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The '''ballistic assault vest''' is a body armor system used by [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[UNSC Army|soldiers]] and [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]]. They are worn over the wearer's [[Fatigues|camouflage utility uniform]] and are made of hard black nylon.<ref> | The '''ballistic assault vest''' is a body armor system used by [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[UNSC Army|soldiers]] and [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]]. They are worn over the wearer's [[Fatigues|camouflage utility uniform]] and are made of hard black nylon.<ref>''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', Chapter 13</ref> | ||
== Overview == | ==Overview== | ||
The vest itself is modular, allowing for pouches for equipment such as ammunition or canteens to be added to it for mission requirements. | The vest itself is modular, allowing for pouches for equipment such as ammunition or canteens to be added to it for mission requirements. It also features a holster for a sidearm.<ref name="HCHC21">''Halo: Contact Harvest'', Chapter 21</ref> | ||
[[Staff Sergeant|SSgt]] [[Avery Junior Johnson|Avery Johnson]] and [[Staff Sergeant|SSgt]] [[Nolan Byrne]] used ballistic assault vests throughout the duration of the [[First Battle of Harvest]], though they are not effective against [[plasma weaponry]]. | ==Usage== | ||
[[Staff Sergeant|SSgt]] [[Avery Junior Johnson|Avery Johnson]] and [[Staff Sergeant|SSgt]] [[Nolan Byrne]] used ballistic assault vests throughout the duration of the [[First Battle of Harvest]], though they are not effective against [[plasma weaponry]].{{Ref/Reuse|HCHC21}} This is because ballistic gear is designed for defense against projectile weapons, such as the ones used by the UNSC. | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Retribution]]'' | |||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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[[Category:UNSC armor]] | [[Category:UNSC armor]] | ||
[[Category:Protective clothing]] | [[Category:Protective clothing]] |