ORBITAL-class Mjolnir: Difference between revisions

{{Status|Canon}}

{{Disambig header|the Mjolnir variant|the [[Halo 3]] [[multiplayer]] map|Orbital}}

{{Armor infobox

|manufacturer=[[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]]{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=159}}

|testsite=[[Buffalo Breaker Yards]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}

|role=Microgravity operations

{{Article quote|Used along Luna's skyhooks and tethers during the Covenant's assault on Sol.}}

'''ORBITAL-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]] manufactured by [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H4|H4|Armor permutations (Halo 4)|Spartan Armor Customization|Detail=Orbital Description|Quote=Used along Luna's Skyhooks and tethers during the Covenant's assault on Sol.}}

===Design details===

The helmet features the Buffalo A-29 comm suite, which works flawlessly with the ad-hoc and anarchic telecommunication networks found in many [[Human colonies|colonies]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H5G|H5G|Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|Spartan Appearance Customization|Detail=Orbital - Helmet Description|Quote=The Buffalo A-29 comm suite in the ORBITAL helmet works flawlessly with the ad-hoc and anarchic telecommunication networks found in many colonies.}} Some models of the helmet have the "Mark of the Breaker" skull emblazoned on the visor.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}

The suit has momentum-governing collar mounts,{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} a valence-fading blast shield, L4-0 braced generators, and tow-grip isolation packs for quick yet stable mobility in zero-g settings.{{Ref/Game|Id=H4LE|Halo 4 Limited Edition|[[Infinity Briefing Packet|''Infinity'' briefing packet]]}}

Developed by the [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]], the Orbital variant was tested and was the first to survive the [[Buffalo Breaker Yards]] testing site. This granted some models of the helmet a distinct skull emblem, known as the "Mark of the Breaker", on the visor.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}

The suit is a modified variant following the same production lines as the [[EVA-class Mjolnir]], though it was developed specifically for orbital and suborbital combat, where conditions similar to space often converge with harsh atmosphere and gravity-borne challenges.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}

It was also field-tested during the battles in the [[skyhook]]s and [[space elevator]]s on [[Earth]] and [[Luna]] during the [[Battle of Earth]].{{Ref/Site|Id=h4guide|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/f8d1297c-a0ac-4a4a-bda3-992ec03ae2e0/orbital|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Orbital|D=01|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Armor Types}} This test was a success, leading to the Orbital-class armor's adoption by [[Spartan-IV]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}

Patrolling Spartans equipped with ORBITAL-class Mjolnir armor are a common sight near Earth's orbital tethers and military space stations.{{Ref/Game|H5G|Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|Spartan Appearance Customization|Detail=Orbital - Body Description|Quote=Patrolling Spartans equipped with ORBITAL-class Mjolnir armor are a common sight near Earth's orbital tethers and military space stations.}} Some models of the helmet have the "Mark of the Breaker" skull emblazoned on the visor Adoption of this set has not overtaken the EVA variant, although [[War Games]] has repeatedly proven the Orbital armor's viability.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}

Orbital was first introduced into the ''Halo'' games as an [[Armor customization (Halo 4)|armor set]] in ''[[Halo 4]]''. The armor has two available skins: Aeon (AEON) and Swift (SWFT). As with all ''Halo 4'' armor, the skins were not included in the initial release of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', though the release of ''Halo 4'' on PC and the start of [[Series 4: Reclaimer]] saw the skins added into the collection as default unlocks.

