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|image= [[File:H5G - MJOLNIR Defender.png|300px]]
|image= [[File:H5G - MJOLNIR Defender.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[Imbrium Machine Complex]]<ref name="H4EG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 150''</ref>
|manufacturer=[[Imbrium Machine Complex]]<ref name="H4EVG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''' ''- Page 150''</ref>
|testsite=[[Anakara Resiliency Chamber]]<ref name="H4EG"/><br>
|testsite=[[Anakara Resiliency Chamber]]<ref name="H4EVG"/><br>
[[Anvil Station]] in [[2555]]
[[Anvil Station]] in [[2555]]
|type=[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]
|type=[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]
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{{Article Quote|Currently employed at research facilities on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo.}}
{{Article Quote|Currently employed at research facilities on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo.}}
'''DEFENDER-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]] manufactured by the [[Imbrium Machine Complex]].<ref name="H4EG"/>
'''DEFENDER-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]] manufactured by the [[Imbrium Machine Complex]].<ref name="H4EVG"/>


==Overview==
==Overview==
The helmet has a neutral face-plate contours for activity in civilian populations. It also has a XV-3 modular comm tool that prevents localized compromise.<ref name="H4EG"/> The observation and communication features of the Defender helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments.<ref name="H5">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>
The helmet has a neutral face-plate contours for activity in civilian populations. It also has a XV-3 modular comm tool that prevents localized compromise.<ref name="H4EVG"/> The observation and communication features of the Defender helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments.<ref name="H5">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''' ''- Armory description''</ref>


The chest has a 12-7R feed (shield predictor system), and is a class-4 DFN chest plate.<ref name="H4EG"/>
The chest has a 12-7R feed (shield predictor system), and is a class-4 DFN chest plate.<ref name="H4EVG"/>


==Development history==
==Development history==
The MJOLNIR/Defender variant was manufactured by [[Imbrium Machine Complex]] It was tested at [[Anakara Resiliency Chamber]].<ref name="H4"/> It was developed in response to the [[UNSC Ordnance Commission]] which stated the need for defense-centric armor variants, which would be used for the protection of civilian populations rather than the assault of enemy strongholds. While following the strict ruling of the commission, the armor managed to be an effective combat system.<ref name="H4EG"/>
The MJOLNIR/Defender variant was manufactured by [[Imbrium Machine Complex]] It was tested at [[Anakara Resiliency Chamber]].<ref name="H4"/> It was developed in response to the [[UNSC Ordnance Commission]] which stated the need for defense-centric armor variants, which would be used for the protection of civilian populations rather than the assault of enemy strongholds. While following the strict ruling of the commission, the armor managed to be an effective combat system.<ref name="H4EVG"/>


In [[2555]], this armor was tested at [[Anvil Station]].
In [[2555]], this armor was tested at [[Anvil Station]].


==Usage==
==Usage==
The Defender variant is generally used on controller bases, ONI sites, and colonial populations where civil unrest is common.<ref name="H4EG"/> The placid Defender faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-[[Insurrectionist]] units.<ref name="H5"/>
The Defender variant is generally used on controller bases, ONI sites, and colonial populations where civil unrest is common.<ref name="H4EVG"/> The placid Defender faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-[[Insurrectionist]] units.<ref name="H5"/>


Close range weapons training is common practice for users who plan to use this variant.<ref name="H4EG"/>
Close range weapons training is common practice for users who plan to use this variant.<ref name="H4EVG"/>


The Defender armor was deployed at research facilities on [[Trevelyan]] and [[Gamma Halo]].<ref name="H4">'''[[Halo 4]]''' ''- Armory description''</ref>  
The Defender armor was deployed at research facilities on [[Trevelyan]] and [[Gamma Halo]].<ref name="H4">'''[[Halo 4]]''' ''- Armory description''</ref>  
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File:MJOLNIR Defender.png|Render of the Defender armor in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:MJOLNIR Defender.png|Render of the Defender armor in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4 Defender 3d model.jpg|Front and back views of the Defender armor in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4 Defender 3d model.jpg|Front and back views of the Defender armor in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4IG_DEFENDER.jpg|The Halo 4 Field Guide description.
File:H4-Render-DefenderArmor-Lowpoly.jpg|Full-body color render of the Defender armor.
File:H4-Render-DefenderArmor-Lowpoly.jpg|Full-body color render of the Defender armor.
File:Halo5 Defender.png|The Defender armor in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]''.
File:Halo5 Defender.png|The Defender armor in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]''.

Revision as of 16:50, June 19, 2016

Template:Armor Infobox Template:Article Quote DEFENDER-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2] manufactured by the Imbrium Machine Complex.[1]

Overview

The helmet has a neutral face-plate contours for activity in civilian populations. It also has a XV-3 modular comm tool that prevents localized compromise.[1] The observation and communication features of the Defender helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments.[2]

The chest has a 12-7R feed (shield predictor system), and is a class-4 DFN chest plate.[1]

Development history

The MJOLNIR/Defender variant was manufactured by Imbrium Machine Complex It was tested at Anakara Resiliency Chamber.[3] It was developed in response to the UNSC Ordnance Commission which stated the need for defense-centric armor variants, which would be used for the protection of civilian populations rather than the assault of enemy strongholds. While following the strict ruling of the commission, the armor managed to be an effective combat system.[1]

In 2555, this armor was tested at Anvil Station.

Usage

The Defender variant is generally used on controller bases, ONI sites, and colonial populations where civil unrest is common.[1] The placid Defender faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units.[2]

Close range weapons training is common practice for users who plan to use this variant.[1]

The Defender armor was deployed at research facilities on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo.[3]

In-game information

Halo 4

Unlock: Achieve Spartan Rank 24

  • Description: Currently emplyed at research facilities on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo.

Available skins: CTRL(Control) and CLMN(Column)

Halo 5: Guardians

Unlock: Rare REQ card

  • Helmet Description: It has not escaped notice that the observation and communication features of the DEFENDER helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments.
  • Body Description: The placid DEFENDER faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units.

Available skins: Castle, Fortress, and Redoubt
Castle Unlock: Rare REQ card
Fortress Unlock: Legendary REQ card
Redoubt Unlock: Ultra Rare REQ card

Trivia

The skins in Halo 5: Guardians are all named after defensive structures.

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named H4EVG
  2. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians - Armory description
  3. ^ a b Halo 4 - Armory description