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SOLDIER-class Mjolnir

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Soldier
A Soldier-clad Spartan-IV with a M739 SAW aboard UNSC Infinity when it was invaded during the Requiem campaign.
GEN3
Icon of the Soldier Helmet.
GEN2
H5G - MJOLNIR Soldier render.png
Prototype
HTMCC H3 Soldier Crop.png
Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Materials Group (Vhalkem, Chi Ceti IV)[1][2]

Testing site(s):

Damascus Testing Facility[1]
ANVIL Station[3]

Type:

Role(s):

Support on the battlefield

Technical specifications

Feature(s):

  • Team endurance catalyst intel suite
  • Shield emitter junction
  • Heavy plated boots
  • Fixed and modular composite layers
  • Additional magnetic hard points
 
“ Rigorously tested at Damascus Testing Facility on the rocky world of Chi Ceti IV.[4] ”

SOLDIER-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor that was developed by the Materials Group.[4]

GEN2 overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The helmet is comprised of components similar to those used by Marines, and the helmet has a "Team endurance catalyst" intel suite.[1] In addition, the Soldier helmet is also noted for its low power consumption and is one of the most comfortable MJOLNIR helmets to wear due to the excessive attention paid to ergonomics in its design.[5]

The legs have a shield emitter junction, heavy plated boots, and fixed soft cases. The armor has a variable case structure, which extends combat as operators will have more equipment, ammo, and materials. All these cases have minimal disruption on most Spartan-IVs.[1] The armor also has both fixed and modular composite layers, and additional magnetic hard points.[6]

Development history[edit]

An early prototype of the SOLDIER-class was tested at ANVIL Station, wherein it was proven to be one of the MJOLNIR platform's most versatile variants.[7][3]

Having entered service by January 2553,[8] the Soldier-class variant was manufactured by the Materials Group and tested at the Damascus Testing Facility on Chi Ceti IV. Soldier-class armor functions in a support capacity on the battlefield as operators equipped with this armor can carry substantially more equipment than Spartans wearing other armor types, while retaining their field mobility and dexterity.[4]

Because of its adaptability, design features of the Soldier system have been integrated to some newer models of ODST armor.[9]

Usage[edit]

The Soldier variant maintains the second-highest adoption rate on the UNSC Infinity.[1]

GEN3 overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The GEN3 iteration of the SOLDIER helmet features a new revision of Materials Group's combat catalyst firmware. The fireteam synchronization features remained unfinished, but Dr. Halsey's interest may accelerate development.

In-game information[edit]

Halo 3 MCC[edit]

In the Halo: The Master Chief Collection version of Halo 3, the Soldier 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 Soldier 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 Soldier Helmet Icon.png
Helmet 		Anvil Station testing has proven this is one of the Mjolnir platform's most versatile variants. N/A (MCC-exclusive) Series 5 Tier 19, Spartan Point 1
HTMCC H3 Soldier Chest Icon.png
Chest 		Series 5 Tier 98, Spartan Point 1
HTMCC H3 Soldier LShoulder Icon.pngHTMCC H3 Soldier RShoulder Icon.png
Shoulders 		Series 5 Tier 73,