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{{Armor infobox
{{Armor infobox
|name=Recon
|name=Recon
|image={{tabcontainer|title1=GEN2|content1=[[File:H5G-Recon.png|250px]]|title2=GEN1 Mark VI|content2=[[File:HTMCC H3 Recon Crop.png|250px]]|title3=GEN1 Mark V|content3=[[File:HTMCC HR Spartan Recon.png|250px]]}}
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|manufacturer=[[Materials Group]] (GEN1){{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=152}}<br>
|manufacturer=[[Materials Group]] (GEN1){{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=152}}<br>
[[Imbrium Machine Complex]] (GEN2){{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=23, 163}}
[[Imbrium Machine Complex]] (GEN2){{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=23, 163}}
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<br>[[MJOLNIR (GEN3)]] {{C|Compatible}}
<br>[[MJOLNIR (GEN3)]] {{C|Compatible}}
|role=Stealth operations
|role=Stealth operations
|hideb=]]
}}
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==GEN1 overview==
==GEN1 overview==
===Design details===
===Design details===
The visor used the B5D-R/Optics Suite.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}  
The Recon armor was designed to provide the wearer with stealth capabilities and with little or no loss of endurance, specifically by reducing its infrared signature, reflective surfaces, and [[Cherenkov radiation]] emission. The visor of the Recon helmet employed the B5D-R/Optics Suite.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} On the MJOLNIR Mark V platform, the [[SAP attachments|SAP]]/RECON shoulder pads served as armored [[Wikipedia:Active electronically scanned array|active electronically scanned array]] panels;{{Ref/Game|HI|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=SAP/Recon - Shoulder Pad Description|Quote=Armored AESA panels associated with RECON armor.}} this functionality was inherited by its [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|<nowiki>[GEN3]</nowiki>]] successor, the [[UA attachments|UA/Valens shoulder pads]].{{Ref/Game|HI|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=UA/Valens - Shoulder Pad Description|Quote=GEN3 revision of the MArk V-era SAP/RECON AAESA panels.}} There is also a non-Mjolnir version of the Recon variant used by [[ONI]], the ODST [[ODST armor#S-1.2FONI Recon BDU|S-1/ONI Recon BDU]].{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG2|EVG|Page=45}}
 
There is also a non-Mjolnir version of the Recon variant used by [[ONI]], the ODST [[ODST armor#S-1.2FONI Recon BDU|S-1/ONI Recon BDU]].{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG2|EVG|Page=45}}


===Development history===
===Development history===
A prototype was created prior to the [[Fall of Reach]] concurrently with the [[Mark VI|Mark VI Prototype]]. Like the Mark VI Prototype, the armor underwent field tests to improve the final model. Before being finalized Recon was already shown to reduce armor silhouettes without decreasing survivability.{{Ref/Game|Id=Armory|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=Recon Description|Quote=The MJOLNIR[R] prototype reduces armor silhouette without decreasing survivability.}}
A prototype was created prior to the [[Fall of Reach]] concurrently with the [[Mark VI|Mark VI Prototype]]. Like the Mark VI Prototype, the armor underwent field tests to improve the final model. Before being finalized Recon was already shown to reduce armor silhouettes without decreasing survivability.{{Ref/Game|Id=Armory|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=Recon Description|Quote=The MJOLNIR[R] prototype reduces armor silhouette without decreasing survivability.}}


The Recon armor was developed parallel to the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/S variant|Scout armor]] in the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s [[Beta-5 Division Ordnance Testing Facility]] in [[Swanbourne]], [[wikipedia:Perth|Perth]], [[wikipedia:Western Australia|Western]] [[Australia]]. The armor was designed to provide the wearer with stealth capabilities and with little or no loss of endurance, specifically by reducing its infrared signature, reflective surfaces, and [[Cherenkov radiation]] emission.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
The Recon armor was developed parallel to the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/S variant|Scout armor]] in the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s [[Beta-5 Division Ordnance Testing Facility]] in [[Swanbourne]], [[wikipedia:Perth|Perth]], [[wikipedia:Western Australia|Western]] [[Australia]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}


