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[[File:H3 Crate M52B.png|thumb|A UNSC crate containing first version models of M52B body armor.]]
[[File:Marines halo 2.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Marines wearing the M52B Body armor, with the [[CH252 Helmet]].]]
'''M52B body armor''' is a designation for certain armored protective vests worn by members of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]]. M52B body armor is usually worn with the [[CH252 helmet]] for greater ballistic protection. Nicknames for the body armor include BA, BO, Gear, and Shell.<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 49''</ref>
The '''M52B Body Armor'''<ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', [[List of UNSC Crates|Crates]]</ref> is an armored protective vest worn by the members of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]], and a part of the [[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform|UNSC Marine BDU]]. It is usually worn with the [[CH252 Helmet]] for greater ballistic protection.  


The armor was first seen in late [[2552]], and it is likely that it was first issued in the same year, hence the designation "M52".
==Design==
M52B body armor is a designation encompassing at least two versions of general-use protective torso-wear primarily utilised by the [[UNSC Marine Corps]].{{Ref/Note|The [[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]], when referring to the M52B body armor, does so alongside illustrations of UNSC infantrymen as they appear in their [[Halo 3]] style. However, in-game crates can be found within [[Halo 2]], Halo 3 and [[Halo 3: ODST]] which depict the Halo 2 depiction of Marine body armor, labelled as M52B body armor. In addition, [[Halo: Uprising]] features depictions of Marines in different instances that resemble both Halo 2 and Halo 3 incarnations, indicating that the relevant body armor systems exist alongside one another in-universe. Thus, this article treats both the Halo 2 and Halo 3 designs as canonical and separate versions that are both known as M52B body armor.}}


== Description ==
===First variant===
Worn by [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] Marines, the M52B Body Armor consists of olive-green armor plating over [[Fatigues (Uniform)|combat fatigues]]. The body armor is worn like a vest over the torso, and seemingly consists of two parts. A number of ammunition pockets, holsters, and other features can be attached to the armor.
[[File:SSONM_MarineOfficer.jpg|thumb|A Marine [[Unidentified Marine officer (Mombasa)|officer]] donning the M52B armor.]]
The first version of the M52B body armor was worn by Marines in 2552 during the earlier stages of the [[Battle of Mombasa]]<ref>'''[[Halo Graphic Novel]], ''[[Second Sunrise Over New Mombasa]]''</ref> as well as the [[Battle of Cleveland]],<ref>'''[[Halo: Uprising]]'''</ref> and consists of a chestplate and backplate assembly with a supplemental abdominal plate and linked lower-back plate that collectively maximise torso coverage. The chest, abdominal and lower-back plates are frequently affixed with varying configurations of pouches. The chestplate and backplate themselves are distinguished by their relatively square overall shape and the shallow, shaped cut-outs over its surface. The chestplate reaches up to either side of the wearer's collar and entirely over the wearer's trapezius in order to connect with the backplate, lacking prominent buckles or straps. The abdomen plate links with the lower backplate around the wearer's side similarly. This version of the M52B does not feature any kind of vest layer between the plating and the wearer's uniform and lacks integrated pauldrons, though separate pauldrons are typically worn with it with their own distinct strapping system and the plating assemblies do feature a secondary inwards-facing material layer.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref> Crates on which this version of M52B body armor are depicted and labelled were commonly encountered throughout UNSC staging areas and combat zones during the [[Battle of Earth]], including the [[Crow's Nest (location)|Crow's Nest]] base near [[Voi]],<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', ''campaign level [[Crow's Nest]]''</ref> and the Marine holdout in the [[Uplift Nature Reserve]] Section B visitor center during the [[Battle of Mombasa]].<ref>'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''', ''campaign level [[Uplift Reserve]]''</ref>


