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{{Era|Covenant|HCW|Post}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Armor infobox
|name=Ranger harness
|image={{tabcontainer|title1=Ebgione-pattern exo harness|content1=[[File:Sangheili-Ranger H2A.png|250px]]|title2=Tlaipoz-pattern exo harness|content2=[[File:HReach - Ranger 2.png|250px]]|title3=Kdeo-pattern exo harness|content3=[[File:H4SangheiliRanger.png|250px]]|title4=Kdeo-pattern (Alt.)|content4=[[File:H5G-Sangheili Ranger.png|250px]]}}
|manufacturer=[[Lodam Armory]] {{c|Kdeo-pattern variant}}
|testsite=
|type=[[Sangheili harness]]
|role=Extra-vehicular space combat<ref name="vis">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 58''</ref>
|weight=
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[[File:H4SangheiliRanger.png|200px|thumb|right|The Storm-based Ranger Harness.]]
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 set]] used by [[Sangheili Ranger|Sangheili Rangers]] and [[Sangheili Ranger Commander|Sangheili Ranger Commanders]]. Its role is completing missions that focus on extra-vehicular space combat.<ref name="vis">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 58''</ref>


==Variants==
==Variants==
===Ancient ranger harness===
===Ancient ranger harness===
During the the [[Taming of the Lekgolo]], an [[Unidentified Arbiter (Taming of the Lekgolo)|unidentified Arbiter]] was given a [[Arbiter body armor]] based on the Ranger armor of the time.<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', [[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|Terminal 8]]</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/y7-JKjgllk/?taken-by=hmcc_arbiter '''Instagram''' - ''hmcc_arbiter - Ancient Ranger Harness'']</ref>
During the [[Taming of the Lekgolo]], [[Arbiter]] [[Jeht 'Lcmutee]] wore [[Arbiter body armor|armor]] based on the contemporary Ranger harness.<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', [[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 8]]</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/y7-JKjgllk/?taken-by=hmcc_arbiter '''Instagram''' - ''hmcc_arbiter - Ancient Ranger Harness'']</ref>
<gallery>
File:H2A - Arbiter-Ranger harness variant.jpg|Ancient Ranger harness.
</gallery>
 
===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.


===Assault harness based===
<gallery>
There is two versions of the [[Assault harness]] based Ranger harness.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-brute-force '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Brute Force'']</ref>
File:HReach - Ranger 2.png|The ''Tlaipoz''-pattern exo harness.
*With EVA faceshield
</gallery>
This version has a see-through EVA faceshield that the user can use to see. 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 [[Covenant thruster pack]].


Sangheili Rangers who use this set often go with a white color scheme, and Sangheili Ranger Commanders use a gold scheme. The Swords of Sangheilios use a maroon color scheme.
===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.


*Without EVA faceshield
<gallery>
This version does not have a EVA faceshield, but has a helmet design closer to the Assault harness. It uses the main body design of the [[Sangheili combat harness]] but has two thruster packs on its pack.
File:Sangheili-Ranger H2A.png|An ''Ebgione''-pattern exo harness.
</gallery>


===Storm harness based===
===Kdeo-pattern exo harness===
This version was created by [[Lodam Armory]]. Lodam armory based this version off their [[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>
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/news/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 harness, that has a mesh suit that shielding extends over. Boots on this are able to 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. 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>
 
There is also a second version of the suit with more layers.
 
<gallery>
File:H4SangheiliRanger.png|''Kdeo''-pattern exo harness.
File:H5G-Sangheili Ranger.png|Second version with more layers.
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
Its possible to unlock the Assault harness based with EVA faceshield to use in ''Halo Reach'' by achieving the [[Rank (Halo: Reach)|Sergeant]] rank.
The Assault harness-based Ranger harness with EVA faceshield may be unlocked for use in ''Halo: Reach'' by achieving the [[Rank (Halo: Reach)|rank of Sergeant]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>  
<gallery>  
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:HReach - Ranger 2.png|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:BOB_plasma_rifle.jpg|Ranger Commander Assault-based Ranger harness as seen in ''Halo Reach''.
File:Kola 'Baoth.jpg|[[Kola 'Baoth]] in ''Tlaipoz''-pattern [[Swords of Sanghelios]] Ranger Armor.
File:Kola 'Baoth.jpg|[[Kola 'Baoth]] in an Assault-based [[Swords of Sanghelios]] Ranger Armor.
File:H4SangheiliRanger.png|''Kdeo''-pattern exo harness as seen in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4SangheiliRanger.png|Storm-based Ranger harness as seen in ''Halo 4''.
File:Sangheili-Ranger H2A.png|Assault-based Ranger harness as seen in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
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:H2A - Arbiter-Ranger harness variant.jpg|Ancient Ranger harness as seen in the ''Halo 2: Anniversary Terminals''.
File:H5G-Ranger.png|''Kdeo''-pattern exo harness as seen in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-Ranger.png|Storm-based Ranger harness as seen in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:KillerInstinctRangerOptions.png|The ''Tlaipoz''-pattern exo harness in ''Killer Instinct''.
File:KIRanger harness 2.png|A red ''Tlaipoz''-pattern harness in ''Killer Instinct''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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== Sources ==
== Sources ==
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{{Ref/Sources}}


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[[Category:Covenant armor]]
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Latest revision as of 13:08, September 10, 2023

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[edit]

Ancient ranger harness[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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

Gallery[edit]

  • 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[edit]

Sources[edit]

  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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