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[[File:Marines halo 2.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Marines wearing the M52B Body armor, with the [[CH252 Helmet]] as it is depicted in Halo 2.]]
[[File:Marines halo 2.jpg|250px|thumb|right|A Marine wearing the M52B body armor with the CH252 helmet.]]
The '''M52B Body Armor'''<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', [[List of UNSC Crates|Crates]]</ref> is an armored protective vest worn by the members of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]], and a part of the [[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform|UNSC Marine BDU]]. It is usually worn with the [[CH252 Helmet]] for greater ballistic protection.  
The '''M52B Body Armor''' is an armored protective vest worn by members of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]]. It is a key component of the [[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform|Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', [[List of UNSC Crates|Crates]]</ref> It is usually worn with the [[CH252 Helmet]] for greater ballistic protection. Nicknames for the body armor include BA, BO, Gear, and Shell.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 49''</ref>


The armor was first seen in late [[2552]], and it is likely that it was first issued in the same year, hence the designation "M52".


== Description ==
==Description==
Worn by [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] Marines, the M52B Body Armor consists of olive-green armor plating over [[Fatigues (Uniform)|combat fatigues]]. The body armor is worn like a vest over the torso, and seemingly consists of two parts. A number of ammunition pockets, holsters, and other features can be attached to the armor.
The M52B body armor consists of olive-green armor plating over [[Fatigues|combat fatigues]]. The body armor is worn like a vest over the torso, and seemingly consists of two parts. A number of ammunition pockets, holsters, and other features can be attached to the armor.


The M52B armor is extremely resilient towards traditional ballistic weaponry. This being said it can be easily damaged by [[Plasma Weaponry|plasma weaponry]]. The armor consists of several layers, some of which include a ballistic shock-absorbing gel layer and a heat reduction gel layer to help reduce velocity and felt shock from ballistics, shrapnel, and explosives as well as reducing the burn caused by plasma once it reaches flesh. This heat reduction layer also reduces the chance of the plasma penetrating by counter-acting and dissipating the heat, effectively disarming the blast. While this armor protects the wearer from harm caused by weaponry it also has temperature-regulation units integrated into it to keep the wearer at optimum performance while eliminating the need to change depending on the environment. This also reduces the enemies ability to track soldiers via thermal energy as it is mostly hidden beneath this armor.
The M52B armor is extremely resilient against ballistic weaponry, though it can easily be damaged by [[plasma weaponry]]. The armor consists of several layers, some of which include a ballistic shock-absorbing gel layer and a heat reduction gel layer to help reduce velocity and felt shock from ballistics, shrapnel, and explosives as well as reducing the burn caused by plasma once it reaches flesh. This heat reduction layer also reduces the chance of the plasma penetrating by counter-acting and dissipating the heat, effectively disarming the blast. While this armor protects the wearer from harm caused by weaponry it also has temperature-regulation units integrated into it to keep the wearer at optimum performance while eliminating the need to change depending on the environment. This also reduces the enemies ability to track soldiers via thermal energy as it is mostly hidden beneath this armor.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia''', page ''???''</ref>
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== Usage ==
==Service history==
[[File:Body armor frontback.png|250px|thumb|The aesthetically upgraded version of the M52B Body Armor.]]
[[File:Body armor frontback.png|250px|thumb|Frontal and rear views of the M52B armor.]]
The M52B armor saw use mainly during the opening stages of the [[Battle of Earth]], such as in the [[Battle of Mombasa]]. It was later used during the [[Battle of Installation 05]] and the [[First Battle of High Charity]]. Numerous [[List of UNSC Crates|crates]] containing the M52B armor were shipped to [[Installation 05|Delta Halo]] with the {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}. Similar crates could be found later in the UNSC base [[Crow's Nest (Base)|Crow's Nest]] and numerous UNSC outposts in the [[Tsavo|region]] surrounding it.
The earliest known use of the M52B armor was during the [[Battle of Kholo]] in [[2539]].<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', ''The Return'' motion comic</ref> It was also used during the [[Battle of Algolis]], which occurred at an unknown point in the war.<ref>'''Halo Legends:''' ''[[Prototype]]''</ref> However, the armor is not known to have seen widespread use until the [[Battle of Earth]], which began on [[2552#October|October 20, 2552]]. Prior to the adoption of the M52B, a [[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform#Halo Wars|different body armor system]] was used with the UNSC Marine Corps BDU during the [[Insurrection]] and the early years of the [[Human-Covenant War]]<ref name="Origins">'''Halo Legends:''' ''Origins''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref>; by the summer of 2552, this system had been replaced - at least on the planet [[Reach]] - by [[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform#Halo: Reach|another body armor model]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'''</ref> It is likely that Marine forces on [[Earth]] had already been outfitted with the M52B armor by this time, as it was ubiquitous during the Battle of Earth, which began two months after the [[Fall of Reach]].[[File:Armor Label.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Label of the M52B in a crate containing the armor.]]


