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RAIDER-class Mjolnir

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A Spartan-IV wearing Raider-class MJOLNIR on Apex.
Raider
GEN3
Icon for the Raider helmet.
GEN2
H5G-Raider.png
Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Imbrium Machine Complex[1]

Testing site(s):

Anakara Resiliency Chamber[1]

Type:

MJOLNIR (GEN2)

Role(s):

Weaken enemy morale[2]

Technical specifications

Feature(s):

930-AV4 Class-2 Ankara tactical assault suite[1]

 
“ Per IMC, this armor's feral design is intended to weaken the opposition's morale.[2] ”

RAIDER-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2] developed by Imbrium Machine Complex.[2][3]

GEN1 overview[edit]

Development history[edit]

Data related to Raider armor was stored on Reach prior to its fall in 2552. During the Fall of Reach, a Spartan team consisting of Spartans NOLA and NV66 was sent to acquire and protect data relating to improving MJOLNIR armor. The team was ultimately successful with this endeavor, and was able to send the data to a remote archival station for safekeeping.[4]

GEN2 overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The helmet has a 930-AV4 Class-2 Ankara tactical assault suite.[1] The helmet's design is considered "exotically feral". This makes the armor perceptibly imposing to those who encounter it, even for some elements within the Covenant.[5] The shoulders are composite-folded shield negotiators with fused venting for reactive thrust application.[5] The pauldrons also have a accession pauldron conduit for in-field modifications.[1] Its chest-plating is full mesh ceramic with flow contours for dissipative shielding and other defensive countermeasures.[5]

While the helmet's design is considered "exotically feral" on its own, it is made even more when paired with the visible dissonance of the Distorted skin.[5]

Development history[edit]

In 2557, data that was recovered on Reach in 2552 was found on the remote archival station it was sent to, where it was discovered to be specifics on the Raider armor.[4] The Raider variant was developed by Imbrium Machine Complex. It was tested at Anakara Resiliency Chamber.[2] IMC representatives claimed that the armor's feral appearance was designed to weaken the morale of opposing forces.[2]

Usage[edit]

Raider armor saw increased usage in War Games simulations, specifically within Oddball competitions.[1]

Even though the RAIDER helmets were crafted to be physically intimidating, their effectiveness is disputed.[6] The RAIDER-class armor, however, has become the unofficial standard for Spartans assigned to military police duties.[7]

Mark VII overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Adapted from its previous GEN2 revision, the armor kept its signature silhouette. It loses some vision with its narrow visor, but in turn it gained an effect on targets.[8]

Development history[edit]

A version of GEN2 Raider was adapted for use on the Mark VII core, where it kept its signature silhouette.[8]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 4[edit]

Main article: Halo Waypoint Classified

Raider was first introduced as an armor set in Halo 4. Unlike other armor sets, the Raider armor set is unlocked by inputting the classified codes into the Xbox 360 Halo Waypoint application after completing gameplay actions. In Halo: The Master Chief Collection, the Raider set, its Distort (DSTT) skin, and associated customizations are available by default.

  • The codes used to unlock Raider in Halo 4.

    The codes used to unlock Raider in Halo 4.

Armor Description Unlock requirements
(Halo 4) 		Unlock requirements
(Halo: MCC)
H4 MJOLNIR Raider.png
Raider 		Description (H4): Per IMC, this armor's feral design is intended to weaken the opposition's morale.

