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*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]]
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]]
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]]
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|Mark VII]]{{Ref/Game|Id=HIArethor|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=UA/Arethor - Shoulder Pad Description|Quote=Another formulation of supplemental deltoid/shoulder armor designed alongside the Mark VII [B].}}
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|Mark VII]]{{Ref/Game|Id=HIArethor|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=UA/Arethor - Shoulder Pad Description|Quote=Another formulation of supplemental deltoid/shoulder armor designed alongside the Mark VII [B].}}
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The '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/B variant''' refers to three distinct sub-models of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]], created for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]], [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]], and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|Mark VII]] generations.{{Ref/Site|id=HWFred|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/frederic-104|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Frederic-104}}{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HIArethor}} The second iteration of the [B] variant served as the initial production model of the Mark V MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc|Enc11|Page=94}}
The '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/B variant''' refers to two distinct sub-models of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]], created for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]], and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|Mark VII]] generations. The first iteration of the [B] variant served as the initial production model of the Mark V MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc|Enc11|Page=94}}


==GEN1 Overview==
==GEN1 Overview==
===Design details===
===Design details===
While its physical architecture is derived from the Mark IV[B], the Mark V[B] was the first mainline model of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] to incorporate [[energy shielding]] technology.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_012910|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Bungie Weekly Update: 01.29.10|D=15|M=01|Y=2021}} The Mark V[B] is largely similar to the final version of the Mark V. The only major difference between the two is the [B] variant's lack of an accompanying upgrade to the wearer's [[neural interface|neural lace]] enabling the wearer to interface with a [[smart AI]]. This did not come to fruition until [[John-117]] and [[Cortana]] successfully tested the final Mark V on [[2552#August|August 29, 2552]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=enc}}{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=119}}
The Mark V[B] was the first mainline model of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] to incorporate [[energy shielding]] technology.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_012910|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Bungie Weekly Update: 01.29.10|D=15|M=01|Y=2021}} The Mark V[B] is largely similar to the final version of the Mark V. The only major difference between the two is the [B] variant's lack of an accompanying upgrade to the wearer's [[neural interface|neural lace]] enabling the wearer to interface with a [[smart AI]]. This did not come to fruition until [[John-117]] and [[Cortana]] successfully tested the final Mark V on [[2552#August|August 29, 2552]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=enc}}{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=119}}


===Development history===
===Development history===
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===Usage===
===Usage===
The Mark IV[B]'s first known use was by [[Frederic-104]] during an operation against [[Insurrectionist]]s sometime before the [[Battle of Circinius IV]] on [[2526#April|April 26, 2526]]. Fred continued to wear the armor during this battle when [[Blue Team]] was sent to evacuate the survivors from the [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]].{{Ref/Film|Film=Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn}} The Mark V[B] entered service with the [[Spartan-II]]s and select [[Spartan-III]]s on [[2551|November 24, 2551]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=enc}} The Mark V[B] helmet's only adopter was [[Special Warfare Command|SPECWAR]] [[Special Warfare Group Three|Group Three]].{{Ref/Game|Id=Armory|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=Mark V[B] helmet description}} Mark V[B] was the standard Mjolnir variant issued to Spartans assigned to SPECWAR Group Three, including [[NOBLE Team]]. While most members of NOBLE Team modified their Mark V[B] suits to varying extents, [[Thom-A293]] wore a mostly unaltered set of Mark V[B] armor during the [[Covenant]] [[Battle of Fumirole|attack]] on [[Fumirole]].<ref>''[[Deliver Hope]]''</ref> Thom's replacement, [[SPARTAN-B312]], also wore a largely unaltered set of Mark V[B] armor.<ref>[[:File:Noble Surveillance.jpg|SWORD Base surveillance still of NOBLE Team]]</ref> A replica of B312's helmet was later hosted for display in the [[Outpost Discovery]] program, following the war's end.<ref name="HOD">''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]'', [[Hall of History]]</ref>
The Mark V[B] entered service with the [[Spartan-II]]s and select [[Spartan-III]]s on [[2551|November 24, 2551]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=enc}} The Mark V[B] helmet's only adopter was [[Special Warfare Command|SPECWAR]] [[Special Warfare Group Three|Group Three]].{{Ref/Game|Id=Armory|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=Mark V[B] helmet description}} Mark V[B] was the standard Mjolnir variant issued to Spartans assigned to SPECWAR Group Three, including [[NOBLE Team]]. While most members of NOBLE Team modified their Mark V[B] suits to varying extents, [[Thom-A293]] wore a mostly unaltered set of Mark V[B] armor during the [[Covenant]] [[Battle of Fumirole|attack]] on [[Fumirole]].<ref>''[[Deliver Hope]]''</ref> Thom's replacement, [[SPARTAN-B312]], also wore a largely unaltered set of Mark V[B] armor.<ref>[[:File:Noble Surveillance.jpg|SWORD Base surveillance still of NOBLE Team]]</ref> A replica of B312's helmet was later hosted for display in the [[Outpost Discovery]] program, following the war's end.<ref name="HOD">''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]'', [[Hall of History]]</ref>


