Editing Armor customization (Halo 3: ODST)

{{Title|Armor customization (''Halo 3: ODST'')}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Disambig header|the armor customization in Halo 3: ODST|other games|armor customizations}}
[[File:H3ODST - Armor permutation menu (Xbox 360).png|300px|thumb|The customization menu in ''Halo 3: ODST''.]]
'''Armor customization''' in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' allows players to customize the member of the [[Alpha-Nine]] that they choose to play as, with each having their own unique aesthetic in the game's [[Firefight (Halo 3: ODST)|Firefight]] mode. 

==Overview==
On ''Halo 3: ODST's'' launch, players could choose one of the members of Alpha-Nine, and their primary and secondary armor colors, with the armor's main color remaining the same. Players could also choose whether or not to wear a helmet, unless they were playing as [[Jonathan Doherty|the Rookie]] or [[Avery Junior Johnson|Sergeant Johnson]], who cannot remove his helmet and cannot put one on, respectively. Choosing not to wear a helmet does not affect gameplay. Without a helmet, the player still has the same health and stamina, and they can still use [[Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance|VISR]] mode. Each character has their own unique lines of dialogue which play during gameplay, similar to the [[Armor customization (Halo: Reach)|Firefight voices]] that would later be implemented in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' as an unlockable item. 

With the launch of ''Halo 3: ODST'' on PC and the start of [[Series 3: Recon]] in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', the ''ODST'' characters were added to the game's customization system alongside Firefight as part of the collection. The various characters were added to the [[season]] progression path and can be purchased for {{SeasonPoint|[[Season#Spartan points|Spartan Points]]}}. ''The Master Chief Collection'' additionally features two skins not available in the base game; the injured Romeo model as portrayed following the level [[NMPD HQ]], and a "bug-splattered" Buck, as seen in [[Data Hive]] and [[Coastal Highway]]. The game also features Sergeant Johnson as purchasable for all players, previously restricted to a pre-order exclusive in the original game. Additionally, ''The Master Chief Collection'' features the helmet-less edition of each character as a separate unlock to their helmeted incarnation, unlike the original release which only had the helmet-on option as a toggle that was available at any time.

==List of permutations==
{{Tabcontainer|
|title1=Rookie
|content1=
'''''Halo 3: ODST:''''' This Trooper recently transferred from the [[26th Marine Expeditionary Force]], part of a Rapid Offensive Picket that suffered near-annihilation at [[New Jerusalem]], [[Cygnus]]. Like most ODSTs, his actions speak louder than words.<br/>'''''MCC:''''' The strong, silent type.
|title2=Mickey
|content2=
'''''Halo 3: ODST:''''' Despite limited formal education, Mickey scored high enough on his conscription exams to qualify for flight school. But heavy air-unit losses ([[Pelican]]s especially) left Mickey without a bird to fly. His current operational speciality is bomb disposal.<br/>'''''MCC'' (helmetless):''' I know, I have beautiful eyes.<br/>'''''MCC'' (helmeted):''' Killing the Covenant in the face is my favorite pastime. 
|title3=Dutch
|content3=
'''''Halo 3: ODST:''''' A man of strong convictions, Dutch volunteered in time to participate in the [[Battle for Tribute|failed defense]] of [[Tribute]]. The fleet covering the colony's evacuation suffered losses exceeding 90%, a sacrifice that gave Dutch abiding respect for his [[UNSC Navy|Navy]] brothers.<br/>'''''MCC'' (helmetless):''' I didn't train to be a pilot.<br/>'''''MCC'' (helmeted):''' Relax, what could go wrong?
|title4=Romeo
|content4=
'''''Halo 3: ODST:''''' In his old unit Romeo racked-up multiple code of conduct violations, any one of which should have resulted in demotion -- or worse. But this late in the war, the UNSC needs all the battle-tested [[sniper]]s it can get. And Romeo is one of the best.<br/>'''''MCC'' (helmetless):''' If you have something to say, you can say it to my face.<br/>'''''MCC'' (helmeted):''' Wake up, buttercup.
|title5=Buck
|content5=
'''''Halo 3: ODST:''''' Counting time spent in [[Cryo chamber|cryo-sleep]], Buck is a 25 year veteran of the war. He participated in the [[First Battle of Harvest|liberation]] of [[Harvest]] but also the [[fall of Reach]]. Watching so many [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] die has left Buck thick-skinned and short-fused. But this wasn't always so.<br/>'''''MCC'' (helmetless):''' 188 centimeters of smoldering handsomeness.<br/>'''''MCC'' (helmeted):''' When the helmet is on, the party is on.
|title6=Johnson
|content6=
'''''Halo 3: ODST:''''' [[Avery Johnson]] was born on [[Earth]] in the late [[:Category:25th century|25th century]]. Since then, he's kicked all kinds of ass from one end of [[Milky Way|the galaxy]] to the next. He enjoys sniping, smoking [[Sweet William cigars]] and obliterating ancient, [[Halo Array|ring-shaped artifacts]].<br/>'''''MCC:''''' I know what the ladies like.
|title7=Dare
|content7=
'''''Halo 3: ODST:''''' Most of her dossier is classified, but Dare is a known Naval Academy Graduate amd former Intel Officer on the heavy frigate''[sic]'' '[[UNSC Say My Name|Say My Name]]', one of two ships from the [[Harvest campaign]] still in service. Dare is now assigned to [[ONI Section One]].<br/>'''''MCC'' (helmetless):''' We have a mission to accomplish, let's get to it.<br/>'''''MCC'' (helmeted):''' Working with ONI demands a certain level of anonimity.
}}

