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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. It is equipped with blast-guard pauldrons.[1]
Development history
The Mark IV [G] prototype[Note 1] was introduced just over a decade after Mjolnir entered service.[1] Intended to provide additional protection from concussive force, the Mark IV [G] helmet's architecture is an up-armored derivation of a likewise prototypical Mark IV design.[1] The [G] variant served as the basis for all subsequent supplemental armor development programs; it 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] although these tests were ultimately unsuccessful;[3] energy shielding had previously been tested as of 2531.[4][Note 2]
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.
| Armor | Description | Unlock requirements (Halo: Reach) | Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC) |
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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 resembles an early design of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV created during the production of Halo Wars. It also resembles the Mark IV armor on the cover of Halo: The Cole Protocol.
Gallery
Concept art of Jorge-052's Grenadier helmet with UA attachment for Halo: Reach.
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.
GEN3 Grenadier in Halo Infinite.
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List of appearances
Notes
- ^ 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 a Mark IV prototype. 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.
- ^ "Energy shielding was a key feature of Mark V, although other Spartan squads had field-tested prototypes of this technology as early as 2531."
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f 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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