The M52B armor is extremely resilient towards traditional ballistic weaponry. This being said it can be easily damaged by [[Plasma Weaponry|plasma weaponry]]. The armor consists of several layers, some of which include a ballistic shock-absorbing gel layer and a heat reduction gel layer to help reduce velocity and felt shock from ballistics, shrapnel, and explosives as well as reducing the burn caused by plasma once it reaches flesh. This heat reduction layer also reduces the chance of the plasma penetrating by counter-acting and dissipating the heat, effectively disarming the blast. While this armor protects the wearer from harm caused by weaponry it also has temperature-regulation units integrated into it to keep the wearer at optimum performance while eliminating the need to change depending on the environment. This also reduces the enemies ability to track soldiers via thermal energy as it is mostly hidden beneath this armor.
===Second variant===
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[[File:Body armor frontback.png|250px|thumb|Front and rear views of the second version of M52B armor.]]
The second version of the M52B body armor weighs 14.5 pounds (6.58 kilograms){{Ref/Reuse|ENC}} and features a heavy chestplate with a layered surface and characteristic buckled straps running over the user's trapezius to secure it against the backplate, along with connectors under the arms. An additional buckle is located centrally on the bottom of the chestplate, and the chestplate and backplate are worn over a vest of flexible black material which covers the entire torso and runs partially down the upper-arms. The arm coverage of the vest extends only over the outwards-facing portion of the arm, is strapped over the underside, and features integrated pauldron assemblies. Below the pauldrons on each side, small shapes extrude from the black material, textured by a number of circular cut-outs. This version of the M52B features a prominent protective collar around the side and back of the neck. It lacks an abdominal plate, instead sporting a raised, brown-coloured patch of additional material over the stomach which tapers into groin protection, and a flat-topped discoloured plate at the bottom of the back with two attachment loops on it. This version was utilised by [[Ghost (Marine)|Sergeant "Ghost"]] and his unit some time prior to its continued usage in the [[Algolis Invasion]],<ref>'''Halo Legends''', '''[[Prototype]]'''</ref> as well as heavily during the latter-stages of the Battle of Earth.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]'''</ref>


== Usage ==
==Performance==
[[File:Body_armor_frontback.png|250px|thumb|The upgraded version of the M52B Body Armor.]]
Performance-wise, the M52B armor is lightweight and durable, capable of sustaining surprising amounts of damage before buckling. The pockets and pouches which are often affixed to M52B body armor systems are an efficient method of storage for sufficiently sized items.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}}
The M52B armor saw use mainly during the opening stages of the [[Battle of Earth]], such as in the [[Battle of Mombasa]]. It was later used during the [[Battle of Installation 05]] and the [[Battle of High Charity]]. Numerous [[List of UNSC Crates|crates]] containing the M52B armor were shipped to [[Installation 05|Delta Halo]] with the {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}. Similar crates could be found later in the UNSC base [[Crow's Nest (Base)|Crow's Nest]] and numerous UNSC outposts in the [[Tsavo|region]] surrounding it.


What appears to be a different version of the armor saw use around the same time. It is unknown if this is a separate armor altogether, a variant of the M52B, or simply an aesthetic upgrade.  
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Marine halo 2.png|The M52B body armor as it appears in its first version in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2 Crate M52B.png|A crate containing the M52B in ''Halo 2''.
File:Civilians.jpg|A Marine wearing the first version of the M52B in ''[[Second Sunrise Over New Mombasa]]''.
File:MMO MarineArmorTest 1.jpg|Variations of the ''Halo 2'' stylisation of the M52B from the now-cancelled [[Titan (canceled game)|''Halo'' MMO]].
File:MMO MarineArmorTest 2.jpg|Variations of the ''Halo 2'' stylisation of the M52B from the now-cancelled ''Halo'' MMO.
File:MMO MarineArmorTest 3.jpg|Variations of the ''Halo 2'' stylisation of the M52B from the now-cancelled ''Halo'' MMO.
File:M52B-BattleOfEarthMarines-Uprising.png|thumb|UNSC soldiers wearing the first version of M52B body armor as it appears in ''Halo: Uprising''.
File:M52BMarineInCleveland-Uprising.png|thumb|A UNSC Marine wearing the second version of M52B body armor in ''Halo: Uprising''.
File:M52Bmarinearmor.png|A Marine wearing full battle dress with the second version of the M52B, as it appears in ''Halo 3''.
File:Halo3-MarineConcept.png|Concept art for the M52B as it appears in its second version in ''Halo 3''.
</gallery>