In the post-war era, custom-built upgraded and up-armored RECON [GEN1] helmets remain in service with individual ONI operatives. Such helmets, equipped with cutting-edge stealth and cyberwarfare suites, were used by ONI teams responsible for information sanitation operations on [[Created]]-[[Subjugation of Earth|occupied]] Earth.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5G1|H5G|Armor permutations (Halo 5: Guardians)|Spartan Appearance Customization|Detail=Recon [GEN1] - Helmet Description|Quote=ONI teams responsible for information sanitization operations on Created-occupied Earth have access to cutting-edge stealth and cyberwarfare suites. Among these tools are upgraded and up-armored RECON [GEN1] helmets custom-made for individual operatives.}} As late as [[2560]], GEN1 Recon could still be requisitioned by [[Spartan Operations|Spartans]], upgraded to be roughly equivalent to GEN3.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFParallel|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/parallel-threads|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Parallel Threads|D=25|M=6|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Game|Id=HI|HI}}
In the post-war era, custom-built upgraded and up-armored RECON [GEN1] helmets remain in service with individual ONI operatives. Such helmets, equipped with cutting-edge stealth and cyberwarfare suites, were used by ONI teams responsible for information sanitation operations on [[Created]]-[[Subjugation of Earth|occupied]] Earth.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5G1|H5G|Armor permutations (Halo 5: Guardians)|Spartan Appearance Customization|Detail=Recon [GEN1] - Helmet Description|Quote=ONI teams responsible for information sanitization operations on Created-occupied Earth have access to cutting-edge stealth and cyberwarfare suites. Among these tools are upgraded and up-armored RECON [GEN1] helmets custom-made for individual operatives.}} As late as [[2560]], GEN1 Recon could still be requisitioned by [[Spartan Operations|Spartans]], upgraded to be roughly equivalent to GEN3.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFParallel|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/parallel-threads|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Parallel Threads|D=25|M=6|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Game|Id=HI|HI|gameplay}}  


===Usage===
===Usage===
[[SPARTAN-B312]] applied to use the Recon armor in its Mark V testing phase, and was given permission to use it.{{Ref/Game|HR|Detail=[[:File:Recon smg.jpg|Pre-order Bonus Content Recon Card]]}} After the Human-Covenant War, the Mark V helmet was worn by [[Hazel-A302]] during her travels at [[Outpost Discovery]].
Recon helmets were invaluable for Spartan technical reconnaissance and electronic surveillance teams deployed in support of [[Operation: RED FLAG]] during the final year of the Human-Covenant War.{{Ref/Game|HI|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=Recon - Helmet Description|Quote=RECON helmets were invaluable for Spartan technical reconnaissance and electronic surveillance teams deployed in support of Operation: RED FLAG during the final year of the Covenant War.}} [[SPARTAN-B312]] applied to use the Recon armor in its Mark V testing phase, and was given permission to use it.{{Ref/Game|HR|Detail=[[:File:Recon smg.jpg|Pre-order Bonus Content Recon Card]]}} After the Human-Covenant War, the Mark V helmet was worn by [[Hazel-A302]] during her travels at [[Outpost Discovery]].


ONI operative [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Veronica Dare]] wore the [[ODST armor#S-1.2FONI Recon BDU|S-1/ONI Recon BDU]] version of the helmet.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG2}} Updated Recon armor was also used by [[Kilo-Five]] members [[Vasily Beloi]] and [[Malcolm Geffen]].{{Ref/Novel|Gla|Chapter=3}}
ONI operative [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Veronica Dare]] wore the [[ODST armor#S-1.2FONI Recon BDU|S-1/ONI Recon BDU]] version of the helmet.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG2}} Updated Recon armor was also used by [[Kilo-Five]] members [[Vasily Beloi]] and [[Malcolm Geffen]].{{Ref/Novel|Gla|Chapter=3}}
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==GEN2 overview==
==GEN2 overview==
===Design details===
===Design details===
The helmets visor system was changed to a APL-72 visor system. The chest has an infrared signature modulator, and a X900-Boulder emission shroud (IMC-spec). The reactor pack has a Bravado-120-B4 fitted stabilizer for masking reactor footprint.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
The helmet's visor system was changed to an APL-72 visor system. The chest has an infrared signature modulator, and an X900-Boulder emission shroud (IMC-spec). The reactor pack has a Bravado-120-B4 fitted stabilizer for masking reactor footprint.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}


