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===Armor-padded uniform===
===Armor-padded uniform===
This version blends a more utilitarian design in having an integrated body armor vest and shoulder pauldrons for additional protection, while displaying decorations and prominent rank insignia.<ref group="note">This section describes the uniform worn by the crew of the UNSC ''Infinity'' in ''Halo 4''.</ref> The uniform consists of a short tunic and trousers, both primarily colored gray; the insides of the trousers and sleeves as well as the midsection of the tunic under the armor vest are dark gray. The back of the vest has additional armor plating to protect the spine; an array of blue lights are displayed in these armor sections.
This version blends practical considerations with more ostentatious elements in having an integrated body armor vest and shoulder pauldrons for additional protection, while displaying decorations and prominent rank insignia.<ref group="note">This section describes the uniform worn by the crew of the UNSC ''Infinity'' in ''Halo 4''.</ref> The uniform consists of a short tunic and trousers, both primarily colored gray; the insides of the trousers and sleeves as well as the midsection of the tunic under the armor vest are dark gray. The back of the vest has additional armor plating to protect the spine; an array of blue lights are displayed in these armor sections.


Rank insignia are displayed on the collar, the shoulder pauldrons and the cuffs. Ribbons are worn on the left breast, alongside the Unified Earth Government symbol;<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 12''</ref> the uniform does not incorporate a name tag. A large metal shoulder piece may be worn on the left shoulder and additional armor plates may be fastened to the forearms. Utility pouches are often attached to the belt. Headgear is apparently not worn with this uniform.
Rank insignia are displayed on the collar, the shoulder pauldrons and the cuffs. Ribbons are worn on the left breast, alongside a patch emblazoned with the Unified Earth Government symbol;<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 12''</ref> the uniform does not incorporate a name tag. A large metal shoulder piece may be worn on the left shoulder and additional armor plates may be fastened to the forearms. Utility pouches are often attached to the belt. Headgear is apparently not worn with this uniform.


A variant of this uniform used by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] lacks the rank insignia and is a darker shade of gray, along with several minor differences. Instead of the UEG symbol adorning the left breast on the standard Navy uniform, this version is emblazoned with a black ONI emblem.
A variant of this uniform used by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] lacks the rank insignia and is a darker shade of gray, along with several minor differences. Instead of the UEG symbol adorning the left breast on the standard Navy uniform, this version is emblazoned with a black ONI emblem.