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The '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Grenadier''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|MJOLNIR Mark IV Powered Assault Armor]]. It was introduced in [[2535]], ten years after the first version of MJOLNIR entered service.<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 84''</ref>
The '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Grenadier''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|MJOLNIR Mark IV Powered Assault Armor]]. It was introduced in [[2535]], ten years after the first version of MJOLNIR entered service.<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 84''</ref>


The [G] variant served as the basis for all subsequent supplemental armor development programs and 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>'''Halo: Reach''', ''Armory''</ref> though these test were not successful;<ref>[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]</ref> energy shielding had previously been tested by [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II]] [[Red Team]] in [[2531]].<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 119'': ''"Energy shielding was a key feature of Mark V, although other Spartan squads had field-tested prototypes of this technology as early as 2531."'' This implicitly refers to Red Team, as the Grenadier variant did not enter service until 2535.</ref> [[Jorge-052]] wore a variant of the Grenadier helmet with the UA (Up-Armored) attachment, as well as the knee guards, left shoulder, and UA chest piece.  
The [G] variant served as the basis for all subsequent supplemental armor development programs and 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>'''Halo: Reach''', ''Armory''</ref> though these test were not successful;<ref>[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]</ref> energy shielding had previously been tested by [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II]]s <ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 119'': ''"Energy shielding was a key feature of Mark V, although other Spartans had field-tested prototypes of this technology as early as 2531."</ref> [[Jorge-052]] wore a variant of the Grenadier helmet with the UA (Up-Armored) attachment, as well as the knee guards, left shoulder, and UA chest piece.  


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==

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The helmet of the Grenadier variant.

"The Mk. IV [G] variant is an up-armored prototype based on the basic Mk. IV helmet."
Halo: Reach armory description

The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Grenadier is a variant of the MJOLNIR Mark IV Powered Assault Armor. It was introduced in 2535, ten years after the first version of MJOLNIR entered service.[1]

The [G] variant served as the basis for all subsequent supplemental armor development programs and is compatible with later models such as the Mark V. The [G] variant served as a test bed for incorporating energy shielding technology with the MJOLNIR program,[2] though these test were not successful;[3] energy shielding had previously been tested by SPARTAN-IIs [4] Jorge-052 wore a variant of the Grenadier helmet with the UA (Up-Armored) attachment, as well as the knee guards, left shoulder, and UA chest piece.

Characteristics

All current Grenadier armor permutations in Halo: Reach

Halo: Reach

The Grenadier variant is known to include at least a helmet, shoulder pieces, and knee guards.

Helmet characteristics

The Mk.IV[G] variant is an up-armored prototype based on the basic Mk.IV helmet.
Base Price: 25,000 cR, Warrant Officer

  • Description: The Mk.IV[G] variant is an up-armored prototype based on the basic Mk.IV helmet.

UA Price: 5,000 cR, Warrant Officer

  • Description: Up-armored variant of the [G] prototype helmet.

UA/FC: 2,000 cR, Warrant Officer

  • Description: Up-armored variant with command network and external uplink modules.

Shoulder characteristics

Price: 65,000 cR, Colonel

  • Description: The MJOLNIR[G] prototype informed all subsequent supplemental armor development programs.

Knee Guard characteristics

Price: 45,000 cR, Lt. Colonel

  • Description: The MJOLNIR[G] prototype informed all subsequent supplemental armor development programs.

Trivia

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 84
  2. ^ Halo: Reach, Armory
  3. ^ Dr. Halsey's personal journal
  4. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 119: "Energy shielding was a key feature of Mark V, although other Spartans had field-tested prototypes of this technology as early as 2531."