GRENADIER-class Mjolnir
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The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/G, also known as Grenadier, is a variant of the MJOLNIR Mark IV Powered Assault Armor.
Overview
Specifications
This variant was a test bed for incorporating energy shielding technology with the MJOLNIR program. The helmet features an up-armored configuration with heads-up software that adjusts to combat situations that improves the user's performance and suitability. The shoulder pauldrons for this armor set are categorized as "blast-guard pauldrons".[1]
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.[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,TEMPLATE ERROR: Template using invalid/disallowed fields: "sectionlinktext", "section"[2] though these tests were not successful;[3] energy shielding had previously been tested by SPARTAN-II Red Team in 2531.[4][Note 1]
After the first wave of 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.[5]
Usage
This variant saw limited use as other variants filled the same role instead. 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.[1]
In-game information
Halo: Reach
- "The Mk. IV [G] variant is an up-armored prototype based on the basic Mk. IV helmet."
All Grenadier armor types in the Armory are unlockable in the game's purchase system via the use of cR. In Halo: The Master Chief Collection, the Grenadier set is attainable in the Season 1: Noble progression system. Due to its adoption from the customized armor of Jorge-052, the Grenadier [UA] chest plate has his Spartan tag "052" written on the collar.
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 Grenadier helmet |
The Mk.IV[G] variant is an up-armored prototype based on the basic Mk.IV helmet. |  Warrant Officer, 25,000 cR
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Season 1, Tier 39 ( 1)
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 Grenadier (UA) |
Up-armored variant of the [G] prototype helmet. | Warrant Officer, 5,000 cR
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Season 1, Tier 39 ( 1)
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 Grenadier (UA/FC) |
Up-armored variant with command network and external uplink modules. | Warrant Officer, 2,000 cR
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Season 1, Tier 41 ( 1)
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  Grenadier shoulders |
The MJOLNIR[G] prototype informed all subsequent supplemental armor development programs. |  Colonel, 65,000 cR
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Season 1, Tier 76 ( 1)
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 Collar/Grenadier |
The [G] prototype was the test bed for incorporating shield technology with MJOLNIR PAA. |  Captain, 4,000 cR
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Season 1, Tier 47 ( 1)
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Collar/Grenadier [UA] |
Unfortunately, they don't make prosthetic situational awareness. |  General, 40,000 cR
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Season 1, Tier 49 ( 1)
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 Collar/Grenadier [UA] [R] |
Mil-spec prosthetic limb and shield test bed platform. | N/A | Season 5, Tier 55 ( 1)
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 Grenadier knee guards |
The MJOLNIR[G] prototype informed all subsequent supplemental armor development programs. |  Lieutenant Colonel, 45,000 cR
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Season 1 Tier 64, 1
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Production notes
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The Grenadier helmet bears a striking resemblance to an early design of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV that was removed from Halo Wars. It also resembles the Mark IV armor worn by Gray Team as seen on the cover of Halo: The Cole Protocol.
Gallery
Concept art of Jorge-052's Grenadier helmet, here the UA attachment is shown.
Another concept art of Jorge with the helmet, knee guards, and left shoulder armor.
Outdated render, shown with UA attachment on the helmet.
Final in-game appearance of the helmet with UA attachment and shoulder armor.
The base Grenadier helmet in Halo: Reach Armory.
All Grenadier armor permutations in Halo: Reach Armory.
A Mark IV Grenadier helmet in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
An up-armored Grenadier helmet in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
An up-armored Grenadier helmet with HUL and CNM attachments in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
Grenadier shoulder armor in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
The Grenadier chest armor in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
Up-armored Grenadier chest armor with collar in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
List of appearances
- Remember Reach
- Deliver Hope (First appearance)
- Halo: Reach
- Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual
- Halo: Outpost Discovery
- Halo Infinite
Notes
- ^ "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.
Sources
- ^ a b c d e Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 85
- ^ Halo: Reach: Collar/Grenadier - Description
- ^ Dr. Halsey's personal journal
- ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 119
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder 5/6/2016: Noble Intentions (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
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