It offers improved movement stabilizers and adjustable shield distribution channels for versatility during deep-field reconnaissance.{{Ref/Site|Id=h4guide|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/7c087b23-54bc-4094-80c9-d03b51743992/recon|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Recon|D=23|M=4|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Armor Types}}
It offers improved movement stabilizers and adjustable shield distribution channels for versatility during deep-field reconnaissance.{{Ref/Site|Id=h4guide|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/7c087b23-54bc-4094-80c9-d03b51743992/recon|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Recon|D=23|M=4|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Armor Types}}
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===Development history===
===Development history===
As a result of the [[UNSC Ordnance Commission]] in [[2553#May|2553]], [[Imbrium Machine Complex]] took over production of the Recon variant after the Human-Covenant War, where they refined and improved the existing architecture.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2]] variant was tested at [[Anakara Resiliency Chamber]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} with it being quickly done, as by [[2553#January|January 2553]] a copy of the armor was on board the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}.{{Ref/Comic|Id=init|HInit|Issue=2}} The GEN2 Recon helmet's design was used for the GEN3 [[TRAILBLAZER-class Mjolnir]] helmet.{{Ref/Reuse|HI}}
As a result of the [[UNSC Ordnance Commission]] in [[2553#May|2553]], [[Imbrium Machine Complex]] took over production of the Recon variant after the Human-Covenant War, where they refined and improved the existing architecture.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2]] variant was tested at [[Anakara Resiliency Chamber]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} with it being quickly done, as by [[2553#January|January 2553]] a copy of the armor was on board the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}.{{Ref/Comic|Id=init|HInit|Issue=2}} The GEN2 Recon helmet's design became the basis for the GEN3 [[TRAILBLAZER-class Mjolnir]] helmet.{{Ref/Reuse|HI}}


===Usage===
===Usage===
Most operators indicate the armor has a notably higher resiliency and much leaner reaction-time margin.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} The GEN2 armor was worn by [[Yeong-hao Holst]], one of the first [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]],  during the [[Raid on UNSC Infinity|Raid]] on {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} in 2553.{{Ref/Reuse|init}} It also saw use by Spartan [[Anthony Madsen]] during the [[Requiem Campaign]] in 2557, and by Spartan [[Newman]] during the [[Battle of Ealen IV]] [[2558|a year later]].{{Ref/Comic|HE|Issue=1}} During [[Operation: VERTICAL UMBRAGE]] on February 14, [[Bonita Stone]] used the Recon GEN2 armor.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Umbrage|Vertical Umbrage}}{{Ref/Site|Id=WPUmbrage|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-4-vertical-umbrage|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 - Vertical Umbrage|D=7|M=11|Y=2022|LocalArchive=Archive:Vertical Umbrage}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CFFourward|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-fourward-unto-dawn|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Fourward Unto Dawn|D=10|M=11|Y=2022}} Stone would later go on to field the RECON suit's [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|MJOLNIR GEN3]] successor, [[TRAILBLAZER-class Mjolnir|TRAILBLAZER]].
Most operators indicate the armor has a notably higher resiliency and much leaner reaction-time margin.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} The GEN2 armor was worn by [[Yeong-hao Holst]], one of the first [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]],  during the [[Raid on UNSC Infinity|Raid]] on {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} in 2553.{{Ref/Reuse|init}} It also saw use by Spartan [[Anthony Madsen]] during the [[Requiem Campaign]] in 2557, and by Spartan [[Newman]] during the [[Battle of Ealen IV]] [[2558|a year later]].{{Ref/Comic|HE|Issue=1}} During [[Operation: VERTICAL UMBRAGE]] on February 14, [[Bonita Stone]] used the Recon GEN2 armor.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Umbrage|Halo: Vertical Umbrage}}{{Ref/Site|Id=WPUmbrage|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-4-vertical-umbrage|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 - Vertical Umbrage|D=7|M=11|Y=2022}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CFFourward|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-fourward-unto-dawn|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Fourward Unto Dawn|D=10|M=11|Y=2022}}


