few shoulder pieces that utilizes the player's selected secondary color instead of their primary color.

Armor Description Unlock requirements (Halo: Reach) Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
HR Commando Helmet Icon.png
Commando helmet 		Developed at the UNSC's Special Warfare Center, this helmet is compatible with all armor systems.
The Mk.V/K helmet was developed at the Special Warfare Centre in Songnam, Hanguk. 		Halo: Reach rank icon Commander, 85,000 cR Series 1, Tier 68 (Spartan Point 1)
HR Commando CBRNCNM Helmet Icon.png
Commando (CBRN/CNM) 		For operations in hazard zones; command network module. Halo: Reach rank icon Commander, 40,000 cR Series 1, Tier 69 (Spartan Point 1)
HR Commando UAFCI2 Helmet Icon.png
Commando (UA/FC-I[2]) 		Up-armored variant with external command network and hardened 3rd generation uplink modules. Halo: Reach rank icon Commander, 40,000 cR Series 1, Tier 71 (Spartan Point 1)
HR Commando RShoulder Icon.pngHR Commando LShoulder Icon.png
Commando shoulders 		The MJOLNIR Mk. V/K variant was developed at the UNSC's Special Warfare Center. Halo: Reach rank icon Commander, 40,000 cR Series 1, Tier 71 (Spartan Point 1)
HR Commando Chest Icon.png
Assault/Commando chest 		Anything you don’t have, you can find in the field. Anything you can’t find, you didn’t need anyway. Halo: Reach rank icon Colonel, 12,000 cR Series 1, Tier 75 (Spartan Point 1)

Halo 4 - GEN2[edit]

Commando was one of the armor permutations to return, albeit completely redesigned for GEN2, in Halo 4. In The Master Chief Collection, the Commando set and its Fracture (FRCT) skin variant are available by default.

Armor Description Unlock requirements
(Halo 4) 		Unlock requirements
(Halo: MCC)
Commando armor in Halo 4 with no skin.
Commando 		Description (H4): Now produced by the NCC, this armor is loosely based on the GEN1 variant. Unlocked by default.
Helmet description (MCC): Only loosely based on the GEN1 variant of the same name.
Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Commando-class armor.
Chest description (MCC): Includes a wide-range fireteam allocation module.
Commando armor in Halo 4 with FRCT skin.
Commando Fracture (FRCT) skin 		Description (H4): Customized with FRACTURE armor skin. Complete the Flood Victory - Master commendation. Unlocked by default.
Helmet description (MCC) Commando helmet customized with FRACTURE coating.
Shoulder description (MCC) Commando left/ right spaulder customized with FRACTURE coating.
Chest description (MCC) Commando chassis customized with FRACTURE coating.

Halo 5: Guardians - GEN2[edit]

The Halo 4 design of Commando returns in Halo 5: Guardians. The helmet and body armor are unlockable through the Requisition system. The body armor includes the Commando chest and shoulders, the Ricochet forearms and Recruit legs. The helmet of NOBLE-class Mjolnir was based on the GEN1 design seen in Halo: Reach. The GEN2 Commando set has three skins: Verde, Arius, and Matrix.

Armor Description Unlock requirements
H5G REQ Helmets Commando Uncommon
Commando GEN2 (helmet) 		Naphtali greatly benefited from its aquisition of Chalybs' original COMMANDO designs, which allowed them to bring their GEN2 Mjolnir armor to market several months ahead of schedule. Uncommon REQ card
H5G REQ Helmets Commando Verde Rare
Commando Verde (helmet skin) 		Naphtali greatly benefited from its aquisition of Chalybs' original COMMANDO designs, which allowed them to bring their GEN2 Mjolnir armor to market several months ahead of schedule. Rare REQ card
H5G REQ Helmets Commando Arius Ultra Rare
Commando Arius (helmet skin) 		Naphtali greatly benefited from its aquisition of Chalybs' original COMMANDO designs, which allowed them to bring their GEN2 Mjolnir armor to market several months ahead of schedule. Ultra Rare REQ card
H5G REQ Helmets Commando Matrix Legendary
Commando Matrix (helmet skin) 		Naphtali greatly benefited from its aquisition of Chalybs' original COMMANDO designs, which allowed them to bring their GEN2 Mjolnir armor to market several months ahead of schedule. Legendary REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Commando.png
Commando GEN2 (body) 		COMMANDO armor features an integrated Command Network Module (CNM) for real-time synchronization with the UNSC battlenet. Uncommon REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Commando Verde.png
Commando Verde (body skin) 		COMMANDO armor features an integrated Command Network Module (CNM) for real-time synchronization with the UNSC battlenet. Rare REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Commando Arius.png
Commando Arius (body skin) 		COMMANDO armor features an integrated Command Network Module (CNM) for real-time synchronization with the UNSC battlenet. Ultra Rare REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Commando Matrix.png
Commando Matrix (body skin) 		COMMANDO armor features an integrated Command Network Module (CNM) for real-time synchronization with the UNSC battlenet. Legendary REQ card

