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{{Article Quote|Ankara's renowned IMC took ownership of RECON production after the war.}}
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[[File:MJOLNIR Recon.png|thumb|right|The MJOLNIR GEN2 Recon variant.]]
[[File:MJOLNIR Recon.png|thumb|right|The MJOLNIR GEN2 Recon variant.]]
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==Development history==
==Development history==
===GEN1===
=== GEN1 ===
The Recon armor was developed parallel to the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/S variant|Scout armor]] in the Office of Naval Intelligence's [[Beta-5 Division Ordnance Testing Facility]] in [[Swanbourne]], [[Perth]], [[Western Australia|Western]] [[Australia]]. The main purpose of the Recon Armor was to create armor with stealth capabilities and with little or no loss of endurance, specifically by reducing its infrared signature, reflective surfaces, and [[Cherenkov radiation]] emission. A similar helmet was also used in the [[ODST armor#Recon|Recon variant]] of the ODST armor.  
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The Recon armor was developed parallel to the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/S variant|Scout armor]] in the Office of Naval Intelligence's [[Beta-5 Division Ordnance Testing Facility]] in [[Swanbourne]], [[wikipedia:Perth|Perth]], [[wikipedia:Western Australia|Western]] [[Australia]]. The armor was designed to provide the wearer with stealth capabilities and with little or no loss of endurance, specifically by reducing its infrared signature, reflective surfaces, and [[Cherenkov radiation]] emission. A similar helmet was also used in the [[ODST_armor#Recon|Recon variant]] of the ODST armor.  


===GEN2===
=== GEN2 ===
[[Imbrium Machine Complex]] took ownership of Recon production after the Human-Covenant War. The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2]] variant was tested at [[Ankara]], [[Mare Imbrium]], [[Luna]]. It offered improved movement stabilizers and adjustable shield distribution channels for versatility during deep-field reconnaissance.<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide ''Halo 4 Interactive Guide'']</ref>
[[Imbrium Machine Complex]] took over of Recon production after the Human-Covenant War. The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2]] variant was tested at [[Ankara]], [[Mare Imbrium]], [[Luna]]. It offered improved movement stabilizers and adjustable shield distribution channels for versatility during deep-field reconnaissance.<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Waypoint''': ''Halo 4 Interactive Guide'']</ref>


==GEN1 Characteristics==
== GEN1 characteristics ==
===Helmet characteristics===
=== Helmet ===
'''Unlock''': ''([[Halo 3]])'' After March 2012, unlocked for online profiles by default. Previously, it was unlocked by completing the [[Vidmaster Challenges]] and clicking "Unlock My Recon" in Bungie.net Service Record.<br />
*'''''Halo 3'' unlock''': After March 2012, unlocked for online profiles by default. Previously, it was unlocked by completing the [[Vidmaster Challenges]] and clicking "Unlock My Recon" in Bungie.net Service Record.
''([[Halo: Reach]])'' The base helmet becomes visible in the [[Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory]] after attaining the rank of Commander, and it requires Colonel rank to purchase. It costs 100,000 cR.
*'''Halo: Reach'' unlock''': The base helmet becomes visible in the [[Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory]] after attaining the rank of Commander, and it requires Colonel rank to purchase. It costs 100,000 cR.


