UA attachments: Difference between revisions

'''UA''', short for '''up-armored''', is a series of supplemental armor attachments and accessories compatible with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] and battle dress uniforms worn by UNSC infantry.{{Ref/Game|Id=Campaign|HR|Campaign|Campaign models}}

==Overview==

The UA category encompasses various attachments that are compatible with the helmet, shoulders, chest, wrist and thigh components of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|MJOLNIR Mark V]] and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|MJOLNIR <nowiki>[GEN3]</nowiki>]] armors.{{Ref/Game|Id=HR|HR|Armor customization (Halo: Reach)|Armory}}{{Ref/Game|Id=HI|HI|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall}} The UA series are typically armor reinforcements with different purposes depending on the modules. They can either come as a singular module or as a kit.

====ILLUS====

The ILLUS is a module for high-threat response on the [[ISR-class Mjolnir]] helmet, adding a faceplate on the helmet's visor. It is manufactured by Chalybs Defense Solutions.{{Ref/Game|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=UA/ILLUS - Helmet Attachment Description|Quote=Up-armored faceplate for high-threat response.}}

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The O5 module has been observed to be compatible with the following helmets:

*[[ODST armor (MJOLNIR)|ODST (MJOLNIR)]]{{Ref/Game|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=ODST - UA/CNM Helmet Description|Quote=Up-armored variant with Command network module.}}

*[[OPERATOR-class Mjolnir|Operator]]{{Ref/Game|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=Operator - UA/HUL Helmet Description|Quote=Up-armored varient with hardened uplink module for MILINT acquisition.}}

*[[JFO-class Mjolnir|JFO]]{{Ref/Game|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=JFO - UA Helmet Description|Quote=Up-armored variant of the base Mk.V[J] pattern helmet.}}

*[[RECON-class Mjolnir|Recon]]{{Ref/Game|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=Recon - UA/HUL[3] Helmet Description|Quote=Up-armored variant with hardened 3rd-generation uplink module for MILINT acquisition.}}

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===Chest attachments===

Manufactured by Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme, the D0-06-FGM Tactical Kit (also designated as “UA/Multi-Threat”) is a multi-threat up-armor module kit that adds a supplemental torso armor. It is compatible with most MJOLNIR models and variants.{{Ref/Game|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=UA/Multi-Threat -  Chest Description|Quote=Supplemental Armor, Torso, MJOLNIR Mk. V.}}{{Ref/Game|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=UA/D0-06-FGM Tactical Kit - Chest Description|Quote=A multi-threat up-armor module kit compatible with most MJOLNIR models and variants.}}

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[[File:HINF UA M550D Halfplate Chest Icon.png|thumb|150px|M550D Halfplate on the Mark VII armor.]]

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====Malachit Plate====

Manufactured by Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme, the Malachit Plate is an up-armored plating considered the defining standard for assault roles.{{Ref/Game|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=UA/Malachit Plate - Chest Description|Quote=The defining standard in assault- up-armor plating.}}

====TYPE CHOBHAM====

The CHOBHAM module adds ceramic composite armor plates for additional thigh protection. It is manufactured by Chalybs Defense Solutions.{{Ref/Game|HR|Armor customization (Halo: Reach)|Armor Hall|Detail=UA/CHOBHAM - Utility Description|Quote=Supplemental armor, composite.}}{{Ref/Game|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=UA/TYPE CHOBHAM - Utility Description|Quote=Ceramic composite armor plates for additional thigh protection.}}  

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==In-game information==

===''Halo 3 MCC''===

===''Halo: Reach''===

|align="left"|A trade-off between increased protection and additional mass.

|{{Rank/HR|cpl|link=yes}}, 2,000 cR

|- align="center"

|[[File:HR BaseSecurity LShoulder Icon.png|75px]][[File:HR BaseSecurity RShoulder Icon.png|75px]]<br/>UA/Base Security

|align="left"|Lightweight supplemental shoulder armor.

|{{Rank/HR|majr|link=yes}}, 2,000 cR

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|align="left"|Supplemental Armor, Torso, MJOLNIR Mk. V; with increased storage capacity.

|{{Rank/HR|recruit|link=yes}}, 600 cR

|- align="center"

|[[File:HR CounterassaultR Chest Icon.png|75px]]<br/>UA/Counterassault [R]

|align="left"|The enemy paid a higher price.

|N/A

|- align="center"

|[[File:HR ODST Chest Icon.png|75px]]<br/>UA/[[ODST armor (MJOLNIR)|ODST]]

|align="left"|Many technologies initially developed for MJOLNIR have seen widespread adoption.

