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{{Article quote|Designed for remote operatives engaging in hostile environmental conditions.}}
{{Disambig header|the Mjolnir variant|other articles titled "Ranger"|Ranger}}
{{Armor infobox
{{Armor infobox
|name=Ranger
|name=Ranger
|image=[[File:H5G-Ranger-Render.png|275px]]
|image=[[File:H5G-Ranger-Render.png|275px]]
|manufacturer=[[Imbrium Machine Complex]]<ref name="H4EVG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''' ''- Page 162''</ref><br>
|manufacturer=
[[Lethbridge Industrial]]<ref name="H4 Armory">'''[[Halo 4]]''' ''- Armory description''</ref><ref name="H5 Armory">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''' ''- Armory description''</ref>
*[[Imbrium Machine Complex]]{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=162}}
*[[Lethbridge Industrial]]{{Ref/Game|Id=H4|H4|Armor permutations (Halo 4)|Spartan Armor Customization|Detail=Ranger Description|Quote=Designed for remote operatives engaging in hostile environmental conditions.}}{{Ref/Game|Id=H5G|H5G|Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|Spartan Appearance Customization|Detail=Ranger - Body Description|Quote=Lethbridge no longer manufactures GEN2 RANGER armor, though it has been very aggressive in monitoring existing examples and acquiring suits slated for disposal.}}
|testsite=[[Anakara Resiliency Chamber]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|testsite=[[Anakara Resiliency Chamber]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
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|type=[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]
[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]
|role=Lone Wolf missions{{Ref/Reuse|h4guide}}
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'''RANGER-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]] manufactured by [[Imbrium Machine Complex]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} and [[Lethbridge Industrial]].{{Ref/Reuse|H4 Armory}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5 Armory}}
{{Article quote|Designed for remote operatives engaging in hostile environmental conditions.{{Ref/Reuse|H4}}}}
'''RANGER-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]] manufactured by [[Imbrium Machine Complex]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} and [[Lethbridge Industrial]].{{Ref/Reuse|H4}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Design details===
===Design details===
Ranger-class armor is incredibly versatile, but it has a strength in its ability to operate independently of standard Spartan team configurations.<ref name="h4guide">[[Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Armor Types|'''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''' ''- Armor Types: Ranger'']]</ref>
Ranger-class armor is incredibly versatile, but it has a strength in its ability to operate independently of standard Spartan team configurations.{{Ref/Site|Id=h4guide|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/4d59e053-d415-48e2-9d6e-c02466d0ff6d/ranger|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Ranger|D=23|M=4|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Armor Types}}


The low-display bifocal visor balances intel management over visibility. The helmet also has resilient atmosphere lines. The armor has energy shield 7P-LCF [[actuator plug]] components. The pauldrons have a low-set concave pauldron design that offers impressive resiliency.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
The low-display bifocal visor balances intel management over visibility. The helmet also has resilient atmosphere lines. The armor has energy shield 7P-LCF [[actuator plug]] components. The pauldrons have a low-set concave pauldron design that offers impressive resiliency.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}


===Development history===
===Development history===
The Ranger-class variant is manufactured by [[Imbrium Machine Complex]],{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} and [[Lethbridge Industrial]]. Tested at [[Anakara Resiliency Chamber]], it was designed for remote operatives engaging in hostile environmental conditions.{{Ref/Reuse|H4 Armory}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5 Armory}} It was engineered so users deployed in the field on their own dont need to rely on intel cache, support handlers, and mission controllers. This lead to the armor being the leader within its subset for single-combatant effectiveness.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}  
The Ranger-class variant is manufactured by [[Imbrium Machine Complex]],{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} and [[Lethbridge Industrial]]. Tested at [[Anakara Resiliency Chamber]], it was designed for remote operatives engaging in hostile environmental conditions.{{Ref/Reuse|H4}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} It was engineered so users deployed in the field on their own do not need to rely on intel cache, support handlers, and mission controllers. This lead to the armor being the leader within its subset for single-combatant effectiveness.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}  


Due to focusing on operational singularity, the suit is not architecturally comparable to other Mjolnir systems.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} Even when the Ranger helmet is considered utilitarian and well designed, periodic issues with VISR compatibility bedevils maintenance technicians.{{Ref/Reuse|H5 Armory}} By [[2558#October|October 2558]], the Ranger-class armor was no longer manufactured by Lethbridge and they have been very aggressive in monitoring existing examples and acquiring suits slated for disposal.{{Ref/Reuse|H5 Armory}}
Due to focusing on operational singularity, the suit is not architecturally comparable to other Mjolnir systems.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} Even when the Ranger helmet is considered utilitarian and well designed, periodic issues with VISR compatibility bedevils maintenance technicians.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} By [[2558#October|October 2558]], the Ranger-class armor was no longer manufactured by Lethbridge and they have been very aggressive in monitoring existing examples and acquiring suits slated for disposal.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}


