Editing OPERATOR-class Mjolnir

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'''OPERATOR-class Mjolnir''' refers to two distinct variants of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Mjolnir armor]]. The GEN1 Operator variant, originally designed by [[Chalybs Defense Solutions]],{{Ref/Reuse|Id=EVG}} was designed for special forces within [[Beta-5 Division]]'s [[Asymmetrical Action Group]]; while the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2]] permutation designated Operator, manufactured by the [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]], is optimized for the operation of vehicles.{{Ref/Game|Id=H4|H4|Armor permutations (Halo 4)|Spartan Armor Customization|Detail=Operator Description}}

===Design details===

The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]] variant of the armor was designed for use by [[Spartan]] operators within the [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] [[Beta-5 Division]]'s [[Asymmetrical Action Group]] (AAG).{{Ref/Reuse|Id=EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Id=Armory}} The standard version of the helmet features a B5D-O/Optics suite,{{Ref/Reuse|Id=EVG}} which is mounted on the forehead. The UA/HUL variant replaces the standard optics suite with an [[Armor accessories/UA|up-armor plate]] featuring a [[Hardened Uplink|Hardened Uplink Module]] on the left side. Another variant, which is issued to unit commanders,{{Ref/Reuse|Id=Armory}} features [[Command Network Module|Command Network Module-Improved]] on the right side. The Operator systems's shoulder pauldrons are simply armored bands mounted on the user's base shoulder guards, with two string-like attachments descending from the bottom. There is a geometrical pattern emblazoned on the plate as well.

After the first wave of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|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 Mark V [[EVA-class Mjolnir]], specifically the customized suit worn by [[Emile-A239]] complete with the death's head engraving on the visor. This led to the creation of the [[WRATH-class Mjolnir]] with the left shoulder pad based off the Mark V Operator's shoulders.{{Ref/Site|Id=CF:Noble|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-noble-intentions|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder 5/6/2016: Noble Intentions}}  

While the non-Spartan members of the Asymmetrical Action Group wear their own standard-issue armor, the Beta-5 Division contracted [[Chalybs Defense Solutions]] to develop a MJOLNIR variant designed to improve the performance of the AAG's Spartan personnel. The armor, which was jointly developed at the [[Beta-5 Division Ordnance Testing Facility]] and tested at [[Chalybs Testing Preserve]],{{Ref/Note|According to the Armory in ''Halo: Reach'', the Operator armor was developed at the Beta-5 Division Ordnance Testing Facility. According to ''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide'', the armor was developed by Chalybs Defense Solutions and was tested at Chalybs' Testing Preserve. The article assumes that the two organizations jointly developed the armor.}} can provide the wearer with detailed, on-the-fly intelligence through secure transmissions that can bypass most [[Covenant]] security networks.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=EVG}}

Following the Human-Covenant War, the GEN1 Operator helmet has been forced out of its former secrecy within Beta-5. Available in limited numbers with [[Spartan Operations]] personnel, the helmet could be requisitioned for use with the Spartans' GEN2 armor.{{Ref/Game|H5G|Armor permutations (Halo 5: Guardians)|Spartan Appearance Customization|Detail=Operator [GEN1] Description}} As late as [[2560]], GEN1 Operator shoulders could still be requisitioned by Spartans, upgraded to be roughly equivalent to GEN3.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFParallel|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/parallel-threads|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Parallel Threads|D=25|M=6|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Game|HI}}

===Design details===

The reactor of the GEN2 version of the OPERATOR armor is a low-set reactor pack. The helmet has a PV-20, which is a set of dual-locked rebreathers generally worn by [[pilot]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=H4EVG}} The visor has an open visor view-plate for increased range of spectrum, with sensor fusion software that ties the info into the visor to be finalised.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5G|H5G|Armor permutations (Halo 5: Guardians)|Spartan Appearance Customization|Detail=Operator Description}} The chest has external harness bracers. Twin-release cables on the chest route energy expenditure to reserve systems.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=H4EVG}}

Operator armor has proven itself an adaptable combat ensemble in Spartan service, utilized by both pilots and force reconnaissance operatives.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=H5G}}  

