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{{Armor infobox
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|type=[[ODST armor]]
|type=[[ODST armor]]
|role=Close quarters combat<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe|Halo Encyclopedia]]''' - ''p.56-57 - 2009 edition''</ref>
|role=Close quarters combat{{Ref/Book|Id=ENC|HEnc|Page=56-57|Detail=2009 edition}}
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|features=Demolitions equipment<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''' - ''p.123''</ref>
|features=Demolitions equipment{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=123}}
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The '''ODST/UA personal protective equipment (PPE)''', also referred to as the "'''close quarters'''" variant<ref name="ENC"/>, is a variant of the venerable [[ODST armor]].<ref name="EVG"/>
The '''ODST/UA personal protective equipment (PPE)''', also referred to as the "'''close quarters'''" variant,{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}} is a variant of the venerable [[ODST armor]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}


==Design details==
==Overview==
===Design details===
{{Main|ODST armor}}
{{Main|ODST armor}}
As a variant of the standard armor worn by the [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]], the UA/PPE variant shares many similarities. This version of the battle armor is specifically designed to aid an ODST in CQB-type combat conditions. The standard left pauldron is replaced with a longer two-piece ballistic plate, which aids in protecting the trooper's upper body while in a firing stance, and also to reduce severe injury from plasma-based weaponry. The helmet is also issued with an optics device that aids the user in relaying images and video to teammates or command.
As a variant of the standard armor worn by the [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]], the UA/PPE variant shares many similarities. This version of the battle armor is specifically designed to aid an ODST in CQB-type combat conditions. The standard left pauldron is replaced with a longer two-piece ballistic plate, which aids in protecting the trooper's upper body while in a firing stance, and also to reduce severe injury from plasma-based weaponry. The helmet is also issued with an optics device that aids the user in relaying images and video to teammates or command.


==Operational history==
===Usage===
During the [[Battle of Mombasa]] in [[2552]], ODST [[Michael Crespo]] donned close quarters ODST armor outfitted with additional demolitions gear in what was expected to be a boarding action on the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Solemn Penance]]''.<ref>'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'''</ref>
During the [[Battle of Mombasa]] in [[2552]], ODST [[Michael Crespo]] donned close quarters ODST armor outfitted with additional demolitions gear in what was expected to be a boarding action on the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Solemn Penance]]''.{{Ref/Game|H3ODST|Mickey in-game model}}
 
==In-game information==
===''Halo 3: ODST''===
Players playing as [[Michael Crespo|Mickey]] in the ''Halo 3: ODST'' level [[Kizingo Boulevard]], or choosing Mickey as their [[Armor permutations (Halo 3: ODST)|character]] in [[Firefight (Halo 3: ODST)|Firefight]], will don the ODST/UA armor. The armor confers no in-game effects.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Close Quarters Combat Trooper.jpg|Concept art for Mickey donning UA/PPE armor.
File:H3ODST CQCArmor Concept.jpg|Concept art for Mickey donning UA/PPE armor.
File:Halo3 ODST-Mickey.jpg|Right side view of Mickey in his armor.
File:Halo3 ODST-Mickey.jpg|Right side view of Mickey in his armor.
File:Halo-3-odst-mickey.jpg|Close up of Mickey's UA/PPE.
File:Halo-3-odst-mickey.jpg|Close up of Mickey's UA/PPE.
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==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


{{Armor/UNSC}}
{{ODST armor}}
[[Category:UNSC armor]]
[[Category:ODST armor|UA]]

Latest revision as of 15:27, June 14, 2022

ODST armor/UA
Halo3 ODST Mickey.png
Production overview

Type:

ODST armor

Role(s):

Close quarters combat[1]

Technical specifications

Feature(s):

Demolitions equipment[2]

 

The ODST/UA personal protective equipment (PPE), also referred to as the "close quarters" variant,[1] is a variant of the venerable ODST armor.[2]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Main article: ODST armor

As a variant of the standard armor worn by the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers, the UA/PPE variant shares many similarities. This version of the battle armor is specifically designed to aid an ODST in CQB-type combat conditions. The standard left pauldron is replaced with a longer two-piece ballistic plate, which aids in protecting the trooper's upper body while in a firing stance, and also to reduce severe injury from plasma-based weaponry. The helmet is also issued with an optics device that aids the user in relaying images and video to teammates or command.

Usage[edit]

During the Battle of Mombasa in 2552, ODST Michael Crespo donned close quarters ODST armor outfitted with additional demolitions gear in what was expected to be a boarding action on the CAS-class assault carrier Solemn Penance.[3]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 3: ODST[edit]

Players playing as Mickey in the Halo 3: ODST level Kizingo Boulevard, or choosing Mickey as their character in Firefight, will don the ODST/UA armor. The armor confers no in-game effects.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 56-57: 2009 edition
  2. ^ a b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 123
  3. ^ Halo 3: ODST, Mickey in-game model