|{{Rank/HR|wo|link=yes}}, 750 cR

|- align="center"

|[[File:HR BaseSecurity Chest Icon.png|75px]]<br/>UA/Base Security

|align="left"|Keep it simple; leave everything you don't absolutely need at the CP.

|N/A {{C|Unused}}

|- align="center"

|[[File:HR BaseSecurityW Chest Icon.png|75px]]<br/>UA/Base Security [W]

|align="left"|Bringing grenades to a gunfight.

|''[[Halo Waypoint]]'' exclusive:<br/>reach Waypoint [[Career milestones|Career Milestone 30]] and unlock the [[Yes, Sensei]] [[Achievements (Halo: Reach)|achievement]].

|- align="center"

|[[File:HR MultiThreat Chest Icon.png|75px]]<br/>UA/Multi-Threat

|align="left"|Supplemental Armor, Torso, MJOLNIR Mk. V.

|N/A {{C|Unused}}

|- align="center"

|[[File:HR MultiThreatW Chest Icon.png|75px]]<br/>UA/Multi-Threat [W]

|align="left"|Let's blow some stuff up.

|''Halo: Reach'' pre-order bonus.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?Product_ID=77711|Site=Gamestop|Page=Halo Reach Legendary Edition - with Bonus!|Detail=(defunct, [https://web.archive.org/web/20100722100537/http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?Product_ID=77711 Archive])}}{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_070910|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Bungie Weekly Update: 07/09/10}}

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|align="left"|Supplementary wrist protection.

|{{Rank/HR|recruit|link=yes}}, 5,00 cR

|- align="center"

|[[File:HR Bracer Wrist Icon.png|75px]]<br/>UA/Bracer

|align="left"|Supplementary forearm protection.

|{{Rank/HR|recruit|link=yes}}, 10,000 cR

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|align="left"|Supplemental armor, composite.

|{{Rank/HR|recruit|link=yes}}, 30,000 cR<br/>([[Armor accessories/Tactical|Tactical/Hard Case]] must be purchased)

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|align="left"|Supplemental armor, reactive, non-explosive.

|{{Rank/HR|majr|link=yes}}, 40,000 cR<br/>(Tactical/Hard Case must be purchased)

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|align="center"|[[File:HINF UA MAUROS Helmet Attachment Icon.png|75px]]<br/>UA/MAUROS

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*Mark V Zeta

|Legendary

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=====Shoulders=====

=====Wrist=====

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*Mark V [B]

|Rare

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|The Shield Improvement Module - Alpha was an upgrade that never quite reached successful deployment, but the armored housings quickly found a new use with the Spartan-IIIs.

|Rare

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|This yoke provides an extra layer of collar protection constructed from warship-grade Titanium-A.

|Rare

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==Trivia==

**It was not until the release of [[Season 1: Noble]] in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' that the belt-less versions returned.

*The UA/BUCKLER is named after a small hand-held shield from the middle ages of [[Wikipedia:Buckler|the same name]].

*The UA/CHOBHAM is named after the composite tank armor of [[wikipedia:Chobham armour|the same name]].

==Gallery==

File:HTMCC H3 ODSTHVY Helmet Icon.png|UA attachment on the [[ODST armor/HVY]] helmet in the ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' version of ''Halo 3''.

File:cqc.png|The MP/BASE SECURITY chest from the ''Halo: Reach Beta''.

File:ASSAULT.png|The ASSAULT/SCOUT chest from the beta.

File:HTMCC HR UABaseSecurity Crop.png|A Mark V[B]-clad Spartan employing the UA/Base Security and UA/Base Security [W] shoulders and chest.

File:HTMCC HR UAMultiThreat Crop.png|A Mark V[B]-clad Spartan employing the UA/Multi Threat and UA/Multi Threat [W] shoulders and chest.

File:H5G-Indomitablerender.png|UA attachments on the Indomitable helmet and forearms in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.

File:HINF - Mark VII - Red Shift armor coating.png|A Spartan wearing UA/Agathius shoulders in ''Halo Infinite''.

File:HINF New Generation Pulse Carbine.png|A Spartan wearing the UA/Viator shoulder pad on their right arm.

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*''[[Remember Reach]]''

**''[[Deliver Hope]]'' {{1st}}

*''[[Halo Reach]]''

*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''

*''[[Halo Infinite]]''

==Sources==

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[[Category:MJOLNIR armor]]

[[Category:Halo: Reach multiplayer armor permutations]]

[[Category:Halo Infinite multiplayer armor permutations]]