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|Armored AAESA panels associated with RECON armor.
|Armored AAESA panels associated with RECON armor.
|Rare
|Rare
|TBD
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* Right: [[Noble Intention|Noble Intention]] [[Event]] Pass level 1
* Left: Noble Intention Event Pass level 2
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====Attachments====
====Attachments====
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===''Halo Infinite''===
===''Halo Infinite''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HINF-LiveFirevictory1.png|A Spartan-IV (far left) wearing GEN1 Recon in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF Spartan Recon 1.jpg|A Recon-clad Spartan wielding an [[MA40 assault rifle]] on [[Fragmentation]].
File:HINF Spartan Recon 2.jpg|A Recon-clad Spartan [[sprint]]ing with a {{Pattern|Posu'gelka|needler}} on [[Launch Site]].
File:HINF Spartan Recon 3.jpg|A Recon-clad Spartan sprinting with an MA40 assault rifle on Fragmentation.
File:HINF-LiveFirevictory1.png|A Spartan-IV (far left) wearing GEN1 Recon on [[Live Fire]].
File:HINF-MultiUseShoulders4.jpg|A Recon helmet on the [[OSTEO combat engineering suit|Hazmat]] core.
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“ Ankara's renowned IMC took ownership of RECON production after the war.[1] ”
Recon
GEN2
H5G-Recon.png
GEN1 Mark VI
HTMCC H3 Recon Crop.png
GEN1 Mark V
RECON-class Mjolnir from Halo: Reach armor permutation in Halo: The Master Chief Collection menu.
Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Materials Group (GEN1)[2]
Imbrium Machine Complex (GEN2)[3]

Testing site(s):

B5D Ordnance Testing Facility (GEN1)[2]
Anakara Resiliency Chamber (GEN2)[3]

Type:

MJOLNIR (GEN1)

MJOLNIR (GEN2)
MJOLNIR (GEN3) (Compatible)

Role(s):

Stealth operations

 

RECON-class Mjolnir, also designated as the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/R variant, is a stealth-oriented variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor that was originally commissioned by the Office of Naval Intelligence and developed by the Materials Group,[4] with the [GEN2] version being manufactured by the Imbrium Machine Complex.[1]

GEN1 overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The Recon armor was designed to provide the wearer with stealth capabilities and with little or no loss of endurance, specifically by reducing its infrared signature, reflective surfaces, and Cherenkov radiation emission. The visor of the Recon helmet employed the B5D-R/Optics Suite.[2] On the MJOLNIR Mark V platform, the SAP/RECON shoulder pads served as armored active electronically scanned array panels;[5] this functionality was inherited by its [GEN3] successor, the UA/Valens shoulder pads.[6] There is also a non-Mjolnir version of the Recon variant used by ONI, the ODST S-1/ONI Recon BDU.[7]

Development history[edit]

A prototype was created prior to the Fall of Reach concurrently with the Mark VI Prototype. Like the Mark VI Prototype, the armor underwent field tests to improve the final model. Before being finalized Recon was already shown to reduce armor silhouettes without decreasing survivability.[8]

The Recon armor was developed parallel to the Scout armor in the Office of Naval Intelligence's Beta-5 Division Ordnance Testing Facility in Swanbourne, Perth, Western Australia.[2]

In the post-war era, custom-built upgraded and up-armored RECON [GEN1] helmets remain in service with individual ONI operatives. Such helmets, equipped with cutting-edge stealth and cyberwarfare suites, were used by ONI teams responsible for information sanitation operations on Created-occupied Earth.[9] As late as 2560, GEN1 Recon could still be requisitioned by Spartans, upgraded to be roughly equivalent to GEN3.[10][11]

Usage[edit]

Recon helmets were invaluable for Spartan technical reconnaissance and electronic surveillance teams deployed in support of Operation: RED FLAG during the final year of the Human-Covenant War.[12] SPARTAN-B312 applied to use the Recon armor in its Mark V testing phase, and was given permission to use it.[13] After the Human-Covenant War, the Mark V helmet was worn by Hazel-A302 during her travels at Outpost Discovery.

ONI operative Captain Veronica Dare wore the S-1/ONI Recon BDU version of the helmet.[7] Updated Recon armor was also used by Kilo-Five members Vasily Beloi and Malcolm Geffen.[14]

  • Mark V Recon prototype variant.

    Mark V Recon prototype variant.

  • Upgraded Mark V Recon prototype variant ordered by SPARTAN-B312.

    Upgraded Mark V Recon prototype variant ordered by SPARTAN-B312.

  • Mark VI Recon variant.

