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{{Title|'''Mark V[B] MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor'''}}
[[File:B312.png|thumb|250px|The base Mark V[B] helmet worn by [[SPARTAN-B312]].]]
[[File:Lieutenant.jpg|thumb|The Mark V[B] worn by [[SPARTAN-B312]] with HUL attached to the helmet. The Mark V[B] shoulders are not present.]]


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The '''Mark V[B] MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]].
The '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V[B]''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]].


==Description==
==Background==
Along with the [[Mark V(m) MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Mark V[M]]] and [[Mark VI(A) MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Mark VI[A]]] variants, the Mark V[B] is designed and manufactured by privatized organizations hired by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] rather than developed by the UNSC specifically, due to numerous problems with funding. This armor has several differences from the standard Mark V.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/images/News/Inline10/032610/Reach_MPBeta_Armory_LShould.jpg '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Gallery - Mark V<nowiki>[B]</nowiki> description'']</ref> So far, the [B] variant is known to include shoulder pauldrons and a helmet,<ref name="armory">'''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta|''Halo: Reach'' Multiplayer]]''' ''Armory''</ref> as well as a sub-variant, the [[UA Multi-Threat MJOLNIR Mark V(B) Armor]].
Along with the [[Mark V(m) MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Mark V[M]]] and [[Mark VI(A) MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Mark VI[A]]] variants, the Mark V[B] is designed and manufactured by private organizations hired by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] rather than developed by the UNSC specifically, due to numerous problems with funding. The Mark V[B] entered service in [[2551]] along with the standard Mark V armor set.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_012910 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 01.29.10'']</ref> However, components of the [B] variant were issued exclusively to members of [[Special Warfare Command|SPECWAR]] [[Special Warfare Group Three|Group Three]], where it served as the default Spartan armor. Notable users of the Mark V[B] include [[Thom-293]] and [[SPARTAN-B312]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''Armory''</ref>


There are two upgrades available for the Mark V[B] helmet. An [[External Command Network Module]] or "CNM", standard issue to [[UNSC Special Forces|Special Force]] unit commanders, and an [[External Hardened Uplink]] or "HUL", required for sensitive operations.<ref name="armory"/>
==Characteristics==
===Helmet===
'''Price:''' N/A, Default option<br />
The Mark V[B] helmet is similar to the standard Mark V MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor, with a few key differences. The helmet has a sleeker design, resembling both the standard Mark V helmet and the [[ODST Ballistic Battle Armor|ODST helmet]], and seems to be somewhat of a combination of the two. Whilst the rear of the helmet is similar to the Mark V, the front strongly resembles the ODST helmet's triangular jaw guard and rounded top, with a flatter visor shape.


The Mark V[B] variant entered service in [[2551]] along with the standard Mark V armor set.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_012910 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 01.29.10'']</ref> However, components of the [B] variant were issued exclusively to members of [[Special Warfare Command|SPECWAR]] Group Three, including some members of [[Noble Team]].<ref name="armory"/>
This helmet is the starting helmet for all players, and is purchased and equipped by default. Currently, there are two upgrades available for the Mark V[B] helmet; the UA (up-armored) upgrade for 750 cR (This is a combination of both of the Beta upgrades); and the UA/HUL, for 1500 cR, which adds an [[External Hardened Uplink]] to the right side of the helmet, redesigned from the Beta.


==Characteristics==
===Chest===
===Helmet Characteristics===
{{Main|UA Multi-Threat MJOLNIR Mark V(B) Armor}}
'''Price:''' N/A, Default option<br>
'''Price:''' N/A, pre-order only<br />
The Mark V[B] helmet bears a slight resemblance to the default Mark V helmet, particularly on its rear part, but the visor shape also has some similarity to other permutations, including the [[ODST Ballistic Battle Armor|ODST helmet]]. Two uprades are availible for the helmet, the first adds an Up-Armor plate (UA), and the second adds an Up-Armor plate with a Hardened Uplink Module on the right side (UA/HUL).
 