The helmet has large, rounded features, with a rise along the top of the head with two black triangles pointing out the front of the head on each side of the rise. It has a thin visor and an area of black alloy beneath it that covers the nose, surrounded by armor. The helmet is largely angular with a pair of what look like breathers, on each side of the mouth and a small outdent on the forehead. [[List of Marathon references in Halo|''Marathon'' symbols]] can be found on the sides of the helmet.
The helmet has large, rounded features, with a rise along the top of the head with two black triangles pointing out the front of the head on each side of the rise. It has a thin visor and an area of black alloy beneath it that covers the nose, surrounded by armor. The helmet is largely angular with a pair of what look like breathers, on each side of the mouth and a small outdent on the forehead. [[List of Marathon references in Halo|''Marathon'' symbols]] can be found on the sides of the helmet.
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In ''Halo: Reach'', two upgrades are available for the helmet, the first adds a Hardened Uplink Module on the right side (HUL), and costs 75,000 cR. The second adds an Up-Armor plate with a Hardened Uplink Module-3rd Generation on the right side (UA/HUL[3]). The UA/HUL[3] variant was an exclusive permutation in ''Halo: Reach'' to those who bought the game on the launch day at North American retail stores, or made a pre-order reservation at participating retailers such as GameStop for those outside of North America. It was also available in some post-launch copies.
In ''Halo: Reach'', two upgrades are available for the helmet, the first adds a Hardened Uplink Module on the right side (HUL), and costs 75,000 cR. The second adds an Up-Armor plate with a Hardened Uplink Module-3rd Generation on the right side (UA/HUL[3]). The UA/HUL[3] variant was an exclusive permutation in ''Halo: Reach'' to those who bought the game on the launch day at North American retail stores, or made a pre-order reservation at participating retailers such as GameStop for those outside of North America. It was also available in some post-launch copies.


===Shoulder pauldron characteristics===
=== Shoulder pauldron ===
'''Unlock''': ''(Halo 3)'' After March 2012, unlocked for online profiles by default. Previously, it was unlocked by completing the [[Vidmaster Challenges]] and clicking "Unlock My Recon" in Bungie.net Service Record.<br />
*'''''Halo 3'' unlock''': After March 2012, unlocked for online profiles by default. Previously, it was unlocked by completing the [[Vidmaster Challenges]] and clicking "Unlock My Recon" in Bungie.net Service Record.
''(Halo: Reach)'' Available for purchase at the rank of Corporal, for 1,500 cR.
*'''''Halo: Reach'' unlock''' Available for purchase at the rank of Corporal, for 1,500 cR.


The shoulder pauldrons look like a more angular version of the [[EVA]], with a box-like shoulder piece and a section jutting out and down the arm, at a 90-degree angle from the shoulder piece.
The shoulder pauldrons look like a more angular version of the [[EVA]], with a box-like shoulder piece and a section jutting out and down the arm, at a 90-degree angle from the shoulder piece.


===Chest characteristics===
=== Chest ===
'''Unlock''': ''(Halo 3)'' After March 2012, unlocked for online profiles by default. Previously, it was unlocked by completing the [[Vidmaster Challenges]] and clicking "Unlock My Recon" in Bungie.net Service Record.<br />
*'''''Halo 3'' unlock''': After March 2012, unlocked for online profiles by default. Previously, it was unlocked by completing the [[Vidmaster Challenges]] and clicking "Unlock My Recon" in Bungie.net Service Record.<br />
''(Halo: Reach)'' Not available.
'''''Halo: Reach'' unlock''': Not available.


The chest piece is similar to the [[Mark VI]] but instead of being made up of smooth plates reflecting the human body, it is more angular and flat like the other parts of the armor and reflects it with a few small changes. This chest piece like all armor permutations, is an attachment on to the standard Mark VI armor.
The chest piece is similar to the [[Mark VI]] but instead of being made up of smooth plates reflecting the human body, it is more angular and flat like the other parts of the armor and reflects it with a few small changes. This chest piece like all armor permutations, is an attachment on to the standard Mark VI armor.


==GEN2==
== GEN2 ==
'''Unlock''': ''([[Halo 4]])'' Available at Spartan Rank 26.
'''Unlock''': ''([[Halo 4]])'' Available at Spartan Rank 26.


The Recon variant is available as a customization option for the MJOLNIR (GEN2) armor system. Recon's GEN2 class is not substantially different to that of GEN1.
The Recon variant is available as a customization option for the MJOLNIR (GEN2) armor system. Recon's GEN2 class is not substantially different to that of GEN1.