    Mark VI Recon variant.

  • Captain Veronica Dare wearing the S-1/ONI Recon helmet.

    Captain Veronica Dare wearing the S-1/ONI Recon helmet.

  • Dare's Recon helmet with its visor depolarized.

    Dare's Recon helmet with its visor depolarized.

  • Hazel-A302 wearing her Mark V Recon helmet.

    Hazel-A302 wearing her Mark V Recon helmet.

GEN2 overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The helmet's visor system was changed to an APL-72 visor system. The chest has an infrared signature modulator, and an X900-Boulder emission shroud (IMC-spec). The reactor pack has a Bravado-120-B4 fitted stabilizer for masking reactor footprint.[3]

It offers improved movement stabilizers and adjustable shield distribution channels for versatility during deep-field reconnaissance.[15]

The GEN2 Recon helmet also contains a highly classified Auspex battlenet uplink featuring state-of-the-art ONI counter-cyberintrusion and firewall routines.[16] The armor itself is fitted with emissions baffling and plasma electronic support activity sensors for observation missions behind enemy lines.[17]

The greaves are an off-market system that feature exposed shield conduits.[3]

Development history[edit]

As a result of the UNSC Ordnance Commission in 2553, Imbrium Machine Complex took over production of the Recon variant after the Human-Covenant War, where they refined and improved the existing architecture.[3] The GEN2 variant was tested at Anakara Resiliency Chamber[3] with it being quickly done, as by January 2553 a copy of the armor was on board the UNSC Infinity.[18] The GEN2 Recon helmet's design became the basis for the GEN3 TRAILBLAZER-class Mjolnir helmet.[11]

Usage[edit]

Most operators indicate the armor has a notably higher resiliency and much leaner reaction-time margin.[3] The GEN2 armor was worn by Yeong-hao Holst, one of the first Spartan-IVs, during the Raid on UNSC Infinity in 2553.[18] It also saw use by Spartan Anthony Madsen during the Requiem Campaign in 2557, and by Spartan Newman during the Battle of Ealen IV a year later.[19] During Operation: VERTICAL UMBRAGE on February 14, Bonita Stone used the Recon GEN2 armor.[20][21][22]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 3 - Mark VI GEN1[edit]

The Recon armor was first unveiled on Bungie Day 2007, in a piece of artwork created by Isaac Hannaford. This followed the unveiling of the new armor permutations system, though only the Mark VI, EVA and CQB sets were detailed. The Recon armor remained a mystery until launch, when it was revealed as an exclusive set awarded by Bungie to community members for specific accomplishments that impressed the Bungie staff. The launch of Halo 3: ODST in late 2009 saw the Road to Recon challenge unveiled; players who unlocked all of the Vidmaster Challenges across Halo 3 and ODST were prompted to visit Bungie.net, whereupon they would be able to click an "Unlock My Recon" button in their service record.

The Road to Recon was discontinued in 2012, with the transition of all Bungie.net stat-tracking and online services to Halo Waypoint; as such the Recon armor is now unattainable in an Xbox 360 copy of Halo 3 without the use of modding. To compensate, 343 Industries unlocked the armor for all Xbox LIVE accounts in two waves around this time, though any accounts made since then will be unable to benefit from this.

In the Halo: The Master Chief Collection edition of Halo 3, the Recon armor (like all Halo 3 permutations) is unlocked by default.

Armor Description Unlock requirements
(Halo 3) 		Unlock requirements
(Halo: MCC)
HTMCC H3 Recon Menu Render.png
Recon 		Helmet: The Mjolnir VI/R variant was developed concurrently with the Mjolnir Mark VI Powered Assault Armor. The goal was to increase stealth capability without impacting endurance. Unlocked by default.
Shoulder: In developing the Mjolnir VI/R variant, the goal was to increase the armor's overall stealth capabilities with little or no loss of endurance. This was achieved by relying on several tried-and-true methods.
Chest: In developing the Mjolnir Mark VI Powered Assault Armor/R, the emphasis was to increase stealth capability, specifically by reducing it's IR signature, reflective surfaces, and Cherenkov radiation emission.
MCC: The goal of the RECON variant was to increase stealth capability without impacting endurance.

Halo: Reach - Mark V GEN1[edit]

"The MJOLNIR, Prototype[R] is being developed concurrently with the Mark VI MJOLNIR PAA."

