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==Overview==
==Overview==
===Development history===
===Development history===
The ''K'' variant was developed at the [[Special Warfare Center]] in [[Seongnam]], [[United Korea]] to aid [[SPARTAN Program|SPARTAN supersoldiers]] in specialized assaults on conventional military targets. When production for the ''K'' variant was approved, Chalybs Defense Solutions was awarded the contract to manufacture the armor, with final testing conducted at the Chalybs Testing Preserve.<ref name="EVG"/> The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]] version was first deployed during the siege of the [[Inner Colonies]], relatively late in the [[Human-Covenant War]];<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''' ''page 33''</ref> the Mark IV version was more of a modification of the standard armor than a distinct variant.<ref name="EVG"/><ref group="note">In ''Birth of a Spartan'', Carter-A259's Mark IV/K prototype is identical to the Mark V version that he used later in the war. It is unknown if it was an advanced development of the Mark IV/K, or as stated by Frank O'Connor a prototype still being researched that didn't see deployment for some time.</ref> The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]] version was introduced near the end of the war, presumably after [[2551#November|November 2551]]; unlike the previous iteration, the Mark V version was designed as a fully-featured variant of the standard Mark V MJOLNIR system.<ref name="EVG"/>
The ''K'' variant was developed at the [[Special Warfare Center]] in [[Seongnam]], [[United Korea]] to aid [[SPARTAN Program|SPARTAN supersoldiers]] in specialized assaults on conventional military targets. When production for the ''K'' variant was approved, Chalybs Defense Solutions was awarded the contract to manufacture the armor, with final testing conducted at the Chalybs Testing Preserve.<ref name="EVG"/> The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]] version was first deployed during the siege of the [[Inner Colonies]], relatively late in the [[Human-Covenant War]];<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''' ''page 33''</ref> the Mark IV version was more of a modification of the standard armor than a distinct variant.<ref name="EVG"/><ref group="note">In ''Birth of a Spartan'', Carter-A259's Mark IV/K prototype is identical to the Mark V version that he used later in the war. It is unknown if it was an advanced development of the Mark IV/K, or as stated by Frank O'Connor a prototype still being researched that didn't see deployment for some time.</ref> The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]] version was introduced near the end of the war in [[2551#November|November 2551]]; unlike the previous iteration, the Mark V version was designed as a fully-featured variant of the standard Mark V MJOLNIR system.<ref name="EVG"/>


===Design===
===Design===

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The Mark V/K helmet.

The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/K variant, also known as the Commando armor, is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor that was designed for special operations.[1]

Overview

Development history

The K variant was developed at the Special Warfare Center in Seongnam, United Korea to aid SPARTAN supersoldiers in specialized assaults on conventional military targets. When production for the K variant was approved, Chalybs Defense Solutions was awarded the contract to manufacture the armor, with final testing conducted at the Chalybs Testing Preserve.[2] The Mark IV version was first deployed during the siege of the Inner Colonies, relatively late in the Human-Covenant War;[2] the Mark IV version was more of a modification of the standard armor than a distinct variant.[2][note 1] The Mark V version was introduced near the end of the war in November 2551; unlike the previous iteration, the Mark V version was designed as a fully-featured variant of the standard Mark V MJOLNIR system.[2]

Design

The K variant's helmet is designed to improve a Spartan's tactical awareness, without the use of the modular packages that can be added to the MJOLNIR platform. The Commando helmet package includes the most comprehensive, up-to-date tactical hardware and software systems.[2] The variant's shoulder pauldrons offer excellent protection at the cost of limited joint mobility. The field support attachment provides additional functionality to the MJOLNIR armor.[2]

Gameplay

Helmet characteristics

Price: 85,000 cR.
The Commando helmet can be viewed at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and can be unlocked once at the rank of Commander. The helmet resembles the HAZOP helmet with a small area of black polymer at the bottom of the visor. The base Commando helmet has a HUL[3] already attached, making it one of only three base helmets to have an attachment, the others being the Beta-5 Operator helmet, which has a goggle-lke attachment, and the EOD helmet, which has a CBRN module.

Two upgrades are available for the helmet. The first, CBRN/CNM, replaces the HUL[3] attachment with a CBRN apparatus featuring an External Command Network Module on the left side. The second, UA/FC-I[2], adds an up-armor plate with a third-generation Hardened Uplink Module on the right side and a Command Network Module on the left side.

Pauldron characteristics

Price : 40,000 cR.
The Commando shoulder pauldron is also unlocked at the rank of Commander. It is characterized by a large curved plate of armor set on the standard base, which connects it to the Spartan's shoulder. It is noticeably large and is placed high on the Spartan's arm. It is one of few shoulder pieces that utilizes the player's selected secondary color instead of his or her primary color.

Chestpiece characteristics

Price: 12,000 cR
The Commando chest attachment is a shared asset between the Commando variant and the Assault variant of the MJOLNIR PAA. It includes a equipment/ammunition pouch, a field support attachment, and a tactical waist bag.

Gallery

  • An overview of the Mark V/K variant.

    An overview of the Mark V/K variant.

  • Carter-A259 wearing his Commando Mark V/K armor.

    Carter-A259 wearing his Commando Mark V/K armor.

  • Carter facing a prototype[3] of his Mark/IV Commando armor.

    Carter facing a prototype[3] of his Mark/IV Commando armor.

  • All Commando armor permutations in Halo: Reach.

    All Commando armor permutations in Halo: Reach.

  • MJOLNIR/K variant component reference.

    MJOLNIR/K variant component reference.

  • Reach concept-Commando.jpg

    Concept art of the Commando helmet.

List of appearances

Note

  1. ^ In Birth of a Spartan, Carter-A259's Mark IV/K prototype is identical to the Mark V version that he used later in the war. It is unknown if it was an advanced development of the Mark IV/K, or as stated by Frank O'Connor a prototype still being researched that didn't see deployment for some time.

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Reach The Armory
  2. ^ a b c d e f Halo: The Essential Visual Guide page 33
  3. ^ NeoGAF: View Single Post - Halo: Reach Beta |OT|

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