Editing FC attachments

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Center|Not to be confused with [[FCI attachments]].}}
'''FC''', short for '''Field Commander''',{{Ref/Game|Id=basil|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=FC-I/Basil- Helmet Attachment Description|Quote=Project THEIA is a field test for - among other things - extremely compact, mission-specific optronics used by field commanders.}} is a series of supplemental helmet attachments, or configurations of supplemental helmet attachments, that are compatible with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]].{{Ref/Game|Id=HI|HI|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall}} As the name suggests, they are likely equipment or configuration intended for field commanders within the UNSC.

==Overview==
The FC designation is employed by a wide range of devices and equipment, including optronics,{{Ref/Reuse|basil}} decryption devices,{{Ref/Reuse|fascia}} optical filters as well as sensors.{{Ref/Reuse|alfa}} In cases where a [[Command Network Module|Command Network Module (CNM)]] and a [[Hardened Uplink|Hardened Uplink (HUL)]] are both employed, the configurations are designated "FC", "FC-I", and "FC-I[2]" depending on the variants used.{{Ref/Reuse|commando}}{{Ref/Reuse|grenadier}}{{Ref/Reuse|AA}}{{Ref/Reuse|mk6}}

==Known modules and configurations==
=== ALFA ===
[[File:HINF-FCALFA.png|thumb|150px|The ALFA attachment on the EOD helmet.]]
Manufactured by [[Materials Group]], the ALFA module features optical filters and hardened sensors used for direct observation of exotic radiation bursts, such as those produced by [[NOVA bomb]] detonations. The ALFA module is compatible exclusively with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]] [[EOD-class Mjolnir]] helmet.{{Ref/Game|Id=alfa|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=FC/ALFA - Helmet Attachment Description|Quote=Optical filters and hardened sensors used for direct observation of exotic radiation bursts, such as those produced by NOVA detonations.}}
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=== BASIL===
[[File:HINF FCI-I BASIL Helmet Attachment Icon.png|thumb|150px|The BASIL attachment on the SOLDIER helmet.]]
Manufactured by [[Meyer e.V.]], the BASIL is an extremely compact, mission-specific improved optronics module, typically employed by field commanders. It originated as field test for [[Project THEIA]].{{Ref/Reuse|basil}} 

