Editing Cut Halo: The Master Chief Collection customization

{{Title|Cut ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' customization}}
{{Status|RealWorld}}
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Throughout its history, ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' has seen a huge variety of '''player customization''' options. Many of these options have been removed from the game in subsequent [[Halo: The Master Chief Collection Content Updates|updates]], though several have never been useable. 

==Unreleased Armor==
Armor that has been added and removed from The Master Chief Collection at various points, though never officially released.
===Preserve===
{{Main|Preserve}}
One of [[Cut Halo: Reach armor|several]] pieces of equipment cut from the original release of the [[Anniversary Map Pack]] for ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' in [[2011]], the "Preserve" chest can be found in the files of the collection, fully-textured. Unlike its siblings in the [[Armor accessories/EXO|EXO/TSCS]] chest and [[AKIS]] & [[Mariner]] helmets, this chest has yet to be implemented for use as an [[Armor customization (Halo: Reach)|armor permutation]].
<gallery>
File:HR PRESERVE Chest Icon.png|A custom render of the Preserve chest.
</gallery>

===Operator===
{{Main|OPERATOR-class Mjolnir}}
One of many cut [[Armor customization (Halo Online)|''Halo Online'' armor sets]] intended to be included in ''Halo 3'', this set's icons were included in the flight files for Season 7, though it ultimately has yet to be released. This set can be seen in the [[Halo: The Master Chief Collection - Season 5 Trailer|Season 5 Trailer]].
<gallery>
File:HTMCC H3 S5Trailer Operator.jpg|A Spartan using the Operator helmet on [[Avalanche]] in the Season 5 trailer.
File:HTMCC H3 Operator Ingame 1.png|Operator as it appeared in-game during the Season 5 December patch.
File:Halo Online Operator Beta Skin.jpg|Operator as it appeared in ''Halo Online''; details within the Unlock Icons imply the set shared the same Armor Skin.
File:HTMCC H3 Operator Helmet Icon.png|Operator helmet.
File:HTMCC H3 Operator Chest Icon.png|Operator chest.
File:HTMCC H3 Operator LShoulder Icon.png|Operator left shoulder.
File:HTMCC H3 Operator RShoulder Icon.png|Operator right shoulder.
File:HTMCC H3 Operator Forearms Icon.png|Operator forearms.
File:HTMCC H3 Operator Legs Icon.png|Operator legs.
</gallery>

===Spectrum===
Another cut ''Halo Online'' armor set intended to be included in ''Halo 3'', this set's icons were included in the flight files for Season 7, though it ultimately has yet to be released. This set can be seen in the Season 5 Trailer.
<gallery>
File:HTMCC H3 S5Trailer Unknown helmet.png|The Spectrum helmet in the Season 5 trailer.
File:HTMCC H3 Spectrum Ingame 1.png|Spectrum as it appeared in-game during the Season 5 December patch.
File:HTMCC H3 Spectrum Helmet Icon.png|Spectrum helmet.
File:HTMCC H3 Spectrum Chest Icon.png|Spectrum chest.
File:HTMCC H3 Spectrum LShoulder Icon.png|Spectrum left shoulder.
File:HTMCC H3 Spectrum RShoulder Icon.png|Spectrum right shoulder.
File:HTMCC H3 Spectrum Forearms Icon.png|Spectrum forearms.
File:HTMCC H3 Spectrum Legs Icon.png|Spectrum legs.
</gallery>

===Defender===
{{Main|DEFENDER-class Mjolnir}}
Named "Utility" in the files, the icons for this ''Halo Online'' iteration of the [[DEFENDER-class Mjolnir]] were included in the flight files for Season 7, though it was ultimately never released.
<gallery>
File:HTMCC H3 Utility(Defender) Ingame.png|Defender in-game during the Season 5 December patch.
File:HTMCC H3 Utility Helmet Icon.png|Defender helmet.
File:HTMCC H3 Utility Chest Icon.png|Defender chest.
File:HTMCC H3 Utility LShoulder Icon.png|Defender left shoulder.
File:HTMCC H3 Utility RShoulder Icon.png|Defender right shoulder.
File:HTMCC H3 Utility Forearms Icon.png|Defender forearms.
File:HTMCC H3 Utility Legs Icon.png|Defender legs.
</gallery>