Because the Mark V[B] helmet was not used outside SPECWAR Group Three, the standard helmet worn with the Mark V[B] was instead based on the architecture of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV#Initial production model|original Mark IV]] model.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=Armory}} This would later be used as the basis of the final iteration of the Mark V helmet.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=EVG}}
Because the Mark V[B] helmet was not used outside SPECWAR Group Three, the standard helmet worn with the Mark V[B] was instead based on the architecture of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV#Initial production model|original Mark IV]] model.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=Armory}} This would later be used as the basis of the final iteration of the Mark V helmet.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=EVG}}
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File:FUD-Fred-Helmet.jpg|Fred-104 removing his Mark IV[B] helmet after Battle of Circinius IV.
File:Thom-293.png|Thom-A293 in B-class Mjolnir with UA/HUL helmet attachments at Fumirole.
File:Thom-293.png|Thom-A293 in B-class Mjolnir with UA/HUL helmet attachments at Fumirole.
File:NobleSix Corvette.jpg|SPARTAN-B312 wearing an unaltered set of Mark V[B] armor during Fall of Reach.
File:NobleSix Corvette.jpg|SPARTAN-B312 wearing an unaltered set of Mark V[B] armor during Fall of Reach.
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*In the ''Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta'', a number of armor pieces had different names from the final release. [[FJ/PARA-class Mjolnir|FJ/PARA]] shoulders were originally called Mark V[B], and [[Armor accessories/UA|UA/Multi-Threat]] shoulders were called FJ/PARA. When the default, unarmored shoulders were changed to Mark V[B], FJ/PARA was changed to UA/Multi-Threat, and Mark V[B] was changed to FJ/PARA.{{Ref/Reuse|Armory}}
*In the ''Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta'', a number of armor pieces had different names from the final release. [[FJ/PARA-class Mjolnir|FJ/PARA]] shoulders were originally called Mark V[B], and [[Armor accessories/UA|UA/Multi-Threat]] shoulders were called FJ/PARA. When the default, unarmored shoulders were changed to Mark V[B], FJ/PARA was changed to UA/Multi-Threat, and Mark V[B] was changed to FJ/PARA.{{Ref/Reuse|Armory}}


*[[Fred-104|Fred-104's]] Mark IV[B] armor in ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' was [[Wikipedia:Kitbashing|kitbashed]] from the Mark V[B] suit used in ''[[Deliver Hope]]''. The armor was later canonized as Mark IV[B] on Halo Waypoint.
*[[Fred-104|Fred-104's]] and [[Kelly-087|Kelly-087's]] Mark IV armor in ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' was [[Wikipedia:Kitbashing|kitbashed]] from the Mark V[B] suits used in ''[[Deliver Hope]]''. The armor was at one point implied to be "Mark IV(B)" in Fred's since-removed Waypoint article.{{Ref/Site|id=HWFred|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/frederic-104|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Frederic-104}}
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File:Mark V (B).png|Overview of the Mark V[B] helmet in-game.
File:Mark V (B).png|Overview of the Mark V[B] helmet in-game.
File:Six M-F Comparison.png|The Mark V[B] suit on male and female Spartans.
File:Six M-F Comparison.png|The Mark V[B] suit on male and female Spartans.
File:FUD-Fred-104.jpg|Fred-104 in full Mark IV(b) armor in ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''.
File:FUD-Fred-104.jpg|Fred-104 in full kitbash armor for ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''.
File:H4FUD-BehindTheScenes-BermanAndGirouxInCostume.png|Behind the scenes look at the armor in ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''.
File:H4FUD-BehindTheScenes-BermanAndGirouxInCostume.png|Behind the scenes look at the armor in ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''.
File:HOD-B.jpg|A replica of SPARTAN-B312's Mark V[B] helmet at ''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''.
File:HOD-B.jpg|A replica of SPARTAN-B312's Mark V[B] helmet at ''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''.
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B-class Mjolnir from Halo: Reach armor permutation in Halo: The Master Chief Collection menu.
Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Materials Group

Type:

MJOLNIR (GEN1)

MJOLNIR (GEN3) (compatible)

 

The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/B variant refers to two distinct sub-models of MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor, created for the Mark V, and Mark VII generations. The first iteration of the [B] variant served as the initial production model of the Mark V MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.[2]

GEN1 Overview

Design details

The Mark V[B] was the first mainline model of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor to incorporate energy shielding technology.[3] The Mark V[B] is largely similar to the final version of the Mark V. The only major difference between the two is the [B] variant's lack of an accompanying upgrade to the wearer's neural lace enabling the wearer to interface with a smart AI. This did not come to fruition until John-117 and Cortana successfully tested the final Mark V on August 29, 2552.[2][4]