The Recon set returns in Halo: Reach, though largely unrelated to its Halo 3 predecessor in visuals. The Recon helmet was the subject of the game's pre-order bonus, with such purchases allowing players to use the Recon helmet with the UA/HUL[3] attachment on day one - this specific helmet variant cannot be unlocked any other way. The other Recon helmet, chest and shoulder armor types are unlockable in the game's purchase system via the use of cR. In Halo: The Master Chief Collection, the Recon set (including pre-order bonus) is attainable in the Season 1: Noble progression system, with an additional robot arm variant of the Tactical/Recon chest introduced in Series 5: Anvil.

Armor Description Unlock requirements
(Halo: Reach) 		Unlock requirements
(Halo: MCC)
HR Recon Helmet Icon.png
Recon helmet 		Data gathered from these field tests will be used to improve the final production model. Halo: Reach rank icon Colonel, 100,000 cR Series 1, Tier 3 (Spartan Point 1)
HR Recon HUL Helmet Icon.png
Recon (HUL) 		External hardened uplink for MILINT acquisistion; reserved for sensitive OPs. Halo: Reach rank icon Colonel, 75,000 cR Series 1, Tier 74 (Spartan Point 1)
HR Recon UAHUL Helmet Icon.png
Recon (UA/HUL [3]) 		Up-armored variant with hardened 3rd-generation uplink module for MILINT acquisition. Pre-order Halo: Reach.[23] Series 1, Tier 10 (Spartan Point 1)
HR Recon RShoulder Icon.pngHR Recon LShoulder Icon.png
Recon shoulders 		The MJOLNIR[R] prototype reduces armor silhouette without decreasing survivability. Halo: Reach rank icon Corporal, 1,500 cR Series 1, Tier 22 (Spartan Point 1)
HR Recon Chest Icon.png
Tactical/Recon chest 		Everything you need to find everything you need to find out. Halo: Reach rank icon Warrant Officer, 1,500 cR Series 1, Tier 44 (Spartan Point 1)
HR ReconR Chest Icon.png
Tactical/Recon [R] chest 		Spartans get all the best tech. N/A Series 5 Tier 70, (Spartan Point 1)

Halo 4 - GEN2[edit]

Recon was one of the armor permutations to return, albeit redesigned for GEN2, in Halo 4. The helmet bears similarities to previous iterations, though the chest and shoulders have little design lineage. In The Master Chief Collection, the Recon set was available by default, though the introduction of armor customization in Series 4: Reclaimer saw the return of the SURGE skin, previously unusable in Halo 4.

Armor Description Unlock requirements
(Halo 4) 		Unlock requirements
(Halo: MCC)
H4 MJOLNIR Recon.png
Recon 		Description (H4): Ankara's reowned IMC took ownership of RECON production after the war. Reach Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4) Unlocked by default.
Helmet description (MCC): IMC's take on the classic helmet pattern.
Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Recon-class armor.
Chest description (MCC): Final evaluations conducted in the Anakara Resilience Chamber.
N/A
Recon Surge (SURG) skin 		Description (H4): Complete the Covenant Loadout Mastery commendation. Unlocked by default.
Helmet description (MCC) Recon helmet customized with SURGE coating.
Shoulder description (MCC) Recon left/ right spaulder customized with SURGE coating.
Chest description (MCC) Recon chassis customized with SURGE coating.

Halo 5: Guardians - Upgraded GEN1 and GEN2[edit]

The Halo 4 design of Recon returns in Halo 5: Guardians. The helmet and body armor are unlockable through the Requisition system. The body armor includes the Recon chest and shoulders, the Contoured forearms and an unknown leg model. The Classic Helmet REQ Pack saw the addition of the Recon (GEN1) helmet, based on the design seen in Halo: Reach. The GEN2 Recon set has three skins; RSO, BDA and ITG.

