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[[File:HR_MilitaryPolice_CNM.png|thumb|A Military Police helmet equipped with the CNM highlighted.]]
[[File:HR_MilitaryPolice_CNM.png|thumb|A Military Police helmet equipped with the CNM highlighted.]]
The '''External Command Network Module''' or '''CNM''', is an external helmet attachment utilized by the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref name="armory">''[[Halo: Reach]]'', [[Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory]] descriptions</ref>
The '''Command Network Module''' or '''CNM''', is a communication device utilized by the [[United Nations Space Command]], commonly adopted as an external helmet attachment.{{Ref/Game|Game=HR|Section=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|SectionLinkText=Armory}}


==Usage==
==Usage==
Two different models are known, one designed for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V(MP)|Military Police]] helmet, and an Up-Armored variant for the [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|ODST]] [[ODST armor#Helmet|helmet]]. The former is standard issue to [[UNSC Special Forces|Special Force]] unit commanders and [[Beta-5 Division|Beta-5 Security units]] patrolling the [[Inner Colonies]], while the latter seems to be exclusively used by the ODSTs, most often squad commanders.{{Ref/Reuse|armory}}
The Command Network Module allows users to communicate and synchronize with the [[UNSC battle network]] in real-time.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5G|Game=H5G|Section=Armor permutations (Halo 5: Guardians)|SectionLinkText=Spartan Appearance Customization|Detail=Commando Description|Quote=COMMANDO armor features an integrated Command Network Module (CNM) for real-time synchronization with the UNSC battlenet.}} Different CNM variants has been observed across brances and ranks within the UNSC, including [[UNSC Army]] troopers, [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s, and [[SPARTAN Program|Spartans]].{{Ref/Game|Id=Campaign|Game=HR|Section=Campaign|SectionLinkText=Campaign models}}


==Variants==
===Compatibility===
[[File:H3ODST Buck CNM.png|thumb|right|The ODST-CNM module on Edward Buck's helmet.]]
The CNM has been observed to be compatible with the following helmets;
===CNM-I===
*[[AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir|Air Assault]] {{C|"Camera" and "Tall" variants}}{{Ref/Game|Id=uacnm|Game=HR|Section=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|SectionLinkText=Armory|Detail=ODST and Air Assault - UA/CNM Helmet Descriptions|Quote=Up-armored variant with Command network module}}{{Ref/Game|Id=AA|Game=HR|Section=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|SectionLinkText=Armory|Detail=Air Assault - FC-I Helmet Description|Quote=Command network module-Improved; external hardened uplink. A favorite of Pathfinder units.}}
At least one variant of the standard-issue CNM, the '''Command Network Module-Improved''' ('''CNM-I''') exists. It is employed on the [[HAZOP-class Mjolnir|HAZOP]] helmet. The CNM-I has no cosmetic differences compared to the standard variant.{{Ref/Reuse|armory}}
*[[CH252 helmet]] {{C|"Tall" variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|Campaign}}
*[[COMMANDO-class Mjolnir|Commando]] {{C|Built-in and "tall" variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Commando|Game=HR|Section=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|SectionLinkText=Armory|Detail=Commando - UA/FC-I[2] Helmet Description|Quote=Up-armored variant with external command network and hardened 3rd generation uplink modules.}}
*[[CQB-class Mjolnir|CQB]] {{C|"Camera" variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=hurscnm|Game=HR|Section=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|SectionLinkText=Armory|Detail=Military Police and CQB - HU/RS/CNM Helmet Descriptions|Quote=Hardened uplink/remote sensor package with command network module.}}
*[[EOD-class Mjolnir|EOD]] {{C|"Tall" variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=commanders|Game=HR|Section=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|SectionLinkText=Armory|Detail=EOD, Operator, EVA, and Mark V - CNM Helmet Descriptions|Quote=Command network module; standard issue to UNSC Special Forces unit commanders}}
*[[EVA-class Mjolnir|EVA]] {{C|"Tall" variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|commanders}}
*[[GRENADIER-class Mjolnir|Grenadier]] {{C|"Tall" variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=grenadier|Game=HR|Section=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|SectionLinkText=Armory|Detail=Grenadier - UA/FC Helmet Descriptions|Quote=Up-armored variant with command network and external uplink modules.}}
*[[HAZOP-class Mjolnir|HAZOP]] {{C|CNM-I variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=hazop|Game=HR|Section=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|SectionLinkText=Armory|Detail=HAZOP - CNM-I Helmet Description|Quote=Command network module-Improved; upgraded variant of the standard issue CNM unit.}}
*[[INTRUDER-class Mjolnir|INTRUDER]] {{C|"Camera" variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|intruder}}
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]] {{C|"Tall" variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|commanders}}
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]] {{C|"Tall" variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|mk6}}
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|Mark VII]] {{C|CNM[5] variant}}
*[[MP-class Mjolnir|Military Police]] {{C|"Tall" variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|hurscnm}}
*[[ODST armor|ODST]] {{C|"Tall" and ODST-CNM variants}}{{Ref/Reuse|uacnm}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG26}}
*[[OPERATOR-class Mjolnir|Operator]] {{C|"Camera" variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|commanders}}
*[[SCOUT-class Mjolnir|Scout]] {{C|"Camera" variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=cbrncnm|Game=HR|Section=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|SectionLinkText=Armory|Detail=Scout and Security - CBRN/CNM Helmet Descriptions|Quote=For operations in hazard zones; command network module.}}
*[[SECURITY-class Mjolnir|Security]] {{C|"Tall" variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|cbrncnm}}
 