Halo Infinite - Upgraded GEN1[edit]

The Mark V Commando helmet and its attachments are available for multiplayer Spartan armor customization in Halo Infinite. The Commando shoulders are available under the SAP series of shoulder pads on the Mark V [B] armor core.

Armor Manufacturer Lore Rarity Unlock Requirements
Season Pass Icon
Commando 		Chalybs Defense Solutions COMMANDO helmets are compatible with all MJOLNIR systems, as well as both CMA and UNSC UNSC battle network protocols. The former proved to be invaluable in late-war efforts to recontract Outer Colonies that had been cut off by the Covenant advance. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 15 (Premium)
KCustomization Icon
SAP/CDO 		Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme This heavily armored pauldron was popular with Spartans across a range of specializations and assignments. Epic

Gallery[edit]

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Halo: Reach[edit]

  • Concept art of the Mark V Commando helmet.

    Concept art of the Mark V Commando helmet.

  • The front of Commando base helmet.

    The front of Commando base helmet.

  • Mark V/K permutations in Halo: Reach Armory.

    Mark V/K permutations in Halo: Reach Armory.

  • The Mark V/K Commando helmet in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

    The Mark V/K Commando helmet in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

  • The Commando helmet with CBRN and CNM attachments.

    The Commando helmet with CBRN and CNM attachments.

  • Up-armored Commando helmet with CNM and 3rd gen HUL attachments.

    Up-armored Commando helmet with CNM and 3rd gen HUL attachments.

  • The Commando shoulder guard.

    The Commando shoulder guard.

  • Commando-clad Spartan on Spire.

    Commando-clad Spartan on Spire.

  • Commando-clad Spartan on Countdown.

    Commando-clad Spartan on Countdown.

Halo 4[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

  • Render of GEN2 Commando armor in Halo 5: Guardians.

    Render of GEN2 Commando armor in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Three-dimensional renders of the Commando armor in Halo 5: Guardians.

    Three-dimensional renders of the Commando armor in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • A GEN2 Commando-clad Spartan-IV with a NOBLE-clad Spartan-IV during a game of Infection.

    A GEN2 Commando-clad Spartan-IV with a NOBLE-clad Spartan-IV during a game of Infection.

  • Commando-clad Spartan-IV on Empire.

    Commando-clad Spartan-IV on Empire.

  • Commando-clad Spartan-IV on Crossfire.

    Commando-clad Spartan-IV on Crossfire.

Halo 5: Guardians skins[edit]

  • Default skin.

    Default skin.

  • Verde skin.

    Verde skin.

  • Arius skin.

    Arius skin.

  • Matrix skin.

    Matrix skin.

