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Type:	Sangheili harness
Role(s):	Ascetic ceremonial harness

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The Ascetic harness is an armor set used by the Sangheili Ascetics.

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The Ascetic helmet appears completely sealed. Two yellowish-orange bulbs mark the location of the wearer's eyes. If you look closely enough you can see slight bulges where the jaws are. Along the jaw-line and for about fifteen centimeters (six inches) beyond, extend two silvery tusk-like protrusions similar in design to those found on Jiralhanae Stalker headpieces. These tusks also look strikingly similar to a Paegaas Workshop Spiker's blades. The helmet also comes with a white, flexible neck piece. The shoulder pauldron is made up of a quarter-circle shape with two blue lights in them and a number of indentations.

The Ascetic harness' thoracic cage is similar to the standard combat harness. The only noticeable difference is a protrusion, shaped like the English letter "I", filling what would otherwise be a gap between the right and left breastplate. This chest plate is connected to the waist armor of the Elite. The combat advantages of this is unknown, but as an ergonomic feature it would seem to be designed to better the posture of the Elite, making them stand straighter and taller than other Elite counterparts.

Usage[edit]

The Ascetic harness is utilized exclusively by the Sangheili Ascetics.^[1] By 2558, at least one of Thel 'Vadam's personal guard in the Battle of Ealen IV employed the Ascetic harness.^[2] A (presumably-scavenged or stolen) Ascetic chest and shoulder rig was later worn by Zef 'Trahl.^[3]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 3[edit]

The Ascetic harness is unlockable as an armor permutation for Elite characters in Halo 3. Even though the Ascetic Helmet comes out farther than any other Elite helmet, it still has the same hitbox as any other Elite helmet in Halo 3, meaning the tusks have no effect relating to gunfire.

Helmet	Description	Unlock requirements (Halo 3)	Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
Ascetic	Helmet: With the return of our sovereignty comes the much needed revival of the Ascetics; now more then ever our culture depends upon their resolve to help ensure stability.	Earn the Steppin' Razor achievement.	Unlocked by default.
	Chest: The Ascetic instills confidence in those loyal to the state and fear in those who would undermine it; to that end their actions are swift and their decisions final.	Earn the Up Close and Personal achievement.
	Shoulders: As the physical embodiment of ideological purity' an Ascetics' presence promotes feelings of stability and order; by example they will show each of us the true path.	Earn the Overkill achievement.
	MCC: With the return of Sangheili sovereignty comes the much-needed revival of the Ascetic order.	N/A

Killer Instinct[edit]

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The Ascetic harness is one of several alternate appearances available for the Arbiter character in Killer Instinct. The Ascetic armor comes in several colours.

Gallery[edit]

Concept art for the Ascetic harness.
The Ascetic harness.
One of the first pictures shown of the Ascetic armor.
Ascetic armor in Halo 3
An Elite in blue Ascetic armor.
A side-view of the Ascetic helmet.
A Sangheili serving under Arbiter Thel 'Vadam in 2558 wearing Ascetic armor.
Sangheili mercenary Zef 'Trahl wearing Ascetic armor.
The Ascetic harness in Killer Instinct.
The Green Ascetic harness in Killer Instinct.
A render of the Ascetic harness in Killer Instinct.
A render of the Ascetic harness in Killer Instinct.

List of appearances[edit]

Halo 3 (First appearance)
Halo: Escalation

Sources[edit]

^ Halo 3, In-game description
^ Halo: Escalation, issue 1
^ Halo: Escalation, issue 5

