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[[File:CBRNHUL.png|right|thumb|300px|The external Hardened Uplink (left) and a [[CBRN module]] (right).]] | [[File:CBRNHUL.png|right|thumb|300px|The external Hardened Uplink (left) and a [[CBRN module]] (right).]] | ||
The '''Hardened Uplink''' ('''HUL''') is an external helmet attachment compatible with helmet variants of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]].{{Ref/Game|Game=HR| | The '''Hardened Uplink''' ('''HUL''') is an external helmet attachment compatible with helmet variants of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]].{{Ref/Game|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=Armory}} | ||
==Usage== | ==Usage== | ||
The HUL was designed for acquisition of military intelligence,{{Ref/Game|Id=milint|Game=HR| | The HUL was designed for acquisition of military intelligence,{{Ref/Game|Id=milint|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=Armory|Detail=Mark V[B], CQC, EOD, Operator, EVA, Security & CQB - UA/HUL Helmet Descriptions|Quote=Up-armored variant with hardened uplink module for MILINT acquisition.}} and is required for personnel employing the Recon or Pilot helmets while on sensitive operations.{{Ref/Game|Id=Recon|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=Armory|Detail=Recon - HUL Helmet Description|Quote=External hardened uplink for MILINT acquisition; reserved for sensitive OPs.}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Pilot|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=Armory|Detail=Pilot - HUL[3] Helmet Description|Quote=Third-generation external hardened uplink for MILINT acquisition; required for sensitive OPs.}} When used in conjunction with the [[Command Network Module]], it is a favorite of [[UNSC Army Pathfinders|pathfinder units]] employing the [[AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir]] helmet.{{Ref/Game|Id=AA|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=Armory|Detail=Air Assault - FC-I Helmet Description|Quote=Command network module-Improved; external hardened uplink. A favorite of Pathfinder units.}} The device is often integrated with remote sensors into a [[hardened uplink/remote sensor package]]. | ||
===Compatibility=== | ===Compatibility=== | ||
The HUL has been observed to be compatible with the following helmets: | The HUL has been observed to be compatible with the following helmets: | ||
*[[B-class Mjolnir|Mjolnir [B]]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}} | *[[B-class Mjolnir|Mjolnir [B]]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}} | ||
*[[COMMANDO-class Mjolnir|Commando]] {{C|HUL[3] variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Commando|Game=HR| | *[[COMMANDO-class Mjolnir|Commando]] {{C|HUL[3] variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Commando|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=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|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}} | *[[CQB-class Mjolnir|CQB]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}} | ||
*[[CQC-class Mjolnir|CQC]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}} | *[[CQC-class Mjolnir|CQC]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}} | ||
*[[EOD-class Mjolnir|EOD]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}} | *[[EOD-class Mjolnir|EOD]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}} | ||
*[[EVA-class Mjolnir|EVA]] {{C|HUL[3] variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=eva|Game=HR| | *[[EVA-class Mjolnir|EVA]] {{C|HUL[3] variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=eva|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=Armory|Detail=Commando - UA/HUL[3] Helmet Description|Quote=Up-armored variant with hardened 3rd generation uplink module for MILINT acquisition.}} | ||
**EVA [C] helmet {{C|Standard and HUL[3] variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}}{{Ref|Group=Note|Id=evacerror|The in-game options in ''Halo: Reach'' Armory erroneously refer to the standard HUL attachment on EVA[C] as "CNM" and "HUL[3]".}} | **EVA [C] helmet {{C|Standard and HUL[3] variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}}{{Ref|Group=Note|Id=evacerror|The in-game options in ''Halo: Reach'' Armory erroneously refer to the standard HUL attachment on EVA[C] as "CNM" and "HUL[3]".}} | ||
*[[GRENADIER-class Mjolnir|Grenadier]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=grenadier|Game=HR| | *[[GRENADIER-class Mjolnir|Grenadier]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=grenadier|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=Armory|Detail=Grenadier - UA/FC Helmet Description}} | ||
*[[HAZOP-class Mjolnir|HAZOP]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=hazop|Game=HR| | *[[HAZOP-class Mjolnir|HAZOP]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=hazop|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=Armory|Detail=HAZOP - CBRN/HUL Helmet Description|Quote=For operations in extremely hazardous environments; hardened uplink module.}} | ||
