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Removed a lot of references to the Mark VI in Halo 4 and 5's multiplayer being GEN2 because it's clearly stated in the game's description that it's GEN1. Cleaned up some more stuff regarding unconfirmed info.
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===GEN2-related variants=== | ===GEN2-related variants=== | ||
Some Mark VI variants are superficially similar to the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2 Mjolnir armor]] introduced in the wake of the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="HWFred">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/frederic-104 '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Frederic-104'']</ref> The Mark VI Mjolnir armor worn by MCPO [[John-117]] following the end of the Human-Covenant War was heavily upgraded by UNSC AI [[Cortana]] during his five years of cryosleep aboard the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}. Cortana used [[nanotechnology|nanomachines]] to | Some Mark VI variants are superficially similar to the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2 Mjolnir armor]] introduced in the wake of the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="HWFred">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/frederic-104 '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Frederic-104'']</ref> The Mark VI Mjolnir armor worn by MCPO [[John-117]] following the end of the Human-Covenant War was heavily upgraded by UNSC AI [[Cortana]] during his five years of cryosleep aboard the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}. Cortana used [[nanotechnology|nanomachines]] to repair and update John's armor.<ref name="ScienceOfHalo">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjswoU39AOY '''YouTube''': ''The Science Behind The Halo Series'']</ref><ref name="h4evg">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 10''</ref> She rewrote the suit's firmware, altering the HUD as well as improving the suit's shield-recharge rate and its compatibility with Covenant and Forerunner [[Armor abilities|armor plugins]].<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Dawn]]''</ref> | ||
By [[2552#October|October 20, 2552]], [[Linda-058]] and [[Fred-104]] of [[Blue Team]] had been issued variants of Mjolnir Mark VI armor with base components similar to John-117's modified armor.<ref>'''Halo 2 Anniversary - Terminals''', ''[[Terminal/Halo 2 Anniversary|Terminals]]''</ref> Fred wore the prototype [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Centurion|Centurion]] platform while Linda's variant was custom-built according to her personal requirements, stocked with various attachments and additional optics to make her sniper firing much easier.<ref name="HWL58">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/linda-058 '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Linda-058'']</ref> [[Kelly-087]] also received similar armor after she returned to Earth from [[Shield World 006]] in [[2553]].<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 8|Issue 8]]''</ref> | By [[2552#October|October 20, 2552]], [[Linda-058]] and [[Fred-104]] of [[Blue Team]] had been issued variants of Mjolnir Mark VI armor with base components similar to John-117's modified armor.<ref>'''Halo 2 Anniversary - Terminals''', ''[[Terminal/Halo 2 Anniversary|Terminals]]''</ref> Fred wore the prototype [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Centurion|Centurion]] platform while Linda's variant was custom-built according to her personal requirements, stocked with various attachments and additional optics to make her sniper firing much easier.<ref name="HWL58">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/linda-058 '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Linda-058'']</ref> [[Kelly-087]] also received similar armor after she returned to Earth from [[Shield World 006]] in [[2553]].<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 8|Issue 8]]''</ref> | ||
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*'''Auto-repair and bypass nodes''': Any damage that the titanium armor plating suffers can be repaired by built-in, triply-redundant subsystems. These systems are receptive to nanomachines facilitating the repair.<ref name="ScienceOfHalo"/> Additionally, bypass channels allow certain components to function if routing is compromised by extensive damage. Both these systems can fail, resulting in "scarred" armor plating.<ref name="H5GBScarred">'''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''' - ''Scarred Mjolnir Mark VI description''</ref> | *'''Auto-repair and bypass nodes''': Any damage that the titanium armor plating suffers can be repaired by built-in, triply-redundant subsystems. These systems are receptive to nanomachines facilitating the repair.<ref name="ScienceOfHalo"/> Additionally, bypass channels allow certain components to function if routing is compromised by extensive damage. Both these systems can fail, resulting in "scarred" armor plating.<ref name="H5GBScarred">'''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''' - ''Scarred Mjolnir Mark VI description''</ref> | ||