Halo Infinite[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ In Birth of a Spartan, Carter-A259's Mark IV/K prototype is identical to the Mark V version that he used later in the war, despite The Essential Visual Guide stating that the Mark IV/K was an ad hoc modification of the contemporary Mark IV suit. Frank O'Connor has stated that this suit was a prototype that was still being researched and did not see deployment for some time.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 33
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 149
  3. ^ a b Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: Commando - Helmet Description "COMMANDO helmets are compatible with all MJOLNIR systems, as well as both CMA and UNSC battle network protocols. The former proved to be invaluable in late-war efforts to recontract Outer Colonies that had been cut off by the Covenant advance."
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Commando (Retrieved on Apr 23, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Parallel Threads (Retrieved on Jun 25, 2021) [archive]
  6. ^ Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion, issue #1
  7. ^ Halo: Reach, Carter-A259 model
  8. ^ NeoGAF, View Single Post - Halo: Reach Beta (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  9. ^ Halo 4, Spartan Armor Customization: Commando Description "Now produced by the NCC, this armor is loosely based on the GEN1 variant."
  10. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Appearance Customization: Commando - Armor Description "COMMANDO armor features an integrated Command Network Module (CNM) for real-time synchronization with the UNSC battlenet."
  11. ^ Halo Waypoint, Under Locke & Keynote (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  12. ^ Halo: Escalation, issue #1
  13. ^ Halo Waypoint, The Halo Bulletin 12.4.13 (Retrieved on Oct 10, 2014) [archive]

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List of armor permutations by game title

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List of armor permutations in Halo: Reach
Spartan armor
Air Assault • Commando • CQB • CQC • EOD • EVA • Grenadier • GUNGNIR • HAZOP • JFO • Mark V • Mark V[B] • Mark VI • Military Police • ODST • Operator • Pilot • Recon • Scout • Security • AKIS (MCC only) • Mariner (MCC only)
Spartan supplemental armor
Assault • Collar • FJ/PARA • Hard-point (HP) • Jump Jet restraints • Sniper • Tactical • Up-armored (UA) • GRD (MCC only) • EXO/TSCS (MCC only)
Elite armor sets
Fractures Spartan armor
Cut armor
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List of armor permutations in Halo 4
Armor

Regular: Air Assault • Aviator • CIO • Commando • Deadeye • Defender • EOD • Enforcer • EVA • FOTUS • GUNGNIR • HAZOP • Infiltrator • Locus • Mark VI • Oceanic • Orbital • Protector • Raider • Ranger • Recon • Recruit • Scanner • Scout • Soldier • Strider • Vanguard • Venator • Warrior • War Master

Specialization: Engineer • Operator • Pathfinder • Pioneer • Rogue • Stalker • Tracker • Wetwork
Forearms/Legs
MCC-exclusive
Cut armor
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List of armor permutations in Halo 5: Guardians
Achilles • Air Assault • Anubis • Argonaut • Argus • Athlon • Atlas • Aviator • Breaker • Buccaneer • CQB • Centurion • Challenger • Cinder • CIO • Commando • Copperhead • Cyclops • Cypher • Deadeye • Decimator • Defender • Dynast • EOD • Enforcer • Engineer • EVA (GEN1 and GEN2) • Fenrir • Foehammer • FOTUS • Freebooter • Goblin • GUNGNIR • Helioskrill • Hellcat • Helljumper • Hermes • Hunter • Icarus • Indomitable • Infiltrator • Interceptor • Intruder • Jumpmaster • Legionnaire • Locus • Mako • Marauder • Mark IV • Mark V (Alpha and Delta) • Mark VI (GEN1 and GEN2) • Maverick • Military Police • Nightfall • NOBLE • Nomad • Olive • Operator (GEN1 and GEN2) • Orbital • Pathfinder • Pioneer • Pilot • Protector • Raider • Raijin • Ranger • Reaper • Recluse • Recon (GEN1 and GEN2) • Recruit • Rogue • Scanner • Scout • Security (GEN1 and GEN2) • Seeker • Shinobi • Soldier • Stalker • Stinger • Strider • Teishin • Technician • Timmy • Tracer • Tracker • Valkyrie • Vector • Venator • Venture • Vigilant • Viper • Void Dancer • Warrior • War Master • Wetwork • Wrath
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List of armor permutations in Halo Infinite
Spartan armor

