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The technology can be utilized on human armor systems, such as the [[MJOLNIR]] armor, but the [[UNSC]] has only developed a rough equivalent, the [[Camouflage Cloak]]. | The technology can be utilized on human armor systems, such as the [[MJOLNIR]] armor, but the [[UNSC]] has only developed a rough equivalent, the [[Camouflage Cloak]]. | ||
Some [[Elites]] have active camouflage generators, as do some [[Grunts]]. | Some [[Elites]] have active camouflage generators, as do some [[Grunts]].<ref>Halo 2, [[The Arbiter (Level)|The Arbiter]] and [[Oracle (Level)|Oracle]]</ref> | ||
==Combat Usage== | == Combat Usage == | ||
The covers the entire '''body'''.The coverage does not extend to the entirety of the user's equipment. Lights like on the [[Plasma Pistol]] and [[Plasma Rifle]] can be seen, as can the [[Energy Sword]], giving away the user's position. Also, if close enough the Characters outline is seen faintly and it looks like a moving blob. Yet it's hard to see the outline and the seemingly blob from a far angle. Even on a scope Like the [[Sniper Rifle]] or [[Battle Rifle]] it can be hard to see the opponent. | The covers the entire '''body'''.The coverage does not extend to the entirety of the user's equipment. Lights like on the [[Plasma Pistol]] and [[Plasma Rifle]] can be seen, as can the [[Energy Sword]], giving away the user's position. Also, if close enough the Characters outline is seen faintly and it looks like a moving blob. Yet it's hard to see the outline and the seemingly blob from a far angle. Even on a scope Like the [[Sniper Rifle]] or [[Battle Rifle]] it can be hard to see the opponent.<ref>All Halo games</ref> | ||
In [[Halo 2]], it is noted that the [[Arbiter]]'s armor, while possessing an in-built active camouflage generator, is not permanent until turned off, unlike the more modern generators used by [[SpecOps Elite]]s. There is a circle on the player's [[HUD]] that shows the amount of time left for both the usage of the active camouflage and the recharging sequence. The [[Master Chief]] can gain this ability with the [[Halo 2 Skulls|Envy Skull]]. | In [[Halo 2]], it is noted that the [[Arbiter]]'s armor, while possessing an in-built active camouflage generator, is not permanent until turned off, unlike the more modern generators used by [[SpecOps Elite]]s. There is a circle on the player's [[HUD]] that shows the amount of time left for both the usage of the active camouflage and the recharging sequence. The [[Master Chief]] can gain this ability with the [[Halo 2 Skulls|Envy Skull]]. | ||
Unlike in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] where one could attack without breaking active camouflage permanently, in [[Halo 2]] usage of a weapon causes active camouflage to deactivate until it is recharged and can be used again. | Unlike in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] where one could attack without breaking active camouflage permanently, in [[Halo 2]] usage of a weapon causes active camouflage to deactivate until it is recharged and can be used again.<ref>Halo 2, all levels played as Arbiter</ref> | ||
''Note: In [[Halo:Combat Evolved]] active camouflage does not hide you from the [[Flood]] [[Infection Form]], they still know where you are.'' | '''Note: In [[Halo:Combat Evolved]] active camouflage does not hide you from the [[Flood]] [[Infection Form]], they still know where you are.''' | ||
''Another Note: By changing the graphics card settings on Halo PC, active camouflage users appear as a big purple blob and | '''Another Note: By changing the graphics card settings on Halo PC, active camouflage users appear as a big purple blob and are very visible.''' | ||
==In Halo 3== | == In Halo 3 == | ||
It appears the Active Camo will no longer be kept inside a triangular box. It seem to be a glowing "ball" in the Halo 3 Beta and appeared on [[High Ground]], [[Last Resort]], and [[Snowbound]].<ref>[[Halo 3 Beta]] | |||
== Sources == | |||
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[[Category: The Covenant]][[Category: Technology]] | [[Category: The Covenant]] | ||
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Revision as of 21:40, May 17, 2007
The active camouflage light-bending energy is stored in much the same way as the Covenant Overshield. When the user breaks the active camouflage container, the energy envelops the wearer and bends light around the skin, armor, or shielding, conforming to it's user's form, rendering him invisible. This effect wears off as the energy dissipates.
When any projectiles pass through this shielding, it is temporarily deactivated causing the user to become visible. It should be noted that this is speculation based on field reports, and has not been proven because no one has yet captured an intact device.
The technology can be utilized on human armor systems, such as the MJOLNIR armor, but the UNSC has only developed a rough equivalent, the Camouflage Cloak.
Some Elites have active camouflage generators, as do some Grunts.[1]
Combat Usage
The covers the entire body.The coverage does not extend to the entirety of the user's equipment. Lights like on the Plasma Pistol and Plasma Rifle can be seen, as can the Energy Sword, giving away the user's position. Also, if close enough the Characters outline is seen faintly and it looks like a moving blob. Yet it's hard to see the outline and the seemingly blob from a far angle. Even on a scope Like the Sniper Rifle or Battle Rifle it can be hard to see the opponent.[2]
In Halo 2, it is noted that the Arbiter's armor, while possessing an in-built active camouflage generator, is not permanent until turned off, unlike the more modern generators used by SpecOps Elites. There is a circle on the player's HUD that shows the amount of time left for both the usage of the active camouflage and the recharging sequence. The Master Chief can gain this ability with the Envy Skull.
Unlike in Halo: Combat Evolved where one could attack without breaking active camouflage permanently, in Halo 2 usage of a weapon causes active camouflage to deactivate until it is recharged and can be used again.[3]
Note: In Halo:Combat Evolved active camouflage does not hide you from the Flood Infection Form, they still know where you are. Another Note: By changing the graphics card settings on Halo PC, active camouflage users appear as a big purple blob and are very visible.
In Halo 3
It appears the Active Camo will no longer be kept inside a triangular box. It seem to be a glowing "ball" in the Halo 3 Beta and appeared on High Ground, Last Resort, and Snowbound.<ref>Halo 3 Beta
Sources
- ^ Halo 2, The Arbiter and Oracle
- ^ All Halo games
- ^ Halo 2, all levels played as Arbiter