[h3description-1] Halo 3, In-game description

[2] Halo: Escalation, issue 1

[3] Halo: Escalation, issue 5

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+{{Status|Canon}}
-{{Era|H3}}
+{{Armor infobox
-[[Image:AP Ascetic.jpg|thumb|right|The Elite Ascetic Harness.]]
+|name=Ascetic harness
+|image={{tabcontainer|title1=Front|content1=[[File:HTMCC H3 AsceticHarness Crop.png|x500px]]|title2=Back|content2=[[File:HTMCC H3 AsceticHarness Crop Back.png|x500px]]}}
+|manufacturer=
+|testsite=
+|type=[[Sangheili harness]]
+|role=Ascetic ceremonial harness
+|weight=
+|features=
+}}
+The '''Ascetic harness''' is an [[Sangheili harness|armor set]] used by the [[Sangheili]] [[Ascetics]].
-The '''Ascetic Harness''' is a type of [[Elite]] body Harness. It is for decorative purposes.
+==Overview==
+===Design details===
+The Ascetic helmet appears completely sealed. Two yellowish-orange bulbs mark the location of the wearer's eyes. If you look closely enough you can see slight bulges where the jaws are. Along the jaw-line and for about fifteen centimeters (six inches) beyond, extend two silvery tusk-like protrusions similar in design to those found on [[Jiralhanae Stalker]] headpieces. These tusks also look strikingly similar to a [[Paegaas Workshop Spiker]]'s blades. The helmet also comes with a white, flexible neck piece. The shoulder pauldron is made up of a quarter-circle shape with two blue lights in them and a number of indentations.
-==Introduction==
+The Ascetic harness' thoracic cage is similar to the standard [[combat harness]]. The only noticeable difference is a protrusion, shaped like the English letter "I", filling what would otherwise be a gap between the right and left breastplate. This chest plate is connected to the waist armor of the Elite. The combat advantages of this is unknown, but as an ergonomic feature it would seem to be designed to better the posture of the Elite, making them stand straighter and taller than other Elite counterparts.
-The '''Ascetic Harness''' is one of many [[Armor Permutations]] employed by [[Sangheili]] warriors in battle. Like all Sanghelli Combat Harnesses, it is similar in form and function to the [[UNSC]] [[MJOLNIR]] Armour, and features a dynamic recharging [[Energy Shield]].
-==Development and History==
+===Usage===
-In-game descriptions, indicate that Ascetic armour is often worn by troops during internal crises, as its intimidating design assists in keeping order. The Sangheili Ascetic Corps. is the best of the best in the Sangheili military, as only the highest scored graduates of Sangheili military schools/academies can be considered for placement in the Ascetics.   In ''[[Halo 3]]'' players using the Elite model can wear this [[Armor Permutation]] in [[Multiplayer]]. [[Bungie]], has confirmed that all Armour Permutations have absolutely '''no''' effect on gameplay.
+The Ascetic harness is utilized exclusively by the Sangheili [[Ascetics]].{{Ref/Game|Id=h3description|H3|In-game description}} By [[2558]], at least one of [[Thel 'Vadam]]'s personal guard in the [[Battle of Ealen IV]] employed the Ascetic harness.{{Ref/Comic|HE|Issue=1}} A (presumably-scavenged or stolen) Ascetic chest and shoulder rig was later worn by [[Zef 'Trahl]].{{Ref/Comic|HE|Issue=5}}
-==Characteristics==
+== In-game information ==
-===Helmet Characteristics===
+===''Halo 3''===
-The helmet appears completely sealed. Two yellowish-orange bulbs mark the location of the wearer's eyes. If you look closely enough you can see slight bulges where the jaws are. Along the jaw-line and for about fifteen centimetres (six inches) beyond, extend two silvery tusk-like protrusions similar in design to those found on stealth [[Brute]] headpieces. These tusks also look strikingly similar to a [[Brute Spiker]]'s blades. Judging by the description offered in-game, the helmet-mounted blades are likely meant to further augment the wearer's already frightening appearance. This is the single rarest Elite helmet as the [[Steppin' Razor]] achievement is quite difficult to get.
+The Ascetic harness is unlockable as an [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|armor permutation]] for Elite characters in ''[[Halo 3]]''. Even though the Ascetic Helmet comes out farther than any other Elite helmet, it still has the same hitbox as any other Elite helmet in ''Halo 3'', meaning the tusks have no effect relating to gunfire.
-===Deltoid Protection Characteristics===
+{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
-The deltoid protection is made up of a quarter-circle shape with two blue lights in them and a number of indentations. The shoulder pads appear similar to those of the standard body armour worn by the COG soldiers of Gears of war.
+! style="width: 15%"|Helmet
+! style="width: 55%"|Description
-===Thoracic Cage Characteristics===
+! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements (''Halo 3'')
