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[[File:HBL-Issue1-FullPage-BlackTeam.jpg|thumb|Spartan Black Team wearing MJOLNIR: Black.]]
'''MJOLNIR: Black''' is a "skunkworks" prototype of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]], likely part of MJOLNIR's Advanced Hardware Program.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', page 88</ref> It was designed by a top-secret parallel development lab in [[Songnam]], [[Korea]].<ref name="black195">''Halo: Evolutions'', Blunt Instruments</ref> [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[Black Team]] was equipped with MJOLNIR: Black from at least the summer of [[2552]] until their deaths in [[2557#July|July 2557]].<ref>''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 8]]''</ref>


[[File:Black Team.png|thumb|The MJOLNIR: BLACK variant used by [[Team Black]].]]
==Overview==
Developed as a part of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Project: MJOLNIR]], the '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Black''' variant is a standalone "skunkworks" prototype of the MJOLNIR [[Powered exoskeleton|Powered Assault Armor]] created by a top secret parallel development lab in [[Seongnam]], [[United Korea]].  
MJOLNIR: Black is superficially identical to the [[Mark VI]] variant. However, it features several unique internal design elements. The [[heads-up display]] has a field of view of nearly five kilometers, allowing extreme-range reconnaissance.{{Ref/Reuse|black195}} Black Team's armor (the only known examples of the model) was colored black rather than the standard olive green, increasing the user's ability to hide in shadows. One arm hosts a device nicknamed the "[[Interrogator]]", featuring a built-in microphone, processor, and speaker for translation of [[Covenant]] languages to [[English]] and from English to Covenant speech.{{Ref/Reuse|black195}} The armor is capable of carrying a [[smart AI]]. Black is the third known Mjolnir variant to feature recharging [[energy shielding]] as standard, following the [[B-class Mjolnir|Mark V[B]]] and [[Mark V]] armors.  


==Overview==
Being a prototype, Mjolnir: Black features some flaws. It has trouble displaying exact altitude, making three-dimensional tracking difficult. The biofoam injectors are known to mistakenly set broken bones incorrectly.{{Ref/Reuse|black195}}
While it is visually similar to the standard [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI MJOLNIR armor]], it includes features that neither the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]] or VI have. The [[Heads Up Display|HUD]] has a field of view of nearly five thousand meters, allowing extreme-range reconnaissance. The armor is colored jet black rather than the standard olive green, increasing the user's ability to hide in shadows. One arm includes a device nicknamed the "[[Interrogator]]", featuring a built-in microphone, processor, and speaker for translation of [[Covenant languages]] to [[English]] and from English to Covenant speech, intended for use in interrogation. The armor is capable of carrying a [[List of "seven" references in Halo|seventh]]-generation [["Smart" AI]], [[Iona]]. Like the Marks V and VI, MJOLNIR: Black features recharging [[energy shielding]].


Being a prototype, it features some flaws: it has trouble displaying exact altitude, making three-dimensional tracking difficult, and the biofoam injectors were known to mistakenly set broken bones into the wrong shape to heal.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''' - ''[[Blunt Instruments]]''</ref> The armor was used by Team Black during the Battle of [[Verge]] and during their actions on [[Line Installation 1-4]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Blood Line]]'''</ref>
==Production note==
Mjolnir: Black's faceplate is said to be reflective gray in "[[Blunt Instruments]]",{{Ref/Reuse|black195}} but in ''[[Halo: Blood Line]]'' is shown as gold, even during a flashback to the [[Raid on Verge|events of the short story]]. The faceplate is also shown as gold in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.


==Trivia==
==Gallery==
*The armor's visor is said to be reflective gray in ''[[Blunt Instruments]]'',<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', ''Blunt Instruments'', page 200</ref> but in ''[[Halo: Blood Line]]'', it is gold-colored like the default MJOLNIR visor.
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*The armor worn by [[w:c:marvel:Operation Firepower (Earth-1610)|Operation Firepower]] from [[Marvel Comics]]' [[w:c:marvel:Earth-1610|''Ultimate'' universe]] greatly resembles the Mark VI and MJOLNIR: Black, combined with elements of [[w:c:marvel:Antonio Stark (Earth-1610)|Iron Man's]] armor. The helmet is nearly identical to that of the Mark VI and MJOLNIR: Black and likewise has an orange face plate, though it features the eye slits of Iron Man's armor. The suit is painted black, similar to MJOLNIR: Black.
File:Mjolnir Black.png|MJOLNIR: Black's heads-up display.
File:Three vs Four.png|[[Otto-031]] and [[Victor-101]] fighting in their Mjolnir: Black armor.
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==List of appearances==
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*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''


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Halo: Blood Line image of 4 Spartans standing in a burning ship
Spartan Black Team wearing MJOLNIR: Black.

MJOLNIR: Black is a "skunkworks" prototype of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor, likely part of MJOLNIR's Advanced Hardware Program.[1] It was designed by a top-secret parallel development lab in Songnam, Korea.[2] Spartan Black Team was equipped with MJOLNIR: Black from at least the summer of 2552 until their deaths in July 2557.[3]

Overview[edit]

MJOLNIR: Black is superficially identical to the Mark VI variant. However, it features several unique internal design elements. The heads-up display has a field of view of nearly five kilometers, allowing extreme-range reconnaissance.[2] Black Team's armor (the only known examples of the model) was colored black rather than the standard olive green, increasing the user's ability to hide in shadows. One arm hosts a device nicknamed the "Interrogator", featuring a built-in microphone, processor, and speaker for translation of Covenant languages to English and from English to Covenant speech.[2] The armor is capable of carrying a smart AI. Black is the third known Mjolnir variant to feature recharging energy shielding as standard, following the Mark V[B] and Mark V armors.

Being a prototype, Mjolnir: Black features some flaws. It has trouble displaying exact altitude, making three-dimensional tracking difficult. The biofoam injectors are known to mistakenly set broken bones incorrectly.[2]

Production note[edit]

Mjolnir: Black's faceplate is said to be reflective gray in "Blunt Instruments",[2] but in Halo: Blood Line is shown as gold, even during a flashback to the events of the short story. The faceplate is also shown as gold in Halo: Escalation.

Gallery[edit]

  • MJOLNIR: Black's heads-up display.

    MJOLNIR: Black's heads-up display.

  • Otto-031 and Victor-101 fighting in their Mjolnir: Black armor.

    Otto-031 and Victor-101 fighting in their Mjolnir: Black armor.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 88
  2. ^ a b c d e Halo: Evolutions, Blunt Instruments
  3. ^ Halo: Escalation Issue 8

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