Editing ODST armor

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*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)]]

The '''ODST battle dress uniform''' ('''BDU''') is a suit of combat armor worn by the [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]], special operators of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]].<ref name="evg53">'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 53''</ref> With multiple models having seen production, the suit can be configured for a variety of combat roles and can even be used in conjunction with [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR powered armor]]. By early [[2553]], the ODST ran the Generation After Next program to upgrade or replace the suit; [[Acheron Security]]'s [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Void Dancer|Void Dancer]] suite was an entrant in the competition.<ref>[http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/index.php?/topic/333-halo-online-closed-beta-launching-in-russia/page-3#entry8090 '''Halo Archive Forums''' - ''Halo: Online (Closed Beta launching in Russia) - Page 3'']</ref>

The ODST armor has gone through several design changes since the start of the [[Human-Covenant War]]. The current version incorporates technology initially developed for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]], most notably the helmet.<ref name="Armory">'''Halo: Reach''': ODST helmet Armory description: ''"Many technologies initially developed for MJOLNIR have gained widespread adoption."''</ref> This also includes ceramic-[[titanium]] composites for armor plating to give the user added protection. It features a [[heads up display]] and communications systems, notably the [[Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance]], to give more situational awareness to the wearer.<ref name="H3">'''Halo 3''', ''Armory''</ref>

The ODST BDU has been in use since the [[Insurrection]], if not earlier, and remains unmatched in its ability to protect its wearer over other BDUs during the toughest operations. The BDU excels at providing more protection against small arms fire than other infantry body armor, and also excels at allowing a trooper to conduct Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) without little chance of being detected in dark locations. The BDU's stealth capability is partly thanks to its black and gray camouflage patterns on the legs, boots, gloves, chest, helmet and undersuit - these urban camouflage patterns are optional; without the camouflage panels, the BDU is black. On the left shoulder pad of every ODST is a UNSC MED REF patch.<ref>'''[[We Are ODST]]'''</ref><ref name="H3R">'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Landfall]]'''</ref> This patch contains basic medical information about the trooper, and allows a certified medic to gain a quick medical reference to an ODST wounded in the field. Despite the armor's obvious advantage over standard infantry armor, it is still vulnerable to Covenant energy weapons, larger armor piercing rounds, and large explosive devices.

After 2552, the ODSTs held the Generation After Next upgrade competition for replacements to the venerable ODST armor. [[Acheron Security]] submitted the [[VOID DANCER-class Mjolnir|Void Dancer]] for consideration, though it was considered costly and temperamental, a risky investment in the UNSC's post-2552 "procurement wars".<ref>[http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/index.php?/topic/333-halo-online-closed-beta-launching-in-russia/page-3#entry8090 '''Halo Archive Forums''' - ''Halo: Online (Closed Beta launching in Russia) - Page 3'']</ref> By [[2558]], some of the adaptive design features of the [[SOLDIER-class Mjolnir]] system were integrated to some newer models of ODST armor.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>

While the standard ODST BDU is fully capable for any role, there are specialized variants of the BDU - these suits are specifically issued to a specialist of a certain field to provide them certain advantages during an operation. As such, specialized gear is only available by Mission Conditional Requisition (MCR). Depending on mission requirements, an ODST operative may request either additional, or variant equipment that ranges from helmet attachments, gloves, battery, equipment or communication rucksack. The following is the specialized battle dress uniforms currently in use by the Navy.

The sharpshooter BDU is issued to sniper experts in the field. This BDU is designed to give an ODST sharpshooter more freedom in combat - the standard right pauldron is removed, allowing the sniper to aim better and move his arm more freely with a sniper rifle, while the standard left pauldron is replaced with a larger plate to protect the sniper's arm from counter attacks. The sharpshooter variant is also issued with an O/I<ref name="evg159">'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 159''</ref> (ocular/integration)<ref name="oi">'''Halo Encyclopedia (2011)''', ''page 56''</ref> optics device attached to the helmet, while the Oracle scope on the SRS99 can be smart-linked to the user's HUD.

The UA/Bullfrog BDU is a BDU used relating to the specializing in the use of [[portable jump-jet]]s.

The S-1 reconnaissance PPE/BDU is a specialized [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] variant of the ODST armor.<ref name="evg45">'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 45''</ref>  The armor is only issued to ONI reconnaissance agents for high risk operations. The undersuit of the armor, which is superficially similar to the standard ODST armor, is designated as the S1/ONI field fatigues.<ref name="evg45"/> However, the chest plate is replaced with a specialized one, to provide stealth capabilities with little or no loss of endurance, specifically by reducing its IR signature and reflective surfaces. The torso part of the armor also varies from the standard version, having a green, translucent orb in the center. There are no shoulder pauldrons issued with this variant, which allows more freedom of arm movement. This variant also uses a version of the [[RECON-class Mjolnir|Recon]] helmet.

