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[[Image:AP Ascetic.jpg|thumb|right| The Elite Ascetic Armor.]]
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The '''Ascetic harness''' is an [[Sangheili harness|armor set]] used by the [[Sangheili]] [[Ascetics]].


The '''Elite Ascetic Armor''' is a type of [[Elite]] body armor.
==Overview==
===Design details===
The Ascetic helmet appears completely sealed. Two yellowish-orange bulbs mark the location of the wearer's eyes. If you look closely enough you can see slight bulges where the jaws are. Along the jaw-line and for about fifteen centimeters (six inches) beyond, extend two silvery tusk-like protrusions similar in design to those found on [[Jiralhanae Stalker]] headpieces. These tusks also look strikingly similar to a [[Paegaas Workshop Spiker]]'s blades. The helmet also comes with a white, flexible neck piece. The shoulder pauldron is made up of a quarter-circle shape with two blue lights in them and a number of indentations.


==Development and History==
The Ascetic harness' thoracic cage is similar to the standard [[combat harness]]. The only noticeable difference is a protrusion, shaped like the English letter "I", filling what would otherwise be a gap between the right and left breastplate. This chest plate is connected to the waist armor of the Elite. The combat advantages of this is unknown, but as an ergonomic feature it would seem to be designed to better the posture of the Elite, making them stand straighter and taller than other Elite counterparts.


===Usage===
The Ascetic harness is utilized exclusively by the Sangheili [[Ascetics]].{{Ref/Game|Id=h3description|H3|In-game description}} By [[2558]], at least one of [[Thel 'Vadam]]'s personal guard in the [[Battle of Ealen IV]] employed the Ascetic harness.{{Ref/Comic|HE|Issue=1}} A (presumably-scavenged or stolen) Ascetic chest and shoulder rig was later worn by [[Zef 'Trahl]].{{Ref/Comic|HE|Issue=5}}


==Characteristics==
== In-game information ==
===Helmet Characteristics===
===''Halo 3''===
The Armor similar to the [[Elite Assault Armor]] with the helmet looking sealed but has orange eye pieces and strange fan like protrusions underneath these. The protrusions bear a resemblance to armor seen worn by Stealth Brutes. It seems to have a jutting jaw section, going further forward than the rim of the helmet.
The Ascetic harness is unlockable as an [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|armor permutation]] for Elite characters in ''[[Halo 3]]''. Even though the Ascetic Helmet comes out farther than any other Elite helmet, it still has the same hitbox as any other Elite helmet in ''Halo 3'', meaning the tusks have no effect relating to gunfire.


===Shoulder Characteristics===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
The shoulder pads are a quarter circle shape with two blue lights in them.
! style="width: 15%"|Helmet
! style="width: 55%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements (''Halo 3'')
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements (''Halo: MCC'')
|- align="center"
|rowspan=4|[[File:HTMCC H3 Ascetic Menu Render.png|100px]]<br/>Ascetic
|align="left"|'''Helmet:''' With the return of our sovereignty comes the much needed revival of the Ascetics; now more then ever our culture depends upon their resolve to help ensure stability.
|align="left"|Earn the ''[[Steppin' Razor]]'' achievement.
|rowspan=4|Unlocked by default.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest:''' The Ascetic instills confidence in those loyal to the state and fear in those who would undermine it; to that end their actions are swift and their decisions final.
|align="left"|Earn the ''[[Up Close and Personal]]'' achievement.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulders:''' As the physical embodiment of ideological purity' an Ascetics' presence promotes feelings of stability and order; by example they will show each of us the true path.
|align="left"|Earn the ''[[Overkill (achievement)|Overkill]]'' achievement.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''MCC:''' With the return of Sangheili sovereignty comes the much-needed revival of the Ascetic order.
|align="left"|N/A
|}


===Chest Characteristics===
===''Killer Instinct''===
Similar to the standard armor, but has a protrusion filling the gap between breastplates.
{{Expand-section}}
 
