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The '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/B variant''' refers to | The '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/B variant''' refers to three distinct sub-models of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]], created for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]], [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]], and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|Mark VII]] generations.{{Ref/Site|id=HWFred|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/frederic-104|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Frederic-104}}{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HIArethor}} The second iteration of the [B] variant served as the initial production model of the Mark V MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc|Enc11|Page=94}} | ||
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The Mark V[B] was manufactured by private organizations contracted by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] rather than developed by the [[Materials Group]] as was typical for most other Mjolnir designs. The development of Mark V[B] was conducted in secret, with its prototypes tested by [[SPARTAN-III program|Spartan-III]] personnel.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=EVG}} The physical architecture of two later MJOLNIR variants, the GEN1 [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|Mark VII]] prototype and the GEN2 [[DECIMATOR-class Mjolnir]], closely resembled the design of Mark V[B]. As late as [[2560]], the Mark V[B] armor could still be requisitioned by [[Spartan Operations|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}} | The Mark V[B] was manufactured by private organizations contracted by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] rather than developed by the [[Materials Group]] as was typical for most other Mjolnir designs. The development of Mark V[B] was conducted in secret, with its prototypes tested by [[SPARTAN-III program|Spartan-III]] personnel.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=EVG}} The physical architecture of two later MJOLNIR variants, the GEN1 [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|Mark VII]] prototype and the GEN2 [[DECIMATOR-class Mjolnir]], closely resembled the design of Mark V[B]. As late as [[2560]], the Mark V[B] armor could still be requisitioned by [[Spartan Operations|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}} | ||
At some point, development had begun on the Mark VII [B]. By 2560, the UA/Arethor supplemental shoulder pads designed alongside the Mark VII [B] were adapted for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|GEN3]] [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|Mark VII]] armor.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HIArethor}} | |||
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The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/B variant refers to three distinct sub-models of MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor, created for the Mark IV, Mark V, and Mark VII generations.[2][1] The second iteration of the [B] variant served as the initial production model of the Mark V MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.[3]
GEN1 Overview
Design details
While its physical architecture is derived from the Mark IV[B], the Mark V[B] was the first mainline model of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor to incorporate energy shielding technology.[4] The Mark V[B] is largely similar to the final version of the Mark V. The only major difference between the two is the [B] variant's lack of an accompanying upgrade to the wearer's neural lace enabling the wearer to interface with a smart AI. This did not come to fruition until John-117 and Cortana successfully tested the final Mark V on August 29, 2552.[3][5]
Development history
The Mark V[B] was manufactured by private organizations contracted by the UNSC rather than developed by the Materials Group as was typical for most other Mjolnir designs. The development of Mark V[B] was conducted in secret, with its prototypes tested by Spartan-III personnel.[5] The physical architecture of two later MJOLNIR variants, the GEN1 Mark VII prototype and the GEN2 DECIMATOR-class Mjolnir, closely resembled the design of Mark V[B]. As late as 2560, the Mark V[B] armor could still be requisitioned by Spartans, upgraded to be roughly equivalent to GEN3.[6]
At some point, development had begun on the Mark VII [B]. By 2560, the UA/Arethor supplemental shoulder pads designed alongside the Mark VII [B] were adapted for the GEN3 Mark VII armor.[1]
Usage
The Mark IV[B]'s first known use was by Frederic-104 during an operation against Insurrectionists sometime before the Battle of Circinius IV on April 26, 2526. Fred continued to wear the armor during this battle when Blue Team was sent to evacuate the survivors from the Corbulo Academy of Military Science.[7] The Mark V[B] entered service with the Spartan-IIs and select Spartan-IIIs on November 24, 2551.[3] The Mark V[B] helmet's only adopter was SPECWAR Group Three.[8] Mark V[B] was the standard Mjolnir variant issued to Spartans assigned to SPECWAR Group Three, including NOBLE Team. While most members of NOBLE Team modified their Mark V[B] suits to varying extents, Thom-A293 wore a mostly unaltered set of Mark V[B] armor during the Covenant attack on Fumirole.[9] Thom's replacement, SPARTAN-B312, also wore a largely unaltered set of Mark V[B] armor.[10] A replica of B312's helmet was later hosted for display in the Outpost Discovery program, following the war's end.[11]
Because the Mark V[B] helmet was not used outside SPECWAR Group Three, the standard helmet worn with the Mark V[B] was instead based on the architecture of the original Mark IV model.[8] This would later be used as the basis of the final iteration of the Mark V helmet.[5]
By 2559, some Spartans at the Avery J. Johnson Academy of Military Science made use of the upgraded Mark V[B] armor. This armor is particularly popular among Spartans assigned to UNICOM/SPECWAR.[12]
In-game information
Halo: Reach
- "The Mk.V[B] helmet is one of several 'privatized' variants of previously classified war material."
The Mark V[B] is the default suit of armor in Halo: Reach.[3] The second generation of the Mark V is seen in Halo: Combat Evolved.[5] This helmet is the starting helmet for all players, and is purchased and equipped by default. The helmet is the only component of the set that can be specifically selected in the armory. In Halo: The Master Chief Collection, the helmet variants are attainable in the Season 1: Noble progression system, with an additional robot arm variant of the chest introduced in Series 5: Anvil.