-Similar to the standard Combat Harness. The only noticeable difference is a protrusion, shaped like the English letter '''I''', filling what would otherwise be a gap between the right and left breastplate.
+! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements (''Halo: MCC'')
+|- align="center"
-==Unlock==
+|rowspan=4|[[File:HTMCC H3 Ascetic Menu Render.png|100px]]<br/>Ascetic
-*'''Head''': Unlock the [[Steppin' Razor]] achievement. (Triple Kill with an Energy Sword)
+|align="left"|'''Helmet:''' With the return of our sovereignty comes the much needed revival of the Ascetics; now more then ever our culture depends upon their resolve to help ensure stability.
+|align="left"|Earn the ''[[Steppin' Razor]]'' achievement.
-*'''Shoulders''': Unlock the [[Overkill]] achievement. (Four kills in a row within 4 seconds or less of each other)
+|rowspan=4|Unlocked by default.
+|- align="center"
-*'''Body''': Unlock the [[Up Close and Personal]] achievement. (Five kills with melee attacks)
+|align="left"|'''Chest:''' The Ascetic instills confidence in those loyal to the state and fear in those who would undermine it; to that end their actions are swift and their decisions final.
+|align="left"|Earn the ''[[Up Close and Personal]]'' achievement.
-==Trivia==
+|- align="center"
-* The body, is the easiest part of the harness to unlock as many players use melee attacks during games getting the [[Up Close and Personal]] achievement.
+|align="left"|'''Shoulders:''' As the physical embodiment of ideological purity' an Ascetics' presence promotes feelings of stability and order; by example they will show each of us the true path.
-* All of the achievements to unlock this armour are online.
+|align="left"|Earn the ''[[Overkill (achievement)|Overkill]]'' achievement.
-* The eyes, or visors of the helmet will glow orange on low light environments. This can be exploited to find snipers with this helmet on maps like [[Blackout]] or on the shadowy areas of [[Last Resort]].
+|- align="center"
-*Even though the Ascetic Helmet comes out farther than any other Elite helmet, it still has the same hitbox as any other Elite helmet.
+|align="left"|'''MCC:''' With the return of Sangheili sovereignty comes the much-needed revival of the Ascetic order.
-*If you shoot at the "tusks" the shot will go through the tusks and not effect the player.
+|align="left"|N/A
-*The shoulders of the Ascetic armour, seem to come down while the other Elites shoulder armour seems to be going up.
+|}
-*If you look closely enough at an Ascetic helmet while playing a Team based game, you can notice that the covering that protects the jaws is either a faint red or a faint blue depending on what colour team you're playing as.
-*It is unknown if the protruding spikes on the helmet are able to be used to gouge
-*These Helmet is quite common in Team SWAT otherwise it’s quite rare.
-*The Ascetic Helmet's tusks resembles the tusks on a spiker.
+===''Killer Instinct''===
+{{Expand-section}}
+The Ascetic harness is one of several alternate appearances available for the [[Arbiter (Killer Instinct)|Arbiter]] character in [[Wikipedia:Killer Instinct (2013 video game)|''Killer Instinct'']]. The Ascetic armor comes in several colours.
+==Gallery==
+{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Ascetic harness}}
+<gallery>
+File:H3_Ascetic_Concept.jpg|Concept art for the Ascetic harness.
+File:AsceticArmor.png|The Ascetic harness.
+File:UnknownEliteArmor2Fire.jpg|One of the first pictures shown of the Ascetic armor.
+File:Halo3 111721113 Full.jpg|Ascetic armor in ''Halo 3''
+File:H3 Ascetic holding a sword.jpg|An Elite in blue Ascetic armor.
+File:H3 Ascetic Helmet side view.jpg|A side-view of the Ascetic helmet.
+File:Thel 2558.png|A Sangheili serving under [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] in [[2558]] wearing Ascetic armor.
+File:Zef 'Trahl.jpg|Sangheili mercenary [[Zef 'Trahl]] wearing Ascetic armor.
+File:KillerInstinctAsceticOptions.png|The Ascetic harness in ''Killer Instinct''.
+File:KIA harness 2.png|The Green Ascetic harness in ''Killer Instinct''.
+File:KI_Ascetic_Render_1.jpg|A render of the Ascetic harness in ''Killer Instinct''.
+File:KI_Ascetic_Render_2.jpg|A render of the Ascetic harness in ''Killer Instinct''.
+</gallery>
-<gallery>
+==List of appearances==
-Image:UnknownEliteArmor2Fire.jpg|One of the first pictures shown of the Ascetic armor.
+*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}}
-Image:13473593-Full.jpg|Close-up of the Ascetic Helmet.
+*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
-Image:Supreme_commanders_Orona_Naramee_and_Seha_Niiohaee.JPG|Two Elites dressed in Ascetic
-Image:1217041124 AceticSpy.jpg|A Blue Elite in Ascetic armor.</gallery>
 == Sources ==
-<references/>
+{{Ref/Sources}}
-{{Elite Variations}}
+{{Armor|Covenant}}
+{{Armor/Permutation|H3}}
-[[Category:Covenant Armor]]
+[[Category:Covenant armor]]
+[[Category:Sangheili armor]]
+[[Category:Halo 3 multiplayer armor permutations]]