===Extractor===
Another cut ''Halo Online'' armor set intended to be included in ''Halo 3'', this set's icons were included in the flight files for Season 7, though it was ultimately never released.
<gallery>
File:HTMCC H3 Extractor Ingame.png|Extractor in-game during the Season 5 December patch.
File:HTMCC H3 Extractor Helmet Icon.png|Extractor helmet.
File:HTMCC H3 Extractor Chest Icon.png|Extractor chest.
File:HTMCC H3 Extractor LShoulder Icon.png|Extractor left shoulder.
File:HTMCC H3 Extractor RShoulder Icon.png|Extractor right shoulder.
File:HTMCC H3 Extractor Forearms Icon.png|Extractor forearms.
File:HTMCC H3 Extractor Legs Icon.png|Extractor legs.
</gallery>

===Knight===
Another cut ''Halo Online'' armor set intended to be included in ''Halo 3'', this set's icons were included in the flight files for Season 7, though it was ultimately never released.
<gallery>
File:HTMCC H3 Knight Ingame.png|Knight in-game during the Season 5 December Patch.
File:HTMCC H3 Knight Helmet Icon.png|Knight helmet.
File:HTMCC H3 Knight Chest Icon.png|Knight chest.
File:HTMCC H3 Knight LShoulder Icon.png|Knight left shoulder.
File:HTMCC H3 Knight RShoulder Icon.png|Knight right shoulder.
File:HTMCC H3 Knight Forearms Icon.png|Knight forearms.
File:HTMCC H3 Knight Legs Icon.png|Knight legs.
</gallery>

===Blaster===
Another cut ''Halo Online'' armor set intended to be included in ''Halo 3'', this set's icons were included in the flight files for Season 7, though it was ultimately never released.
<gallery>
File:HTMCC H3 Blaster Ingame.png|Blaster in-game during the Season 5 December patch.
File:HTMCC H3 Blaster Helmet Icon.png|Blaster helmet.
File:HTMCC H3 Blaster Chest Icon.png|Blaster chest.
File:HTMCC H3 Blaster LShoulder Icon.png|Blaster left shoulder.
File:HTMCC H3 Blaster RShoulder Icon.png|Blaster right shoulder.
File:HTMCC H3 Blaster Forearms Icon.png|Blaster forearms.
File:HTMCC H3 Blaster Legs Icon.png|Blaster legs.
</gallery>

===Strider===
One of many [[Armor customization (Halo Online)|armor sets]] created for the now-cancelled ''[[Halo Online]]'', the Strider armor appeared briefly in the game files for [[Series 5: Anvil]], though has since seemingly been removed.
<gallery>
File:HTMCC H3 Strider Ingame.png|Strider as it appeared in-game during the Season 5 December patch.
</gallery>

==Removed Armor==
Armor that has been changed or removed from The Master Chief Collection at various points.
===Blackguard Tearful Bishop===
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The Tearful Bishop helmet was available as part of the [[flight]]ing test for [[Series 8: Mythic]], though was cut from the final release for unknown reasons. The helmet would have been available as part of the [[Blackguard armor|Blackguard]] series of [[Fractures]] armor for ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|CFMyths}} The helmet would be re-added into the MCC in the November 3 update, but the name was changed to "Blackguard Fallen Equerry", and the cross-shape visor and description were altered.
<gallery>
File:HTMCC H3 BlackguardTearfulBishop.jpg|The original Tearful Bishop helmet.
File:HR BlackguardTearfulBishop.png|The original Tearful Bishop helmet in Halo Reach.
File:HTMCC H3 Blackguard FallenEquerry Helmet Icon.png|The redesigned Fallen Equerry helmet icon.
</gallery>

===Belos Valorous===
In the original flights for Season 8, the Valorous shoulder piece for the [[Belos armor|Belos]] Fracture set featured a large V symbol. In the final release, this was changed to the Season 8 lion emblem, for unknown reasons.
<gallery>
File:HTMCC H3 BelosValorous Shoulder Old.jpg|The old Valorous shoulder, as depicted in the Season 8 Flight.
File:HTMCC H3 Belos Valorous Shoulder Icon.png|The final revision of the Valorous shoulder.
</gallery>

===Evalach's Lament===
With the release of Season 8, the Evalach's Lament back accessory was altered for unknown reasons. During the flight, it was painted with a cross, while the final version was changed to be four squares.
<gallery>
File:HTMCC H3 EvalachsLament Backpack Old.jpg|The old Evalach's Lament back accessory.
File:HTMCC H3 EvalachsLament Backpack Icon.png|The final revision of the Evalach's Lament back accessory.
</gallery>