==Variants and configurations==
During the [[Human-Covenant War]], the CNM has three observed variants, each with its own distinct physical appearances. The first variant is the ODST-CNM, which is exclusively employed on ODST armors. The other two variants are standard issue to UNSC Special Forces unit commanders,{{Ref/Reuse|commanders}} and both variants could be upgraded to the '''Command Network Module-Improved''' ('''CNM-I''') variant on the HAZOP and Air Assault variants of MJOLNIR Mark V.{{Ref/Reuse|hazop}}{{Ref/Reuse|AA}} After the Human-Covenant War, built-in CNM suites have been integrated to the helmets of the [GEN2] variant of the Commando-class Mjolnir.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} However, sometimes the CNM is integrated as an external attachment on armor like the INTRUDER-class Mjolnir,{{Ref/Game|Id=intruder|Game=H5G|Section=Armor permutations (Halo 5: Guardians)|SectionLinkText=Spartan Appearance Customization|Detail=Intruder Description|Quote=The INTRUDER helmet features a full-featured Command Network Module and multi-channel drone controller. The drone controller interfaces directly with Unified Ground Command (UNICOM) kill box management and aerospace deconfliction systems.}} while certain CNM variants are still optional attachments, like the CNM[5] on the Mark VII helmet.{{Ref/Generic|Id=INFoverview|[[Halo Infinite Multiplayer Overview]]}}
 
===CNM[5]===
The CNM[5] could be employed on the Mjolnir Mark VII helmet.{{Ref/Reuse|INFoverview}}


===ODST-CNM===
===ODST-CNM===
A specialised variant of the CNM is employed by the ODSTs alongside the standard-issue variant. One was employed by [[Edward Buck]] during the [[Battle of Mombasa]].<ref>''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' - Edward Buck in-game model</ref><ref name="EVG26">''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 26 (Buck)</ref>
The ODST-CNM is a specialized variant of the CNM employed by the ODSTs. One was employed by [[Edward Buck]] during the [[Battle of Mombasa]].{{Ref/Game|Game=ODST|Section=Campaign|SectionLinkText=Edward Buck in-game model}}{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG26|EVG|Page=26}}
<gallery class=center>
File:H3ODST Buck CNM.png|The ODST-CNM module on Edward Buck's helmet.
</gallery>


