UA, short for up-armor, is a category of supplemental armor attachments and accessories compatible with the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor. Like some other MJOLNIR variants, many of the UA pieces are not exclusive to the MJOLNIR system, but are in use by regular UNSC Army or Marine troops as well.
In-game information
Halo: Reach
Helmets
Most of the helmet variants available in Halo: Reach have an up-armored upgrade, sometimes coupled with other external helmet additions such as the UA/HUL attachment to the Mark V [B] helmet. UA helmet attachments consist of reinforced metal plates or bracers attached to the helmet's forehead to give better protection to the wearer in combat.[1]
Shoulders
| Shoulders | Description | Unlock requirements (Halo: Reach) | Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC) |
|---|---|---|---|
  UA/Multi-Threat |
A trade-off between increased protection and additional mass. |  Corporal, 2,000 cR
|
Season 1, Tier 23 ( 1)
|
  UA/Base Security |
Lightweight supplemental shoulder armor. |  Major, 2,000 cR
|
Season 1, Tier 53 ( 1)
|
Chest
| Chest | Description | Unlock requirements (Halo: Reach) | Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC) |
|---|---|---|---|
 UA/Counterassault |
Supplemental Armor, Torso, MJOLNIR Mk. V; with increased storage capacity. |  Recruit, 600 cR
|
Season 1, Tier 14 ( 1)
|
 UA/Counterassault [R] |
The enemy paid a higher price. | N/A | Season 5, Tier 90 ( 1)
|
 UA/ODST |
Many technologies initially developed for MJOLNIR have seen widespread adoption. |  Warrant Officer, 750 cR
|
Season 1, Tier 41 ( 1)
|
 UA/Base Security |
Keep it simple; leave everything you don't absolutely need at the CP. | N/A (Unused) | Season 1, Tier 17 ( 1)
|
 UA/Base Security [W] |
Bringing grenades to a gunfight. | Halo Waypoint exclusive: reach Waypoint Career Milestone 30 and unlock the Yes, Sensei achievement. |
Season 1, Tier 31 ( 1)
|
 UA/Multi-Threat |
Supplemental Armor, Torso, MJOLNIR Mk. V. | N/A (Unused) | Season 1, Tier 18 ( 1)
|
 UA/Multi-Threat [W] |
Let's blow some stuff up. | Halo: Reach pre-order bonus.[2][3] | Season 1, Tier 32 ( 1)
|
Wrist
| Wrist | Description | Unlock requirements (Halo: Reach) | Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC) |
|---|---|---|---|
 UA/Buckler |
Supplementary wrist protection. | Recruit, 5,00 cR
|
Season 1, Tier 32 ( 1)
|
 UA/Bracer |
Supplementary forearm protection. | Recruit, 10,000 cR
|
Season 1, Tier 42 ( 1)
|
Utility
| Utility | Description | Unlock requirements (Halo: Reach) | Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC) |
|---|---|---|---|
 UA/CHOBHAM |
Supplemental armor, composite. | Recruit, 30,000 cR (Tactical/Hard Case must be purchased) |
Season 1, Tier 51 ( 1)
|
 UA/NxRA |
Supplemental armor, reactive, non-explosive. | Major, 40,000 cR (Tactical/Hard Case must be purchased) |
Season 1, Tier 57 ( 1)
|
Halo Infinite
Shoulders
| Shoulders | |
|---|---|
| Shoulder | Unlock |
 UA/Agathius |
TBD |
| UA/Gordius | TBD |
| UA/Viator | Season 00, Tier 15 |
| UA/Velius | TBD |
Trivia
- The UA/Multi-Threat appeared in the Beta as the ASSAULT/SCOUT, this version did not include a belt. Likewise the UA/Base Security [W] appeared as the MP/BASE SECURITY which also did not include a belt. The belt-less versions remained in the files of Halo: Reach, but went unused.
- It was not until the release of Season 1: Noble in Halo: The Master Chief Collection that the belt-less versions returned.
- The UA/BUCKLER is named after a small hand-held shield from the middle ages of the same name.
- The UA/CHOBHAM is named after the composite tank armor of the same name.
Gallery
UA attachment on the ODST armor/HVY helmet in the Halo: The Master Chief Collection version of Halo 3.
The MP/BASE SECURITY chest from the Halo: Reach Beta.
The ASSAULT/SCOUT chest from the beta.
A Marine wearing UA/Base Security shoulder pauldron in Halo Reach.
![A Mark V[B]-clad Spartan employing the UA/Base Security and UA/Base Security [W] shoulders and chest.](https://halo.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/0/0c/HTMCC_HR_UABaseSecurity_Crop.png/170px-HTMCC_HR_UABaseSecurity_Crop.png)
A Mark V[B]-clad Spartan employing the UA/Base Security and UA/Base Security [W] shoulders and chest.
![A Mark V[B]-clad Spartan employing the UA/Multi Threat and UA/Multi Threat [W] shoulders and chest.](https://halo.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/1/19/HTMCC_HR_UAMultiThreat_Crop.png/170px-HTMCC_HR_UAMultiThreat_Crop.png)
A Mark V[B]-clad Spartan employing the UA/Multi Threat and UA/Multi Threat [W] shoulders and chest.
UA attachment on the Grenadier helmet in Halo: Reach.
UA attachments on the Indomitable helmet and forearms in Halo 5: Guardians.
A Spartan wearing UA/Agathius shoulders in Halo Infinite.
A Spartan wearing the UA/Viator shoulder pad on their right arm.
![A Mark V[B]-clad Spartan employing the UA/Base Security and UA/Base Security [W] shoulders and chest.](/File:HTMCC_HR_UABaseSecurity_Crop.png)
![A Mark V[B]-clad Spartan employing the UA/Multi Threat and UA/Multi Threat [W] shoulders and chest.](/File:HTMCC_HR_UAMultiThreat_Crop.png)
List of Appearances
- Halo 3 (Halo: The Master Chief Collection only)
- Remember Reach
- Deliver Hope (First appearance)
- Halo Reach
- Halo 5: Guardians
- Halo Infinite
Sources
- ^ Halo: Reach: The Armory
- ^ Gamestop, Halo Reach Legendary Edition - with Bonus!: (defunct, Archive) (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
- ^ Bungie.net, Bungie Weekly Update: 07.09.10 (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
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