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PIONEER-class Mjolnir

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This article is about the MJOLNIR variant. For the UNSC Destroyer, see UNSC Pioneer.
Pioneer
A Pioneer-clad Spartan-IV with an MA5D assault rifle at Apex in Requiem.
GEN2
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Prototype
  • HTMCC H3 Pioneer Crop.png
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Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Acheron Security[1]

Testing site(s):

Acheron Trauma Sim[1]
ANVIL Station[2]

Type:

MJOLNIR (GEN2)

Role(s):

Recon in unknown environments

Technical specifications

Feature(s):

  • Passive, redundant environmental scanners
  • High-bandwidth storage capacity
  • Dual-locked YV-65 rebreather
  • Twin-plated visual sensor
  • PNR-S7 split-convex pauldrons
 
“ Used by security escort during the first exploration efforts on Installation 03. ”

PIONEER-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2] manufactured by Acheron Security.[3]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The PIONEER helmet features passive, redundant environmental scanners whose the sensor fidelity and high-bandwidth storage capacity make it ideal for detailed environment scans used in War Games and intelligence analysis scene reconstructions.[4] The helmet also has a dual-locked rebreather (YV-65) leveraged in hostile environments. It also features a twin-plated visual sensor for increased range of spectrum. The suit also has PNR-S7 split-convex pauldrons.[1]

Development history[edit]

As a result of the UEG's pioneer initiative in order to claim new territories for colonization, Acheron Security set aside a budget and design team specifically for such endeavors, and within months Pioneer was presented. The suit was eventually put into full production and tested at the Acheron Trauma Sim.[1]

It is intended primarily for reconnaissance operations in unknown or hostile environments,[5] and was constructed to endure the rigors of a potentially hostile, alien environment, and to optimize overall performance through inhibitor mitigation.[5] It also pairs advanced environmental sensors with Acheron's latest threat detection systems.[4] The early prototype of the suit[6] later recieved additional testing and upgrades at ANVIL Station following its initial usage on Installation 03.[2] The suit went into a full production run following its ANVIL testing.[6]

Usage[edit]

Pioneer-class armor is equipped by Spartans providing protection to ONI expeditionary groups.[5]

The armor's first, and most notable, usage was during the first highly-classified exploration efforts of Installation 03 by Ivanoff Station's research deployments.[1][3] Since then the Pioneer variant has been used in assisting in the security and protection of over two dozen field teams and science detachments.[1] Pioneer suits have also been used to protect science teams on colonies and even to protect planetary engineering rigs.[1]

In-game Information[edit]

Halo 3 MCC[edit]

In the Halo: The Master Chief Collection version of Halo 3, the Pioneer variant was added as part of Series 5: Anvil content. With the updated Halo 3 armor customization options, the players can now fit their Spartan with Pioneer helmet, chest, shoulders, forearms and legs. The description of the armor pieces are the same for every set.

Piece Description Unlock requirements (Halo 3) Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
HTMCC H3 Pioneer Helmet Icon.png
Helmet 		Acheron Security hopes that ANVIL testing will prove out improvements made after the suit's use on Installation 03. N/A (MCC-exclusive) Series 5 Tier 49, Spartan Point 1
HTMCC H3 Pioneer Chest Icon.png
Chest 		Series 5 Tier 34, Spartan Point 1
HTMCC H3 Pioneer LShoulder Icon.pngHTMCC H3 Pioneer RShoulder Icon.png
Shoulders 		Series 5 Tier 29, Spartan Point 1
HTMCC H3 Pioneer Forearms Icon.png
Forearms 		Series 5 Tier 16, Spartan Point 1
HTMCC H3 Pioneer Legs Icon.png
Legs 		Series 5 Tier 51, Spartan Point 1

Halo 4[edit]

Pioneer was first introduced as an armor set and associated Specialization in Halo 4. The armor has one available skin; Adept (ADPT).

Armor Description Unlock requirements (Halo 4) Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
H4 MJOLNIR Pioneer.png
Pioneer 		Description (H4): Used by security escort during the first exploration efforts on Installation 03. Pioneer specialization rank 4 Unlocked by default.
Helmet description (MCC): Used by security escorts during the exploration of Installation 03.
Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Pioneer-class armor.
Chest description (MCC): Pioneer suits were the first testbed for inhibitor mitigation processors.
N/A
Pioneer Adept (ADPT) skin 		Description (H4): Customized with ADEPT armor skin. Pioneer specialization rank 9 Unlocked by default.
Helmet description (MCC) Pioneer helmet customized with ADEPT coating.
Shoulder description (MCC) Pioneer left/ right spaulder customized with ADEPT coating.
Chest description (MCC) Pioneer chassis customized with ADEPT coating.