 

! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements</br>(''Halo 4'')

! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements</br>(''Halo: MCC'')

|rowspan="4"|[[File:HTMCC H4 Orbital Base.png|75px]]<br/>Orbital

|rowspan="4"|Reach {{Rank/H4|4|1}}

|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC):''' Prototypes were rushed into use during the Covenant's assault on Sol.

|rowspan="4"|[[File:HTMCC H4 Orbital AEON.png|75px]]<br/>Orbital Aeon (AEON) skin

|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Customized with AEON armor skin.

|rowspan="4"|Complete the [[List of Halo 4 commendations|Covenant Destroyer - Master commendation]]

|rowspan="4"|[[File:HTMCC H4 Orbital SWFT.png|75px]]<br/>Orbital Swift (SWFT) skin

|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Customized with SWFT armor skin.

|rowspan="4"|Enter the [[Halo Waypoint Classified#Yanumas|final Classified code]] on the Xbox 360 ''[[Halo Waypoint]]'' app.

|align="left"|'''Shoulder description (MCC)''' Orbital left/ right spaulder customized with SWFT coating.

|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC)''' Orbital chassis customized with SWFT coating.

The Orbital set returns in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. The helmet and body armor are unlockable as [[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|armor permutations]] through the [[Requisition system]]. The body armor is not a fully-original design, and as such includes a number of supplementary ''Halo 4'' pieces—primarily the [[Twin-plated]] forearms and [[RECRUIT-class Mjolnir|Recruit]] legs. The Orbital set has three alternate skins: Perihelion, Aphelion and Equinox.

|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Orbital Uncommon.png|100px]]<br/>Orbital (helmet)

|align="left"|Uncommon [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]

|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Orbital Perihelion Rare.png|100px]]<br/>Orbital Perihelion (helmet skin)

|align="left"|Rare REQ card

|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Orbital Aphelion Ultra Rare.png|100px]]<br/>Orbital Aphelion (helmet skin)

|align="left"|Ultra Rare REQ card

|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Orbital Equinox Legendary.png|100px]]<br/>Orbital Equinox (helmet skin)

|align="left"|The Buffalo A-29 comm suite in the ORBITAL helmet works flawlessly with the ad-hoc and anarchic telecommunication networks found in many colonies.

|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Orbital.png|100px]]<br/>Orbital (body)

|align="left"|Patrolling Spartans equipped with ORBITAL-class Mjolnir armor are a common sight near Earth's orbital tethers and military space stations.

|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Orbital Perihelion.png|100px]]<br/>Orbital Perihelion (body skin)

|align="left"|Patrolling Spartans equipped with ORBITAL-class Mjolnir armor are a common sight near Earth's orbital tethers and military space stations.

|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Orbital Aphelion.png|100px]]<br/>Orbital Aphelion (body skin)

|align="left"|Patrolling Spartans equipped with ORBITAL-class Mjolnir armor are a common sight near Earth's orbital tethers and military space stations.

|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Orbital Equinox.png|100px]]<br/>Orbital Equinox (body skin)

|align="left"|Patrolling Spartans equipped with ORBITAL-class Mjolnir armor are a common sight near Earth's orbital tethers and military space stations.

|align="left"|Legendary REQ card

The skins in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' all refer to positions of planets in relation to the sun. Perihelion is closest, aphelion is farthest, and an equinox is when day and night are equal in length.

===Concept art and illustrations===

 

File:H4 Orbital 3d model sides.jpg|Render of profile views of the Orbital armor in ''Halo 4''.

File:H4 Orbital 3d model front.jpg|Render of frontal view of the Orbital armor in ''Halo 4''.

File:H4 Orbital 3d model back.jpg|Render of the rear view of the Orbital armor in ''Halo 4''.

File:H4 MJOLNIR Orbital.png|Render of the Orbital's default skin in ''Halo 4''.

File:H4 Orbital Swift.png|Render of the Orbital's Swift skin from Halo Waypoint.

===Screenshots===

File:H4 Armor Orbital Swift.png|Orbital's SWFT skin in ''Halo 4''{{'}}s menus.

File:HTMCC H4 Orbital Aeon.png|Orbital's AEON skin in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''{{'}}s menus.

{{Ref/Sources}}

{{Armor/Permutation|H4|H5G}}

{{Navbox/Universe/Mjolnir|Overview|GEN1|GEN2}}

[[Category:MJOLNIR armor]]