==Trivia==
== Trivia ==
*The Recon Armor with flaming helmet came 10th in the ''Top 10 Videogame Armor'', a feature by Machinima.com.<ref>http://www.machinima.com/film/view&id=28266</ref>
*On [[Bungie Day|7/7/09]], players that beat a team of Bungie employees in [[Matchmaking]] were awarded Recon Armor.
*On [[Bungie Day|7/7/09]], players that beat a team of Bungie employees in [[Matchmaking]] were awarded Recon Armor.
*Unlocking the [[Endure|Vidmaster Endure Achievement]] will unlock Dare's Recon helmet as a wearable "hat" for the player's Xbox LIVE avatar.
*Unlocking the [[Endure|Vidmaster Endure Achievement]] will unlock Dare's Recon helmet as a wearable "hat" for the player's Xbox LIVE avatar.
*On March 31, 2012 [[Bungie.net]] transferred all ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo: Reach'' record-keeping to ''[[Halo Waypoint]]''. As part of the transition Recon armor was unlocked by default for all online ''Halo 3'' profiles.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/post/2012/03/23/Final-Transition-of-Halo-Services-Halo-3-Recon-Armor.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': Final Transition of Halo Services - Halo 3 Recon Armor]</ref>
*On March 31, 2012 [[Bungie.net]] transferred all ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo: Reach'' record-keeping to ''[[Halo Waypoint]]''. As part of the transition Recon armor was unlocked by default for all online ''Halo 3'' profiles.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/post/2012/03/23/Final-Transition-of-Halo-Services-Halo-3-Recon-Armor.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Final Transition of Halo Services - Halo 3 Recon Armor'']</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="150" captionalign="left">
<gallery>
File:874123-04reconchestshot_super.jpg|The Recon armor in ''Halo 3''.
File:874123-04reconchestshot_super.jpg|The Recon armor in ''Halo 3''.
File:Halo3 ODST-Dare.jpg|[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Veronica Dare]] wearing an ONI-issued variant of the ODST armor with a Recon helmet.
File:Halo3 ODST-Dare.jpg|[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Veronica Dare]] wearing an ONI-issued variant of the ODST armor with a Recon helmet.
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</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
== List of appearances ==
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
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*''[[Halo 4]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''


==Sources==
== Sources ==
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Revision as of 01:53, April 30, 2013

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File:MJOLNIR Recon.png
The MJOLNIR GEN2 Recon variant.

The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/R variant, colloquially known as Recon armor, is a stealth-oriented variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor that was commissioned and developed by the Office of Naval Intelligence.[1] The helmet is also used with a specialized variant of the ODST armor.[2]

Development history

GEN1

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The Recon armor was developed parallel to the Scout armor in the Office of Naval Intelligence's Beta-5 Division Ordnance Testing Facility in Swanbourne, Perth, Western Australia. The armor was designed to provide the wearer with stealth capabilities and with little or no loss of endurance, specifically by reducing its infrared signature, reflective surfaces, and Cherenkov radiation emission. A similar helmet was also used in the Recon variant of the ODST armor.

GEN2

Imbrium Machine Complex took over of Recon production after the Human-Covenant War. The GEN2 variant was tested at Ankara, Mare Imbrium, Luna. It offered improved movement stabilizers and adjustable shield distribution channels for versatility during deep-field reconnaissance.[3]

GEN1 characteristics

Helmet

  • Halo 3 unlock: After March 2012, unlocked for online profiles by default. Previously, it was unlocked by completing the Vidmaster Challenges and clicking "Unlock My Recon" in Bungie.net Service Record.
  • Halo: Reach unlock: The base helmet becomes visible in the Armory after attaining the rank of Commander, and it requires Colonel rank to purchase. It costs 100,000 cR.

The helmet has large, rounded features, with a rise along the top of the head with two black triangles pointing out the front of the head on each side of the rise. It has a thin visor and an area of black alloy beneath it that covers the nose, surrounded by armor. The helmet is largely angular with a pair of what look like breathers, on each side of the mouth and a small outdent on the forehead. Marathon symbols can be found on the sides of the helmet.

