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(Just found it now. Can't believe none of us never noticed it until now. Officially confirmed that all canon cores in Halo Infinite are to be considered GEN3 Mjolnir. https://www.reddit.com/r/halo/comments/14zxmep/4k_digsite_screenshot_dump_for_all_your_slugman/)
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Around [[2558#October|October 17, 2558]],{{Ref/Book|Id=HOSFMDate|OSFM|Page=11}} the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|Mark VII]] was used as the testbed for the GEN3 improvements, but it remained uncertain if manufacturers would adopt the standards and cost accounting by the [[Unified Earth Government]].{{Ref/Reuse|HOSFMP10P179}}
Around [[2558#October|October 17, 2558]],{{Ref/Book|Id=HOSFMDate|OSFM|Page=11}} the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|Mark VII]] was used as the testbed for the GEN3 improvements, but it remained uncertain if manufacturers would adopt the standards and cost accounting by the [[Unified Earth Government]].{{Ref/Reuse|HOSFMP10P179}}


On [[2559#February|February 10, 2559]], four months after the rise of [[Cortana]] and the [[Created]], the [[Materials Group]] began to manufacture GEN3 armor.{{Ref/Reuse|DH}} The [[Swords of Sanghelios]] have also become involved in the manufacture of some material for the GEN3 platform, such as the [[ANUBIS-class Mjolnir|Anubis-class]] helmet, which is "grown" within Sangheili assembly forges.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFParallel|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/parallel-threads|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Parallel Threads|D=25|M=6|Y=2021}} While not strictly part of the GEN3 platform, the GEN1 Mark V[B] platform and its variants have been refit to be roughly equivalent to newest generation. Though this technology dates back to the Covenant War, it has been fully reconditioned and upgraded with newer and more optimized components, giving life to older technology at an integral time, and offering a new generation of Spartans the opportunity to take to the battlefield outfitted in the same style of armor that some of their own heroes once donned.{{Ref/Game|Id=HI|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=Mark V [B] armor-core - armor Description|Quote=Battle-tested and technically refined, refit MARK V [B] suits remain a popular chasis for Spartans assigned to UNICOM/SPECWAR.}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFParallel}}
On [[2559#February|February 10, 2559]], four months after the rise of [[Cortana]] and the [[Created]], the [[Materials Group]] began to manufacture GEN3 armor.{{Ref/Reuse|DH}} The [[Swords of Sanghelios]] have also become involved in the manufacture of some material for the GEN3 platform, such as the [[ANUBIS-class Mjolnir|Anubis-class]] helmet, which is "grown" within Sangheili assembly forges.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFParallel|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/parallel-threads|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Parallel Threads|D=25|M=6|Y=2021}}


On [[2559#October|October 7, 2559]], [[John-117]] and [[Blue Team]] were deployed on a [[Operation: WOLFE|covert mission]] to [[CASTLE Base]] using the GEN3 Mark VI armor.{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR1|HSoR|Chapter 1}} During a subsequent battle in New Mohács, Spartan IVs in GEN3 were deployed by drop pod.{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR2|SoR|Chapter 16}}
Although the Mark VII armor is the main variant of the GEN3 platform, the Mark V [B], the Mark VI, the Rakshasa, the Mirage IIC and the OSTEO models also exist.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.reddit.com/r/halo/comments/14zxmep/4k_digsite_screenshot_dump_for_all_your_slugman/|Site=Reddit|Page=4K Digsite screenshot dump for all your slugman worshipping purposes!}}
Several months later on [[2560#May|May 28, 2560]], the armor was used by John-117 during a [[Battle for Zeta Halo|conflict]] on [[Installation 07]].{{Ref/Marketing|HINF|Ad=Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere|Id=Premiere}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Hi|Hi}}


