GRENADIER-class Mjolnir
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- "The Mk. IV [G] variant is an up-armored prototype based on the basic Mk. IV helmet."
- — Halo: Reach armory description
The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/G, also known as Grenadier, is a variant of the MJOLNIR Mark IV Powered Assault Armor.
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Overview[edit]
This variant was a test bed for incorporating energy shielding technology with the MJOLNIR program. The helmet features an up-armored configuration with heads-up software that adjusts to combat situations that improves the user's performance and suitability. The shoulder pauldrons for this armor set are categorized as "blast-guard pauldrons".[1]
Development history[edit]
It was introduced in around 2535, ten years after the first version of MJOLNIR entered service. It was based on a design that originated from the first prototypes of the Mark IV helmet, one that was upgraded to withstand violent concussive force.[1] The [G] variant served as the basis for all subsequent supplemental armor development programs and is compatible with later models such as the Mark V. The [G] variant served as a test bed for incorporating energy shielding technology with the MJOLNIR program,[2] though these tests were not successful;[3] energy shielding had previously been tested by SPARTAN-II Red Team in 2531.[4][note 1]
After the first wave of GEN2 systems, based on requests of veteran Spartan-II and Spartan-III operatives, the UNSC Ordnance Commission considered reassessing a refined and upgraded version of the Grenadier suit. This led to the creation of the INDOMITABLE-class Mjolnir.[5]
Usage[edit]
This variant saw limited use as other variants filled the same role instead. Jorge-052 wore a variant of the Grenadier helmet with the UA (Up-Armored) attachment, as well as the knee guards, left shoulder, and UA chest piece.[1]
In-game information[edit]
Halo: Reach[edit]
The Grenadier variant is known to include at least a helmet, shoulder pieces, and knee guards.
Helmet characteristics[edit]
The Mk.IV[G] variant is an up-armored prototype based on the basic Mk.IV helmet.
Base Price: 25,000 cR, Warrant Officer
- Description: The Mk.IV[G] variant is an up-armored prototype based on the basic Mk.IV helmet.
UA Price: 5,000 cR, Warrant Officer
- Description: Up-armored variant of the [G] prototype helmet.
UA/FC: 2,000 cR, Warrant Officer
- Description: Up-armored variant with command network and external uplink modules.
Shoulder characteristics[edit]
Price: 65,000 cR, Colonel
- Description: The MJOLNIR[G] prototype informed all subsequent supplemental armor development programs.
Knee Guard characteristics[edit]
Price: 45,000 cR, Lt. Colonel
- Description: The MJOLNIR[G] prototype informed all subsequent supplemental armor development programs.
Trivia[edit]
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- The Grenadier helmet bears a striking resemblance to an early design of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV that was removed from Halo Wars. It also resembles the Mark IV armor worn by Gray Team as seen on the cover of Halo: The Cole Protocol.
- In the armory, the Grenadier [UA] chest plate has "052" written on the collar.
Gallery[edit]
Concept art of Jorge-052's Grenadier helmet, here the UA attachment is shown.
Another concept art of Jorge with the helmet, knee guards, and left shoulder armor.
Outdated render, shown with UA attachment on the helmet
Final in-game appearance of the helmet with UA attachment and shoulder armor.
List of appearances[edit]
- Remember Reach
- Deliver Hope (First appearance)
- Halo: Reach
- Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual
- Halo: Outpost Discovery
Notes[edit]
- ^ Energy shielding was a key feature of Mark V, although other Spartan squads had field-tested prototypes of this technology as early as 2531." This implicitly refers to Red Team, as the Grenadier variant did not enter service until 2535.
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Halo: The Essential Visual Guide - Page 85
- ^ Halo: Reach - Armory description
- ^ Dr. Halsey's personal journal
- ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide - Page 119
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder 5/6/2016: Noble Intentions
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