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|role=Close quarters combat | |role=Close quarters combat{{Ref/Book|Id=ENC|HEnc|Page=56-57|Detail=2009 edition}} | ||
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|features=Demolitions equipment | |features=Demolitions equipment{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=123}} | ||
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The '''ODST/UA personal protective equipment (PPE)''', also referred to as the "'''close quarters'''" variant, | The '''ODST/UA personal protective equipment (PPE)''', also referred to as the "'''close quarters'''" variant,{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}} is a variant of the venerable [[ODST armor]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | ||
==Design details== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | |||
{{Main|ODST armor}} | {{Main|ODST armor}} | ||
As a variant of the standard armor worn by the [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]], the UA/PPE variant shares many similarities. This version of the battle armor is specifically designed to aid an ODST in CQB-type combat conditions. The standard left pauldron is replaced with a longer two-piece ballistic plate, which aids in protecting the trooper's upper body while in a firing stance, and also to reduce severe injury from plasma-based weaponry. The helmet is also issued with an optics device that aids the user in relaying images and video to teammates or command. | As a variant of the standard armor worn by the [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]], the UA/PPE variant shares many similarities. This version of the battle armor is specifically designed to aid an ODST in CQB-type combat conditions. The standard left pauldron is replaced with a longer two-piece ballistic plate, which aids in protecting the trooper's upper body while in a firing stance, and also to reduce severe injury from plasma-based weaponry. The helmet is also issued with an optics device that aids the user in relaying images and video to teammates or command. | ||
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During the [[Battle of Mombasa]] in [[2552]], ODST [[Michael Crespo]] donned close quarters ODST armor outfitted with additional demolitions gear in what was expected to be a boarding action on the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Solemn Penance]]''. | During the [[Battle of Mombasa]] in [[2552]], ODST [[Michael Crespo]] donned close quarters ODST armor outfitted with additional demolitions gear in what was expected to be a boarding action on the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Solemn Penance]]''.{{Ref/Game|H3ODST|Mickey in-game model}} | ||
==In-game information== | |||
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Players playing as [[Michael Crespo|Mickey]] in the ''Halo 3: ODST'' level [[Kizingo Boulevard]], or choosing Mickey as their [[Armor permutations (Halo 3: ODST)|character]] in [[Firefight (Halo 3: ODST)|Firefight]], will don the ODST/UA armor. The armor confers no in-game effects. | |||
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The ODST/UA personal protective equipment (PPE), also referred to as the "close quarters" variant,[1] is a variant of the venerable ODST armor.[2]
Overview[edit]
Design details[edit]
- Main article: ODST armor
As a variant of the standard armor worn by the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers, the UA/PPE variant shares many similarities. This version of the battle armor is specifically designed to aid an ODST in CQB-type combat conditions. The standard left pauldron is replaced with a longer two-piece ballistic plate, which aids in protecting the trooper's upper body while in a firing stance, and also to reduce severe injury from plasma-based weaponry. The helmet is also issued with an optics device that aids the user in relaying images and video to teammates or command.
Usage[edit]
During the Battle of Mombasa in 2552, ODST Michael Crespo donned close quarters ODST armor outfitted with additional demolitions gear in what was expected to be a boarding action on the CAS-class assault carrier Solemn Penance.[3]
In-game information[edit]
Halo 3: ODST[edit]
Players playing as Mickey in the Halo 3: ODST level Kizingo Boulevard, or choosing Mickey as their character in Firefight, will don the ODST/UA armor. The armor confers no in-game effects.
Gallery[edit]
Concept art for Mickey donning UA/PPE armor.
Right side view of Mickey in his armor.
Close up of Mickey's UA/PPE.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo 3: ODST (First appearance)
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 56-57: 2009 edition
- ^ a b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 123
- ^ Halo 3: ODST, Mickey in-game model
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