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==Development history== | ==Development history== | ||
It was introduced in around [[2535]], ten years after the first version of MJOLNIR entered service. It was based on a design that originated from the first prototypes of the Mark IV helmet, one that was upgraded to withstand violent concussive force.<ref name="EVG"/> 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 description''</ref> though these tests 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''</ref> <ref name="Red team" group="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."'' This implicitly refers to Red Team, as the Grenadier variant did not enter service until 2535.</ref> | It was introduced in around [[2535]], ten years after the first version of MJOLNIR entered service. It was based on a design that originated from the first prototypes of the Mark IV helmet, one that was upgraded to withstand violent concussive force.<ref name="EVG"/> 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 description''</ref> though these tests 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''</ref><ref name="Red team" group="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."'' This implicitly refers to Red Team, as the Grenadier variant did not enter service until 2535.</ref> | ||
After the first wave of [[ | 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 name="CF:Noble">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-noble-intentions '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder 5/6/2016: Noble Intentions'']</ref> | ||
==Usage== | ==Usage== | ||
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====Helmet characteristics==== | ====Helmet characteristics==== | ||
The Mk.IV[G] variant is an up-armored prototype based on the basic Mk.IV helmet.<br> | The Mk.IV[G] variant is an up-armored prototype based on the basic Mk.IV helmet.<br> | ||
'''Base Price''': 25,000 cR, Warrant Officer | '''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. | *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 | '''UA Price''': 5,000 cR, Warrant Officer | ||
*Description: Up-armored variant of the [G] prototype helmet. | *Description: Up-armored variant of the [G] prototype helmet. | ||
'''UA/FC''': 2,000 cR, Warrant Officer | '''UA/FC''': 2,000 cR, Warrant Officer |