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{{Armor infobox | {{Armor infobox | ||
|name=Grenadier | |name=Grenadier | ||
|image | |image=[[File:HTMCC HR Spartan Grenadier.png|250px]] | ||
|manufacturer=[[Materials Group]]{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]|Page=85}} | |manufacturer=[[Materials Group]]{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]|Page=85}} | ||
|testsite=[[Damascus Materials Testing Facility]]{{Ref/Reuse|Id=EVG}} | |testsite=[[Damascus Materials Testing Facility]]{{Ref/Reuse|Id=EVG}} | ||
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*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]] | *[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]] | ||
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]] (compatible) | *[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]] (compatible) | ||
[[MJOLNIR (GEN3)]] | [[MJOLNIR (GEN3)]] (compatible) | ||
|role=Prototyping energy shields | |role=Prototyping energy shields | ||
|hideb=]] | |hideb=]] | ||
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The Mark IV [G] prototype{{Ref/Note|Although the ''Halo: Reach'' Armory consistently describes the [G] variant ''itself'' as a prototype, ''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide'' makes no mention of this, instead stating that GRENADIER is ''derived from'' the first Mark IV helmet prototypes. While the book's description may stem from a misinterpretation of the original source, both are represented in this article since they do not contradict one another.}} was introduced just over a decade after Mjolnir entered service.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=EVG}} Intended to provide additional protection from concussive force, the Mark IV [G] helmet is an up-armored version of the first Mark IV prototypes.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=EVG}} The [G] variant served as the basis for all subsequent supplemental armor development programs; it is compatible with later models such as the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]]. The [G] variant served as a test bed for incorporating energy shielding technology with the MJOLNIR program,{{Ref/Game|Id=Armory|Game=HR|Section=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|SectionLinkText=Armory|Detail=Collar/Grenadier - Description}} although these tests were ultimately unsuccessful;{{Ref/Book|[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]}} energy shielding had previously been tested as of [[2531]].{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG119|Halo: The Essential Visual Guide|Page=119}}{{Ref/Note|''"Energy shielding was a key feature of Mark V, although other Spartan squads had field-tested prototypes of this technology as early as 2531."''}} | The Mark IV [G] prototype{{Ref/Note|Although the ''Halo: Reach'' Armory consistently describes the [G] variant ''itself'' as a prototype, ''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide'' makes no mention of this, instead stating that GRENADIER is ''derived from'' the first Mark IV helmet prototypes. While the book's description may stem from a misinterpretation of the original source, both are represented in this article since they do not contradict one another.}} was introduced just over a decade after Mjolnir entered service.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=EVG}} Intended to provide additional protection from concussive force, the Mark IV [G] helmet is an up-armored version of the first Mark IV prototypes.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=EVG}} The [G] variant served as the basis for all subsequent supplemental armor development programs; it is compatible with later models such as the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]]. The [G] variant served as a test bed for incorporating energy shielding technology with the MJOLNIR program,{{Ref/Game|Id=Armory|Game=HR|Section=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|SectionLinkText=Armory|Detail=Collar/Grenadier - Description}} although these tests were ultimately unsuccessful;{{Ref/Book|[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]}} energy shielding had previously been tested as of [[2531]].{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG119|Halo: The Essential Visual Guide|Page=119}}{{Ref/Note|''"Energy shielding was a key feature of Mark V, although other Spartan squads had field-tested prototypes of this technology as early as 2531."''}} | ||
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 Grenadier suit. This led to the creation of the [[INDOMITABLE-class Mjolnir]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CF:Noble|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-noble-intentions|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder 5/6/2016: Noble Intentions}} | 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 Grenadier suit. This led to the creation of the [[INDOMITABLE-class Mjolnir]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CF:Noble|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-noble-intentions|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder 5/6/2016: Noble Intentions}} By [[2560]] Grenadier pieces were being used by Spartans on upgraded Mjolnir Mark V(B) platforms.{{Ref/Game|Id=HI|HI|Grenadier [[Armor permutations (Halo Infinite)|armor permutation]]}} | ||
===Usage=== | ===Usage=== | ||
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File:Armour - Grenadier.jpg|All Grenadier armor permutations in ''Halo: Reach'' Armory. | File:Armour - Grenadier.jpg|All Grenadier armor permutations in ''Halo: Reach'' Armory. | ||
File:HR GRENADIER Helmet.jpg|A Mark IV Grenadier helmet in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''. | File:HR GRENADIER Helmet.jpg|A Mark IV Grenadier helmet in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''. | ||
File:HR GRENADIER UA.jpg|An up-armored Grenadier helmet in '' | File:HR GRENADIER UA.jpg|An up-armored Grenadier helmet in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''. | ||
File:HR GRENADIER UA FC.jpg|An up-armored Grenadier helmet with HUL and CNM attachments in '' | File:HR GRENADIER UA FC.jpg|An up-armored Grenadier helmet with HUL and CNM attachments in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''. | ||
File:HR GRENADIER Shoulder.jpg|Grenadier shoulder armor in '' | File:HR GRENADIER Shoulder.jpg|Grenadier shoulder armor in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''. | ||
File:HR GRENADIER Chest.jpg|The Grenadier chest armor in '' | File:HR GRENADIER Chest.jpg|The Grenadier chest armor in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''. | ||
File:HR GRENADIER Collar.jpg|Up-armored Grenadier chest armor with collar in '' | File:HR GRENADIER Collar.jpg|Up-armored Grenadier chest armor with collar in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''. | ||
File:HINF-NOBLEDefender.png| | File:HINF-NOBLEDefender.png|Grenadier in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||