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Do we know for sure if Nightfall is considered a variant of the ODST armor or if it simply uses some similar-looking components? Frankie's comments suggest it's an otherwise independent system.
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====ODST/UA Personal Protective Equipment==== | ====ODST/UA Personal Protective Equipment==== | ||
An up-armored variant of the ODST BDU, the ODST/UA PPE<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 123''</ref> is issued to personnel whose specialization requires extra armor, such as demolition experts. This version of the battle armor is specifically designed to aid an ODST in CQB-type combat conditions. The standard left pauldron is replaced with a longer two-piece ballistic plate, which aids in protecting the trooper's upper body while in a firing stance, and also to reduce severe injury from plasma-based weaponry. The helmet is also issued with an optics device that aids the user in relaying images and video to teammates or command. | An up-armored variant of the ODST BDU, the ODST/UA PPE<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 123''</ref> is issued to personnel whose specialization requires extra armor, such as demolition experts. This version of the battle armor is specifically designed to aid an ODST in CQB-type combat conditions. The standard left pauldron is replaced with a longer two-piece ballistic plate, which aids in protecting the trooper's upper body while in a firing stance, and also to reduce severe injury from plasma-based weaponry. The helmet is also issued with an optics device that aids the user in relaying images and video to teammates or command. | ||
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[[File:ODST Sniper.jpg|90px|right]] | [[File:ODST Sniper.jpg|90px|right]] | ||
====Sharpshooter==== | ====Sharpshooter==== | ||
The sharpshooter BDU is issued to sniper experts in the field. This BDU is designed to give an ODST sharpshooter more freedom in combat - the standard right pauldron is removed, allowing the sniper to aim better and move his arm more freely with a sniper rifle, while the standard left pauldron is replaced with a larger plate to protect the sniper's arm from counter attacks. The sharpshooter variant is also issued with an O/I<ref name="evg159">'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 159''</ref> (ocular/integration)<ref name="oi">'''Halo Encyclopedia (2011)''', ''page 56''</ref> optics device attached to the helmet, while the Oracle scope on the SRS99 can be smart-linked to the user's HUD. | The sharpshooter BDU is issued to sniper experts in the field. This BDU is designed to give an ODST sharpshooter more freedom in combat - the standard right pauldron is removed, allowing the sniper to aim better and move his arm more freely with a sniper rifle, while the standard left pauldron is replaced with a larger plate to protect the sniper's arm from counter attacks. The sharpshooter variant is also issued with an O/I<ref name="evg159">'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 159''</ref> (ocular/integration)<ref name="oi">'''Halo Encyclopedia (2011)''', ''page 56''</ref> optics device attached to the helmet, while the Oracle scope on the SRS99 can be smart-linked to the user's HUD. | ||
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[[File:Recon Trooper.jpg|90px|right]] | [[File:Recon Trooper.jpg|90px|right]] | ||
====ONI/S-1 Recon BDU==== | ====ONI/S-1 Recon BDU==== | ||
The S-1 reconnaissance PPE/BDU is a specialized [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] variant of the ODST armor.<ref name="evg45">'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 45''</ref> The armor is only issued to ONI reconnaissance agents for high risk operations. The undersuit of the armor, which is superficially similar to the standard ODST armor, is designated as the S1/ONI field fatigues.<ref name="evg45"/> However, the chest plate is replaced with a specialized one, to provide stealth capabilities with little or no loss of endurance, specifically by reducing its IR signature and reflective surfaces. The torso part of the armor also varies from the standard version, having a green, translucent orb in the center. There are no shoulder pauldrons issued with this variant, which allows more freedom of arm movement. | The S-1 reconnaissance PPE/BDU is a specialized [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] variant of the ODST armor.<ref name="evg45">'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 45''</ref> The armor is only issued to ONI reconnaissance agents for high risk operations. The undersuit of the armor, which is superficially similar to the standard ODST armor, is designated as the S1/ONI field fatigues.<ref name="evg45"/> However, the chest plate is replaced with a specialized one, to provide stealth capabilities with little or no loss of endurance, specifically by reducing its IR signature and reflective surfaces. The torso part of the armor also varies from the standard version, having a green, translucent orb in the center. There are no shoulder pauldrons issued with this variant, which allows more freedom of arm movement. | ||
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====MJOLNIR GEN2 variant==== | ====MJOLNIR GEN2 variant==== | ||
After the instatement of the [[Spartan (branch)|Spartan branch]], numerous Orbital Drop Shock Troopers transferred into the [[SPARTAN-IV program]]. Almost inevitably, the first-generation MJOLNIR/ODST variant was updated for compatibility with [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]. Despite considerable differences from the standard version of the armor, the system contains many features expected of Special Forces gear, making it desirable for use by former ODSTs.<ref>[http://worthplaying.com/article/2013/7/6/news/89850/ '''Worthplaying''' ''Halo 4 (X360) Champions Bundle To Add New Maps, Mode, Skins, Armor, Bonus Upgrades'']</ref> It was manufactured by [[Cascade Stronghold Technologies]] and tested at [[Mindoro]], [[Lhopat]] on [[Cascade]].<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/07/10/The-Halo-Bulletin-71013.aspx '''The Halo Bulletin''': ''7.10.13'']</ref> | |||
After the instatement of the [[Spartan (branch)|Spartan branch]], numerous Orbital Drop Shock Troopers transferred into the [[SPARTAN-IV | |||
The GEN2/ODST variant shares several design elements with its predecessor, though it also sports several changes. It still uses the standard helmet and shoulder pauldrons; it also features upgraded versions of the Mark 117 chestplate and the M/LBE Hard Case. However, the chestplate covers more of the torso below the thoracic cavity. The rest of the armor, including the greaves and cuisses, gauntlets, and boots, is more closely derived from the regular MJOLNIR (GEN2) milieu. | The GEN2/ODST variant shares several design elements with its predecessor, though it also sports several changes. It still uses the standard helmet and shoulder pauldrons; it also features upgraded versions of the Mark 117 chestplate and the M/LBE Hard Case. However, the chestplate covers more of the torso below the thoracic cavity. The rest of the armor, including the greaves and cuisses, gauntlets, and boots, is more closely derived from the regular MJOLNIR (GEN2) milieu. | ||
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====Nightfall==== | ====Nightfall==== | ||
{{Main|Nightfall armor}} | {{Main|Nightfall armor}} | ||
The Nightfall armor is a specialized variant{{Citation needed}} meant for hostile environments.<ref name="Halo Channel">'''[[Halo Channel]]''': ''[[Halo: Nightfall]] Season Reward''</ref> | |||
The Nightfall armor is a specialized variant meant for hostile environments.<ref name="Halo Channel">'''[[Halo Channel]]''': ''[[Halo: Nightfall]] Season Reward''</ref> | |||
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