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====MJOLNIR Mark V====

The helmet, chest, and shoulders of the ODST armor are compatible with and available for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V]] platform. The chest on this variant is part of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/UA|up-armored]] set of Mark V upgrades.

====MJOLNIR Mark VI====

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====MJOLNIR GEN2/ODST====

After the instatement of the [[Spartan (branch)|Spartan branch]], numerous Orbital Drop Shock Troopers were recruited into the [[SPARTAN-IV program]]. Almost inevitably, the first-generation MJOLNIR/ODST variant was updated for compatibility with [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]. Despite considerable differences from the standard version of the armor, the system contains many features expected of Special Forces gear, making it desirable for use by former ODSTs.<ref>[http://worthplaying.com/article/2013/7/6/news/89850/ '''Worthplaying''' ''Halo 4 (X360) Champions Bundle To Add New Maps, Mode, Skins, Armor, Bonus Upgrades'']</ref> It was manufactured by [[Cascade Stronghold Technologies]] and tested at [[Mindoro]], [[Lhopat]] on [[Cascade]].<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/07/10/The-Halo-Bulletin-71013.aspx '''The Halo Bulletin''': ''7.10.13'']</ref>

The GEN2/ODST variant shares several design elements with its predecessor, though it also sports several changes. It still uses the standard helmet and shoulder pauldrons; it also features upgraded versions of the Mark 117 chestplate and the M/LBE Hard Case. However, the chestplate covers more of the torso below the thoracic cavity. The rest of the armor, including the greaves and cuisses, gauntlets, and boots, is more closely derived from the regular MJOLNIR (GEN2) milieu.

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====MJOLNIR GEN2/Helljumper====

Manufactured by [[Cascade Stronghold Technologies]] under a research partnership with the UNSC and Cascade, the Helljumper variant is another instance of adapting the ODST armor to the MJOLNIR GEN2 platform. A handful of prototypes have entered service with the UNSC as of [[2558]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-conventional-warfare '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Conventional Warfare'']</ref> It is the most heavily armored and bulkiest incarnation so far, with mostly smooth curved surfaces and many components bolted on.

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The ODST helmet is derived from the standard-issue [[CH252 helmet]]. The modern version of the helmet was adapted for use with MJOLNIR; the technological advancements made, such as CTCs, were incorporated back into the ODST helmet's regular production.<ref name="H3"/><ref name="Armory"/> It is made of titanium and is coated with a heat-resistant material to help disperse heat - the inside is lined with black padding to provide comfort when the user is wearing it. The helmet's faceplate is made of a strong, glass-like material with the ability to polarize. When polarized, the helmet's faceplate has a bluish silver color and obscures the wearer's face completely. However, the ODST helmets worn by the SPARTAN-IIs during their training had a golden-orange polarization,<ref name="Boot Camp">''Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp''</ref> and [[Michaels]] wore a red-polarized helmet during the [[Battle of Ariel]].<ref>'''Halo: Helljumper''', ''[[Halo: Helljumper Issue 2|Issue 2]]''</ref> There is also an up-armored variant of the standard helmet designed for close-quarters combat, designated as the ODST-HS Combat Helmet.<ref name="evg53"/>

The helmet provides excellent protection against small-arms fire and small explosive attacks. The helmet is also essential in providing an ODST the ability to perform EVA and also provides a Heads Up Display, giving the wearer basic information including a targeting reticule, weapon information, ammo capacity, and basic health readout. The newest version of the helmet integrates with the user's standard [[neural interface]] to provide more tactical data to the HUD. Helmet-integrated neural interfaces is another piece of technology that has seen widespread adoption from Project MJOLNIR. Along with this state-of-the-art equipment, the helmet is also equipped with its own thermal imaging and motion sensors.<ref name="encyclopedia">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''Chapter 2: page 57''</ref> There are also several external optical modules that can be attached to the helmet, including the ODST-[[External Command Network Module|CNM]] used by some squad leaders<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 26''</ref> or an optical/integration module which enhances smart-linking capabilities and communication systems.<ref name="evg159"/><ref name="oi"/>

Due to its cross-platform nature, the ODST helmet may also be worn with other armor systems. Spartan-IIs wore ODST helmets in conjunction with their [[Black body suit|body suits]] during their training<ref>''Halo 3'', ODST helmet description</ref> and on their [[Assault on Eridanus Secundus|first combat mission]].<ref name="Boot Camp"/>

The Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance, or VISR, is issued with the ODST helmet. The VISR proprietary data management suite enables a user to link into [[Unified Earth Government|UEG]], [[Colonial Administration Authority|CAA]], and UNSC infrastructure systems at the local, national, and global levels - however actual access level is administered on a need/rating basis.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo 3: ODST Field Guide'']</ref> This allows the user to store and review mission content up to 610MB combined, the system also provides street level navigational data, and receive secure real-time mission data. In addition, every current issue helmet ODST BIOS A29.817941B.01 or later is equipped with low-light vision enhancement, which outlines hostile units in red, friendlies in green, weapons in blue, and objects of interest in yellow.<ref name="H3R"/>

The ODST body suit is comprised of several different layers and materials. The inner layer of the black-gray undersuit is made of Kevlar to aid in protecting the wearer from small arms fire. The inner layer contains a heating and cooling system which regulates temperatures to keep the user warm or cool depending on the weather conditions - the heating and cooling system can also match infrared signatures of the current weather as well to allow an ODST to go undetected in hostile locations.<ref name="encyclopedia"/> The outer layer of the undersuit is coated with a heat-resistant material to aid in reducing temperatures experienced during orbital drop, and against Covenant plasma weapons. The body suit also doubles as a pressure suit to allow an ODST to perform extra-vehicular activity.

