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The '''Ranger harness''' is an [[Sangheili harness|armor harness]] used by [[Sangheili Ranger]]s and [[Sangheili Ranger Commander|Ranger Commanders]].
The '''Ranger harness''' is an [[Sangheili harness|armor harness]] used by [[Sangheili Ranger|Sangheili Rangers]] and [[Sangheili Ranger Commander|Ranger Commanders]].


==Variants==
==Variants==
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File:H2A - Arbiter-Ranger harness variant.jpg|Ancient Ranger harness.
File:H2A - Arbiter-Ranger harness variant.jpg|Ancient Ranger harness.
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===Assault harness based===
There are two versions of Ranger harness based on the [[Assault harness]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-brute-force '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Brute Force'']</ref>
*With EVA faceshield
This version has a transparent EVA faceshield. It also has full mobility in zero- or low-gravity conditions, though can be used in planetside operations. This set is often fielded with an external [[Covenant thruster pack|thruster pack]].


This armor set is typically white when worn by regular Rangers and gold when worn by Ranger Commanders. The Swords of Sanghelios use a maroon color scheme.
===Tlaipoz-pattern exo harness===
The ''Tlaipoz''-pattern exo harness{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} has a transparent EVA faceshield. It also has full mobility in zero- or low-gravity conditions, though can be used in planetside operations. This set is often fielded with an external [[Covenant thruster pack|thruster pack]]. This armor set is typically white when worn by regular Rangers and gold when worn by Ranger Commanders. The Swords of Sanghelios use a maroon color scheme.


*Without EVA faceshield
This version does not have an EVA faceshield, but instead has a helmet more similar to that of the Assault harness. It uses the main body design of the [[Combat harness|Sangheili combat harness]] but has two thruster packs on the back.
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<gallery>
File:HReach - Ranger 2.png|Assault-based Ranger harness with EVA faceshield.
File:HReach - Ranger 2.png|The ''Tlaipoz''-pattern exo harness.
File:Sangheili-Ranger H2A.png|Assault-based Ranger harness without EVA faceshield.
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===Ebgione-pattern exo harness===
The ''Ebgione'''-pattern exo harness{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=201}} does not have an EVA faceshield, but instead has a helmet more similar to that of the Assault harness. It uses the main body design of the [[Combat harness|Sangheili combat harness]] but has two thruster packs on the back.
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File:Sangheili-Ranger H2A.png|An ''Ebgione''-pattern exo harness.
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===Kdeo-pattern exo harness===
===Kdeo-pattern exo harness===
After spending several centuries creating parts for other Sangheili harnesses, [[Lodam Armory]] pooled their efforts and made<ref>="h4guide"</ref> the ''Kdeo''-pattern harness{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=201}} based on their first fully in-house armor system, the [[Storm harness]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fury-s-road '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Fury's Road'']</ref> This harness is also marginally heavier than the Storm harness it was based on.<ref name="h4guide">[[Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Covenant|'''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''' ''- Enemy: Covenant: Elite Ranger'']]</ref>
After spending several centuries creating parts for other Sangheili harnesses, [[Lodam Armory]] pooled their efforts and made the{{Ref/Reuse|h4guide}} ''Kdeo''-pattern harness{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} based on their first fully in-house armor system, the [[Storm harness]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fury-s-road '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Fury's Road'']</ref> This harness is also marginally heavier than the Storm harness it was based on.<ref name="h4guide">[[Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Covenant|'''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''' ''- Enemy: Covenant: Elite Ranger'']]</ref>


This version is a lightly armored and has a mesh suit that is protected by [[energy shielding]]. The boots can magnetically latch if necessary. This version also has forelimb and hind limb thrust control to help keep the user from losing control of their body. The thruster packs that this suit uses are gravity-mitigating.{{Ref/Reuse|h4guide}} This armor is able to be used in space, radioactive sites, and other hazardous locations.<ref name="H4:EVG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 46''</ref>
This version is a lightly armored and has a mesh suit that is protected by [[energy shielding]]. The boots can magnetically latch if necessary. This version also has forelimb and hind limb thrust control to help keep the user from losing control of their body. The thruster packs that this suit uses are gravity-mitigating.{{Ref/Reuse|h4guide}} This armor is able to be used in space, radioactive sites, and other hazardous locations.<ref name="H4:EVG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 46''</ref>
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Sangheili_Ranger_01.png|Old version of the Assault-based Ranger harness used in ''Halo 2''.
File:Sangheili_Ranger_01.png|Old version of the ''Ebgione''-pattern harness used in ''Halo 2''.
File:BOB_plasma_rifle.jpg|Ranger Commander Assault-based Ranger harness as seen in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:BOB_plasma_rifle.jpg|Ranger Commander ''Tlaipoz''-pattern harness as seen in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Kola 'Baoth.jpg|[[Kola 'Baoth]] in an Assault-based [[Swords of Sanghelios]] Ranger Armor.
File:Kola 'Baoth.jpg|[[Kola 'Baoth]] in ''Tlaipoz''-pattern [[Swords of Sanghelios]] Ranger Armor.
File:H4SangheiliRanger.png|Storm-based Ranger harness as seen in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4SangheiliRanger.png|''Kdeo''-pattern exo harness as seen in ''Halo 4''.
File:H2A terminal TH Arbiter 2.jpg|Ancient Ranger harness helmet as seen in ''Halo 2: Anniversary Terminals''.
File:H2A terminal TH Arbiter 2.jpg|Ancient Ranger harness helmet as seen in ''Halo 2: Anniversary Terminals''.
File:H5G-Ranger.png|Storm-based Ranger harness as seen in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-Ranger.png|''Kdeo''-pattern exo harness as seen in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:KillerInstinctRangerOptions.png|The Assault-based Ranger harness in ''Killer Instinct''.
File:KillerInstinctRangerOptions.png|The ''Tlaipoz''-pattern exo harness in ''Killer Instinct''.
File:KIRanger harness 2.png|A red Assault-based Ranger harness in ''Killer Instinct''.
File:KIRanger harness 2.png|A red ''Tlaipoz''-pattern harness in ''Killer Instinct''.
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Revision as of 17:22, April 15, 2022