Armor | Description | Unlock requirements (Halo: Reach) | Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC) |
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![]() Mark V[B] helmet |
Entered service in 2551; UNICOM/ SPECWAR/ GroupTHREE has been the sole adopter. | 0 cR - Default | Unlocked by default |
![]() Mark V[B] helmet UA attachment |
Up-armored variant of the base Mk.V[B] pattern helmet. | ![]() |
Series 1, Tier 4 (![]() |
![]() Mark V[B] helmet UA/HUL attachment |
Up-armored variant with hardened uplink module for MILINT acquisition. | ![]() |
Series 1, Tier 15 (![]() |
![]() Default chest |
Restore your equipment to its default state. | 0 cR - Default | Unlocked by default |
![]() ![]() Default shoulders |
Restore your equipment to its default state. | 0 cR - Default | Unlocked by default |
Default knees | Restore your equipment to its default state. | 0 cR - Default | Unlocked by default |
![]() Default wrist |
Restore your equipment to its default state. | 0 cR - Default | Unlocked by default |
![]() Default utility |
Restore your equipment to its default state. | 0 cR - Default | Unlocked by default |
![]() Default [R] chest |
Mil-spec prosthetic limb and standard-issue chestplate. | N/A | Series 5 Tier 25, ![]() |
Halo Infinite
The MARK V [B] is unlockable for attaining level 1 on the Premium Battle Pass Season 01: Heroes of Reach, the first season of Halo Infinite multiplayer. It is the default suit of armor for the MARK V [B] armor core in Halo Infinite. During Season 01: Heroes of Reach, the SAP/FJ shoulder pads was designated as the SAP/MKVB shoulder pads. The names and descriptions were corrected at the release of Season 02: Lone Wolves. The MARK V[B] armor core was later made free for all players as an unlockable for attaining level 1 on the Winter Update's Battle Pass. Shortly later in December the core was made free by default.[13]
Armor | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Unlock Requirements |
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![]() MARK V [B] armor core |
Materials Group | Battle-tested and technically refined, refit MARK V [B] suits remain a popular chasis for Spartans assigned to UNICOM/SPECWAR.[Note 1] | Epic |
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![]() MARK V [B] helmet |
Materials Group | Developed and tested in the last year of the Covenant War, the MARK V [B] saw extensive use with the Spartans assigned to UNICOM during the fall of Reach. | Common |
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![]() MARK V [B] gloves |
Materials Group | Every Spartan glove was a miraculous combination of sensors, myomer, and armor weaves. | Common |
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![]() UA/Type KT |
Materials Group | Supplemental leg armor. | Common |
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Attachments
- CNM/BNR/FARNDALE
- CNM/BNR/TYPHON
- HUL-I/XFTREC/FLAMINGO
- TAC/RS/STARLIGHT
- TAC/RS/WILLOW
- UA/Type B1
- UA/Type C1
- UA/Type O5
Production notes
- In the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta, there were two different upgrades available for the Mark V[B] helmet. The Command Network Module (CNM), a standard issue module for Special Forces unit commanders (1000 cR), and the Hardened Uplink (HUL), an intelligence collection sensor for use during sensitive operations (5000 cR).[14]
- In the final release, the CNM and HUL attachments in the beta were merged into the Up-Armored (UA) helmet attachment. The HUL became a camera/sensor-like attachment on the side of the helmet, rather than being located on the top.
- In the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta, a number of armor pieces had different names from the final release. FJ/PARA shoulders were originally called Mark V[B], and UA/Multi-Threat shoulders were called FJ/PARA. When the default, unarmored shoulders were changed to Mark V[B], FJ/PARA was changed to UA/Multi-Threat, and Mark V[B] was changed to FJ/PARA.[8]
- Fred-104's Mark IV[B] armor in Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn was kitbashed from the Mark V[B] suit used in Deliver Hope. The armor was later canonized as Mark IV[B] on Halo Waypoint.
The Mark V[B] shoulder plate as seen in the Halo: Reach Beta. The pauldron was redesignated FJ/PARA in the final game.
Gallery
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Up-armored Mark V[B] worn by Thom-A293 in Deliver Hope.
Concept art for the Mark V[B] for Halo: Reach.
SPARTAN-B312 wearing a default Mark V[B] suit.
Fred-104 in full Mark IV(b) armor in Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn.
A replica of SPARTAN-B312's Mark V[B] helmet at Halo: Outpost Discovery.
Renders of the Mark V(B) helmet for Halo Infinite.
A Mark V[B]-clad Spartan-IV preparing to throw a power seed in a game of Stockpile on Fragmentation.
A Mark V[B]-clad Spartan-IV with a Veporokk Workshop Ravager on Behemoth.
List of appearances
- Deliver Hope (First appearance)
- Halo: Reach
- Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
- Halo 4 (Forge spawn hologram only)
- Halo 2: Anniversary (Forge spawn hologram only)
- Halo 5: Guardians (Forge spawn hologram only)
- Halo: Ground Command
- Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual
- Halo: Outpost Discovery
- Halo Infinite
- Winter Contention
Notes
- ^ In Season 01 Mark V[B]'s description was "Forged before the fall of Reach."
Sources
- ^ a b c Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: UA/Arethor - Shoulder Pad Description "Another formulation of supplemental deltoid/shoulder armor designed alongside the Mark VII [B]."
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Frederic-104 (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
- ^ a b c d Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 94
- ^ Bungie.net, Bungie Weekly Update: 01.29.10 (Retrieved on Jan 15, 2021) [archive]
- ^ a b c d Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 119
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Parallel Threads (Retrieved on Jun 25, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
- ^ a b c Halo: Reach, Armory: Mark V[B] helmet description
- ^ Deliver Hope
- ^ SWORD Base surveillance still of NOBLE Team
- ^ Halo: Outpost Discovery, Hall of History
- ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: Mark V [B] armor-core - armor Description "Battle-tested and technically refined, refit MARK V [B] suits remain a popular chasis for Spartans assigned to UNICOM/SPECWAR."
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Halo Infinite | December 2022 Update (Retrieved on Dec 8, 2022) [archive]
- ^ Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta, Armory - Mark V[B] Variants
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