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'''AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir''', also designated as the '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/AA variant''', is a [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]] variant originally designed by [[Ushuaia Armory]], with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2]] version being manufactured by the [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H4| | '''AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir''', also designated as the '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/AA variant''', is a [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]] variant originally designed by [[Ushuaia Armory]], with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2]] version being manufactured by the [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H4|H4|Armor permutations (Halo 4)|Spartan Armor Customization|Detail=Air Assault Description|Quote=Primarily used by ONI security personnel on the skyhooks above Earth and Luna.}} | ||
==GEN1 overview== | ==GEN1 overview== | ||
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===Development history=== | ===Development history=== | ||
While the Air Assault was developed for use by [[UNSC Army airborne]] units,{{Ref/Game|Id=HR| | While the Air Assault was developed for use by [[UNSC Army airborne]] units,{{Ref/Game|Id=HR|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Spartan Armor Customization|Detail=Air Assault - Helmet Description|Quote=Entered service in 2535; the MJOLNIR/AA variant is exclusive to Army airborne units.}} the MJOLNIR variant differed from those used by the UNSC Army airbone units at a fundamental technical level.{{Ref/Game|Id=HI|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=Air Assault - Helmet Description|Quote=Spartan AIR ASSAULT-class helmets differ at a fundamental technical level from those issued to Army airborne units.}} It was designed as an improvement to the [[ODST armor#Helmet|ODST helmet]] and was heavily influenced by Ushuaia's previous work on the [[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform|Marine Corps BDU]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Air Assault helmets in the FC-I configuration were preferred by [[UNSC Army Pathfinders]].{{Ref/Game|Id=AA|HR|Armor customization (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=Air Assault - FC-I Helmet Description|Quote=Command network module-Improved; external hardened uplink. A favorite of Pathfinder units.}} | ||
In [[2535]], after being tested at Ushuaia's [[Siófok Firing Range]], the Air Assault helmet was introduced as a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV MJOLNIR armor]] and was also adopted as the standard helmet of the UNSC Army's airborne division. In late [[2551]], the helmet was upgraded for use with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V MJOLNIR system]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|HR}} | In [[2535]], after being tested at Ushuaia's [[Siófok Firing Range]], the Air Assault helmet was introduced as a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV MJOLNIR armor]] and was also adopted as the standard helmet of the UNSC Army's airborne division. In late [[2551]], the helmet was upgraded for use with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V MJOLNIR system]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|HR}} | ||
After the first wave of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2]] systems, based on requests of veteran [[Spartan-II]] and [[Spartan-III]] operatives, the [[UNSC Ordnance Commission]] considered reassessing a refined and upgraded version of the Mark V version of this suit. This led to the creation of the [[INTRUDER-class Mjolnir]].{{Ref/Site|Id= | After the first wave of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2]] systems, based on requests of veteran [[Spartan-II]] and [[Spartan-III]] operatives, the [[UNSC Ordnance Commission]] considered reassessing a refined and upgraded version of the Mark V version of this suit. This led to the creation of the [[INTRUDER-class Mjolnir]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Noble|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-noble-intentions|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder 5/6/2016: Noble Intentions|D=9|M=7|Y=2019}} | ||
===Usage=== | ===Usage=== | ||
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GEN2 Air Assault provides functional support across a number of colonies as well as remotely deployed combat units. This set is also primarily used by [[ONI]] security personnel on the skyhooks above Earth and Luna.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} A slightly altered version of the Air Assault GEN2 is a favourite of Spartans tasked with assisting [[ANVIL Station]] security personnel.{{Ref/Game|Id=H3MCCDesc|MCC|''[[Halo 3]]'' [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|customisation]] menu}} | GEN2 Air Assault provides functional support across a number of colonies as well as remotely deployed combat units. This set is also primarily used by [[ONI]] security personnel on the skyhooks above Earth and Luna.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} A slightly altered version of the Air Assault GEN2 is a favourite of Spartans tasked with assisting [[ANVIL Station]] security personnel.{{Ref/Game|Id=H3MCCDesc|MCC|''[[Halo 3]]'' [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|customisation]] menu}} | ||
The helmet is popular among Spartan fireteam leaders due to its communications system, though Napthali continues to market the helmet to the UNSC Army.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5G| | The helmet is popular among Spartan fireteam leaders due to its communications system, though Napthali continues to market the helmet to the UNSC Army.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5G|H5G|Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|Spartan Appearance Customization|Detail=Air Assault - Helmet Description|Quote=The AIR ASSAULT helmet's long-range comm system makes it popular with Spartan fireteam leaders, but Naphtali also markets this helmet to Army special forces.}} Offshoots of the Air Assault armor have also been considered for adoption by unaugmented [[Delta-Six Division]] operators, but larger-scale adoption of the system has been hindered by its high cost, with each suit costing as much as a [[dropship]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H5G1|H5G|Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|Spartan Appearance Customization|Detail=Air Assault - Body Description|Quote=AIR ASSAULT spin-offs were considered for adoption by unaugmented Delta-Six operators, but each suit costs as much as a dropship.}} | ||
==In-game information== | ==In-game information== | ||