MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor

Summary
Origins: Thor, the Norse God of Thunder and Lightning, possessed a powerful weapon, a hammer that was able to control storms. Its name is Mjolnir, which means "lightning".

Note: Pronounced "mih-yohl-ner".

MJOLNIR Mark V
Mjolnir Mark V is a set of battle armor specifically designed for the SPARTAN II program. Each suit has an inner layer of self molding gel surrounded by an outer layer of armor covered by shields adapted from Covenant technology. The suits are designed to be compatible with all SPARTAN enhancements, including a neural interface to control the suit and provide increased strength and dexterity. MJOLNIR is also capable of housing an AI in its gel layer, connecting to the soldier via the nueral interface. Only Spartans are capable of wearing the suit. Because of the neural connection between the human and the suit, the user must possess certain attributes, such as enhanced strength, improved reflexes and mental conditioning in order to be in control. If one does not posses these attributes the suit will respond to the user's unconditioned mind and violently spasm, causing much physical damage.

MJOLNIR V contains one miniature fusion core (about the size of a normal human forearm) as its main source of power and is the first suit to have integrated rechargable shield system. The shell of the suit is a multilayer alloy of remarkable strength. It has a refractive coating which has a limited ability to disperse energy weapon fire. Each suit also has a gel-filled layer to regulate body temperature. In the first Halo 2 cut scene with the Master Chief Master Guns said, "...there's also viscosity throughout the gel layer." The word viscosity means: the resistence to flow. In other words, if somthing has high viscosity it moves slowly, if it has low viscosity then it moves faster. This means that some sort of fluid flows through this layer. It can also reactively change density. Against the skin of the operator, there is a moisture-absorbing cloth suit, biomonitors that constantly adjust the suit's temperature and fit, and automatic Biofoam injectors. The armor's inner structure is composed of reactive metal liquid crystal. It is anomorphous, yet fractally scales and amplifies force, doubling the wearer's strength. It also enhances the reaction speed of a normal human by a factor of five. Featuring a Heads-Up Display in its integrated helmet, the operator can visualize the terrain from a different perspective or check the amount of ammunition left in their magazine.

MJOLNIR Mark VI
In Halo 2, Master Chief's Mark V suit was replaced by a Mark VI suit. This suit has superior shielding systems and a different Heads Up Display, and also apparently (because it is not outright stated) has integrated Biofoam insertors, removing the need for medical packs, for replenishing health, that the Chief had in Halo: Combat Evolved, since he regains health automatically as his shields recharge. Obviously, this sets up the possibility of yet another suit being made. This is interesting because the next type would logically be a Mark VII, which would coincide with the frequent appearances of the number seven.

Marathon
The player in Marathon is speculated to be one of the Mjolnir Mk. IV cyborgs that are referred to in terminals throughout the game.

Related Links

 * Elite Personal Energy Shield
 * Master Chief's Armor

Reference Links

 * MJOLNIR