===Usage===
===Usage===
There are rumors that early prototypes infiltrated [[High Charity]] in the latter years of the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}  
There are rumors that early prototypes infiltrated ''[[High Charity]]'' in the latter years of the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} The lone-wolf approach to armor infrastructure was popular with [[ONI]]/[[Delta-Six Division|D-6]] operators in the field.{{Ref/Reuse|h4guide}}
 
The lone-wolf approach to armor infrastructure was popular with [[ONI]]/[[Delta-Six Division|D-6]] operators in the field.{{Ref/Reuse|h4guide}}


==In-game information==
==In-game information==
===''Halo 4''===
===''Halo 4''===
'''Available skins''': Strike (STRK)<br>
Ranger was first introduced into the ''Halo'' games as an [[Armor customization (Halo 4)|armor set]] in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
'''Default unlock''': Complete the [[List of Halo 4 commendations|Combat Opportunity - Master commendation]].<br>
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
'''Strike unlock''': Complete the Protector - Master commendation.
! style="width: 15%"|Armor
*'''Description''': Designed for remote operatives engaging in hostile environmental conditions.
! style="width: 55%"|Description
 
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements<br/>(''Halo 4'')
====MCC descriptions====
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements<br/>(''Halo: MCC'')
*'''Helmet description''': Hostile-environment helmet.
|- align="center"
*'''Shoulder description''': Modular left/right spaulder from Ranger-class armor.
|rowspan="4"|[[File:H4 MJOLNIR Ranger.png|75px]]<br/>Ranger
*'''Chest description''': Features 7P-LCF actuator plugs for its energy shield system.
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Designed for remote operatives engaging in hostile environmental conditions.
|rowspan="4"|Complete the [[List of Halo 4 commendations|Combat Opportunity - Master commendation]].
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC):''' Hostile-environment helmet.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulders description (MCC):''' Modular left/right spaulder from Ranger-class armor.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC):''' Features 7P-LCF actuator plugs for its energy shield system.
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|<br/>Ranger Strike (STRK) skin
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Customized with STRK armor skin.
|rowspan="4"|Complete the Protector - Master commendation.
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default as of [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]].
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC)''' Ranger helmet customized with STRK coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulder description (MCC)''' Ranger left/ right spaulder customized with STRK coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC)''' Ranger chassis customized with STRK coating.
|}


===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
'''Unlock''': Ultra Rare [[REQ]] card
The Ranger 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 includes the Ranger chest and shoulders, [[RICOCHET-class Mjolnir|Ricochet]] forearms, and [[RECRUIT-class Mjolnir|Recruit]] legs.
*'''Helmet description''': The RANGER helmet is utilitarian and well designed, though periodic issues with VISR compatibility bedevils maintenance technicians.
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
*'''Body description''': Lethbridge no longer manufactures GEN2 RANGER armor, though it has been very aggresive in monitoring existing examples and acquiring suits slated for disposal.
! style="width: 15%"|Helmet
 
! style="width: 70%"|Description
In ''Halo 5: Guardians'' due to the "Body" having a predefined customisation this armor set permanently has the following parts from ''Halo 4'':
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements
*'''Body''': Ranger
|- align="center"
*'''Shoulders''': Ranger
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Ranger Ultra Rare.png|100px]]<br/>Ranger (helmet)
*'''Forearms''': [[RICOCHET-class Mjolnir|Ricochet]]
|align="left"|The RANGER helmet is utilitarian and well designed, though periodic issues with VISR compatibility bedevils maintenance technicians.
*'''Legs''': [[RECRUIT-class Mjolnir|Recruit]]
|align="left"|Ultra Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Ranger.png|100px]]<br/>Ranger (body)
|align="left"|Lethbridge no longer manufactures GEN2 RANGER armor, though it has been very aggressive in monitoring existing examples and acquiring suits slated for disposal.
|align="left"|Ultra Rare REQ card
|}


==Trivia==
==Production notes==
*In ''[[Halo Online]]'s'' pre-alpha the [[Armor customization (Halo Online)|BOXHEAD-class Mjolnir]] used this design for its armor.
In the pre-alpha build of ''[[Halo Online]]'', the [[Armor customization (Halo Online)|BOXHEAD-class Mjolnir]] reused the design of RANGER-class Mjolnir for its armor.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Ranger}}
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Ranger}}
===Normal gallery===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H4_Concept_MultiplayerArmors.jpg|''Halo 4'' concept art for Ranger (middle row, second-right).
File:H4_Concept_MultiplayerArmors.jpg|''Halo 4'' concept art for Ranger (middle row, second-right).
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File:H5G-Rangerrender.png|Ranger in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-Rangerrender.png|Ranger in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G Ranger 3d model.jpg|Three-dimensional renders of the Ranger armor in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G Ranger 3d model.jpg|Three-dimensional renders of the Ranger armor in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
</gallery>
File:H5-Waypoint-Ranger.png|Default skin in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
 
