Commando harness

The Commando Harness is a type of Sangheili body armor.

Introduction
The Commando Harness is a Harness of the Elite race. It is the opposite to the UNSC MJOLNIR Armor, featuring a dynamic recharging Energy Shield. It is used by the Sangheili Commandos. It is an armor permutation in Halo 3 multiplayer. Bungie has confirmed all of the armor permutations have no effect on gameplay.

History and Development
It is the standard harness of the newly formed Commando unit based upon pre-contact ground forces. The helmet features hardened communication gear and uplink capabilities and the thoracic cage is streamlined for greater maneuverability in close enviroments. Lightweight construction materials and advanced internal components increase overall performance.

Helmet Characteristics
It is similar to the Assault Harness but is more smoothed and unlike the Flight Harness it is more rounded than angular. Unlike the Assault Harness features separate mandible guards. There is a small blue light on the forehead, one on the chin and one under each eye, which are also small blue lenses.

Deltoid Protection Characteristics
Its Deltoid Protection is similar to that of the Combat Harness but are smaller and curved outwards slightly.

Thoracic Cage Characteristics
It is similar to the Combat Thoracic Cage but features a small device in the center of the chest that appears to seal the chest.

Unlock

 * Head: Unlock the Overkill achievement.
 * Shoulders: Unlock the Killing Frenzy achievement. This piece is currently unattainable due to a glitch. Bungie has stated that they are aware of it and are looking into the problem. It will be fixed in the next patch. (still bugged as of 1/2/08).
 * Body: Unlock the Triple Kill achievement in the Lone Wolves playlist.

Trivia
The Commando Harness bears striking similarities to the armor worn by the Elite Honor Guard.