==Design details==
==Design details==
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*'''[[ANUBIS-class Mjolnir|Anubis]]''' - A variant made by Sangheili, upgraded from GEN2
*'''[[AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir|Air Assault]]'''
*'''[[ARGUS-class Mjolnir|Argus]]''' - A variant with an increase in situational and threat awareness, upgraded from GEN2
*'''[[AKIS-class helmet|AKIS II-GRD]]'''
*'''[[ANUBIS-class Mjolnir|Anubis]]''' - A variant made by Sangheili
*'''[[ARGUS-class Mjolnir|Argus]]''' - A variant with an increase in situational and threat awareness
*'''[[ARMET-class Mjolnir|Armet]]''' - A variant used to test new technologies
*'''[[ARMET-class Mjolnir|Armet]]''' - A variant used to test new technologies
*'''[[ARTAIUS-class Mjolnir|Artaius]]''' - A variant of combat exoframe, compatible with GEN3
*'''[[ARTAIUS-class Mjolnir|Artaius]]''' - A variant of combat exoframe, compatible with GEN3
*'''[[AVIATOR-class Mjolnir|Aviator]]''' - A variant tailored for use by cybernetically augmented aerospace pilots, upgraded from GEN2
*'''[[ASHMAW-class helmet|Ashmaw]]'''
*'''[[ATHLON-class Mjolnir|Athlon]]'''
*'''[[AVIATOR-class Mjolnir|Aviator]]''' - A variant tailored for use by cybernetically augmented aerospace pilots
*'''[[BARRISTER-class Mjolnir|Barrister]]''' - A variant undergoing testing by select military police and security forces
*'''[[BARRISTER-class Mjolnir|Barrister]]''' - A variant undergoing testing by select military police and security forces
*'''[[BALOR-class Mjolnir|Balor]]'''
*'''[[BELUS-class Mjolnir|Belus]]'''
*'''[[BRAWLER-class Mjolnir|Brawler]]''' - A heavily fortified variant utilizing hyperdiamond armor sheets
*'''[[BRAWLER-class Mjolnir|Brawler]]''' - A heavily fortified variant utilizing hyperdiamond armor sheets
*'''[[BURROWLENS-class helmet|Burrowlens]]'''
*'''[[CAMBION-class Mjolnir|Cambion]]'''
*'''[[CAVALLINO-class Mjolnir|Cavallino]]''' - A variant used by fireteam leaders, trainers, and observers
*'''[[CAVALLINO-class Mjolnir|Cavallino]]''' - A variant used by fireteam leaders, trainers, and observers
*'''[[CELOX-class Mjolnir|Celox]]''' - A variant based on the GEN2 Scout
*'''[[CELOX-class Mjolnir|Celox]]''' - A variant based on the GEN2 Scout
*'''[[COHORT-class Mjolnir|Cohort]]''' - A variant used by Fred-104
*'''[[COHORT-class Mjolnir|Cohort]]''' - A variant used by Fred-104
*'''[[COMMANDO-class Mjolnir|Commando]]'''
*'''[[COURIER-class Mjolnir|Courier]]''' - A variant made for cyberwarfare
*'''[[COURIER-class Mjolnir|Courier]]''' - A variant made for cyberwarfare
*'''[[DEADEYE-class Mjolnir|Deadeye]]''' - A variant designed for sniper, upgraded from GEN2
*'''[[CQB-class Mjolnir|CQB]]'''
*'''[[CQC-class Mjolnir|CQC]]'''
*'''[[DEADEYE-class Mjolnir|Deadeye]]''' - A variant designed for sniper
*'''[[ENIGMA-class Mjolnir|Enigma]]''' - A variant for tank crews
*'''[[ENIGMA-class Mjolnir|Enigma]]''' - A variant for tank crews
*'''[[ERINYES-class Mjolnir|Erinyes]]'''
*'''[[EVA-class Mjolnir|EVA]]'''
*'''[[EXTENDER-class Mjolnir|Extender]]'''
*'''[[FIREFALL-class Mjolnir|Firefall]]''' - A variant designed for orbital insertion
*'''[[FIREFALL-class Mjolnir|Firefall]]''' - A variant designed for orbital insertion
*'''[[FLANKER-class Mjolnir|Flanker]]''' - A variant designed for deep reconnaissance
*'''[[FLANKER-class Mjolnir|Flanker]]''' - A variant designed for deep reconnaissance
*'''[[HERMES-class Mjolnir|Hermes]]''' - A variant used for orbital raids, upgraded from GEN2
*'''[[GRENADIER-class Mjolnir|Grenadier]]'''
*'''[[HAZOP-class Mjolnir|Hazop]]'''
*'''[[HERMES-class Mjolnir|Hermes]]''' - A variant used for orbital raids
*'''[[ISR-class Mjolnir|ISR]]''' - A variant for intelligence collection
*'''[[ISR-class Mjolnir|ISR]]''' - A variant for intelligence collection
*'''[[JFO-class Mjolnir|JFO]]'''
*'''[[LECHUZA-class Mjolnir|Lechuza]]'''
*'''[[LINEBREAKER-class Mjolnir|Linebreaker]]''' - A variant utilizing commercially available components
*'''[[LINEBREAKER-class Mjolnir|Linebreaker]]''' - A variant utilizing commercially available components
*'''[[LOCUS-class Mjolnir|Locus]]'''
*'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]]'''