===''Halo 4'' skins===
<gallery>
File:H4 MJOLNIR Ranger.png|Default skin.
</gallery>
 
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' skin===
<gallery>
File:H5-Waypoint-Ranger.png|Default skin.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Latest revision as of 14:57, September 10, 2023

This article is about the Mjolnir variant. For other articles titled "Ranger", see Ranger.
Ranger
H5G-Ranger-Render.png
Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Testing site(s):

Anakara Resiliency Chamber[1]

Type:

MJOLNIR (GEN2)

Role(s):

Lone Wolf missions[4]

 
Designed for remote operatives engaging in hostile environmental conditions.[2]

RANGER-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2] manufactured by Imbrium Machine Complex[1] and Lethbridge Industrial.[2][3]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Ranger-class armor is incredibly versatile, but it has a strength in its ability to operate independently of standard Spartan team configurations.[4]

The low-display bifocal visor balances intel management over visibility. The helmet also has resilient atmosphere lines. The armor has energy shield 7P-LCF actuator plug components. The pauldrons have a low-set concave pauldron design that offers impressive resiliency.[1]

Development history[edit]

The Ranger-class variant is manufactured by Imbrium Machine Complex,[1] and Lethbridge Industrial. Tested at Anakara Resiliency Chamber, it was designed for remote operatives engaging in hostile environmental conditions.[2][3] It was engineered so users deployed in the field on their own do not need to rely on intel cache, support handlers, and mission controllers. This lead to the armor being the leader within its subset for single-combatant effectiveness.[1]

Due to focusing on operational singularity, the suit is not architecturally comparable to other Mjolnir systems.[1] Even when the Ranger helmet is considered utilitarian and well designed, periodic issues with VISR compatibility bedevils maintenance technicians.[3] By October 2558, the Ranger-class armor was no longer manufactured by Lethbridge and they have been very aggressive in monitoring existing examples and acquiring suits slated for disposal.[3]

Usage[edit]

There are rumors that early prototypes infiltrated High Charity in the latter years of the Human-Covenant War.[1] The lone-wolf approach to armor infrastructure was popular with ONI/D-6 operators in the field.[4]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 4[edit]

Ranger was first introduced into the Halo games as an armor set in Halo 4.

Armor Description Unlock requirements
(Halo 4)
Unlock requirements
(Halo: MCC)
H4 MJOLNIR Ranger.png
Ranger
Description (H4): Designed for remote operatives engaging in hostile environmental conditions. Complete the Combat Opportunity - Master commendation. Unlocked by default.
Helmet description (MCC): Hostile-environment helmet.
Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Ranger-class armor.
Chest description (MCC): Features 7P-LCF actuator plugs for its energy shield system.

Ranger Strike (STRK) skin
Description (H4): Customized with STRK armor skin. Complete the Protector - Master commendation. Unlocked by default as of Series 4.
Helmet description (MCC) Ranger helmet customized with STRK coating.
Shoulder description (MCC) Ranger left/ right spaulder customized with STRK coating.
Chest description (MCC) Ranger chassis customized with STRK coating.

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

The Ranger set returns in Halo 5: Guardians. The helmet and body armor are unlockable as armor permutations through the Requisition system. The body armor includes the Ranger chest and shoulders, Ricochet forearms, and Recruit legs.

Helmet Description Unlock requirements
H5G REQ Helmets Ranger Ultra Rare
Ranger (helmet)
The RANGER helmet is utilitarian and well designed, though periodic issues with VISR compatibility bedevils maintenance technicians. Ultra Rare REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Ranger.png
Ranger (body)
Lethbridge no longer manufactures GEN2 RANGER armor, though it has been very aggressive in monitoring existing examples and acquiring suits slated for disposal. Ultra Rare REQ card

Production notes[edit]

In the pre-alpha build of Halo Online, the BOXHEAD-class Mjolnir reused the design of RANGER-class Mjolnir for its armor.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 162
  2. ^ a b c d Halo 4, Spartan Armor Customization: Ranger Description "Designed for remote operatives engaging in hostile environmental conditions."
  3. ^ a b c d e Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Appearance Customization: Ranger - Body Description "Lethbridge no longer manufactures GEN2 RANGER armor, though it has been very aggressive in monitoring existing examples and acquiring suits slated for disposal."
  4. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Ranger (Retrieved on Apr 23, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]