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Hardened uplink/remote sensor package

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The hardened uplink/remote sensor package (HU/RS or HUL-I/RS) is an external helmet attachment, which integrates the Hardened Uplink with a remote sensor into a single attachment, employed by the United Nations Space Command.[1][2]

Usage

The HU/RS, which combines the hardened uplink with a remote sensor, is an attachment for several UNSC helmets. Although it was previously available only to Beta-5 security teams and select Army rapid-reaction forces,[3] it was also employed by Orbital Drop Shock Troopers during Fall of Reach.[4] The attachment is also a favorite among sniper units employing the GUNGNIR and SCOUT helmets.[5] By 2558, its use was adopted by Spartan-IV personnel employing the Military Police helmet, which also employs an integrated Command Network Module.[3]

Compatibility

The HU/RS is compatible with the following helmets:

Variants

The HU/RS package has two observed variants, both with its own distinct physical appearance.

WILLOW

The PZY-955SSA WILLOW consists of a single attachment on the left or right side of the helmet, and can be employed alongside a Command Network Module or a CBRN module.[7][8] The model is natively compatible with older UNSC and CMA. By 2560, the Willow is considered antiquated but dependable.[9]

ARGON

The helmets of Mjolnir Mark V Scout and its GEN2 successor, the VIGILANT-class Mjolnir, accept the AN/PZY-6000 ARGON variant of the HU/RS, more visually similar to a pair of head-mounted binoculars. The variant was introduced during the Human-Covenant War, when aerial and orbital sensor platforms had been destroyed during Covenant invasions.[3][5][10] This variant was employed by Jun-A266.

Production notes

During the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta, the HU/RS attachment for the Military Police helmet was named the Hardened External Sensor Array-External (HESA-E), and costed 20,000 Credits. It was described as a standard issue attachment for Beta-5 Security units in the Outer Colonies.

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Reach, Armory
  2. ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall
  3. ^ a b c Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Appearance Customization: Military Police Helmet Description "Previously available only to Beta-5 security teams and select Army rapid-reaction forces, Military Police helmets have found a home with Spartan-IV fireteams that require its hardened uplink, command network module, and remote sensor controller."
  4. ^ a b Halo: Reach, ODST in-game models
  5. ^ a b c d Halo: Reach, Armory: GUNGNIR and Scout - HU/RS Helmet Description "Hardened uplink/remote sensor package. A favorite of sniper units."
  6. ^ Halo: Reach, UNSC Army trooper models
  7. ^ a b c Halo: Reach, Armory: Military Police and CQB - HU/RS/CNM Helmet Descriptions "Hardened uplink/remote sensor package with command network module."
  8. ^ a b Halo: Reach, Armory: Military Police - CBRN/HU/RS Helmet Description "For operations in hazard zones; hardened uplink/remote sensor package."
  9. ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: TAC/RS/WILLOW Description "Though considered somewhat antiquated the PZY-955SSA is highly dependable and natively compatible with older UNSC and CMA encoding formats."
  10. ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: HUL-I/RS/ARGONDescription "AN/PZY-6000 ARGON ground reconnaissance and surveillance (RS) modules were introduced during the Covenant War as aerial and orbital sensor platforms became scarce."