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]] {{C|HUL[3] variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=mk6|Game=HR| | *[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]] {{C|HUL[3] variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=mk6|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=Armory|Detail=Mark VI - FC-I[2] Helmet Description|Quote=External command network and hardened 3rd-generation uplink modules.}} | ||
*[[ODST armor|ODST]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=odst|Game=HR| | *[[ODST armor|ODST]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=odst|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=Armory|Detail=ODST - CBRN/HUL Helmet Description|Quote=For operations in hazard zones; hardened uplink module.}} | ||
*[[OPERATOR-class Mjolnir|Operator]] {{C|Standard variants}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}} | *[[OPERATOR-class Mjolnir|Operator]] {{C|Standard variants}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}} | ||
*[[PILOT-class Mjolnir|Pilot]] {{C|HUL[3] variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|Pilot}} | *[[PILOT-class Mjolnir|Pilot]] {{C|HUL[3] variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|Pilot}} | ||
*[[RECON-class Mjolnir|Recon]] {{C|Standard and HUL[3] variants}}{{Ref/Reuse|Recon}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Reconhul3|Game=HR| | *[[RECON-class Mjolnir|Recon]] {{C|Standard and HUL[3] variants}}{{Ref/Reuse|Recon}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Reconhul3|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=Armory|Detail=Recon - UA/HUL[3] Helmet Description|Quote=Up-armored variant with hardened 3rd-generation uplink module for MILINT acquisition.}} | ||
*[[SECURITY-class Mjolnir|Security]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}} | *[[SECURITY-class Mjolnir|Security]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}} | ||
*[[WRATH-class Mjolnir|Wrath]] {{C|Standard variant}} | *[[WRATH-class Mjolnir|Wrath]] {{C|Standard variant}} | ||
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===HUL-I=== | ===HUL-I=== | ||
The external '''Hardened Uplink-Improved''' ('''HUL-I''') is an upgraded variant of the standard issue HUL unit. It has only been observed as compatible to the [[JFO-class Mjolnir|JFO variant]].{{Ref/Game|Id=JFO|Game=HR| | The external '''Hardened Uplink-Improved''' ('''HUL-I''') is an upgraded variant of the standard issue HUL unit. It has only been observed as compatible to the [[JFO-class Mjolnir|JFO variant]].{{Ref/Game|Id=JFO|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=Armory|Detail=JFO - HUL-I Helmet Description|Quote=External hardened uplink-improved; upgraded variant of the standard issue HUL unit.}} | ||
<gallery class=center>> | <gallery class=center>> | ||
File:HR JFO HULI Helmet Icon.png|The HUL-I on the JFO helmet. | File:HR JFO HULI Helmet Icon.png|The HUL-I on the JFO helmet. | ||
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===FC configurations=== | ===FC configurations=== | ||
The modularity of the MJOLNIR armor has made it possible to attach multiple modules on the helmet. In cases where a HUL and a CNM and 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 an external HUL and the "tall" CNM variant 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 "camera" 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 "tall" CNM are attached to the helmet.{{Ref/Reuse|Commando}}{{Ref/Game|Id=mk6|Game=HR| | The modularity of the MJOLNIR armor has made it possible to attach multiple modules on the helmet. In cases where a HUL and a CNM and 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 an external HUL and the "tall" CNM variant 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 "camera" 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 "tall" CNM are attached to the helmet.{{Ref/Reuse|Commando}}{{Ref/Game|Id=mk6|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=Armory|Detail=Mark VI - FC-I[2] Helmet Description|Quote=External command network and hardened 3rd-generation uplink modules.}} | ||
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Revision as of 19:08, January 27, 2022
The Hardened Uplink (HUL) is an external helmet attachment compatible with helmet variants of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.[1]
Usage
The HUL was designed for acquisition of military intelligence,[2] and is required for personnel employing the Recon or Pilot helmets while on sensitive operations.[3][4] When used in conjunction with the Command Network Module, it is a favorite of pathfinder units employing the AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir helmet.[5] The device is often integrated with remote sensors into a hardened uplink/remote sensor package.
Compatibility
The HUL has been observed to be compatible with the following helmets:
- Mjolnir [B] (Standard variant)[2]
- Commando (HUL[3] variant)[6]
- CQB (Standard variant)[2]
- CQC (Standard variant)[2]
- EOD (Standard variant)[2]
- EVA (HUL[3] variant)[7]
- Grenadier (Standard variant)[8]
- HAZOP (Standard variant)[9]
- Mark VI (HUL[3] variant)[10]
- ODST (Standard variant)[11]
- Operator (Standard variants)[2]
- Pilot (HUL[3] variant)[4]
- Recon (Standard and HUL[3] variants)[3][12]
- Security (Standard variant)[2]
- Wrath (Standard variant)
Variants
The HUL has three observed variants, each with its own distinct physical appearance.