*'''[[MJOLNIR (B)|Mark V [B]]]'''
*'''[[Mark V Zeta]]''' - A variant used by ONI's Xeno-Materials Exploitation Group
*'''[[Mark V Zeta]]''' - A variant used by ONI's Xeno-Materials Exploitation Group
*'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]]''' - A variant based on the GEN1 Mark IV and Mark VI. The upgraded GEN1 helmet is also available for the GEN3 platform
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*'''[[Mark VI CBRN]]'''
*'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|Mark VII]]''' - A variant based on the GEN1 Mark VII and the GEN2 Decimator, designed specifically to testbed GEN3
*'''[[MERCURY-class Mjolnir|Mercury]]'''- A variant made from records recovered from a Created data archive
*'''[[MERCURY-class Mjolnir|Mercury]]'''- A variant made from records recovered from a Created data archive
*'''[[MENACHITE-class Mjolnir|Menachite]]''' - An improved Mjolnir variant
*'''[[MENACHITE-class Mjolnir|Menachite]]''' - An improved Mjolnir variant
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*'''[[MIRAGE-class Mjolnir|Mirage IIC]]'''
*'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]]''' - A variant based on the GEN1 Mark IV and Mark VI
*'''[[MORRIGAN-class Mjolnir|Morrigan]]'''
*'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|Mark VII]]''' - A variant based on the GEN1 Mark VII and the GEN2 Decimator, designed specifically to testbed GEN3
*'''[[NEITH-class Mjolnir|Neith]]'''
*'''[[NEXUS-class helmet|Nexus]]'''
*'''[[NOTUS-class helmet|Notus]]'''
*'''[[OBERON-class helmet|Oberon]]'''
*'''[[ODST armor (MJOLNIR)|ODST]]'''
*'''[[OSTEO combat engineering suit|OSTEO]]'''
*'''[[Project CORSAC]]'''
*'''[[RAKSHASA-class Mjolnir|Rakshasa]]'''
*'''[[RASETSU-class Mjolnir|Rasetsu]]'''
*'''[[RAMPART-class Mjolnir|Rampart]]''' - A variant noted for its ease of production
*'''[[RAMPART-class Mjolnir|Rampart]]''' - A variant noted for its ease of production
*'''[[RECON-class Mjolnir|Recon]]'''
*'''[[SCOUT-class Mjolnir|Scout]]'''
*'''[[SECURITY-class Mjolnir|Security]]'''- A variant designed for shipboard and station defense, based on the GEN1 Mark VI Security
*'''[[SECURITY-class Mjolnir|Security]]'''- A variant designed for shipboard and station defense, based on the GEN1 Mark VI Security
*'''[[SOLDIER-class Mjolnir|Soldier]]''' - A variant that features a new revision of Materials Group's combat catalyst firmware, upgraded from GEN2
*'''[[SHIKARI-class Mjolnir|Shikari]]'''
*'''[[SKARBNIK-class helmet|Skarbnik]]'''
*'''[[SOLDIER-class Mjolnir|Soldier]]''' - A variant that features a new revision of Materials Group's combat catalyst firmware
*'''[[STEELHEART-class helmet|Steelheart]]'''
*'''[[STORMFALL-class Mjolnir|Stormfall]]''' - A variant with a fire direction system
*'''[[STORMFALL-class Mjolnir|Stormfall]]''' - A variant with a fire direction system
*'''[[TALON-class flight helmet|Talon]]''' - A flight helmet compatible with the GEN3 platform
*'''[[STREET VIPER-class Mjolnir|Street Viper]]'''
*'''[[STRIBOG-class Mjolnir|Stribog]]'''
*'''[[TALON-class flight helmet|Talon]]'''
*'''[[TORCHBEARER-class Mjolnir|Torchbearer]]''' - A variant based on the Hellbringer armor
*'''[[TORCHBEARER-class Mjolnir|Torchbearer]]''' - A variant based on the Hellbringer armor
*'''[[TRAILBLAZER-class Mjolnir|Trailblazer]]''' - A variant based on the GEN2 Recon
*'''[[TRAILBLAZER-class Mjolnir|Trailblazer]]''' - A variant based on the GEN2 Recon
*'''[[TRENDLOCK-class Mjolnir|Trendlock]]''' - A Mjolnir spinoff of the helmet used by Emerson's quick reaction forces
*'''[[TRENDLOCK-class Mjolnir|Trendlock]]'''
*'''[[TYRO-class Mjolnir|Tyro]]'''
*'''[[ULLR]]'''
*'''[[VELES-class Mjolnir|Veles]]'''
*'''[[VOIDSPEAR-class helmet|Voidspear]]'''
*'''[[VOLANT-class Mjolnir|Volant]]''' - A variant based on the GEN2 Air Assault
*'''[[VOLANT-class Mjolnir|Volant]]''' - A variant based on the GEN2 Air Assault
*'''[[WAR MASTER-class Mjolnir|War Master]]''' - A variant designed with multi-functional configuration for almost any combat scenario
*'''[[WAR MASTER-class Mjolnir|War Master]]''' - A variant designed with multi-functional configuration for almost any combat scenario

