TSUCHIGOMO-class MJOLNIR

The TSUCHIGOMO-class MJOLNIR is a Generation-II MJOLNIR variant developed by the Naphtali Contractor Corporation.  The TSUCHIGOMO-class is very rarely seen in use by Spartan operatives, not because of cost or difficulty in production, but because the fragility of the design makes it hard to use in typical combat situations.
==Overview:==
The TSUCHIGOMO-class MJOLNIR has generalized improvements to the nanocomposite shell gleaned from tests with the STRIKER-class, but the design was revised to reduce weight and signature on motion trackers, at the cost of armor integrity.  The TSUCHIGOMO-class MJOLNIR has enhanced mobility subsystems to increase speed and agility of the wearer to compensate for its reduced durability.  The suit’s shielding is fairly standard.
One feature unique to this model is the development of gloves and boots with adhesive pads, that use a two-tiered system of adhesion.  The first is rows of malleable fibers lined with durable carbon nanotube spines, similar to the hairy pads on the feet of spiders. The second is a powerful electromagnetic charge that runs through the titanium nanocomposite, which is used to create a reciprocating magnetic field in the surface of whatever material the pad is placed on.  Together, these pads can create a strong attraction between the gloves and most hard surfaces.
This feature has remained unpopular due to inconsistencies in the field induction, difficulty with the nanotube fibers adhering to certain surfaces, and nanotube fibers unintentionally adhering to the grips of weapons or magazines, impeding combat effectiveness.  It is unlikely that this system will see use in future MJOLNIR variants.
==Development History:==
The TSUCHIGOMO-class MJOLNIR was tested in the Buffalo Breaker Yard, and took dozens of design revisions over 2 years before passing.  Operators and testing personnel noted speed and skill on the operator’s part to prevent damage.  Despite passing, development and production was largely suspended in favor of other variants for the same purpose, such as WETWORK-class.
The TSUCHIGOMO-class MJOLNIR first saw the field operated by Kiara-G214.  Kiara-G214 proved to skeptics that with further development, TSUCHIGOMO-class MJOLNIR could prove viable for deployment in intelligence and counter-intelligence operations, as well as other unconventional uses. For example, placing ordnance or other equipment in difficult to access locations. Development remains suspended, but debates continue about the use-cases of the wall climbing systems and how, if at all, it's technical issues could be solved for future models.
==Usage:==
The TSUCHIGOMO-class MJOLNIR is intended for acquisition and elimination of targets, as well as intelligence gathering.Category:Armor