MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armour (Ajax 013)

The MJOLNIR powered Assault Armour is a long serving specialised assault armour used by members of the SPARTAN II and III program for use in combat against first Insurrectionists then later Covenant forces. The MJOLNIR program grew to epic proportions with a wide variety of specialised armour units and alternate production models to keep up with massive demand.

MJOLNIR Mark IV Powered Assault Armour
Generation 4 was the first generation of true, exoskeletal combat armour. Usable only by SPARTANS for heavy combat, the MJOLNIR Mark IV was a quantum leap in armour technology, increasing strength, speed, reflexes and durability of SPARTAN super soldiers. MJOLNIR ended up becoming one of the most iconic symbols of the war, just ahead of the MA5 rifle, Warthog and Pelican Dropship. The MJOLNIR Mark IV wasn't as readily explored as much of the Mark V was, but still laid the foundation for modularity and combat modifications that was continued in later iterations.

MJOLNIR Mark IV Powered Assault Armour/Advanced Hardware Prototype
The MJOLNIR advanced hardware prototype was a special prototype suit developed to test hardware and technologies developed for incorporation into later versions of the MJOLNIR Armour.

MJOLNIR Mark IV [G] Powered Assault Armour
The MJOLNIR Mark IV/Grenadier was the first true armour variant development programs and it served as the basis for all subsequent Armour variant programs. It is also compatible with later models such as the Mark V, allowing older Grenadier variants to be continually upgraded. The Grenadier featured vast amounts of armour upgrades, giving it reduced mobility and increased weight, though substantially heavier armour allowing increased protection. It has increased chest, shoulder and joint protection, along with the option for increased armour improvement to the arms and legs. The Grenadier was developed at Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme, in Essen, Germany, as its first MJOLNIR project.

MJOLNIR Mark IV [EOD] Powered Assault Armour
The first generation of MJOLNIR/Explosive Ordnance Disposal was developed just a few months after MJOLNIR and by the time the SPARTAN-IIs came to the Damascus Testing Facility, it was ready to entire testing. The armour was taken from the facility when the site was closed down and entered into frontline combat operations. The armour is heavily designed for operations with explosives, whether planting or defusing them. The armour has reduced grabbing edges, a explosive resistant design which channels explosives away from the body and limbs, reduced vision plate with increased facial and chest armour and pressure waved produced by the helmet to protect from potentially being beheaded by explosions.

MJOLNIR Mark IV [M] Powered Assault Armour
The MJOLNIR Mark IV/Security was developed by Misriah as a cheap MJOLNIR variation designed for inner-colony security operations, following increase in Insurrectionist attacks in the inner colonies. The Armour had expanded sensor systems, increased field of vision and expanded communication systems. The armour saw little distribution but was involved in several anti-terrorism operations and became favoured armour for reconnaissance and electronic warfare until later introduction of specialised stealth units.

MJOLNIR Mark IV [V] Powered Assault Armour
The MJOLNIR Mark IV/Extra-Vehicular Activity was a armour unit specially designed for operation in deep space environments. The Mark VI MJOLNIR/V variant focuses on increasing exo-atmospheric endurance and improving mobility in zero gravity without the original use of back thrusters. The armour has increased resistance to typical space-related damage such as debris impact or suit ruptures, with on-board self sealing systems. The Armour is designed to work seamlessly with T-PACK units for deep-space operations. In addition, it has a wider, reinforced visor with a rear camera linked to the neural implants of the users allowing them to display the camera in front of themselves. The Armour saw much use in boarding actions and deep-space sabotage.

MJOLNIR Mark V Powered Assault Armour
The MJOLNIR Mark V was the most widespread of all MJOLNIR variants, seeing massive amounts of production and widespread adoption. The Armour used previous lessons to increase its survivability as well as decreasing its weight and bulk and formed the basis of multiple experimental armour developments. The modularity of the armour system set a trend for following armour units. It was the first human system to introduce energy shielding, giving SPARTANS equal footing against their Covenant opponents.

MJOLNIR Mark V [B] Powered Assault Armour
The MJOLNIR Mark V [B] was the first attempt at using private industry to mass produce MJOLNIR armour to aide in the war effort. The overall price was reduced and new combat systems were introduced, with the [B] almost being exclusive to SPECWAR Group 3. The armour was near identical externally except for the steam lined helmet. New internal components were introduced to numerous other users to improved the functioning of their armour units.

MJOLNIR Mark V [C] Powered Assault Armour
The MJOLNIR Mark V [C], also known as the Close Quarters Combat armour, was the first attempt at specialising armour for close quarters fighting. The armour was designed to house additional shoulder protection, with heavy glacis plating, increase head protection with protection for the throat and head and expanded capability for modularity. The armour was well accepted by SPARTAN point guards, but ultimately did not see wide spread adoption. It was developed and tested at Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme after feed back gathered from the Jreicho VII theatre.

MJOLNIR Mark V [EOD] Powered Assault Armour
The second generation of EOD was developed on Reach and deployed a few months before the fall of Reach. The armour received numerous incremental upgrades to it's protection capability from information gathered from previous deployments.

MJOLNIR Mark V [JFO] Powered Assault Armour
The MJOLINR Mark V/Joint Forces Officer was one of the first MJOLNIR units designed by groups from all three major branches (Navy/Army/Air Force) and was designed to coordinate between all UNSC forces in special operation missions. Originally intended for numerous SPECWAR Group 3 operators, specifically for the three initial candidates for the program, Amela-B312, Carter-A259 and Gerald-A029. Though the project was scrapped, a small amount of armour units, with increased protection and communication capabilities were produced. A few units eventually saw use, but were often not used in their intended role. Elements of the design and certain sub systems were introduced to later CQB and Scout/Recon developments. It was developed and tested at Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme in Essen, Germany.

MJOLNIR Mark V [K] Powered Assault Armour
MJOLNIR Mark V [K], also known as the Kommando, or Commando, was a specialised MJOLNIR armour designed for specialised hit and run missions. Designed at Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme, it was developed and put into testing at Songnam Special Warfare Centre in Korea. The armour had increased protection and communication capabilities, with numerous improvements to numerous systems to support communication during missions and protect against electronic warfare attacks. The armour was designed to be light, but provide superior protection. Though well liked, it did not see vast amounts of adoption and its design elements were placed into the Mark VI [C], with communication systems being introduced across all armour units.

MJOLNIR Mark V [P] Powered Assault Armour
Pilot

MJOLNIR Mark V [OP] Powered Assault Armour
Operator

MJOLNIR Mark V [R] Powered Assault Armour
Recon