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

The Pioneer set returned as an armor permutation in Halo 5: Guardians, being unlockable through the Requisition system. The body armor utilizes the Pioneer chest and shoulders, and the Contoured forearms and legs.

Armor Description Rarity Introduced in Unlock requirements
REQ icon for the Pioneer armor.
Pioneer (helmet) 		The sensor fidelity and high-bandwidth storage capacity in the PIONEER helmet makes it ideal for detailed environment scans used in War Games and intelligence analysis scene reconstructions. Uncommon Introduced on launch. Purchase a Silver REQ pack for REQ Points 5,000 REQ points.
REQ icon for the Pioneer armor.
Pioneer (body) 		The PIONEER is a reconnaissance and combat expedition Mjolnir variant, pairing advanced environmental sensors with Acheron's latest threat detection systems.

Gallery[edit]

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Halo 3[edit]

  • Pioneer, as it appears in Halo Online and Halo 3.

    Pioneer, as it appears in Halo Online and Halo 3.

  • Pioneer in Halo 3 as viewed from the back.

    Pioneer in Halo 3 as viewed from the back.

  • The Pioneer armor in the Halo 3 component of Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

    The Pioneer armor in the Halo 3 component of Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

  • A closeup of the Pioneer upper body armor in Halo 3.

    A closeup of the Pioneer upper body armor in Halo 3.

Halo 4 and Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

  • Concept art for the Pioneer armor in Halo 4 (top-right).

    Concept art for the Pioneer armor in Halo 4 (top-right).

  • Pioneer armor in Halo 4.

    Pioneer armor in Halo 4.

  • Specialization chart showing the Pioneer armor along with variant for Halo 4.

    Specialization chart showing the Pioneer armor along with variant for Halo 4.

  • A Pioneer-clad Spartan assassinating a Flood-infected Spartan in Halo 4.

    A Pioneer-clad Spartan assassinating a Flood-infected Spartan in Halo 4.

  • A Pioneer-clad Spartan interfaces with a Forerunner terminal in Halo 4.

    A Pioneer-clad Spartan interfaces with a Forerunner terminal in Halo 4.

  • A Pioneer-clad Spartan with an MA5D assault rifle in Halo 4.

    A Pioneer-clad Spartan with an MA5D assault rifle in Halo 4.

  • A Pioneer-clad Spartan using an M6H magnum in combat in Halo 4.

    A Pioneer-clad Spartan using an M6H magnum in combat in Halo 4.

  • Default skin in Halo 5: Guardians.

    Default skin in Halo 5: Guardians.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 173
  2. ^ a b Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Halo 3 customisation menu
  3. ^ a b Halo 4, Spartan Armor Customization: PIONEER Description
  4. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, Armor Permutations: PIONEER - Helmet Description "The sensor fidelity and high-bandwidth storage capacity in the PIONEER helmet makes it ideal for detailed environment scans used in War Games and intelligence analysis scene reconstructions."
  5. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Pioneer (Retrieved on Apr 23, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
  6. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Armor Online (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]

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List of armor permutations by game title

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List of armor permutations in Halo 3
Bungie (Flaming Head) • CQB • EOD • EVA • HAYABUSA • Mark V • Mark VI • ODST • Recon • Rogue • Scout • Security • Katana
MCC-exclusive Spartan armor
Air Assault • Aviator • COS • Compass • Deadeye • Demo • Hammerhead • Hivemind • Infiltrator • Lancer • Mirage • Navigator • Nomdagro • ODST (COMM • DEMO • HVY • TAC) • Pioneer • Rhine • Soldier • Suture • Tanker • Warrior
MCC-exclusive Elite armor
Fractures Spartan armor
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List of armor permutations in Halo 4
Armor
Forearms/Legs
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
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 • Orcus • Shinobi • SPI • YGGDRASIL
Armor permutations (by generation)
Supplemental equipment
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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
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Other Mjolnir
Anvil station armor
Air Assault • Aviator • Compass • COS • Deadeye • Demo • Hammerhead • Hivemind • Infiltrator • Lancer • Navigator • Nomdagro • Pioneer • Rhine • Soldier • Suture • Tanker • Warrior
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 • Squire • Street Viper • Tyro • Veles
Hazmat
Other
For a complete list, check out our MJOLNIR armor category.
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