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Despite claims to the contrary, the ODST armor first appeared in The Fall of Reach. During John's test of the Spartan-AI pairing, the ODSTs are described as wearing fully-covering black armor suits.
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<center>''Were you looking for the [[black body suit]], a vacuum-enabled suit of light armor?''</center> | <center>''Were you looking for the [[black body suit]], a vacuum-enabled suit of light armor?''</center> | ||
[[File:H3 - ODST.png|thumb|right|130px|The ODST battle armor.]] | [[File:H3 - ODST.png|thumb|right|130px|The ODST battle armor.]] | ||
The '''ODST | The '''ODST battle dress uniform''' ('''BDU'''),<ref name="evg53">'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 53''</ref> is a suit of combat armor worn exclusively by the [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]], special operators of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]]. | ||
==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
The ODST body armor is a signature piece of equipment used by the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers. The suit, which is produced by [[Misriah Armory]],<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', ODST helmet in-game model</ref> is [[Vacuum suit|vacuum-rated]] and is capable of [[extra-vehicular activity]] for fifteen minutes.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''Chapter 4: page 48, Chapter 5: page 56''</ref> The armor provides numerous advantages in the field, including ballistic protection, temperature control, as well as thermal insulation against extreme temperatures experienced during atmospheric entry and thermal protection from Covenant [[Directed energy weapon|energy weapons]]. | The ODST body armor is a signature piece of equipment used by the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers. The suit, which is produced by [[Misriah Armory]],<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', ODST helmet in-game model</ref> is [[Vacuum suit|vacuum-rated]] and is capable of [[extra-vehicular activity]] for fifteen minutes.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''Chapter 4: page 48, Chapter 5: page 56''</ref> The armor provides numerous advantages in the field, including ballistic protection, temperature control, as well as thermal insulation against extreme temperatures experienced during atmospheric entry and thermal protection from Covenant [[Directed energy weapon|energy weapons]]. | ||
The ODST armor has gone through several design changes since the start of the Human-Covenant War. The current version incorporates technology initially developed for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]], most notably the helmet.<ref name="Armory">'''Halo: Reach''': ODST helmet Armory description: ''"Many technologies initially developed for MJOLNIR have gained widespread adoption."''</ref> This also includes ceramic-[[titanium]] composites for armor plating to give the user added protection. It features a [[heads up display]] and communications systems, notably the [[Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance]], to give more situational awareness to the wearer.<ref name="H3">''' | The ODST armor has gone through several design changes since the start of the Human-Covenant War. The current version incorporates technology initially developed for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]], most notably the helmet.<ref name="Armory">'''Halo: Reach''': ODST helmet Armory description: ''"Many technologies initially developed for MJOLNIR have gained widespread adoption."''</ref> This also includes ceramic-[[titanium]] composites for armor plating to give the user added protection. It features a [[heads up display]] and communications systems, notably the [[Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance]], to give more situational awareness to the wearer.<ref name="H3">'''Halo 3''', ''Armory''</ref> | ||
The ODST BDU has been in use | The ODST BDU has been in use since the [[Insurrection]], if not earlier, and remains unmatched in its ability to protect its wearer over other BDUs during the toughest operations. The BDU excels at providing more protection against small arms fire than other infantry body armor, and also excels at allowing a trooper to conduct Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) without little chance of being detected in dark locations. The BDU's stealth capability is partly thanks to its black and gray camouflage patterns on the legs, boots, gloves, chest, helmet and undersuit - these urban camouflage patterns are optional; without the camouflage panels, the BDU is black. On the left shoulder pad of every ODST is a UNSC MED REF patch.<ref>'''[[We Are ODST]]'''</ref><ref name="H3R">'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Landfall]]'''</ref> This patch contains basic medical information about the trooper, and allows a certified medic to gain a quick medical reference to an ODST wounded in the field. Despite the armor's obvious advantage over standard infantry armor, it is still vulnerable to Covenant energy weapons, larger armor piercing rounds, and large explosive devices. | ||
==Armor variants== | ==Armor variants== | ||
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====Unidentified variant==== | ====Unidentified variant==== | ||
Another variant differs greatly from the normal ODST armor, resembling a hybrid of the ODST armor with the standard Marine BDU. Such suits were used by ODSTs [[Taylor Miles]], [[Kojo Agu]], and [[Gretchen Ketola]] during a mission sometime prior to the [[Battle of Ariel]]. The chestplate that Romeo wore was olive drab in color, and appeared almost identical to those worn by regular Marines. However, the armor retains the basic form of the ODST armor, with the standard helmet and bodysuit pieces. | |||
==Armor components== | ==Armor components== | ||
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===Helmet=== | ===Helmet=== | ||