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MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)
Front Image of the MK VII armor from OFFICIAL COSPLAY GUIDE: MARK VII.
Production overview

Type:

MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor GEN3

Technical specifications

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The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN3] is the third system-wide generation of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.[3] As of 2560, Generation 3 MJOLNIR has been adopted by nearly all active Spartans serving in the United Nations Space Command.[4]

History

MJOLNIR Mk VI variant being assembled and marked.

Early history and development

Although the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2) meant a radical simplification of the Mjolnir platform, to the point it could be mass-produced, some in the Spartan Operations branch were dissatisfied with its minimal performance improvement over the old GEN1 systems. By that reason, the UNSC decided to manufacture the next generation of Mjolnir armors.[5]

Around October 17, 2558,[6] the Mark VII was used as the testbed for the GEN3 improvements, but it remained uncertain if manufacturers would adopt the standards and cost accounting by the Unified Earth Government.[3]

On February 10, 2559, four months after the rise of Cortana and the Created, the Materials Group began to manufacture GEN3 armor.[1] The Swords of Sanghelios have also become involved in the manufacture of some material for the GEN3 platform, such as the Anubis-class helmet, which is "grown" within Sangheili assembly forges.[7]

Although the Mark VII armor is the main variant of the GEN3 platform, the Mark V [B], the Mark VI, the Rakshasa, the Mirage IIC and the OSTEO models also exist.[8]

Design details

MJOLNIR arm piece diagnostic from Step Inside.
MJOLNIR GEN3 arm component diagnostic.

Design and features

The conceptual design framework incorporates lessons from the MJOLNIR [GEN2] line of Mjolnir, while also using performance and higher levels of protection given by the MJOLNIR [GEN1] line of Mjolnir.[3] Subsequently GEN3 weighs twice as much as GEN2 at 400 kilograms.[9]

The armor features a survival mode that can keep the occupant alive for at least six months in the vacuum of space with no food, water, or other things vital to life aside from the suit's oxygen supply. After a burst of power was used by Fernando Esparza to bring John-117's armor out of survival mode, the armor's fusion reactor almost instantly recharged Echo 216's depleted batteries in return, restoring functioning to the Pelican's internal lights and systems.[10] John later told the Weapon that the next thing that he remembered after getting thrown into space was waking up on the Pelican six months later, suggesting that he had been kept unconscious by the armor for the entire time.[11]

At the very least, John-117's armor contains holographic emitters in the palm of the hand, allowing him to display an avatar of the Weapon over his hand, a feature not previously seen with his GEN1 and GEN2 suits while he was working with Cortana. The Weapon is able to transfer herself directly into systems by having her hologram walk off of the armor's hand and into the terminal in question.[2]

John-117's armor displayed the ability to remotely link to the systems of Echo 216 and then activate the ship's autopilot at his request to fly them to a chosen destination.[12]

Armor variants and upgrades

Variants

The following is a list of major variants of the GEN3 platform.