Mark VII (Anubis • Armet • Aviator • Barrister • Brawler • Camazotz • Cavallino • Celox • Courier • Deadeye • Enigma • Firefall • Flanker • ISR • Linebreaker • Mark V Zeta • Mark VI • Mark VI MOD • Mark VII • Menachite • Mercury • Rampart • Rockeye • Security GEN3 • Soldier • Stormfall • Talon • Trailblazer • Trendlock • Torchbearer • Volant • War Master • Winterknight • Zvezda)
Mark V [B] (Air Assault • Commando • CQB • CQC • EOD • EVA • Grenadier • GUNGNIR • HAZOP • JFO • Mark V • Mark V [B] • Mark VI • ODST • Operator • Pilot • Recon • Scout • Security)
Rakshasa (AKIS II-GRD • Artaius • Bunyip • Cambion • Lechuza • Locus • Morrigan • Rakshasa • Rasetsu • Scorn • Shikari • Stribog • Ullr • Viper)
Mirage IIC (Athlon • Balor • Belus • Erinyes • Extender • Mirage IIC • Neith • Nexus • Skymarcher • Street Viper • Tyro • Veles)

Hazmat (Ashmaw • Burrowlens • Farkas • Mark VI CBRN • Notus • Oberon • OSTEO • Ogun • Project CORSAC • Serket • Skarbnik • Steelheart • Temfor • Voidspear)
Spartan armor accessories
AAP • FC • FCI • SAP • TAC • UA (Type FJ) • UTIL
Other
Fractures Spartan armor

Yoroi (Chonmage • Hakushika • Hikeshi • Kabuto • Kawari • Otomosho • Yokai)
Eaglestrike (Brodie • Eaglestrike • Kerberos • Leadbelcher • M199X • Sky Marshal)

Chimera (Abatur • Chimera • Flenser • Grendel • Merrow • Peaceweaver)
For a complete list, check out our armor category.

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List of armor permutations by generation

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MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor
Mainline armor generations
Mark I • Mark II • Mark III • GEN1 (Mark IV • Mark V • Black • Mark VI • Mark VII) • GEN2 • GEN3
Armor components
Competing and related projects
ARTAIUS • Buccaneer • COBALT • HAYABUSA • HRUNTING • MELAENO • Mirage • OSTEO • Rakshasa • Shinobi • SPI • YGGDRASIL
Armor permutations (by generation)
Supplemental equipment
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GEN1
Marks
Variants
Air Assault • AKIS • Argus • B • Centurion • COBALT • Commando • CQB • CQC • EOD • EVA • Grenadier • GUNGNIR • HAYABUSA • HAZOP • Hoplite • JFO • Mariner • Military Police • Mirage • MJOLNIR/Black • ODST • Operator • Orbital • Pilot • Raider • Ranger • Recon • Rogue • Scout • Security • Strider • Tracker • Venator
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GEN2
Mark variants
Mark IV (GEN2) • Mark V (GEN2 • Alpha • Delta) • Mark VI (GEN1 • GEN2 • MOD) • Mark VII (GEN2)
Variants originating from GEN1
Air Assault • Argus • Commando • Centurion • EOD • EVA • GUNGNIR • HAZOP • ODST • Operator • Orbital • Raider • Ranger • Recon • Rogue • Scout • Security • Strider • Venator
Variants based on GEN1
New variants
Achilles • Anubis • Argonaut • Athlon • Atlas • Aviator • Barvo • Breaker • Challenger • Cinder • CIO • Copperhead • Cyclops • Cypher • Deadeye • Decimator • Defender • Dynast • Enforcer • Engineer • Fenrir • Foehammer • FOTUS • Freebooter • Goblin • Helioskrill • Hellcat • Helljumper • Hermes • Hunter • Icarus • Infiltrator • Interceptor • Jumpmaster • KEYSTONE • Legionnaire • Locus • Mako • Marauder • Maverick • Mirmillion • Nightfall • Nomad • Oceanic • Oppressor • Pathfinder • Pioneer • Prefect • Protector • Raijin • Reaper • Recluse • Recruit • Ricochet • Scanner • Seeker • Soldier • Stalker • Stinger • Teishin • Technician • Tracer • Tracker • Valkyrie • Vanguard • Vector • Venture • Viper • Void Dancer • Warrior • War Master • Wetwork
Forearms/Legs
Other
For a complete list, check out our MJOLNIR armor category.
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