Standard HUL
The standard HUL variant resembles a cube, and can be worn on either side of the helmet. Its adoption is reserved for personnel employing the Recon helmet during sensitive operations.[3]
The HUL, along with a CBRN module, on the ODST helmet.
The HUL on the EVA[C] helmet.[Note 1]
The HUL on the UA variant of the EVA[C] helmet.[Note 1]
The HUL on the Recon helmet.[Note 2]
HUL-I
The external Hardened Uplink-Improved (HUL-I) is an upgraded variant of the standard issue HUL unit. It has only been observed as compatible to the JFO variant.[13]
HUL[3]
HUL[3] is the third-generation external hardened uplink for military intelligence acquisition.[7] Its adoption is required for personnel employing the Pilot helmet during sensitive operations.[4]
FC configurations
The modularity of the MJOLNIR armor has made it possible to attach multiple modules on the helmet. In cases where a HUL and a CNM and 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 an external HUL and the "tall" CNM variant are both attached to the helmet.[8] FC-I refers to the configuration in which an external HUL, along with the CNM-I, are integrated on the "camera" CNM variant, though this configuration has only been observed on the MJOLNIR/AA variant.[5] FC-I[2] refers to the configuration in which both the HUL[3] and "tall" CNM are attached to the helmet.[6][10]
Gameplay
The HUL and its variants serve as cosmetics and have no impact on gameplay.
Halo: Reach
All three variants of the HUL are available as attachments on several helmets in the 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 HUL-attached helmets are unlockable in Season 1: Noble.
Production notes
- 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. Both helmet attachments costed 5,000 credits.
- In the final release of Halo: Reach, four mislabeled helmet attachments involved the HUL:
- The standard HUL variant mislabeled as the CNM on the EVA[C] helmet.
- The standard HUL variant mislabeled as the UA/HUL[3] on the EVA[C] helmet.
- The standard HUL variant mislabeled as the HUL-I on the Recon helmet.
- The "Camera" CNM variant mislabeled as the UA/HUL-I on the Mark VI helmet.
Gallery
The HUL attachment on the ODST armor/TAC variant helmet.
List of appearances
- Halo 3 (MCC-only)
- Remember Reach
- Birth of a Spartan (First appearance)
- Deliver Hope
- Halo Reach
- Halo: Fall of Reach
- Halo 5: Guardians
- Halo: Lone Wolf
- Halo: Outpost Discovery
- Halo Infinite
Notes
Sources
- ^ Halo: Reach: Armory
- ^ a b c d e f g h Halo: Reach: Armory: Mark V[B], CQC, EOD, Operator, EVA, Security & CQB - UA/HUL Helmet Descriptions "Up-armored variant with hardened uplink module for MILINT acquisition."
- ^ a b c Halo: Reach: Armory: Recon - HUL Helmet Description "External hardened uplink for MILINT acquisition; reserved for sensitive OPs."
- ^ a b c Halo: Reach: Armory: Pilot - HUL[3] Helmet Description "Third-generation external hardened uplink for MILINT acquisition; required for sensitive OPs."
- ^ a b Halo: Reach: Armory: Air Assault - FC-I Helmet Description "Command network module-Improved; external hardened uplink. A favorite of Pathfinder units."
- ^ a b Halo: Reach: Armory: Commando - UA/FC-I[2] Helmet Description "Up-armored variant with external command network and hardened 3rd generation uplink modules."
- ^ a b Halo: Reach: Armory: Commando - UA/HUL[3] Helmet Description "Up-armored variant with hardened 3rd generation uplink module for MILINT acquisition."
- ^ a b Halo: Reach: Armory: Grenadier - UA/FC Helmet Description
- ^ Halo: Reach: Armory: HAZOP - CBRN/HUL Helmet Description "For operations in extremely hazardous environments; hardened uplink module."
- ^ a b Halo: Reach: Armory: Mark VI - FC-I[2] Helmet Description "External command network and hardened 3rd-generation uplink modules."
- ^ Halo: Reach: Armory: ODST - CBRN/HUL Helmet Description "For operations in hazard zones; hardened uplink module."
- ^ Halo: Reach: Armory: Recon - UA/HUL[3] Helmet Description "Up-armored variant with hardened 3rd-generation uplink module for MILINT acquisition."
- ^ Halo: Reach: Armory: JFO - HUL-I Helmet Description "External hardened uplink-improved; upgraded variant of the standard issue HUL unit."
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