It features a slightly bulkier chest armor, with a black ballistic vest under it, which extends partially to the arms with the shoulder pads attached to it, unlike the previous version. The stomach has no metallic armor plating like the earlier variant, but it, as well as the groin are protected by a plates of lighter armor. The lower back has no additional armor plating other than the ballistic vest.
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
**''[[Second Sunrise Over New Mombasa]]''
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
*''[[Halo: Landfall]]''
**''[[Halo: Arms Race]]''
**''[[Halo: Combat]]''
**''[[Halo: Last One Standing]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**[[The Return|''The Return'' - ''motion comic'']]
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Origins]]''
**''[[Prototype]]''
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]''


It was also used in the Battle of Mombasa,<ref>''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''</ref> as well as most of the Battle of Earth after the [[Battle of Mombasa#Regret's withdrawal|Mombasa Slippace Event]], including the [[Battle of Voi]]. The Marines also used it later in the [[Battle of Installation 00]].<ref name="h3">''[[Halo 3]]''</ref>
==Notes==
 
{{Ref/Notes}}
== Trivia ==
[[File:Armor Label.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Label of the M52B in a crate containing the armor.]]
*It's unknown if the changes from ''[[Halo 2]]'' to ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 3: ODST'' should be considered canon or simply an aesthetic change. In ''Halo 3: ODST'', the Marines in [[New Mombasa]] wear the Halo 3 version, despite the events taking place during Halo 2. It is possible that the Marines stationed in different parts of the city wore different types of armor, as the locations of ''Halo 2'' are never visited in ''Halo 3: ODST''. However, visual changes without a canon explanation are fairly common.
*The armor is still labeled as M52B on containers in Halo 3, with the image of the ''Halo 2'' variant of the armor.<ref name="h3"/>
*Nicknames for the body armor include: BA, BO, Gear, Shell, and Armor.<ref>[[Halo Encyclopedia]], page 49</ref>
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== Sources ==
== Sources ==
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A UNSC crate containing first version models of M52B body armor.

M52B body armor is a designation for certain armored protective vests worn by members of the UNSC Marine Corps. M52B body armor is usually worn with the CH252 helmet for greater ballistic protection. Nicknames for the body armor include BA, BO, Gear, and Shell.[1]

Design[edit]

M52B body armor is a designation encompassing at least two versions of general-use protective torso-wear primarily utilised by the UNSC Marine Corps.[Note 1]

First variant[edit]

The ONI Photographer and the Unnamed Marine Officer of Mombasa.
A Marine officer donning the M52B armor.

The first version of the M52B body armor was worn by Marines in 2552 during the earlier stages of the Battle of Mombasa[2] as well as the Battle of Cleveland,[3] and consists of a chestplate and backplate assembly with a supplemental abdominal plate and linked lower-back plate that collectively maximise torso coverage. The chest, abdominal and lower-back plates are frequently affixed with varying configurations of pouches. The chestplate and backplate themselves are distinguished by their relatively square overall shape and the shallow, shaped cut-outs over its surface. The chestplate reaches up to either side of the wearer's collar and entirely over the wearer's trapezius in order to connect with the backplate, lacking prominent buckles or straps. The abdomen plate links with the lower backplate around the wearer's side similarly. This version of the M52B does not feature any kind of vest layer between the plating and the wearer's uniform and lacks integrated pauldrons, though separate pauldrons are typically worn with it with their own distinct strapping system and the plating assemblies do feature a secondary inwards-facing material layer.[4] Crates on which this version of M52B body armor are depicted and labelled were commonly encountered throughout UNSC staging areas and combat zones during the Battle of Earth, including the Crow's Nest base near Voi,[5] and the Marine holdout in the Uplift Nature Reserve Section B visitor center during the Battle of Mombasa.[6]

Second variant[edit]

Front and rear views of the second version of M52B armor.