===Sword and Board back accessory===
Featured in the release of [[Series 6: Raven]], the Sword and Board back accessory in the Season 6 Flight originally was blue and provided two [[Machete]]s on the [[UNSC shield|shield]], while in the final game it changes color depending on the player's primary color, and features one Machete rather than two.
<gallery>
File:HTMCC H3 SwordAndBoard Backpack Icon 2.png|The original Sword and Board icon.
File:HTMCC H3 SwordAndBoard Backpack Icon.png|The updated Sword and Board icon.
File:H3-FlightingS&B.jpg|The original Sword and Board during gameplay.
File:H3-S&B.png|The updated Sword and Board during gameplay.
</gallery>

===Azure Techsuit===
Introduced with the release of [[Series 6: Raven]], the Azure techsuit used a bright teal coloration during the Season 6 flight. In the final release, this would be changed to a more deep blue.
<gallery>
File:H3-FlightingS&B.jpg|The Azure techsuit during the flight.
File:H3 Azure Techsuit.png|The Azure techsuit after release.
</gallery>

===Rhine===
{{Main|RHINE-class Mjolnir}}
Named the "Rhino" armor in the files, this ''Halo Online'' armor set was changed prior to its release in [[Series 6: Raven]] as shown by its unused icon images, which display it having no gold, no forearms and different shoulders. This also could mean that Rhine was originally unlockable via the Season 6 Pass.
<gallery>
File:HTMCC H3 Rhino Ingame.png|Original Rhine design in-game from the Season 5 December Patch.
File:HTMCC H3 Rhine Crop.png|Rhine as it appears following the release of Season 6.
File:HTMCC H3 Cut Rhine LShoulder Icon.png|Cut Rhine left shoulder design.
File:HTMCC H3 Cut Rhine RShoulder Icon.png|Cut Rhine right shoulder design.
File:HTMCC H3 Rhine LShoulder Icon.png|Final Rhine Left shoulder design.
File:HTMCC H3 Rhine RShoulder Icon.png|Final Rhine Right shoulder design.
File:HTMCC H3 Rhine Forearms Icon.png|The New Forearms added for Season 6.
File:HTMCC H3 Rhine Helmet Icon.png|Cut Rhine helmet design.
File:HTMCC H3 Rhine Chest Icon.png|Cut Rhine chest design.
File:HTMCC H3 Cut Rhine Legs Icon.png|Cut Rhine legs design.
</gallery>

===Elite Waist Armor===
Featured in the concept art of ''Halo Online'', and having been modeled by the time of its cancellation, the intended waist armor for the new Sangheili Harness's was removed prior to the [[flight]]ing of [[Series 7: Elite]], before ultimately being replaced by its ''Halo 3'' iteration in [[Series 8: Mythic]].
<gallery>
File:HO FanaticHarness Concept.jpg|Concept art depicting the Keepward Harness with the original Halo Online waist armor
File:HO CommanderHarness Concept.jpg|Concept art depicting the General Harness with the original Halo Online waist armor
File:HO Cleric Render.png|Render depicting the waist armor as stored on the "Cleric" Harness from Halo Online
File:H3 MCC Elite Waist Armor.png|The Halo 3 waist armor used following Series 8: Mythic
</gallery>

==Skins==
The following skins for [[Skins (Halo: Combat Evolved)|''Combat Evolved'']] have been made unavailable for use.
===Unreleased===
Skins with the following filenames were shown as icons in the files of the collection for a time when [[Season 2: Spark]] launched, though have since been removed. All resembled pink placeholder textures.
*<code>T_Im_WeaponSkin_h1FlamethrowerGolden.png</code>
*<code>T_Im_WeaponSkin_h1FlamethrowerInsurrection.png</code>
*<code>T_Im_WeaponSkin_h1FuelRodGunGolden.png</code>
*<code>T_Im_WeaponSkin_h1NeedlerGolden.png</code>
*<code>T_Im_WeaponSkin_h1RocketLauncherGolden.png</code>
*<code>T_Im_WeaponSkin_h1RocketLauncherGreatJourney.png</code>
*<code>T_Im_WeaponSkin_h1RocketLauncherWoodland.png</code>