The ODST helmet | The ODST helmet is derived from the standard-issue [[CH252 helmet]]. The modern version of the helmet was adapted for use with MJOLNIR; the technological advancements made, such as CTCs, were incorporated back into the ODST helmet's regular production.<ref name="H3"/><ref name="Armory"/> It is made of titanium and is coated with a heat-resistant material to help disperse heat - the inside is lined with black padding to provide comfort when the user is wearing it. The helmet's faceplate is made of a strong, glass-like material with the ability to polarize. When polarized, the helmet's faceplate has a bluish silver color and obscures the wearer's face completely. However, the ODST helmets worn by the SPARTAN-IIs during their training had a golden-orange polarization,<ref name="Boot Camp">''Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp''</ref> and [[Michaels]] wore a red-polarized helmet during the [[Battle of Ariel]].<ref>'''Halo: Helljumper''', ''[[Halo: Helljumper Issue 2|Issue 2]]''</ref> There is also an up-armored variant of the standard helmet designed for close-quarters combat, designated as the ODST-HS Combat Helmet.<ref name="evg53"/> | ||
The helmet provides excellent protection against small-arms fire and small explosive attacks. The helmet is also essential in providing an ODST the ability to perform EVA and also provides a Heads Up Display, giving the wearer basic information including a targeting reticule, weapon information, ammo capacity, and basic health readout. The newest version of the helmet integrates with the user's standard [[neural interface]] to provide more tactical data to the HUD. Helmet-integrated neural interfaces is another piece of technology that has seen widespread adoption from Project MJOLNIR. Along with this state-of-the-art equipment, the helmet is also equipped with its own thermal imaging and motion sensors.<ref name="encyclopedia">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''Chapter 2: page 57''</ref> There are also several external optical modules that can be attached to the helmet, including the ODST-[[External Command Network Module|CNM]] used by some squad leaders<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 26''</ref> or an optical/integration module which enhances smart-linking capabilities and communication systems.<ref name="evg159"/><ref name="oi"/> | The helmet provides excellent protection against small-arms fire and small explosive attacks. The helmet is also essential in providing an ODST the ability to perform EVA and also provides a Heads Up Display, giving the wearer basic information including a targeting reticule, weapon information, ammo capacity, and basic health readout. The newest version of the helmet integrates with the user's standard [[neural interface]] to provide more tactical data to the HUD. Helmet-integrated neural interfaces is another piece of technology that has seen widespread adoption from Project MJOLNIR. Along with this state-of-the-art equipment, the helmet is also equipped with its own thermal imaging and motion sensors.<ref name="encyclopedia">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''Chapter 2: page 57''</ref> There are also several external optical modules that can be attached to the helmet, including the ODST-[[External Command Network Module|CNM]] used by some squad leaders<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 26''</ref> or an optical/integration module which enhances smart-linking capabilities and communication systems.<ref name="evg159"/><ref name="oi"/> | ||
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Due to its cross-platform nature, the ODST helmet may also be worn with other armor systems. SPARTAN-IIs wore ODST helmets in conjunction with their [[Black body suit|body suits]] during their training<ref>''Halo 3'', ODST helmet description</ref> and on their [[Assault on Eridanus Secundus|first combat mission]].<ref name="Boot Camp"/> | Due to its cross-platform nature, the ODST helmet may also be worn with other armor systems. SPARTAN-IIs wore ODST helmets in conjunction with their [[Black body suit|body suits]] during their training<ref>''Halo 3'', ODST helmet description</ref> and on their [[Assault on Eridanus Secundus|first combat mission]].<ref name="Boot Camp"/> | ||
In [[2535]], the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/AA variant]], which was developed as an improvement of the ODST helmet, was introduced as the [[UNSC Army]] Airborne's standard-issue helmet.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', Armory, MJOLNIR AA variant description: ''"The MJOLNIR/AA variant was developed as an improvement of the venerable ODST helmet."''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''' | In [[2535]], the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/AA variant]], which was developed as an improvement of the ODST helmet, was introduced as the [[UNSC Army]] Airborne's standard-issue helmet.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', Armory, MJOLNIR AA variant description: ''"The MJOLNIR/AA variant was developed as an improvement of the venerable ODST helmet."''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'''</ref> | ||
===VISR=== | ====VISR==== | ||
{{Main|Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance}} | {{Main|Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance}} | ||
The Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance, or VISR, is issued with the ODST helmet. The VISR proprietary data management suite enables a user to link into [[Unified Earth Government|UEG]], [[Colonial Administration Authority|CAA]], and UNSC infrastructure systems at the local, national, and global levels - however actual access level is administered on a need/rating basis.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo 3: ODST Field Guide'']</ref> This allows the user to store and review mission content up to 610MB combined, the system also provides street level navigational data, and receive secure real-time mission data. In addition, every current issue helmet ODST BIOS A29.817941B.01 or later is equipped with low-light vision enhancement, which outlines hostile units in red, friendlies in green, weapons in blue, and objects of interest in yellow.<ref name="H3R"/> | The Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance, or VISR, is issued with the ODST helmet. The VISR proprietary data management suite enables a user to link into [[Unified Earth Government|UEG]], [[Colonial Administration Authority|CAA]], and UNSC infrastructure systems at the local, national, and global levels - however actual access level is administered on a need/rating basis.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo 3: ODST Field Guide'']</ref> This allows the user to store and review mission content up to 610MB combined, the system also provides street level navigational data, and receive secure real-time mission data. In addition, every current issue helmet ODST BIOS A29.817941B.01 or later is equipped with low-light vision enhancement, which outlines hostile units in red, friendlies in green, weapons in blue, and objects of interest in yellow.<ref name="H3R"/> | ||