As with the helmet, the Mark 117<ref>''Halo 3: ODST'' and ''Halo: Reach'' in-game models</ref><ref>''The Life'' and ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn'' live-action models</ref> chest plate is composed of titanium and ceramic materials. It covers the chest from the bottom of the clavicle to the bottom of the rib cage, with another segment protecting the abdomen. Some body suits feature an armored collar that protects the wearer's neck, complementing the chest plate's coverage.<ref>'''Halo: Reach'''</ref> A pair of wide, low-profile shoulder pauldrons are featured, though some ODSTs, such as snipers or CQB specialists, may opt for an alternate model or none at all. The shin and knees are well protected with titanium-ceramic guards, as are the forearms.

A different armor set features a much slimmer chestplate; a shorter collar; and smaller, lower-profile pauldrons. This version offers no protection to the groin. The greaves are nearly identical to those worn with the standard set.<ref name="H2A"/>

Designated as the M/LBE Hard Case,<ref name="evg53"/> the [[rucksack]] issued to ODSTs is, for all intents and purposes, an armored backpack that attaches to the back of the armored vest. The rucksack comes in a number of different variants. The main purpose is storage, which allows a trooper to store equipment, ranging from ammunition, to medical supplies, to explosives, to battery packs which provides power to any equipment an ODST may carry, and communications, which houses the necessary radio and satellite gear that an ODST squad requires to report in to their superiors. For longer missions, ODSTs can carry larger rucksacks with enough supplies for two weeks of operation without external resupply.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 58''</ref> Rucksacks have integrated magnetic holding devices to allow for external back mounting of additional equipment. Equipment with magnetic properties, such as longer weaponry, can be carried externally over the rucksack eliminating the use of extra straps or slings. Because the rucksack's casing is armored, it gives the ODST wearing it an additional layer of protection from behind.

 

 

 

 

*The ODST armor is derived from the first concept of the MJOLNIR armor. This original concept by artist [[Shi Kai Wang]] was scrapped because it made the [[John-117|Master Chief]] look "too mean."<ref>'''[[The Art of Halo 3]]'''</ref>

*The armor worn by [[Alpha-Nine|the squad]] in ''Halo 3: ODST'' have the exact same scratches and burns, due to the reuse of the same basic in-game model for each character.

*On the [[:File:S.H.I.E.L.D. ODSTs.jpg|cover]] of [[w:c:marvel:Ultimate Comics Ultimates Vol 1 4|''Ultimate Comics: The  Ultimates'' Volume 1 #4]], [[w:c:marvel:Nicholas Fury (Earth-1610)|General Nick Fury]] and several [[w:c:marvel:Strategic Hazard Intervention Espionage Logistics Directorate (Earth-1610)|S.H.I.E.L.D.]] agents are depicted wearing armor clearly inspired by that of the ODST.

File:Rymann and Hartley.jpg|[[T. Rymann]] and [[S. Hartley]] in their battle armor during the [[Battle of Sector Six]].

File:Odst2.jpg|Private S. Hartley during the Battle of Sector Six.

File:Engaged in Combat.jpg|ODSTs seen wearing their armor on Installation 00 in ''[[Halo 3]]''.

File:ODST - Helmet Concept.png|Concept art of the ODST helmet for ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.

File:ODSTs_small_compilation.png|Various concepts of different ODST armor variants.

File:ODSTs_big_compilation.png|More armor variant concepts.

File:ODST Helmet.png|The MJOLNIR Mark V ODST helmet with the UA/CNM attachment in ''Halo: Reach''.

File:H4 ODST armor in Vertigo.jpg|The MJOLNIR GEN2 ODST armor in ''[[Halo 4]]''.

File:H4_ODST_Armor_1.png|Full body shot in ''Halo 4''.

File:H4_ODST_Armor_2.png|Upper body close-up in ''Halo 4''

File:H4-ODSTSpartanLandfall.jpg|An ODST armor-clad Spartan on [[Landfall]].

File:HW2-Trailer-Atriox ODST armor.png|[[Atriox]], leader of [[Banished|The Banished]], wears ODST chest armor to protect his abdomen.

File:ODSTavatar-body.png|An [[Xbox LIVE]] avatar award unlocked via [[Halo Waypoint|Waypoint]] and an [[Good Samaritan (Achievement)|achievement]].

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