*'''[[Thruster pack]]''': Located at the back of [[John-117]]'s uniquely upgraded armor, this component provides the ability to propel the wearer over short distances and to maneuver in low-gravity environments.<ref>''Halo 4'', campaign level "[[Shutdown]]"</ref> | *'''[[Thruster pack]]''': Located at the back of [[John-117]]'s uniquely upgraded armor, this component provides the ability to propel the wearer over short distances and to maneuver in low-gravity environments.<ref>''Halo 4'', campaign level "[[Shutdown]]"</ref> | ||
== In-game information == | == In-game information == | ||
[[File:H4 MJOLNIR Mark VI.png|thumb|250px|Mark VI | [[File:H4 MJOLNIR Mark VI.png|thumb|250px|The default Mark VI's appearance in Halo 4.]] | ||
=== Halo 3 === | === Halo 3 === | ||
'''Unlock''': Unlocked by default<br /> | '''Unlock''': Unlocked by default<br /> | ||
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*In ''Halo: Reach'' the letters "FH" appear near the chin area of the Mark VI that is also present on the hood of the Warthog.<ref>[http://www.halopedian.com/images/0/0e/FH%282%29.png '''FH''' Easter egg]</ref> | *In ''Halo: Reach'' the letters "FH" appear near the chin area of the Mark VI that is also present on the hood of the Warthog.<ref>[http://www.halopedian.com/images/0/0e/FH%282%29.png '''FH''' Easter egg]</ref> | ||
*The [[:File:Operation Firepower.jpg|armor]] worn by [[w:c:marvel:Operation Firepower (Earth-1610)|Operation Firepower]] from [[Marvel Comics]]' [[w:c:marvel:Earth-1610|''Ultimate'' universe]] greatly resembles the Mark VI, combined with elements of [[w:c:marvel:Antonio Stark (Earth-1610)|Iron Man's]] armor. The helmet is nearly identical to that of the Mark VI and likewise has an orange face plate, though it features the distinctive eye slits of Iron Man's armor. | *The [[:File:Operation Firepower.jpg|armor]] worn by [[w:c:marvel:Operation Firepower (Earth-1610)|Operation Firepower]] from [[Marvel Comics]]' [[w:c:marvel:Earth-1610|''Ultimate'' universe]] greatly resembles the Mark VI, combined with elements of [[w:c:marvel:Antonio Stark (Earth-1610)|Iron Man's]] armor. The helmet is nearly identical to that of the Mark VI and likewise has an orange face plate, though it features the distinctive eye slits of Iron Man's armor. | ||
*In ''Halo 4'', the back-right of the | *In ''Halo 4'', the back-right of the Mark VI armor in Halo 4 has an emblem comprising a star with two chevrons underneath. This symbol appears to be based on the insignia of the UNSC's [[Seventh Fleet]], (sans one chevron), as seen on the hulls of the {{UNSCship|Forward Unto Dawn}} and {{UNSCship|Aegis Fate}} in ''Halo 3''. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:H4-Scanned-MasterChief-FrontBack.jpg|CGI render of the Mark VI from the [[Scanned]] trailer. | File:H4-Scanned-MasterChief-FrontBack.jpg|CGI render of the Mark VI from the [[Scanned]] trailer. | ||
File:H4 Mark VI 3d model.jpg|Three-dimensional renders of the Mark VI multiplayer armor in ''Halo 4'' | File:H4 Mark VI 3d model.jpg|Three-dimensional renders of the Mark VI multiplayer armor in ''Halo 4'' | ||
File:H4 - Mark VI armor back.jpg|Back view of the | File:H4 - Mark VI armor back.jpg|Back view of the Mark VI torso in ''Halo 4''. Note the emblem on the right pack. | ||
File:H2A Terminals - BlueTeam.jpg|Linda-058 and Fred-104 clad in Mjolnir Mark VI before [[Battle of Earth]] | File:H2A Terminals - BlueTeam.jpg|Linda-058 and Fred-104 clad in Mjolnir Mark VI before [[Battle of Earth]] | ||
File:HE-Blue Team.jpg|Blue Team equipped with different versions of Mjolnir Mark VI | File:HE-Blue Team.jpg|Blue Team equipped with different versions of Mjolnir Mark VI | ||
File:H5-Chief-Helmet.jpg|John-117's damaged Mark VI helmet in the [[Halo Xbox One E3 announcement trailer|teaser trailer]] for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | File:H5-Chief-Helmet.jpg|John-117's damaged Mark VI helmet in the [[Halo Xbox One E3 announcement trailer|teaser trailer]] for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | ||
File:HtT-Mark VI HUD.png|John-117's modified Mark VI HUD | File:HtT-Mark VI HUD.png|John-117's modified Mark VI HUD | ||
File:Mark-vi-gen1.png|The | File:Mark-vi-gen1.png|The Mark VI from ''Halo 5: Guardians'' | ||
File:Mark-vi-gen1-scarred.png|The Scarred version of the | File:Mark-vi-gen1-scarred.png|The Scarred version of the Mark VI armor in Halo 5's Multiplayer | ||
File:Blue team halo 5.jpg|Blue team's Mark VI armors for ''Halo 5: Guardians''. Note John's repaired visor and chest armor. | File:Blue team halo 5.jpg|Blue team's Mark VI armors for ''Halo 5: Guardians''. Note John's repaired visor and chest armor. | ||
File:HtT-Circuit.jpg|Circuitry of Mark VI armor. | File:HtT-Circuit.jpg|Circuitry of Mark VI armor. | ||