The UA Multi-Threat Mark V[B] chest includes supplemental, lightweight armor plating to the default MJOLNIR chest, as well as a belt of grenades. Designed to operate in a wide variety of combat scenarios, the Multi-Threat chest is designed to provide maximum freedom of movement while allowing for additional protection.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*While both the Mark V[B] and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/FJ/PARA variant|FJ/PARA]] variants were present in the [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]], the Mark V[B] shoulders were changed to the FJ/PARA variant in the final game for an unknown reason.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WD0RK578PY '''YouTube''': ''Halo: Reach - The Armory Montage'']</ref><ref>[http://www.spawn.com/news/news6.aspx?id=13704 '''SPAWN.COM''': ''HALO: REACH SERIES 2 ANNOUNCED'']</ref>
*In the ''Halo: Reach'' Multiplayer Beta, there were two upgrades available for the Mark V[B] helmet. An [[External Command Network Module]] or "CNM", standard issue to [[UNSC Special Forces|Special Force]] unit commanders (1000 cR), and an [[External Hardened Uplink]] or "HUL", required for sensitive operations (5000 cR).<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]]''', ''Armory''</ref>
*While both the Mark V[B] and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/FJ/PARA variant|FJ/PARA]] shoulder pauldrons were present in the [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]], the Mark V[B] shoulders were changed to the FJ/PARA variant in the final game. Currently, the Mark V[B] has no shoulder pauldron permutations.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WD0RK578PY '''YouTube''': ''Halo: Reach - The Armory Montage'']</ref><ref>[http://www.spawn.com/news/news6.aspx?id=13704 '''SPAWN.COM''': ''HALO: REACH SERIES 2 ANNOUNCED'']</ref>
*The CNM and HUL attachments as seen in the Beta were merged into a single attachment, the UA upgrade, for the final game. The HUL is now an additional camera/sensor-like attachment on the side of the helmet, rather than being located on the top.
*In the Beta, both the helmet's attachments were implied to be intelligence gathering/communications devices; however, in the final game, it appears that both of these upgrades are just extra armor added to the helmet for increased protection.
*The CNM attachment from the beta strongly resembles the classic MJOLNIR sun visor, seen on both the Mark V and Mark VI helmets.
*The UA/Multi-threat chest plate was previously seen in the Beta as the Scout chest plate, purchasable for 200 cR. The Beta version lacked the grenade belt.
*Currently, only two components of the Mark V[B] have been named and identified in the armory; it is unknown whether the default armor (minus the helmet) is also part of the V[B] armor range, or if it is merely a graphically updated version of the standard Mark V.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="150" orientation="landscape">
<gallery widths="150" captionalign="left">
File:Spartan variant.jpg|A Spartan with the Mark V[B] helmet.
File:Spartan variant.jpg|A Spartan with the Mark V[B] helmet.
MJOLNIR Mk. V B.png|MJOLNIR Mk. V[B] with the up-armored upgrade attached.
File:Noble Six HUL.jpg|The Mark V[B] worn by [[SPARTAN-B312]] with a UA attachment.
File:Thom-293 Profile.png|Up-armored Mark V[B] worn by [[Thom-293]].
UA Multi Threat.jpeg|The UA/Multi threat chest plate
Mark V(B) Helmets.jpg|The base Mark V[B], and its two upgrades.
File:Reach Armory Mark V Shoulder.jpg|The Mark V[B] shoulder plate as seen in ''[[Halo: Reach|Halo: Reach Beta]]'' Armory. Note that the pauldron is a part of the FJ/PARA variant in the final game.
File:Reach Armory Mark V Shoulder.jpg|The Mark V[B] shoulder plate as seen in ''[[Halo: Reach|Halo: Reach Beta]]'' Armory. Note that the pauldron is a part of the FJ/PARA variant in the final game.
</gallery>


</gallery>
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Deliver Hope]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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The base Mark V[B] helmet worn by SPARTAN-B312.


The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V[B] is a variant of the Mark V MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.

