Hardened Uplink

The Hardened Uplink (HUL), sometimes stylized as Hardened UpLink, is an external helmet attachment compatible with helmet variants of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.

Specification
The hardened uplink was designed for acquisition of military intelligence, and can be integrated into other helmet attachments, like the Command Network Module. The device could be integrated with remote sensors into a hardened uplink/remote sensor package.

Usage
The HUL is required for personnel employing the Pilot helmets while on sensitive operations. When used in conjunction with the Command Network Module, it is a favorite of pathfinder units employing the AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir helmet.

Known modules
For HU/RS or HUL-I/RS packages, see Hardened uplink/remote sensor package. The HUL has multiple observed modules, each with its own distinct physical appearance.

COURIER PEARL
Designed and manufactured by Watershed Division, the COURIER PEARL module is the third-generation module, featuring an external hardened uplink for military intelligence acquisition. Usually used by Section III and Spartan team leaders, its adoption is required for personnel employing the Pilot helmet during sensitive operations.

The COURIER PEARL module has been observed to be compatible with the following helmets:
 * Air Assault
 * Commando
 * EVA
 * EVA [C] helmet
 * HAZOP
 * Mark VI
 * ODST
 * Pilot
 * Recon
 * Scout



Model 990101-1 FLAMINGO
The Model 990101-1 FLAMINGO is a Harden UpLink-Improved module, an upgraded variant of the standard issue HUL unit. It features improved battlenet reception and bandwidth in challenging mission areas, like previously glassed planets. The FLAMINGO module has been observed to be compatible with the Mjolnir Mark V [B] and JFO-class Mjolnir helmets.

In-game information
The HUL serves as a cosmetic option and has no impact on gameplay.

Halo: Reach
All three module of the HUL are available as attachments on several helmets in the armor permutations of Halo: Reach. The device is priced at different levels of Credits, depending on the base helmets. In Halo: The Master Chief Collection, the same HUL-attached helmets are unlockable in Season 1: Noble.

Halo Infinite
HUL attachments are available as customization options in Halo Infinite.

Production notes

 * During the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta, the "camera" variant of the CNM on the CQC helmet, along with UA attachment on the Mark V[B] helmet, was labelled as HUL. Both helmet attachments costed 5,000 credits.
 * In the final release of Halo: Reach, four mislabeled helmet attachments involved the HUL:
 * The standard HUL module was mislabeled as the CNM on the EVA[C] helmet.
 * The standard HUL module was was mislabeled as the UA/HUL[3] on the EVA[C] helmet.
 * The standard HUL module was mislabeled as the HUL-I on the Recon helmet.
 * The CNM module was mislabeled as the UA/HUL-I on the Mark VI helmet.

List of appearances

 * Remember Reach
 * Birth of a Spartan
 * Deliver Hope
 * ''Halo Reach
 * Halo: Fall of Reach
 * Covenant
 * Invasion
 * Halo 5: Guardians
 * Halo: Lone Wolf
 * Halo: Outpost Discovery
 * Halo Infinite