Development history

The Mark V[B] was manufactured by private organizations contracted by the UNSC rather than developed by the Materials Group as was typical for most other Mjolnir designs. The development of Mark V[B] was conducted in secret, with its prototypes tested by Spartan-III personnel.[4] The physical architecture of two later MJOLNIR variants, the GEN1 Mark VII prototype and the GEN2 DECIMATOR-class Mjolnir, closely resembled the design of Mark V[B]. As late as 2560, the Mark V[B] armor could still be requisitioned by Spartans, upgraded to be roughly equivalent to GEN3.[5]

At some point, development had begun on the Mark VII [B]. By 2560, the UA/Arethor supplemental shoulder pads designed alongside the Mark VII [B] were adapted for the GEN3 Mark VII armor.[1]

Usage

The Mark V[B] entered service with the Spartan-IIs and select Spartan-IIIs on November 24, 2551.[2] The Mark V[B] helmet's only adopter was SPECWAR Group Three.[6] Mark V[B] was the standard Mjolnir variant issued to Spartans assigned to SPECWAR Group Three, including NOBLE Team. While most members of NOBLE Team modified their Mark V[B] suits to varying extents, Thom-A293 wore a mostly unaltered set of Mark V[B] armor during the Covenant attack on Fumirole.[7] Thom's replacement, SPARTAN-B312, also wore a largely unaltered set of Mark V[B] armor.[8] A replica of B312's helmet was later hosted for display in the Outpost Discovery program, following the war's end.[9]

Because the Mark V[B] helmet was not used outside SPECWAR Group Three, the standard helmet worn with the Mark V[B] was instead based on the architecture of the original Mark IV model.[6] This would later be used as the basis of the final iteration of the Mark V helmet.[4]

By 2559, some Spartans at the Avery J. Johnson Academy of Military Science made use of the upgraded Mark V[B] armor. This armor is particularly popular among Spartans assigned to UNICOM/SPECWAR.[10]

In-game information

Halo: Reach

"The Mk.V[B] helmet is one of several 'privatized' variants of previously classified war material."

The Mark V[B] is the default suit of armor in Halo: Reach.[2] The second generation of the Mark V is seen in Halo: Combat Evolved.[4] This helmet is the starting helmet for all players, and is purchased and equipped by default. The helmet is the only component of the set that can be specifically selected in the armory. In Halo: The Master Chief Collection, the helmet variants are attainable in the Season 1: Noble progression system, with an additional robot arm variant of the chest introduced in Series 5: Anvil.

Armor Description Unlock requirements (Halo: Reach) Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
HR Default Visor Icon.png
Mark V[B] helmet
Entered service in 2551; UNICOM/ SPECWAR/ GroupTHREE has been the sole adopter. 0 cR - Default Unlocked by default
HR MarkVB UA Helmet Icon.png
Mark V[B] helmet UA attachment
Up-armored variant of the base Mk.V[B] pattern helmet. Halo: Reach rank icon Recruit, 750 cR Series 1, Tier 4 (Spartan Point 1)
HR MarkVB UAHUL Helmet Icon.png
Mark V[B] helmet UA/HUL attachment
Up-armored variant with hardened uplink module for MILINT acquisition. Halo: Reach rank icon Corporal, 1,500 cR Series 1, Tier 15 (Spartan Point 1)
HR Default Chest Icon.png
Default chest
Restore your equipment to its default state. 0 cR - Default Unlocked by default
HR Default LShoulder Icon.pngHR Default RShoulder Icon.png
Default shoulders
Restore your equipment to its default state. 0 cR - Default Unlocked by default
Default knees Restore your equipment to its default state. 0 cR - Default Unlocked by default
HR Default Wrist Icon.png
Default wrist
Restore your equipment to its default state. 0 cR - Default Unlocked by default
HR Default Utility Icon.png
Default utility
Restore your equipment to its default state. 0 cR - Default Unlocked by default
HR DefaultR Chest Icon.png
Default [R] chest
Mil-spec prosthetic limb and standard-issue chestplate. N/A Series 5 Tier 25, Spartan Point 1

Halo Infinite

For armor pieces compatible with the Mark V [B] armor core, see here.