Ranger harness
Ebgione-pattern exo harness
Sangheili-Ranger H2A.png
Tlaipoz-pattern exo harness
HReach - Ranger 2.png
Kdeo-pattern exo harness
Cutout render of a Sangheili Ranger. Kyle Hefley (armor). Sean Binder and Kenneth Scott (anatomy).
Kdeo-pattern (Alt.)
H5G-Sangheili Ranger.png
Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Lodam Armory (Kdeo-pattern variant)

Type:

Sangheili harness

Role(s):

Extra-vehicular space combat[1]

 

The Ranger harness is an armor harness used by Sangheili Rangers and Ranger Commanders.

Variants

Ancient ranger harness

During the Taming of the Lekgolo, Arbiter Jeht 'Lcmutee wore armor based on the contemporary Ranger harness.[2][3]

  • Ancient Ranger harness.

    Ancient Ranger harness.

Tlaipoz-pattern exo harness

The Tlaipoz-pattern exo harness[4] has a transparent EVA faceshield. It also has full mobility in zero- or low-gravity conditions, though can be used in planetside operations. This set is often fielded with an external thruster pack. This armor set is typically white when worn by regular Rangers and gold when worn by Ranger Commanders. The Swords of Sanghelios use a maroon color scheme.

  • The Tlaipoz-pattern exo harness.

    The Tlaipoz-pattern exo harness.

Ebgione-pattern exo harness

The Ebgione'-pattern exo harness[4] does not have an EVA faceshield, but instead has a helmet more similar to that of the Assault harness. It uses the main body design of the Sangheili combat harness but has two thruster packs on the back.

  • An Ebgione-pattern exo harness.

    An Ebgione-pattern exo harness.

Kdeo-pattern exo harness

After spending several centuries creating parts for other Sangheili harnesses, Lodam Armory pooled their efforts and made the[5] Kdeo-pattern harness[4] based on their first fully in-house armor system, the Storm harness.[6] This harness is also marginally heavier than the Storm harness it was based on.[5]

This version is a lightly armored and has a mesh suit that is protected by energy shielding. The boots can magnetically latch if necessary. This version also has forelimb and hind limb thrust control to help keep the user from losing control of their body. The thruster packs that this suit uses are gravity-mitigating.[5] This armor is able to be used in space, radioactive sites, and other hazardous locations.[7]

There is also a second version of the suit with more layers.

  • Kdeo-pattern exo harness.

    Kdeo-pattern exo harness.

  • Second version with more layers.

    Second version with more layers.

Trivia

The Assault harness-based Ranger harness with EVA faceshield may be unlocked for use in Halo: Reach by achieving the rank of Sergeant.

Gallery

  • Old version of the Ebgione-pattern harness used in Halo 2.

    Old version of the Ebgione-pattern harness used in Halo 2.

  • Ranger Commander Tlaipoz-pattern harness as seen in Halo: Reach.

    Ranger Commander Tlaipoz-pattern harness as seen in Halo: Reach.

  • Kola 'Baoth in Tlaipoz-pattern Swords of Sanghelios Ranger Armor.

    Kola 'Baoth in Tlaipoz-pattern Swords of Sanghelios Ranger Armor.

  • Kdeo-pattern exo harness as seen in Halo 4.

    Kdeo-pattern exo harness as seen in Halo 4.

  • Ancient Ranger harness helmet as seen in Halo 2: Anniversary Terminals.

    Ancient Ranger harness helmet as seen in Halo 2: Anniversary Terminals.

  • Kdeo-pattern exo harness as seen in Halo 5: Guardians.

    Kdeo-pattern exo harness as seen in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • The Tlaipoz-pattern exo harness in Killer Instinct.

    The Tlaipoz-pattern exo harness in Killer Instinct.

  • A red Tlaipoz-pattern harness in Killer Instinct.

    A red Tlaipoz-pattern harness in Killer Instinct.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 58
  2. ^ Halo 2: Anniversary, Terminal 8
  3. ^ Instagram - hmcc_arbiter - Ancient Ranger Harness
  4. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 201
  5. ^ a b c Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Enemy: Covenant: Elite Ranger
  6. ^ Halo Waypoint - Canon Fodder: Fury's Road
  7. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 46

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