The OPERATOR suit was notably used by Spartans [[Jason Kidman]] and [[Carlo Hoya]], of Fireteams [[Fireteam Shadow|Shadow]] and [[Fireteam Majestic|Majestic]], respectively , during the [[Requiem Campaign]] between [[2557]] and [[2558]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CFFourward|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-fourward-unto-dawn|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Fourward Unto Dawn|D=10|M=11|Y=2022}}{{Ref/Game|H4}} During [[Operation: VERTICAL UMBRAGE]] on February 14, Kidman used his OPERATOR suit to board the {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}}, ''[[Panom's Canticle]]'', in a [[Naval boarding|boarding action]] ultimately resulting in the ship's destruction.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Umbrage|Halo: Vertical Umbrage}}{{Ref/Site|Id=WPUmbrage|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-4-vertical-umbrage|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 - Vertical Umbrage|D=7|M=11|Y=2022|LocalArchive=Archive:Vertical Umbrage}}

Hoya continued to use his Operator suit following the conflict on Requiem throughout 2558.{{Ref/Comic|HEsc}}

===''Halo: Reach'' - Mark V===

|[[Series 1: Noble|Series 1]], Tier 30 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})

|[[File:HR Operator UAHUL Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Operator ([[Armor accessories/UA|UA]]/[[Hardened Uplink|HUL]])

|[[Series 1: Noble|Series 1]], Tier 30 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})

|[[File:HR Operator CNM Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Operator ([[Command Network Module|CNM]])

|[[Series 1: Noble|Series 1]], Tier 30 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})

|[[Series 1: Noble|Series 1]], Tier 72 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})

===''Halo 4'' - GEN2===

Operator was one of the [[Armor customization (Halo 4)|armor permutations]] to return, albeit completely redesigned for [[GEN2]], in ''[[Halo 4]]''. Players need to first reach [[Rank (Halo 4)|SR-50]] to unlock Operator and seven other Specializations. Progression through the Operator Specialization ranks grant players with the Operator armor permutations, Operator [[multiplayer emblems|multiplayer emblems (foregrounds and background)]], the [[Tactical packages#List of packages|Wheelman tactical package]], and the [[M6H magnum|Magnum]] STATIC (STC) weapon skin. In ''The Master Chief Collection'', the Operator set, its Surface (SRFC) skin, and associated customizations are available by default.

! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements<br/>(''Halo 4'')

! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements<br/>(''Halo: MCC'')

|rowspan="5"|[[File:HTMCC H4 Operator Base.png|75px]]<br/>Operator

|rowspan="4"|[[File:HTMCC H4 Operator SRFC.png|75px]]<br/>Operator Surface (SRFC) skin

===''Halo 5: Guardians'' - Upgraded GEN1 and GEN2===

The ''Halo 4'' design of Operator returns in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. The helmet and body armor are unlockable through the [[Requisition system]]. The body armor includes the Operator chest and shoulders, the [[GV-09 Locking]] forearms and [[Contoured]] legs. The release of the Classic Helmet REQ pack on February 9, 2017 saw the addition of the Operator [GEN1] helmet, based on the design seen in ''Halo: Reach''.

*Unlock the limited-time Classic Helmet REQ pack for {{RP|150,000}}

*In ''[[Halo Online]]''{{'}}s pre-alpha build, the GEN2 Operator was named [[Armor customization (Halo Online)|PILOT-class Mjolnir]]. This armor was planned to be in the ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' version of ''[[Halo 3]]'', but was never added.

 

File:Mark V Operator.png|The Mark V Operator helmet without any attachments in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.

File:HR OPERATOR UA HUL.jpg|Up-armored Operator helmet with HUL attachment in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.

File:HR OPERATOR CNM.jpg|Operator helmet with CNM attachment in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.

File:HR OPERATOR Shoulder.jpg|The Operator shoulder plate in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.

File:HR Spartan Operator.png|A [[Spartan]] wearing Operator armor in ''Halo: Reach''.

 

File:H4_Concept_MultiplayerArmors.jpg|''[[Halo 4]]'' concept art for Operator's GEN2 redesign (bottom-middle row, left).

File:H4 MJOLNIR Operator.png|The GEN2 Operator armor with default visor color in ''Halo 4''.

File:H4-Specialization-Operator.png||The GEN2 Operator armor with Operator visor color in ''Halo 4''.

 

File:H5-Waypoint-Operator.png|Default skin in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.

File:H5G Spartan Operator GEN1.png|A Spartan-IV wearing the GEN1 Operator helmet in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.

 

File:HINF - Shop icon - Reach Operator Pack.png|Operator shoulders in the Shop.

==Notes==

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