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DEFENDER-class Mjolnir

Defender
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Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Imbrium Machine Complex[1]

Testing site(s):

Anakara Resiliency Chamber[1]

Type:

MJOLNIR (GEN2)

Role(s):

Defense of non-combat personnel/civilians

Technical specifications

Feature(s):

  • Neutral face-plate contour helmet
  • XV-3 modular comm tool
  • 12-7R shield predictor system
  • Class-4 DFN chest plate
 
Currently employed at research facilities on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo.

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

OverviewEdit

Design detailsEdit

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 class-4 DFN chestplate employed in the system has a 12-7R feed (shield predictor system).[1]

Development historyEdit

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]

UsageEdit

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 informationEdit

Halo 4 - GEN2Edit

Defender was introduced as an armor set in Halo 4.

Armor Description Unlock requirements (Halo 4) Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
 
Defender
Description (H4): Issued to S-IV operatives on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo. Reach     Unlocked by default.
Helmet description (MCC): Issued to S-IV operatives on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo.
Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Defender-class armor.
Chest description (MCC): An early effort at countering low-level Forerunner offensive protocols.
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Defender Control (CTRL) skin
Description (H4): Customized with CONTROL armor skin. Complete the Bullet in the Brain commendation. Unlocked by default as of Series 4: Reclaimer.
Helmet description (MCC) Defender helmet customized with CONTROL coating.
Shoulder description (MCC) Defender left/ right spaulder customized with CONTROL coating.
Chest description (MCC) Defender chassis customized with CONTROL coating.
 
Defender Column (CLMN) skin
Description (H4): Customized with COLUMN armor skin. Purchase the Champions Bundle. This is not usable in Spartan Ops. Unlocked by default as of Series 4: Reclaimer.
Helmet description (MCC) Defender helmet customized with COLUMN coating.
Shoulder description (MCC) Defender left/ right spaulder customized with COLUMN coating.
Chest description (MCC) Defender chassis customized with COLUMN coating.

Halo 5: Guardians - GEN2Edit

Defender returned as an armor set in Halo 5: Guardians. The suit is not a fully-original design, and employs several Halo 4 armor pieces including the Ricochet forearms and LG-50 Bulk legs while retaining the standard Defender chest and shoulders. The Defender set has three alternate skin designs; Castle, Redoubt and Fortress.

Helmet Description Unlock requirements
 
Defender (helmet)
It has not escaped notice that the observation and communication features of the DEFENDER helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments. Rare REQ card
 
Defender Castle (helmet skin)
It has not escaped notice that the observation and communication features of the DEFENDER helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments. Rare REQ card
 
Defender Redoubt (helmet skin)
It has not escaped notice that the observation and communication features of the DEFENDER helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments. Ultra Rare REQ card
 
Defender Fortress (helmet skin)
It has not escaped notice that the observation and communication features of the DEFENDER helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments. Legendary REQ card
 
Defender (body)
The placid DEFENDER faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units. Rare REQ card
 
Defender Castle (body skin)
The placid DEFENDER faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units. Rare REQ card
 
Defender Redoubt (body skin)
The placid DEFENDER faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units. Ultra Rare REQ card
 
Defender Fortress (body skin)
The placid DEFENDER faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units. Legendary REQ card

TriviaEdit

  • The armor's skins in Halo 5: Guardians are all named after defensive structures.

GalleryEdit

Halo 4Edit

Halo 5: GuardiansEdit

Halo OnlineEdit

Halo 5: Guardians skinsEdit

List of appearancesEdit

SourcesEdit

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 150
  2. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, Armory description
  3. ^ a b Halo 4, Armory description

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