In Halo: Reach, two upgrades are available for the helmet, the first adds a Hardened Uplink Module on the right side (HUL), and costs 75,000 cR. The second adds an Up-Armor plate with a Hardened Uplink Module-3rd Generation on the right side (UA/HUL[3]). The UA/HUL[3] variant was an exclusive permutation in Halo: Reach to those who bought the game on the launch day at North American retail stores, or made a pre-order reservation at participating retailers such as GameStop for those outside of North America. It was also available in some post-launch copies.

Shoulder pauldron

  • Halo 3 unlock: After March 2012, unlocked for online profiles by default. Previously, it was unlocked by completing the Vidmaster Challenges and clicking "Unlock My Recon" in Bungie.net Service Record.
  • Halo: Reach unlock Available for purchase at the rank of Corporal, for 1,500 cR.

The shoulder pauldrons look like a more angular version of the EVA, with a box-like shoulder piece and a section jutting out and down the arm, at a 90-degree angle from the shoulder piece.

Chest

  • Halo 3 unlock: After March 2012, unlocked for online profiles by default. Previously, it was unlocked by completing the Vidmaster Challenges and clicking "Unlock My Recon" in Bungie.net Service Record.

Halo: Reach unlock: Not available.

The chest piece is similar to the Mark VI but instead of being made up of smooth plates reflecting the human body, it is more angular and flat like the other parts of the armor and reflects it with a few small changes. This chest piece like all armor permutations, is an attachment on to the standard Mark VI armor.

GEN2

Unlock: (Halo 4) Available at Spartan Rank 26.

The Recon variant is available as a customization option for the MJOLNIR (GEN2) armor system. Recon's GEN2 class is not substantially different to that of GEN1.

Trivia

  • On 7/7/09, players that beat a team of Bungie employees in Matchmaking were awarded Recon Armor.
  • Unlocking the Vidmaster Endure Achievement will unlock Dare's Recon helmet as a wearable "hat" for the player's Xbox LIVE avatar.
  • On March 31, 2012 Bungie.net transferred all Halo 3 and Halo: Reach record-keeping to Halo Waypoint. As part of the transition Recon armor was unlocked by default for all online Halo 3 profiles.[4]

Gallery

  • 874123-04reconchestshot super.jpg

    The Recon armor in Halo 3.

  • Captain Veronica Dare wearing an ONI-issued variant of the ODST armor with a Recon helmet.

    Captain Veronica Dare wearing an ONI-issued variant of the ODST armor with a Recon helmet.

  • Dare's Recon helmet with its visor depolarized.

    Dare's Recon helmet with its visor depolarized.

  • Reachrecon.png

    The first render of the Recon helmet appearing in Halo: Reach.

  • Mark V Recon Armour.png

    A render of the Recon helmet in Halo: Reach.

  • The updated Recon helmet for Halo: Reach, shown in a Bungie Weekly Update.

    The updated Recon helmet for Halo: Reach, shown in a Bungie Weekly Update.

  • The Recon base in gameplay in Halo: Reach.

    The Recon base in gameplay in Halo: Reach.

  • Recon, with the UA/HUL[3] attachment, in Halo: Reach gameplay.

    Recon, with the UA/HUL[3] attachment, in Halo: Reach gameplay.

  • Reach concept-Recon.jpg

    Concept art of the Recon helmet for Halo: Reach.

  • The MJOLNIR Mark VI Recon variant.

    The MJOLNIR Mark VI Recon variant.

  • Three-dimensional models of the MJOLNIR (GEN2) Recon helmet and torso armor.

    Three-dimensional models of the MJOLNIR (GEN2) Recon helmet and torso armor.

  • Three-dimensional models of the Recon leg armor.

    Three-dimensional models of the Recon leg armor.

  • Front render of the Recon armor in Halo 4.

    Front render of the Recon armor in Halo 4.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo Waypoint: MJOLNIR Project 2
  2. ^ Halo 3: ODST
  3. ^ Waypoint: Halo 4 Interactive Guide
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint: Final Transition of Halo Services - Halo 3 Recon Armor

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