The Ascetic harness is one of several alternate appearances available for the [[Arbiter (Killer Instinct)|Arbiter]] character in [[Wikipedia:Killer Instinct (2013 video game)|''Killer Instinct'']]. The Ascetic armor comes in several colours.
==Unlock==
*Head: Unlock the [[Steppin' Razor]] achievement.
*Shoulders: Unlock the [[Halo 3 Achievements|Overkill]] achievement.
*Body: Unlock the [[Up Close and Personal]] achievement.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Ascetic harness}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Unknown Elite 2.jpg
File:H3_Ascetic_Concept.jpg|Concept art for the Ascetic harness.
Image:UnknownEliteArmor2Fire.jpg|The Elite Ascetic Armor during a battle.
File:AsceticArmor.png|The Ascetic harness.
File:UnknownEliteArmor2Fire.jpg|One of the first pictures shown of the Ascetic armor.
File:Halo3 111721113 Full.jpg|Ascetic armor in ''Halo 3''
File:H3 Ascetic holding a sword.jpg|An Elite in blue Ascetic armor.
File:H3 Ascetic Helmet side view.jpg|A side-view of the Ascetic helmet.
File:Thel 2558.png|A Sangheili serving under [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] in [[2558]] wearing Ascetic armor.
File:Zef 'Trahl.jpg|Sangheili mercenary [[Zef 'Trahl]] wearing Ascetic armor.
File:KillerInstinctAsceticOptions.png|The Ascetic harness in ''Killer Instinct''.
File:KIA harness 2.png|The Green Ascetic harness in ''Killer Instinct''.
File:KI_Ascetic_Render_1.jpg|A render of the Ascetic harness in ''Killer Instinct''.
File:KI_Ascetic_Render_2.jpg|A render of the Ascetic harness in ''Killer Instinct''.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''


== Sources ==
== Sources ==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
{{Elite Variations}}


{{Armor|Covenant}}
{{Armor/Permutation|H3}}


[[Category:Covenant Armor]]
[[Category:Covenant armor]]
[[Category:Sangheili armor]]
[[Category:Halo 3 multiplayer armor permutations]]

Latest revision as of 14:42, September 10, 2023

Ascetic harness
Front
HTMCC H3 AsceticHarness Crop.png
Back
HTMCC H3 AsceticHarness Crop Back.png
Production overview

Type:

Sangheili harness

Role(s):

Ascetic ceremonial harness

 

The Ascetic harness is an armor set used by the Sangheili Ascetics.

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The Ascetic helmet appears completely sealed. Two yellowish-orange bulbs mark the location of the wearer's eyes. If you look closely enough you can see slight bulges where the jaws are. Along the jaw-line and for about fifteen centimeters (six inches) beyond, extend two silvery tusk-like protrusions similar in design to those found on Jiralhanae Stalker headpieces. These tusks also look strikingly similar to a Paegaas Workshop Spiker's blades. The helmet also comes with a white, flexible neck piece. The shoulder pauldron is made up of a quarter-circle shape with two blue lights in them and a number of indentations.

The Ascetic harness' thoracic cage is similar to the standard combat harness. The only noticeable difference is a protrusion, shaped like the English letter "I", filling what would otherwise be a gap between the right and left breastplate. This chest plate is connected to the waist armor of the Elite. The combat advantages of this is unknown, but as an ergonomic feature it would seem to be designed to better the posture of the Elite, making them stand straighter and taller than other Elite counterparts.

Usage[edit]

The Ascetic harness is utilized exclusively by the Sangheili Ascetics.[1] By 2558, at least one of Thel 'Vadam's personal guard in the Battle of Ealen IV employed the Ascetic harness.[2] A (presumably-scavenged or stolen) Ascetic chest and shoulder rig was later worn by Zef 'Trahl.[3]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 3[edit]

The Ascetic harness is unlockable as an armor permutation for Elite characters in Halo 3. Even though the Ascetic Helmet comes out farther than any other Elite helmet, it still has the same hitbox as any other Elite helmet in Halo 3, meaning the tusks have no effect relating to gunfire.

Helmet Description Unlock requirements (Halo 3) Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
HTMCC H3 Ascetic Menu Render.png
Ascetic
Helmet: With the return of our sovereignty comes the much needed revival of the Ascetics; now more then ever our culture depends upon their resolve to help ensure stability. Earn the Steppin' Razor achievement. Unlocked by default.
Chest: The Ascetic instills confidence in those loyal to the state and fear in those who would undermine it; to that end their actions are swift and their decisions final. Earn the Up Close and Personal achievement.
Shoulders: As the physical embodiment of ideological purity' an Ascetics' presence promotes feelings of stability and order; by example they will show each of us the true path. Earn the Overkill achievement.
MCC: With the return of Sangheili sovereignty comes the much-needed revival of the Ascetic order. N/A

Killer Instinct[edit]

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The Ascetic harness is one of several alternate appearances available for the Arbiter character in Killer Instinct. The Ascetic armor comes in several colours.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo 3, In-game description
  2. ^ Halo: Escalation, issue 1
  3. ^ Halo: Escalation, issue 5