The second version of the M52B body armor weighs 14.5 pounds (6.58 kilograms)[1] and features a heavy chestplate with a layered surface and characteristic buckled straps running over the user's trapezius to secure it against the backplate, along with connectors under the arms. An additional buckle is located centrally on the bottom of the chestplate, and the chestplate and backplate are worn over a vest of flexible black material which covers the entire torso and runs partially down the upper-arms. The arm coverage of the vest extends only over the outwards-facing portion of the arm, is strapped over the underside, and features integrated pauldron assemblies. Below the pauldrons on each side, small shapes extrude from the black material, textured by a number of circular cut-outs. This version of the M52B features a prominent protective collar around the side and back of the neck. It lacks an abdominal plate, instead sporting a raised, brown-coloured patch of additional material over the stomach which tapers into groin protection, and a flat-topped discoloured plate at the bottom of the back with two attachment loops on it. This version was utilised by Sergeant "Ghost" and his unit some time prior to its continued usage in the Algolis Invasion,[7] as well as heavily during the latter-stages of the Battle of Earth.[8]

Performance[edit]

Performance-wise, the M52B armor is lightweight and durable, capable of sustaining surprising amounts of damage before buckling. The pockets and pouches which are often affixed to M52B body armor systems are an efficient method of storage for sufficiently sized items.[1]

Gallery[edit]

  • The M52B body armor as it appears in its first version in Halo 2.

    The M52B body armor as it appears in its first version in Halo 2.

  • A crate containing the M52B in Halo 2.

    A crate containing the M52B in Halo 2.

  • A Marine wearing the first version of the M52B in Second Sunrise Over New Mombasa.

    A Marine wearing the first version of the M52B in Second Sunrise Over New Mombasa.

  • Variations of the Halo 2 stylisation of the M52B from the now-cancelled Halo MMO.

    Variations of the Halo 2 stylisation of the M52B from the now-cancelled Halo MMO.

  • Variations of the Halo 2 stylisation of the M52B from the now-cancelled Halo MMO.

    Variations of the Halo 2 stylisation of the M52B from the now-cancelled Halo MMO.

  • Variations of the Halo 2 stylisation of the M52B from the now-cancelled Halo MMO.

    Variations of the Halo 2 stylisation of the M52B from the now-cancelled Halo MMO.

  • UNSC soldiers wearing the first version of M52B body armor as it appears in Halo: Uprising.

    UNSC soldiers wearing the first version of M52B body armor as it appears in Halo: Uprising.

  • A UNSC Marine wearing the second version of M52B body armor in Halo: Uprising.

    A UNSC Marine wearing the second version of M52B body armor in Halo: Uprising.

  • A Marine wearing full battle dress with the second version of the M52B, as it appears in Halo 3.

    A Marine wearing full battle dress with the second version of the M52B, as it appears in Halo 3.

  • Concept art for the M52B as it appears in its second version in Halo 3.

    Concept art for the M52B as it appears in its second version in Halo 3.

List of appearances[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ The Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), when referring to the M52B body armor, does so alongside illustrations of UNSC infantrymen as they appear in their Halo 3 style. However, in-game crates can be found within Halo 2, Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST which depict the Halo 2 depiction of Marine body armor, labelled as M52B body armor. In addition, Halo: Uprising features depictions of Marines in different instances that resemble both Halo 2 and Halo 3 incarnations, indicating that the relevant body armor systems exist alongside one another in-universe. Thus, this article treats both the Halo 2 and Halo 3 designs as canonical and separate versions that are both known as M52B body armor.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 49
  2. ^ Halo Graphic Novel, Second Sunrise Over New Mombasa
  3. ^ Halo: Uprising
  4. ^ Halo 2
  5. ^ Halo 3, campaign level Crow's Nest
  6. ^ Halo 3: ODST, campaign level Uplift Reserve
  7. ^ Halo Legends, Prototype
  8. ^ Halo 3

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