===Removed===
Two skins for the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' Warthogs, both referencing ''[[Wikipedia:Jurassic Park|Jurassic Park]]'', were later removed from the game in the [[Series 5: Anvil]] update. The skins were replaced with the Park Ranger and Field Medic skins, respectively.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!width="175px"|In-game !! Type !! Appearance Name !! Original Unlock Requirements !! Description !! Removal details
|-
|[[File:HCE Warthog ParkRanger Skin original.png|75px|center]] || Warthog || Park Ranger || [[Series 2: Spark|Series 2]], Tier 11 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Spared no expanse. || Removed during the [[Series 5: Anvil]] update and replaced with a new Park Ranger skin.
|-
|[[File:HCE RocketWarthog CleverGirl Skin.png|75px|center]] || Rocket Warthog ||Clever Girl || [[Series 2: Spark|Series 2]], Tier 29 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. || Removed during the [[Series 5: Anvil]] update and replaced with the Field Medic skin.
|}

==Nameplates==
The following [[Nameplates/Halo: The Master Chief Collection|nameplates]] were changed or removed from ''The Master Chief Collection'' at various points, or were never available to use.
===Unreleased===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!width="200px"|Name !!  In-game Appearance
|-
| Came... From... Behind ||  [[File:HTMCC Nameplate Came... From... Behind.png|frameless|center]]
|-
| Guilty Spark ||  [[File:HTMCC Nameplate Guilty Spark.png|frameless|center]]
|-
| Boat Cops ||  [[File:HTMCC Nameplate Boat Cops.png|frameless|center]]
|-
| Dreamhack ||  [[File:HTMCC Nameplate Dreamhack.png|frameless|center]]
|-
| NEEDS NAME ||  [[File:HTMCC Nameplate NEEDS NAME.png|frameless|center]]
|-
| Warthog Tread || [[File:HTMCC Nameplate WarthogTread.png|frameless|center]]
|-
| Gator Chops || [[File:HTMCC Nameplate GatorChops.png|frameless|center]]
|-
| White Tiger || [[File:HTMCC Nameplate WhiteTiger.png|frameless|center]]
|-
| Tank Tread || [[File:HTMCC Nameplate TankTread.png|frameless|center]]
|-
| Crock Skin || [[File:HTMCC Nameplate CrockSkin.png|frameless|center]]
|-
| Dead End || [[File:HTMCC Nameplate DeadEnd.png|frameless|center]]
|-
| MJOLNIR || [[File:HTMCC Nameplate MJOLNIR.png|frameless|center]]
|-
| Phalanx || [[File:HTMCC Nameplate Phalanx.png|frameless|center]]
|-
| Rubricae || N/A
|-
| Happy Halodays || [[File:HTMCC Nameplate HappyHalodays.png|frameless|center]]
|}

===Removed===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!width="200px"|Name !! Unlock Requirements !! Status !! In-game Appearance
|-
| MVP || Play ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' before December 19, 2014. || Replaced by "Fronk" on 20 September 2018. || [[File:HTMCC Nameplate MVP.png|frameless|center]]
|-
| Pro || Play ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' before December 19, 2014. || Replaced by "Halo Championship Series" on 20 September 2018. || [[File:HTMCC Nameplate HCS Pro.png|frameless|center]]
|-
| Rank 44 || Reach rank 44 || Removed in the first patch. || [[File:HTMCC Nameplate Rank 44.png|frameless|center]]
|-
| Rank 45 || Reach rank 45 || Removed in the first patch. || [[File:HTMCC Nameplate Rank 45.png|frameless|center]]
|-
| Rank 46 || Reach rank 46 || Removed in the first patch. || [[File:HTMCC Nameplate Rank 46.png|frameless|center]]
|-
| Rank 47 || Reach rank 47 || Removed in the first patch. || [[File:HTMCC Nameplate Rank 47.png|frameless|center]]
|-
| Rank 48 || Reach rank 48 || Removed in the first patch. || [[File:HTMCC Nameplate Rank 48.png|frameless|center]]
|-
| Rank 49 || Reach rank 49 || Removed in the first patch. || [[File:HTMCC Nameplate Rank 49.png|frameless|center]]
|-
| Rank 50 || Reach rank 50 || Removed in the first patch. || [[File:HTMCC Nameplate Rank 50.png|frameless|center]]
|-
| Sirens || [[Series 3: Recon|Series 3]], Tier 39 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Removed after the Season 3 [[Flight]] and before the launch of Season 3, due to real-world police controversy. || [[File:HTMCC Nameplate Sirens.png|frameless|center]]
|-
| Dino Tracker || Season 3: Recon, Tier 45 ({{SeasonPoint|1}}) || Removed during the December 2020 patch along with other ''Jurassic Park'' references in skins. Replaced with a new nameplate of the same name in the same requirement.|| [[File:HTMCC Nameplate DinoTracker 1.png|frameless|center]]
|}

==Sources==
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