Upgrades

The following is a list of armor accessories and modules compatible with GEN3 platform.

Attachments

The armor system is built to support a variety of attachments and equipment which increases the level of combat effectiveness. Some of them have been reverse-engineered from Covenant technology.

Armor components

The MJOLNIR GEN3's startup BIOS.
  • PANSPEC Energy shielding: A protective barrier that surrounds the armor and protects the user from harm.[1] This energy shield was designed by Henry Glassman and Catherine Halsey, and was based on Watershed Division's latest iteration of shaped-energy shield. This type of shielding is unique to John-117's armor.[13]
  • Project JULIA Compact fusion reactor: Designed by Naoto Technologies[13], this experimental fusion reactor is the most essential part of the MJOLNIR system, as it provides power to all equipment on the armor—the reactor is built into the suit and allows for nearly unlimited movement.[1]
  • Magnetic weapon holder strips: The MJOLNIR armor features very small, yet powerful magnets placed on the legs, waist, and back of the suit that are used to hold any equipment or any weapons with a magnetic property.[1]
  • MJOLNIR GEN3 BIOS[1] The next-gen V12.22.12 BIOS was created by Doctor Halsey's hand-coded branch of the Materials Group's firmware.[13]
  • Waterfall VISR[13]
  • Force-multiplying circuits[1]
  • Motion tracker: Shows movement of friendly and enemy units within the system's radius.[1]
  • Pressure seal: The pressure seal is a vital component to the MJOLNIR system, it keeps the system airtight, underwater or in space.[1]
  • Hydrostatic gel: On top of the inner skinsuit is a gel-filled layer, which regulates the temperature of the suit and can change its density to conform to the wearer's shape. The temperature inside the suit is controlled by the moisture absorbing cloth suit underneath the hydrostatic layer. The hydrostatic gel layer can also be pressurized to various levels to potentially save the wearer's life should the wearer be subjected to high G forces or a high velocity impact. Spartans in Gen 3 can avoid blacking out in conditions up to 38 g.
  • Thruster pack: Located at the back of the armor, this component provides the ability to propel the wearer over short distances and to maneuver in low-gravity environments.[14] Similar to earlier GEN2 models the user requires an additional externally equipped thruster module to perform more advanced movements in higher-gravity environments.[2]
  • SPDR counterintrusion measures: Generally placed in UNSC AIs, MJOLNIR [GEN3] is the first generation of Mjolnir armors to include them.[1] This also includes a weapon containment device, possibly to store Created AI's for later analysis.
  • Holographic emitters: The suit is capable of displaying the holographic avatar of an AI over the palm of the hand.[2]
  • GEN3 techsuit: A nanocomposite bodysuit with embedded crystaline computational matrix capable of hosting a high-tier AI.[13]

Notes

In Discover Hope, while John-117's armor BIOS is activating, a line in the HUD reads "Preparing A.I. Intrusion countermeasures". This is likely to prevent AI intrusion following the rise of the Created.[1]

Gallery

Concept art and illustrations

Promotional images

Screenshots and renders

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Discover Hope
  2. ^ a b c d Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Hi
  3. ^ a b c Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, page 179
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, The New Halo Encyclopedia is Out Today (Retrieved on Mar 11, 2023) [archive]
  5. ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, page 178
  6. ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, page 11
  7. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Parallel Threads (Retrieved on Jun 25, 2021) [archive]
  8. ^ Reddit, 4K Digsite screenshot dump for all your slugman worshipping purposes!
  9. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named SOR1
  10. ^ Halo Infinite, campaign mission Ringfall: Warship Gbraakon
  11. ^ Halo Infinite, campaign mission Reformation: The Sequence
  12. ^ Halo Infinite, campaign mission Ringfall: Foundation (Halo Infinite)
  13. ^ a b c d e Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 84
  14. ^ Halo Infinite: Memory Agent