For the helmet:

  • Complete The Challenge on Legendary
  • Enter "Q239SF2PGZ" in Classified section of Halo Waypoint

For the shoulders:

  • Complete Landgrab on Legendary
  • Enter "1UK3CVYJZM" in Classified section of Halo Waypoint

For the chest:

  • Complete Sniper Alley on Legendary
  • Enter "3VGRZJ1BS6" in Classified section of Halo Waypoint
 Unlocked by default.
Helmet description (Waypoint): The exotically feral design of the RAIDER-class helmet, particularly when paired with the visible dissonance of the Distort skin, makes the armor perceptibly imposing to those who encounter it, even for some elements within the Covenant.
Helmet description (MCC): Designed with a feral appearance.
Shoulder description (Waypoint): RAIDER's shoulder-plating systems are standard, composite-folded shield negotiators with fused venting for reactive thrust application.
Shoulder descriptions (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Raider-class armor.
Chest description (Waypoint): Its chest-plating is full mesh ceramic with flow contours for dissipative shielding and other defensive countermeasures.
Chest description (MCC): Full-mesh ceramic plating with shield flow contours.
Raiderdstt helmet.png
Raider Helmet Distort (DSTT) skin 		Description (H4): Customized with DSTT armor skin.

For the helmet:

  • Complete 1,000 matchmade War Games
  • Enter "8PXX1SMIQU" in Classified section of Halo Waypoint

For the shoulders:

  • Complete the first three episodes of Spartan Ops on Legendary
  • Enter "MN7VKCZPÆQ" in Classified section of Halo Waypoint

For the chest:

  • Complete the Halo 4 campaign on Legendary
  • Enter "WQ6F2Y1M1P" in Classified section of Halo Waypoint
Helmet description (MCC): Raider helmet customized with DSTT coating.
N/A
Raider Shoulders Distort (DSTT) skin 		Shoulder descriptions (MCC): Raider left/right spaulder customized with DSTT coating.
Raider DSTT Torso Render 1
Raider Chest Distort (DSTT) skin 		Chest description (MCC): Raider chassis customized with DSTT coating.

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

The Raider set returned as an armor permutation in Halo 5: Guardians, unlockable through the Requisition system. The body armor includes the Raider chest and shoulders, Ricochet forearms, and Recruit legs.

Armor Description Rarity Introduced in Unlock requirements
REQ icon for the Raider armor.
Raider (helmet) 		RAIDER helmets were crafted to be physically intimidating, though its effectiveness is disputed. Legendary Introduced on launch. Purchase a Gold REQ pack for REQ Points 10,000 REQ points.
REQ icon for the Raider armor.
Raider (body) 		RAIDER-class armor has become the unofficial standard for Spartans assigned to military police duties.

Halo Infinite[edit]

Raider would return in Halo Infinite during 2025's Summer Update, releasing with the Last Stand Operation. Acting as the capstone armor set for the Battle Pass' final ten tiers, the armor was primarily made available on the Mark VII armor core.

The UA/DSTT chest available through the pass references the armor's secondary "Distort" skin from Halo 4.

Armor Manufacturer Lore Quality Introduced In Unlock Requirements
Icon for the Raider helmet.
RAIDER 		Imbrium Machine Complex Aesthetics for the RAIDER helmet were based on analysis of Unggoy fear responses. Epic Last Stand Last Stand Operation Pass level 50
Icon for the Raider helmet attachment.
XHEA/Prax 		When Covenant remnants go to ground in hazardous environments, Spartans are sent to dig them out.
Icon for the UA/DSTT chest.
UA/DSTT 		Armor plating with shield flow optimized for pairing with active camouflage and ECM. Last Stand Operation Pass level 45
Icon for the UA/Rath shoulder pad.Icon for the UA/Rath shoulder pad.
UA/Rath 		Modular armor plating. Last Stand Operation Pass level 48
Icon for the UA/RDR wrist.
UA/RDR 		Up-armor plating with optimized shield shaping vanes. Last Stand Operation Pass level 44
Icon for the UA/GPAA utility.
UA/GPAA 		No hitting below the belt. Last Stand Operation Pass level 43
Icon for the UA/Type RD knees.
UA/Type RD 		Supplemental leg armor. Last Stand Operation Pass level 42

Gallery[edit]

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Developmental images[edit]

  • Halo 4 concept art featuring Raider (second-bottom row, second-right).

    Halo 4 concept art featuring Raider (second-bottom row, second-right).

  • High poly render of the Raider armor for Halo 4.