==Compatibility==
==="Camera" variant===
The CNM has been observed to be compatible with the following helmets;
This CNM variant resembles a camera, and is typically worn on the right side of the helmet.
*[[AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir|Air Assault]]{{Ref/Reuse|armory}}
<gallery class=center>
*[[CH252 helmet]]<ref>''Halo: Reach'', UNSC Army trooper in-game model variant</ref>
File:HR Operator CNM Helmet Icon.png|The CNM on the Operator helmet.
*[[COMMANDO-class Mjolnir|Commando]]{{Ref/Reuse|armory}}
File:HR Scout CBRNCNM Helmet Icon.png|The CNM, along with a CBRN module, on the Scout helmet.
*[[EOD-class Mjolnir|EOD]]{{Ref/Reuse|armory}}
File:HR CQB HURS Helmet Icon.png|The CNM, along with a [[Hardened uplink/remote sensor package|HU/RS]] module, on the CQB helmet.
*[[EVA-class Mjolnir|EVA]]{{Ref/Reuse|armory}}
</gallery>
*[[GRENADIER-class Mjolnir|Grenadier]]{{Ref/Reuse|armory}}
 
*[[HAZOP-class Mjolnir]]{{Ref/Reuse|armory}} {{C|CNM-I variant}}
==="Tall" variant===
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]]{{Ref/Reuse|armory}}
This CNM variant is longer, featuring two circular sensors, and can be worn on either side of the helmet.
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|Mark VII]]
<gallery class=center>
*[[MP-class Mjolnir|Military Police]]{{Ref/Reuse|armory}}
File:HTMCC H3 ODSTHVY Helmet Icon.png|The CNM on the [[ODST armor/HVY|ODST/HVY]] helmet.
*[[ODST armor|ODST]]{{Ref/Reuse|armory}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG26}} {{C|Regular and ODST-CNM variants}}
File:HR ODST UACNM Helmet Icon.png|The CNM on the UA variant of the ODST helmet.
*[[SECURITY-class Mjolnir|Security]]{{Ref/Reuse|armory}}
File:HR HAZOP CNMI Helmet Icon.png|The CNM-I, along with B5D-O/Optics suite, on the HAZOP helmet.
File:HR EOD CNM Helmet Icon.png|The CNM on the EOD helmet.
File:HR AirAssault UACNM Helmet Icon.png|The CNM on the UA variant of the Air Assault helmet.
File:HR EVA CNM Helmet Icon.png|The CNM on the EVA helmet.
File:HR Commando CBRNCNM Helmet Icon.png|The CNM, along with a CBRN module, on the Commando helmet.
File:HR MarkV CNM Helmet Icon.png|The CNM on the Mark V helmet.
File:HR Security CBRNCNM Helmet Icon.png|The CNM, along with a CBRN module, on the Security helmet.
File:HR MilitaryPolice HURSCNM Helmet Icon.png|The CNM, along with a HU/RS module, on the Military Police helmet.
</gallery>
 
===FC configurations===
The modularity of the MJOLNIR armor has made it possible to attach multiple modules on the helmet. In cases where a CNM and a [[External Hardened Uplink|Hardened Uplink (HUL)]] are both employed, the configurations are designated "FC", "FC-I", and "FC-I[2]" depending on the variants used. FC refers to the configuration in which the "tall" CNM variant and an external HUL are both attached to the helmet.{{Ref/Reuse|grenadier}} FC-I refers to the configuration in which an external HUL, along with the CNM-I, are integrated on the "long" CNM variant, though this configuration has only been observed on the [[AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir|MJOLNIR/AA variant]].{{Ref/Reuse|AA}} FC-I[2] refers to the configuration in which both the HUL[3] and CNM are attached to the helmet.{{Ref/Reuse|Commando}}{{Ref/Game|Id=mk6|Game=HR|Section=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|SectionLinkText=Armory|Detail=Mark VI - FC-I[2] Helmet Description|Quote=External command network and hardened 3rd-generation uplink modules.}}
 