Background

Along with the Mark V[M] and Mark VI[A] variants, the Mark V[B] is designed and manufactured by private organizations hired by the UNSC rather than developed by the UNSC specifically, due to numerous problems with funding. The Mark V[B] entered service in 2551 along with the standard Mark V armor set.[1] However, components of the [B] variant were issued exclusively to members of SPECWAR Group Three, where it served as the default Spartan armor. Notable users of the Mark V[B] include Thom-293 and SPARTAN-B312.[2]

Characteristics

Helmet

Price: N/A, Default option
The Mark V[B] helmet is similar to the standard Mark V MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor, with a few key differences. The helmet has a sleeker design, resembling both the standard Mark V helmet and the ODST helmet, and seems to be somewhat of a combination of the two. Whilst the rear of the helmet is similar to the Mark V, the front strongly resembles the ODST helmet's triangular jaw guard and rounded top, with a flatter visor shape.

This helmet is the starting helmet for all players, and is purchased and equipped by default. Currently, there are two upgrades available for the Mark V[B] helmet; the UA (up-armored) upgrade for 750 cR (This is a combination of both of the Beta upgrades); and the UA/HUL, for 1500 cR, which adds an External Hardened Uplink to the right side of the helmet, redesigned from the Beta.

Chest

Main article: UA Multi-Threat MJOLNIR Mark V(B) Armor

Price: N/A, pre-order only

The UA Multi-Threat Mark V[B] chest includes supplemental, lightweight armor plating to the default MJOLNIR chest, as well as a belt of grenades. Designed to operate in a wide variety of combat scenarios, the Multi-Threat chest is designed to provide maximum freedom of movement while allowing for additional protection.

Trivia

  • In the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta, there were two upgrades available for the Mark V[B] helmet. An External Command Network Module or "CNM", standard issue to Special Force unit commanders (1000 cR), and an External Hardened Uplink or "HUL", required for sensitive operations (5000 cR).[3]
  • While both the Mark V[B] and FJ/PARA shoulder pauldrons were present in the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta, the Mark V[B] shoulders were changed to the FJ/PARA variant in the final game. Currently, the Mark V[B] has no shoulder pauldron permutations.[4][5]
  • The CNM and HUL attachments as seen in the Beta were merged into a single attachment, the UA upgrade, for the final game. The HUL is now an additional camera/sensor-like attachment on the side of the helmet, rather than being located on the top.
  • In the Beta, both the helmet's attachments were implied to be intelligence gathering/communications devices; however, in the final game, it appears that both of these upgrades are just extra armor added to the helmet for increased protection.
  • The CNM attachment from the beta strongly resembles the classic MJOLNIR sun visor, seen on both the Mark V and Mark VI helmets.
  • The UA/Multi-threat chest plate was previously seen in the Beta as the Scout chest plate, purchasable for 200 cR. The Beta version lacked the grenade belt.
  • Currently, only two components of the Mark V[B] have been named and identified in the armory; it is unknown whether the default armor (minus the helmet) is also part of the V[B] armor range, or if it is merely a graphically updated version of the standard Mark V.

Gallery

  • A Spartan with the Mark V[B] helmet.

    A Spartan with the Mark V[B] helmet.

  • MJOLNIR Mk. V B.png

    MJOLNIR Mk. V[B] with the up-armored upgrade attached.

  • The Mark V[B] worn by SPARTAN-B312 with a UA attachment.

    The Mark V[B] worn by SPARTAN-B312 with a UA attachment.

  • Up-armored Mark V[B] worn by Thom-293.

    Up-armored Mark V[B] worn by Thom-293.

  • UA Multi Threat.jpeg

    The UA/Multi threat chest plate

  • The base Mark V[B], and its two upgrades.

    The base Mark V[B], and its two upgrades.

  • The Mark V[B] shoulder plate as seen in Halo: Reach Beta Armory. Note that the pauldron is a part of the FJ/PARA variant in the final game.

    The Mark V[B] shoulder plate as seen in Halo: Reach Beta Armory. Note that the pauldron is a part of the FJ/PARA variant in the final game.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Bungie.net: Bungie Weekly Update: 01.29.10
  2. ^ Halo: Reach, Armory
  3. ^ Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta, Armory
  4. ^ YouTube: Halo: Reach - The Armory Montage
  5. ^ SPAWN.COM: HALO: REACH SERIES 2 ANNOUNCED

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