    High poly render of the Raider armor for Halo 4.

  • Front and back views of the Raider armor.

    Front and back views of the Raider armor.

Promotional images[edit]

  • The Halo 4 Interactive Guide description for the Raider armor.

    The Halo 4 Interactive Guide description for the Raider armor.

  • The Raider helmet from Halo Waypoint's Classified section.

    The Raider helmet from Halo Waypoint's Classified section.

Screenshots[edit]

  • A Spartan-IV wearing the Raider suit on Solace in Halo 4.

    A Spartan-IV wearing the Raider suit on Solace in Halo 4.

  • The Raider suit's shields flaring in Halo 4.

    The Raider suit's shields flaring in Halo 4.

  • A Raider-clad Spartan-IV at the Apex.

    A Raider-clad Spartan-IV at the Apex.

  • A Raider-clad Spartan-IV utilizing the DSTT skin on the UNSC Infinity.

    A Raider-clad Spartan-IV utilizing the DSTT skin on the UNSC Infinity.

  • A Raider-clad Spartan reloading a Zebando'Taa-pattern concussion rifle.

    A Raider-clad Spartan reloading a Zebando'Taa-pattern concussion rifle.

  • A Raider-clad Spartan with a Zebando'Taa-pattern concussion rifle.

    A Raider-clad Spartan with a Zebando'Taa-pattern concussion rifle.

  • A Raider-clad Spartan with an M6H magnum.

    A Raider-clad Spartan with an M6H magnum.

  • A Raider-clad Spartan-IV on Coliseum.

    A Raider-clad Spartan-IV on Coliseum.

  • A Raider-clad Spartan-IV on Forest.

    A Raider-clad Spartan-IV on Forest.

  • The same Spartan-IV initiating a melee.

    The same Spartan-IV initiating a melee.

  • The Raider helmet's attachment.

    The Raider helmet's attachment.

  • A Raider-clad Spartan-IV (left) among other Spartans.

    A Raider-clad Spartan-IV (left) among other Spartans.

Halo 5: Guardians skins[edit]

  • Default skin.

    Default skin.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 161
  2. ^ a b c d e Halo 4, Spartan Armor Customization: Raider Description "Per IMC, this armor's feral design is intended to weaken the opposition's morale."
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Raider (Retrieved on May 1, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
  4. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, DECRYPTING SECTION 3 (UPDATED 11.15) Page 41
  5. ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint Classified, Raider Descriptions
  6. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Appearance Customization: Raider - Helmet Description "RAIDER helmets were crafted to be physically intimidating, though its effectiveness is disputed."
  7. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Appearance Customization: Raider - Body Description "RAIDER-class armor has become the unofficial standard for Spartans assigned to military police duties."
  8. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Last Stand Operation Launch (Retrieved on May 12, 2025) [archive]

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List of armor permutations in Halo 4
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Mark IV Ardent • Emil • Heartguard • Hellcat • Isidor • Lancer • Mark IV • Orcus • Paladin • Theodor • Ulrich • Valiant • Wilhelm • Xantippe • Ypsilon • Zacharias • Ärger • Ökonom
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MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor
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Mark I • Mark II • Mark III • GEN1 (Mark IV • Mark V • Black • Mark VI • Mark VII) • GEN2 • GEN3
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Air Assault • AKIS • Argus • B • Centurion • COBALT • Commando • CQB • CQC • Emil • EOD • EVA • Grenadier • GUNGNIR • HAYABUSA • HAZOP • Hoplite • Isidor • JFO • Mariner • Military Police • Mirage • MJOLNIR/Black • ODST • Operator • Orbital • Pilot • Raider • Ranger • Recon • Rogue • Scout • Security • Strider • Theodor • Tracker • Ulrich • Valiant • Venator • Wilhelm • Xantippe • Ypsilon • Zacharias • Ärger • Ökonom
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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
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Forearms/Legs
Other
For a complete list, check out our MJOLNIR armor category.
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