The MARK V [B] is unlockable for attaining level 1 on the Premium Battle Pass Season 01: Heroes of Reach, the first season of Halo Infinite multiplayer. It is the default suit of armor for the MARK V [B] armor core in Halo Infinite. During Season 01: Heroes of Reach, the SAP/FJ shoulder pads was designated as the SAP/MKVB shoulder pads. The names and descriptions were corrected at the release of Season 02: Lone Wolves. The MARK V[B] armor core was later made free for all players as an unlockable for attaining level 1 on the Winter Update's Battle Pass. Shortly later in December the core was made free by default.[11]

Armor Manufacturer Lore Rarity Unlock Requirements
Season Pass Icon
MARK V [B] armor core
Materials Group Battle-tested and technically refined, refit MARK V [B] suits remain a popular chasis for Spartans assigned to UNICOM/SPECWAR.[Note 1] Epic
Customization Icon
MARK V [B] helmet
Materials Group Developed and tested in the last year of the Covenant War, the MARK V [B] saw extensive use with the Spartans assigned to UNICOM during the fall of Reach. Common
Menu icon for Halo Infinite armor customization.
MARK V [B] gloves
Materials Group Every Spartan glove was a miraculous combination of sensors, myomer, and armor weaves. Common
Menu icon for Halo Infinite armor customization.
UA/Type KT
Materials Group Supplemental leg armor. Common
Contaminator helmet, a Flood infected Mark V(B) helmet, in Halo Infinite.
Contaminator
The Flood The parasite has endless experience in twisting the virtues and cognition of stalwart heroes. Legendary Purchase the Contaminator bundle in the Shop for 2,000 cR
Flood tendrils!
Cursed Blisters
The Flood Combat forms who approach full subsumption by their Flood parasite have remaining non-utility biomass - including the brain and original sensory organs - converted into spore growths. Legendary Purchase the Contaminator bundle in the Shop for 2,000 cR
Defiler helmet, a Flood infected Mark V(B) helmet, in Halo Infinite.
Defiler
Flood Spartans are far less vulnerable to Flood infection than other humans, but there is no true immunity to the parasite. Legendary Season 05: Reckoning Battle Pass level 43 (Premium)
Sightless Eyes
Sightless Eyes
The Flood The grotesque sensory apparatus that emerge from an infected host are perfectly tuned to find new victims. Legendary Season 05: Reckoning Battle Pass level 47 (Premium)
Cursed Vigor Mark V(B) chest.
Cursed Vigor
The Flood The Flood growths serve as both additional protection and vectors for new infestations. Legendary Purchase the Contaminator bundle in the Shop for 2,000 cR
Flood toga
Defiled Hope
The Flood The parasite is not subtle as it warps and twists the infected into tools for its expansion. Legendary Season 05: Reckoning Battle Pass level 20 (Free)
Defiled Touch
Defiled Touch
The Flood The Flood consumes all that it embraces. Legendary Season 05: Reckoning Battle Pass level 46 (Premium)
A moldy grape
Cursed Growth
The Flood Injuries are repaired by the Flood parasite, not healed. Legendary Purchase the Contaminator bundle in the Shop for 2,000 cR

Mark V(B) attachments

Production notes

  • In the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta, there were two different upgrades available for the Mark V[B] helmet. The Command Network Module (CNM), a standard issue module for Special Forces unit commanders (1000 cR), and the Hardened Uplink (HUL), an intelligence collection sensor for use during sensitive operations (5000 cR).[12]
    • In the final release, the CNM and HUL attachments in the beta were merged into the Up-Armored (UA) helmet attachment. The HUL became a camera/sensor-like attachment on the side of the helmet, rather than being located on the top.
  • In the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta, a number of armor pieces had different names from the final release. FJ/PARA shoulders were originally called Mark V[B], and UA/Multi-Threat shoulders were called FJ/PARA. When the default, unarmored shoulders were changed to Mark V[B], FJ/PARA was changed to UA/Multi-Threat, and Mark V[B] was changed to FJ/PARA.[6]

Gallery

Development images

Screenshots and photographs

List of appearances

Notes

  1. ^ In Season 01 Mark V[B]'s description was "Forged before the fall of Reach."

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: UA/Arethor - Shoulder Pad Description "Another formulation of supplemental deltoid/shoulder armor designed alongside the Mark VII [B]."
  2. ^ a b c d Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 94
  3. ^ Bungie.net, Bungie Weekly Update: 01.29.10 (Retrieved on Jan 15, 2021) [archive]
  4. ^ a b c d Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 119
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Parallel Threads (Retrieved on Jun 25, 2021) [archive]
  6. ^ a b c Halo: Reach, Armory: Mark V[B] helmet description
  7. ^ Deliver Hope
  8. ^ SWORD Base surveillance still of NOBLE Team
  9. ^ Halo: Outpost Discovery, Hall of History
  10. ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: Mark V [B] armor-core - armor Description "Battle-tested and technically refined, refit MARK V [B] suits remain a popular chasis for Spartans assigned to UNICOM/SPECWAR."
  11. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Halo Infinite | December 2022 Update (Retrieved on Dec 8, 2022) [archive]
  12. ^ Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta, Armory - Mark V[B] Variants
  13. ^ Halo Waypoint, Frederic-104 (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]