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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>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 207''</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]]''', ''page 207''</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.<ref name="ch353">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 353''</ref> It also features a holster for a sidearm.<ref name="ch361">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 361''</ref> | The vest itself is modular, allowing for pouches for equipment such as ammunition or canteens to be added to it for mission requirements.<ref name="ch353">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 353''</ref> It also features a holster for a sidearm.<ref name="ch361">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 361''</ref> | ||
==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 name="ch353"/><ref name="ch361"/> This is because ballistic gear is designed for defense against projectile weapons, such as the ones used by the UNSC. | [[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 name="ch353"/><ref name="ch361"/> This is because ballistic gear is designed for defense against projectile weapons, such as the ones used by the UNSC. | ||
Revision as of 09:09, April 2, 2019
The ballistic assault vest is a body armor system used by UNSC soldiers and Marines. They are worn over the wearer's camouflage utility uniform and are made of hard black nylon.[1]
Overview
The vest itself is modular, allowing for pouches for equipment such as ammunition or canteens to be added to it for mission requirements.[2] It also features a holster for a sidearm.[3]
Usage
SSgt Avery Johnson and SSgt Nolan Byrne used ballistic assault vests throughout the duration of the First Battle of Harvest, though they are not effective against plasma weaponry.[2][3] This is because ballistic gear is designed for defense against projectile weapons, such as the ones used by the UNSC.
List of appearances
- Halo: Contact Harvest (First appearance)
- Halo: Retribution