<gallery class=center>
File:HR Grenadier UAFC Helmet Icon.png|The FC configuration on the UA variant of the Grenadier helmet.
File:HR AirAssault FCI Helmet Icon.png|The FC-I configuration on the UA variant of the Air Assault helmet.
File:HR Commando UAFCI2 Helmet Icon.png|The FC-I[2] configuration on the Commando helmet.
File:HR MarkVI FCI2 Helmet Icon.png|The FC-I[2] configuration on the Mark VI helmet.
</gallery>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
===''Halo Reach''===
The CNM and its variants serve as cosmetics and have no impact on gameplay.
The CNM is available as a helmet accessory in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. The device for the MP variant is priced at 5,000 [[Credit|cR]], while the ODST variant is priced at 1,000 cR.{{Ref/Reuse|armory}}<ref>[http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/14276699/halo-project/videos/halor_armory_montage_072210.html ''IGN Video'': Halo: Reach Xbox 360 Video - The Armory Video]</ref>
===''Halo: Reach''===
The "camera" and "tall" variants of the CNM are available as attachments on several helmets in the [[armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|armor permutations]] of ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. The device is priced at different levels of [[Credits]], depending on the base helmets. In ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', the same CNM-attached helmets are unlockable in [[Season 1: Noble]].


==Trivia==
===''Halo Infinite''===
*During the [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]], the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V(B)|Mark V[B]] helmet had a CNM upgrade available. The device cost 2,000 cR, but was cut from the final game. In the Beta, it was known as the [[Hardened External Sensor Array-External]].
The CNM[5] will be available on the Mark VII helmet in ''Halo Infinite''.{{Ref/Reuse|INFoverview}}
*Several helmets in ''Halo: Reach'' list the CNM as an attachment when they in fact use the [[External Hardened Uplink]]. These helmets are the [[SCOUT-class Mjolnir|Scout]] and [[OPERATOR-class Mjolnir|Operator]]. The descriptions for the [[AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir|Air Assault]] FC-I helmet attachment and its ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' successor, [[INTRUDER-class Mjolnir|Intruder]], also have this error.
 
==Production notes==
*During the [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta|''Halo: Reach'' Multiplayer Beta]], the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V(B)|Mark V[B]]] helmet had a "CNM" upgrade available, though the CNM resembled a sun visor which extended above the visor. The device cost 2,000 cR, but was cut from the final game.
*During the ''Halo: Reach'' Multiplayer Beta, the "camera" variant of the CNM on the CQC helmet, along with UA attachment on the Mark V[B] helmet, was labelled as HUL. The "tall" variant on the Military Police helmet, however, was correctly labelled "CNM".
*Although the [[ODST armor/HVY]] armor in the ''[[Halo 3]]'' portion of ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' was based on the armor worn by [[Victor Ramos]] in ''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]'', Ramos's helmet did employ the UA and CNM attachments in ''Halo: Fireteam Raven''.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HR Trooper GungnirShoulders.jpg|An UNSC Army trooper employing the CNM on her helmet in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:HR Trooper GungnirShoulders.jpg|An UNSC Army trooper employing the CNM on her helmet in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:HFR Hudson Render.png|A CNM-like module on the side of [[Ethan Graves]]' helmet in ''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''.
File:HFR Hudson Render.png|A CNM-like device on the side of [[Marcus Hudson]]'s helmet in ''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''.
File:HInf Armor MkVII.jpg|A GEN3 Mark VII-clad Spartan-IV with a CNM(5)/BNR/Fascinator helmet attachment in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HInf Armor MkVII.jpg|A GEN3 Mark VII-clad Spartan-IV with a CNM(5)/BNR/Fascinator helmet attachment in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
</gallery>
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*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
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