The FC-I BASIL module is compatible with:
*[[BRAWLER-class Mjolnir]]
*[[ENIGMA-class Mjolnir]]
*[[FIREFALL-class Mjolnir]]
*[[RAMPART-class Mjolnir]]
*[[SOLDIER-class Mjolnir]]
*[[STORMFALL-class Mjolnir]]
*[[TRAILBLAZER-class Mjolnir]]
*[[ZVEZDA-class Mjolnir]]
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=== FASCIA ===
[[File:HINF FC-I FASCIA Helmet Attachment Icon.png|thumb|150px|The FASCIA attachment on the COMMANDO helmet.]]
Manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]], the FASCIA is an improved second-generation module that serve as a hardware-accelerator for decryption. The module itself features an additional satcom receiver panel and double as an [[UA attachments|up-armored module]] that protects the faceplate from high-angle attacks. The FASCIA module has been observed to be compatible exclusively with the [[COMMANDO-class Mjolnir]] helmet.{{Ref/Game|Id=commando|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=Commando - UA/FC-I[2] Helmet Description|Quote=Up-armored variant with external command network and hardened 3rd generation uplink modules.}}{{Ref/Game|Id=fascia|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=FC/FASCIA - Helmet Attachment Description|Quote=This attachment adds an additional satcom receiver panel, FASCIA hardware-accelerator for decryption, and protects the faceplate from high-angle attacks.}}{{Ref/Note|Id=fasciaretcon|The FASCIA module was introduced in ''Halo: Reach'' as an FC-I[2] attachment. It is designated only as an FC-I attachment in ''Halo Infinite'' [[Season 01: Heroes of Reach]].}}
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===Unidentified FC configuration===
[[File:HR Grenadier UAFC Helmet Icon.png|150px|thumb|The FC configuration on the UA variant of the Grenadier helmet.]]
FC refers to the configuration in which the AN/PCK-221 FARNDALE and AN/PZY-6011Y TYPHON CNM are both attached to the helmet. This configuration includes an external hardened uplink to the command network.{{Ref/Game|Id=grenadier|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=Grenadier - UA/FC Helmet Descriptions|Quote=Up-armored variant with command network and external uplink modules.}} This FC configuration has been observed to be compatible with the [[GRENADIER-class Mjolnir]] helmet.
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===Unidentified FC-I configuration===
[[File:HR AirAssault FCI Helmet Icon.png|150px|thumb|The FC-I configuration on the UA variant of the Air Assault helmet.]]
FC-I refers to the improved configuration in which an external HUL, along with the CNM-I, are integrated on the [[Tactical attachments|TAC/RS/STARLIGHT]] attachment, though this configuration has only been observed on the [[AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir|MJOLNIR/AA variant]].{{Ref/Game|Id=AA|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=Air Assault - FC-I Helmet Description|Quote=Command network module-Improved; external hardened uplink. A favorite of Pathfinder units.}} 
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===Unidentified FC-I[2] configuration===
[[File:HR MarkVI FCI2 Helmet Icon.png|thumb|150px|The FC-I[2] configuration on the Mark VI helmet.]]
FC-I[2] refers to an improved second-generation configuration in which both the AN/PCK-221 FARNDALE CNM and COURIER PEARL HUL[3] are attached to the helmet.{{Ref/Reuse|commando}}{{Ref/Game|Id=mk6|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=Mark VI - FC-I[2] Helmet Description|Quote=External command network and hardened 3rd-generation uplink modules.}} This configuration has been observed to be compatible with the [[COMMANDO-class Mjolnir|Commando]] and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR Mark VI]] helmets.
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==In-game information==
===''Halo: Reach''===
The FC attachments in ''Halo: Reach'' are exclusive to Grenadier, Air Assault, Commando, and Mark VI helmets. The FC attachments appear to refer to cases where both the CNM and HUL are attached to the helmet. The FC-I configuration on the Air Assault helmet is the only exception, with a singular CNM attachment (later retconned as the TAC/RS/STARLIGHT attachment in ''Halo Infinite'') on its side, though its description suggested that it is equipped with both the CNM and HUL.{{Ref/Reuse|AA}}

===''Halo Infinite''===
The FC attachments in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' are unlockable in [[Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|armor customization]].
====Mark VII====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 100%;"
|-
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Helmet Attachment
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Manufacturer
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" |Lore
! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Compatible Helmets
! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Rarity
! scope="col" style="width: 20%" |Unlock Requirements

|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF FCI-I BASIL Helmet Attachment Icon.png|75px]]<br/>FC-I/BASIL
|[[Meyer e.V.]]
|[[Project THEIA]] is a field test for - among other things - extremely compact, mission-specific optronics used by field commanders.
|
*[[BRAWLER-class Mjolnir|Brawler]]
*[[ENIGMA-class Mjolnir|Enigma]]
*[[FIREFALL-class Mjolnir|Firefall]]
*[[RAMPART-class Mjolnir|Rampart]]
*[[SOLDIER-class Mjolnir|Soldier]]
*[[STORMFALL-class Mjolnir|Stormfall]]
*Trailblazer
*[[ZVEZDA-class Mjolnir|Zvezda]]
|Epic
|Purchase "Soldier Armor Set" Bundle from the [[Shop]] for 2,000 cR
|}

====Mark V [B]====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 100%;"
|-
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Helmet Attachment
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Manufacturer
! scope="col" style="width: 30%" |Lore
! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Compatible Helmets
! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Rarity
! scope="col" style="width: 20%" |Unlock Requirements
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF-FCALFA.png|75px]]<br/>FC/ALFA
|Materials Group
|Optical filters and hardened sensors used for direct observation of exotic radiation bursts, such as those produced by [[NOVA]] detonations.
|
*EOD
|Epic
|Season 05: Reckoning Battle Pass level 28 (Premium)
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF FC-I FASCIA Helmet Attachment Icon.png|75px]]<br/>FC-I/FASCIA 
|Misriah Armory
|This attachment adds an additional satcom receiver panel, FASCIA hardware-accelerator for decryption, and protects the faceplate from high-angle attacks.
|
*Commando
|Legendary
|[[Season 01: Heroes of Reach]] [[Battle Pass]] level 25 (Premium)

|}

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''

==Notes==
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==Sources==
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