What appears to be a different version of the armor saw use around the same time. It is unknown if this is a separate armor altogether, a variant of the M52B, or simply an aesthetic upgrade.
==List of appearances==
 
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
It features a slightly bulkier chest armor, with a black ballistic vest under it, which extends partially to the arms with the shoulder pads attached to it, unlike the previous version. The stomach has no metallic armor plating like the earlier variant, but it, as well as the groin are protected by a plates of lighter armor. The lower back has no additional armor plating other than the ballistic vest.
*''[[Halo 3]]''
 
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
It was also used in the Battle of Mombasa,<ref>'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'''</ref> as well as most of the Battle of Earth after the [[Battle of Mombasa#Regret's withdrawal|Mombasa Slipspace Event]], including the [[Battle of Voi]]. The Marines also used it later in the [[Battle of Installation 00]].<ref name="h3">'''[[Halo 3]]'''</ref>
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
 
**''[[The Return]]'' motion comic
== Trivia ==
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
[[File:Armor Label.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Label of the M52B in a crate containing the armor.]]
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
*It's unknown if the changes from ''[[Halo 2]]'' to ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 3: ODST'' should be considered canon or simply an aesthetic change. In ''Halo 3: ODST'', the Marines in [[New Mombasa]] wear the Halo 3 version, despite the events taking place during Halo 2. It is possible that the Marines stationed in different parts of the city wore different types of armor, as the locations of ''Halo 2'' are never visited in ''Halo 3: ODST''. However, visual changes without a canon explanation are fairly common.
**''[[Origins]]''
*The armor is still labeled as M52B on containers in Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST, with the image of the Halo 2 depiction of the armor.<ref name="h3"/>
**''[[Prototype]]''
*Nicknames for the body armor include: BA, BO, Gear, Shell, and Armor.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 49''</ref>
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== Sources ==
== Sources ==

Revision as of 20:35, February 28, 2011

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A Marine wearing the M52B body armor with the CH252 helmet.

The M52B Body Armor is an armored protective vest worn by members of the UNSC Marine Corps. It is a key component of the Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform.[1] It is usually worn with the CH252 Helmet for greater ballistic protection. Nicknames for the body armor include BA, BO, Gear, and Shell.[2]


Description

The M52B body armor consists of olive-green armor plating over combat fatigues. The body armor is worn like a vest over the torso, and seemingly consists of two parts. A number of ammunition pockets, holsters, and other features can be attached to the armor.

The M52B armor is extremely resilient against ballistic weaponry, though it can easily be damaged by plasma weaponry. The armor consists of several layers, some of which include a ballistic shock-absorbing gel layer and a heat reduction gel layer to help reduce velocity and felt shock from ballistics, shrapnel, and explosives as well as reducing the burn caused by plasma once it reaches flesh. This heat reduction layer also reduces the chance of the plasma penetrating by counter-acting and dissipating the heat, effectively disarming the blast. While this armor protects the wearer from harm caused by weaponry it also has temperature-regulation units integrated into it to keep the wearer at optimum performance while eliminating the need to change depending on the environment. This also reduces the enemies ability to track soldiers via thermal energy as it is mostly hidden beneath this armor.[3]

Service history

Frontal and rear views of the M52B armor.

The earliest known use of the M52B armor was during the Battle of Kholo in 2539.[4] It was also used during the Battle of Algolis, which occurred at an unknown point in the war.[5] However, the armor is not known to have seen widespread use until the Battle of Earth, which began on October 20, 2552. Prior to the adoption of the M52B, a different body armor system was used with the UNSC Marine Corps BDU during the Insurrection and the early years of the Human-Covenant War[6][7]; by the summer of 2552, this system had been replaced - at least on the planet Reach - by another body armor model.[8][9] It is likely that Marine forces on Earth had already been outfitted with the M52B armor by this time, as it was ubiquitous during the Battle of Earth, which began two months after the Fall of Reach.

File:Armor Label.jpg
Label of the M52B in a crate containing the armor.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo 2, Crates
  2. ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 49
  3. ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page ???
  4. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, The Return motion comic
  5. ^ Halo Legends: Prototype
  6. ^ Halo Legends: Origins
  7. ^ Halo Wars
  8. ^ Halo: Reach
  9. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved

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