===Body suit=== | |||
The ODST body suit is comprised of several different layers and materials. The inner layer of the black-gray undersuit is made of Kevlar to aid in protecting the wearer from small arms fire. The inner layer contains a heating and cooling system which regulates temperatures to keep the user warm or cool depending on the weather conditions - the heating and cooling system can also match infrared signatures of the current weather as well to allow an ODST to go undetected in hostile locations.<ref name="encyclopedia"/> The outer layer of the undersuit is coated with a heat-resistant material to aid in reducing temperatures experienced during orbital drop, and against Covenant plasma weapons. The body suit also doubles as a pressure suit to allow an ODST to perform extra-vehicular activity. | |||
===Armor plating=== | |||
As with the helmet, the Mark 117<ref>''Halo 3: ODST'' and ''Halo: Reach'' in-game models</ref><ref>''The Life'' and ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn'' live-action models</ref> chest plate is comprised of titanium and ceramic materials. It covers the chest from the bottom of the clavicle to the bottom of the rib cage, with another segment protecting the abdomen. Some body suits feature an armored collar that protects the wearer's neck, complementing the chest plate's coverage.<ref>'''Halo: Reach'''</ref> A pair of wide, low-profile shoulder pauldrons are featured, though some ODSTs, such as snipers or CQB specialists, may opt for an alternate model or none at all. The shin and knees are well protected with titanium-ceramic guards, as are the forearms. | |||
===Rucksack=== | ===Rucksack=== | ||
Designated as the M/LBE Hard Case,<ref name="evg53"/> the rucksack issued to ODSTs is, for all intents and purposes, an armored backpack that attaches to the back of the armored vest. The rucksack comes in a number of different variants. The main purpose is storage, which allows a trooper to store equipment, ranging from ammunition, to medical supplies, to explosives, to battery packs which provides power to any equipment an ODST may carry, and communications, which houses the necessary radio and satellite gear that an ODST squad requires to report in to their superiors. For longer missions, ODSTs can carry larger rucksacks with enough supplies for two weeks of operation without external resupply.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 58''</ref> Rucksacks have integrated magnetic holding devices to allow for external back mounting of additional equipment. Equipment with magnetic properties, such as longer weaponry, can be carried externally over the rucksack eliminating the use of extra straps or slings. Because the rucksack's casing is armored, it gives the ODST wearing it an additional layer of protection from behind. | Designated as the M/LBE Hard Case,<ref name="evg53"/> the rucksack issued to ODSTs is, for all intents and purposes, an armored backpack that attaches to the back of the armored vest. The rucksack comes in a number of different variants. The main purpose is storage, which allows a trooper to store equipment, ranging from ammunition, to medical supplies, to explosives, to battery packs which provides power to any equipment an ODST may carry, and communications, which houses the necessary radio and satellite gear that an ODST squad requires to report in to their superiors. For longer missions, ODSTs can carry larger rucksacks with enough supplies for two weeks of operation without external resupply.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 58''</ref> Rucksacks have integrated magnetic holding devices to allow for external back mounting of additional equipment. Equipment with magnetic properties, such as longer weaponry, can be carried externally over the rucksack eliminating the use of extra straps or slings. Because the rucksack's casing is armored, it gives the ODST wearing it an additional layer of protection from behind. | ||
==''Halo 3'' multiplayer and ''Halo: Reach'' Armory== | ==''Halo 3'' multiplayer and ''Halo: Reach'' Armory== | ||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo | *''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo 2]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'' | |||
**''[[Armor Testing]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Landfall]]'' | |||
**''[[Halo: Combat]]'' | |||
**''[[Halo: Last One Standing]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo 3]]'' | *''[[Halo 3]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo Wars]]'' | *''[[Halo Wars]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Helljumper]]'' | |||
*''[[The Life]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | *''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' | *''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' | ||
**''[[Dirt]]'' | **''[[Dirt]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Legends]]'' | *''[[Halo Legends]]'' | ||
**''[[Origins]]'' | **''[[Origins]]'' | ||
**''[[The Babysitter]]'' | **''[[The Babysitter]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | ||
**''[[Halo: | **''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp]]'' | ||
**''[[Halo: | *''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' | ||
*''[[ | **''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:ODST_binoc.jpg|The HUD magnification system of the ODST helmet. | File:ODST_binoc.jpg|The HUD magnification system of the ODST helmet. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||