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While the standard ODST BDU is fully capable for any role, there are specialized variants of the BDU - these suits are specifically issued to a specialist of a certain field to provide them certain advantages during an operation. As such, specialized gear is only available by Mission Conditional Requisition (MCR). Depending on mission requirements, an ODST operative may request either additional, or variant equipment that ranges from helmet attachments, gloves, battery, equipment or communication rucksack.
While the standard ODST BDU is fully capable for any role, there are specialized variants of the BDU - these suits are specifically issued to a specialist of a certain field to provide them certain advantages during an operation. As such, specialized gear is only available by Mission Conditional Requisition (MCR). Depending on mission requirements, an ODST operative may request either additional, or variant equipment that ranges from helmet attachments, gloves, battery, equipment or communication rucksack.


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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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====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 counterattacks. The sharpshooter variant is also issued with an [[O/I optics device|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 counterattacks. The sharpshooter variant is also issued with an [[O/I optics device|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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====UA/Bullfrog====
====UA/Bullfrog====
The UA/Bullfrog BDU is a BDU used relating to the specializing in the use of [[Series 8 jetpack]]s.
The UA/Bullfrog BDU is a BDU used relating to the specializing in the use of [[Series 8 jetpack]]s.
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====S-1/ONI Recon BDU====
====S-1/ONI 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. This variant also uses a version of the [[RECON-class Mjolnir|Recon]] helmet.
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. This variant also uses a version of the [[RECON-class Mjolnir|Recon]] helmet.
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====MJOLNIR Mark V====
====MJOLNIR Mark V====
The helmet, chest, and shoulders of the ODST armor are compatible with and available for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]] platform. The chest on this variant is part of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/UA|up-armored]] set of Mark V upgrades.
The helmet, chest, and shoulders of the ODST armor are compatible with and available for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]] platform. The chest on this variant is part of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/UA|up-armored]] set of Mark V upgrades.
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====MJOLNIR Mark VI====
====MJOLNIR Mark VI====
The ODST helmet is available for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]] platform.
The ODST helmet is available for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]] platform.
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====MJOLNIR GEN2/ODST====
====MJOLNIR GEN2/ODST====
After the instatement of the [[Spartan Operations|Spartan branch]], numerous Orbital Drop Shock Troopers were recruited 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 Operations|Spartan branch]], numerous Orbital Drop Shock Troopers were recruited 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>


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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====MJOLNIR GEN2/Helljumper====
====MJOLNIR GEN2/Helljumper====
{{Main|HELLJUMPER-class Mjolnir}}
{{Main|HELLJUMPER-class Mjolnir}}
Manufactured by [[Cascade Stronghold Technologies]] under a research partnership with the UNSC and Cascade, the Helljumper variant is another instance of adapting the ODST armor to the MJOLNIR GEN2 platform. A handful of prototypes had entered service with the UNSC as of [[2558]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-conventional-warfare '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Conventional Warfare'']</ref> It is the most heavily armored and bulkiest incarnation so far, with mostly smooth curved surfaces and many components bolted on.
Manufactured by [[Cascade Stronghold Technologies]] under a research partnership with the UNSC and Cascade, the Helljumper variant is another instance of adapting the ODST armor to the MJOLNIR GEN2 platform. A handful of prototypes had entered service with the UNSC as of [[2558]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-conventional-warfare '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Conventional Warfare'']</ref> It is the most heavily armored and bulkiest incarnation so far, with mostly smooth curved surfaces and many components bolted on.
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====Nightfall====
====Nightfall====
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{{Main|Nightfall armor}}
{{Main|Nightfall armor}}
The Nightfall armor is a specialized variant meant for hostile environments.<ref name="Halo Channel">'''[[Halo Channel]]''': ''[[Halo: Nightfall]] Season Reward''</ref> Like the standard ODST BDU, it retains fall impact negation and a built-in VISR suite but also introduces best-in-class life support and a camera within the helmet's brim. The life support consists of an oxygen tank located in the chest armor. The MJOLNIR [GEN2] adaption adds a [[data crystal chip]] port, putting it inline with other MJOLNIR variants. It doesn't include the armored backpack like the standard MJOLNIR/ODST variant, but does feature storage pouches across the front of the lower torso.
The Nightfall armor is a specialized variant meant for hostile environments.<ref name="Halo Channel">'''[[Halo Channel]]''': ''[[Halo: Nightfall]] Season Reward''</ref> Like the standard ODST BDU, it retains fall impact negation and a built-in VISR suite but also introduces best-in-class life support and a camera within the helmet's brim. The life support consists of an oxygen tank located in the chest armor. The MJOLNIR [GEN2] adaption adds a [[data crystal chip]] port, putting it inline with other MJOLNIR variants. It doesn't include the armored backpack like the standard MJOLNIR/ODST variant, but does feature storage pouches across the front of the lower torso.
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==Armor components==
==Armor components==