==Unlock requirements==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-align="center"
!colspan="6"|Firefight character unlock requirements
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Character
! scope="col" style="width:135px;text-align:center;" |Unlock (''Halo 3: ODST'')
! scope="col" style="width:175px;height:20px;text-align:center;" |Unlock (''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'')
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Character (no helmet)
! scope="col" style="width:175px;height:20px;text-align:center;" |Unlock (''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'')
|-align="center"
|[[File:H3ODST Rookie Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>[[Jonathan Doherty]]
|Unlocked by default
|Unlocked by default
|colspan=2|N/A
|-align="center"
|[[File:H3ODST Romeo Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>[[Kojo Agu|Romeo]]
|Unlock the [[NMPD HQ (achievement)|NMPD HQ]] achievement.
|[[Series 3: Recon|Series 3]], Tier 6 ({{SeasonPoint|2}})
|[[File:H3ODST Romeo NoHelmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Romeo (no helmet)
|[[Series 3: Recon|Series 3]], Tier 10 ({{SeasonPoint|2}})
|-align="center"
|[[File:H3ODST Romeo Injured Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Injured Romeo
|N/A
|[[Series 3: Recon|Series 3]] [[Challenges/Halo: The Master Chief Collection|Challenge]]: Hurty Thirty
[[The Exchange]] ({{SeasonPoint|2}})
|[[File:H3ODST Romeo Injured NoHelmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Injured Romeo (no helmet)
|[[Series 3: Recon|Series 3]] [[Challenges/Halo: The Master Chief Collection|Challenge]]: Endure
[[The Exchange]] ({{SeasonPoint|5}})
|-align="center"
|[[File:H3ODST Dutch Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>[[Taylor Miles|Dutch]]
|Unlock the [[Uplift Reserve (achievement)|Uplift Reserve]] achievement.
|[[Series 3: Recon|Series 3]], Tier 15 ({{SeasonPoint|2}})
|[[File:H3ODST Dutch NoHelmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Dutch (no helmet)
|[[Series 3: Recon|Series 3]], Tier 20 ({{SeasonPoint|2}})
|-align="center"
|[[File:H3ODST Mickey Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>[[Michael Crespo|Mickey]]
|Unlock the [[Kizingo Boulevard (achievement)|Kizingo Boulevard]] achievement.
|[[Series 3: Recon|Series 3]], Tier 25 ({{SeasonPoint|2}})
|[[File:H3ODST Mickey NoHelmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Mickey (no helmet)
|[[Series 3: Recon|Series 3]], Tier 15 ({{SeasonPoint|2}})
|-align="center"
|[[File:H3ODST Buck Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>[[Edward Buck|Buck]]
|Unlock the [[Tayari Plaza (achievement)|Tayari Plaza]] achievement.
|[[Series 3: Recon|Series 3]], Tier 37 ({{SeasonPoint|2}})
|[[File:H3ODST Buck NoHelmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Buck (no helmet)
|[[Series 3: Recon|Series 3]], Tier 40 ({{SeasonPoint|2}})
|-align="center"
|[[File:H3ODST Buck Splatter Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Bug Splattered Buck
|N/A
|[[Series 3: Recon|Series 3]] [[Challenges/Halo: The Master Chief Collection|Challenge]]: Bug Bomb
[[The Exchange]] ({{SeasonPoint|2}})
|[[File:H3ODST Buck Splatter NoHelmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Bug Splattered Buck (no helmet)
|[[Series 3: Recon|Series 3]] [[Challenges/Halo: The Master Chief Collection|Challenge]]: Endure
[[The Exchange]] ({{SeasonPoint|5}})
|-align="center"
|[[File:H3ODST Dare Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>[[Veronica Dare|Dare]]
|Unlock the [[Campaign Complete: Legendary]] achievement.
|[[Series 3: Recon|Series 3]], Tier 42 ({{SeasonPoint|2}})
|[[File:H3ODST Dare NoHelmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Dare (no helmet)
|[[Series 3: Recon|Series 3]], Tier 46 ({{SeasonPoint|2}})
|-align="center"
|[[File:H3ODST Johnson Icon.png|75px]]<br/>[[Avery Johnson]] (no helmet)
|Pre-order ''Halo 3: ODST''.
|[[Series 3: Recon|Series 3]], Tier 50 ({{SeasonPoint|2}})
|colspan=2|N/A
|-align="center"
|}
==Production notes==
*The option of tertiary colors are not present. This is because the ODST character models make use of the tertiary color slot for the character's skin color. 
*Dare's character model is built off of the female marines, resulting in her playable character variant being an entirely seperate entity/biped (in engine terms) from the male ODSTs. Additionally, a strange oversight also makes Dare the only playable character in ''ODST'' who does not ragdoll upon death.

==Gallery==
===Gameplay===
<gallery>
File:H3ODST LostPlatoon DareBR.jpg|A player using [[Veronica Dare]], alongside a [[BR55HB battle rifle|battle rifle]] in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.
File:H3ODST BugSplatterBuck.jpg|The Bug-Splattered Buck skin in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.
</gallery>
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