Helmet Description Unlock requirements
(Halo 5: Guardians)
H5G REQ Helmets Recon GEN1 Rare
Recon GEN1 (helmet) 		ONI teams responsible for information sanitization operations on Created-occupied Earth have access to cutting-edge stealth and cyberwarfare suites. Among these tools are upgraded and up-armored RECON [GEN1] helmets custom-made for individual operatives.
REQ Card - Recon.png
Recon GEN2 (helmet) 		The heavily classified Auspex battlenet uplink in the RECON helmet contains the latest counter-cyberintrusion and firewall routines from ONI. Common REQ card
H5G REQ Helmets Recon RSO Uncommon
Recon RSO (helmet skin) 		The heavily classified Auspex battlenet uplink in the RECON helmet contains the latest counter-cyberintrusion and firewall routines from ONI. Uncommon REQ card
REQ Card - Recon BDA.png
Recon BDA (helmet skin) 		The heavily classified Auspex battlenet uplink in the RECON helmet contains the latest counter-cyberintrusion and firewall routines from ONI. Rare REQ card
H5G REQ Helmets Recon ITG Ultra Rare
Recon ITG (helmet skin) 		The heavily classified Auspex battlenet uplink in the RECON helmet contains the latest counter-cyberintrusion and firewall routines from ONI. Ultra Rare REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Recon.png
Recon GEN2 (body) 		RECON armor is fitted with emissions baffling and passive electronic support activity sensors for observation missions behind enemy lines. Common REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Recon RSO.png
Recon RSO (body skin) 		RECON armor is fitted with emissions baffling and passive electronic support activity sensors for observation missions behind enemy lines. Uncommon REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Recon BDA.png
Recon BDA (body skin) 		RECON armor is fitted with emissions baffling and passive electronic support activity sensors for observation missions behind enemy lines. Rare REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Recon ITG.png
Recon ITG (body skin) 		RECON armor is fitted with emissions baffling and passive electronic support activity sensors for observation missions behind enemy lines. Ultra Rare REQ card

Halo Infinite - Upgraded GEN1[edit]

The Mark V Recon helmet and its attachments are available for multiplayer Spartan armor customization on the Mark V [B] armor core in Halo Infinite. The Recon shoulders are available under the SAP series of shoulder pads.

Helmet Manufacturer Lore Rarity Unlock Requirements
Season Pass Icon
RECON 		Materials Group RECON helmets were invaluable for Spartan technical reconnaissance and electronic surveillance teams deployed in support of Operation: RED FLAG during the final year of the Covenant War. Legendary Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 45 (Premium)
Season Pass Icon
TAC/Recon Package 		Misriah Armory Field Rig Romeo is a popular nickname for this arrangement of tactical gear. Rare Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 43 (Premium)
Customization IconCustomization Icon
SAP/RECON 		Materials Group Armored AAESA panels associated with RECON armor. Rare

Attachments[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • On 7/7/09, players that beat a team of Bungie employees in Matchmaking were awarded Recon Armor.
  • Unlocking the Vidmaster Endure Achievement will unlock Dare's Recon helmet as a wearable "hat" for the player's Xbox LIVE avatar.
  • On March 31, 2012 Bungie.net transferred all Halo 3 and Halo: Reach record-keeping to Halo Waypoint. As part of the transition Recon armor was unlocked by default for all online Halo 3 profiles.[24]
  • BDA is a military acronym for "battle damage assessment", ITG is "Initial Terminal Guidance", and RSO can mean both "Range Safety Officer" (in rocketry) and "Radiation Safety Officer".

Gallery[edit]

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Halo 3[edit]

  • Concept art of the Recon armor.

    Concept art of the Recon armor.

  • The Recon armor on Halo 3: Mythic.

    The Recon armor on Halo 3: Mythic.

  • A frontal view of the Mark VI Recon armor.

    A frontal view of the Mark VI Recon armor.

  • A Spartan-II clad in full Recon armor.

    A Spartan-II clad in full Recon armor.

  • A Spartan-II clad in full Recon armor.

    A Spartan-II clad in full Recon armor.

Halo: Reach[edit]

  • Concept art of the Recon helmet.

    Concept art of the Recon helmet.

  • A render of the Recon helmet with the UA/HUL[3] attachments.

    A render of the Recon helmet with the UA/HUL[3] attachments.

  • A render of the Recon helmet with the UA/HUL[3] attachments.

    A render of the Recon helmet with the UA/HUL[3] attachments.

  • The Recon base in gameplay.

    The Recon base in gameplay.

  • Recon, with the UA/HUL[3] attachment in gameplay.

    Recon, with the UA/HUL[3] attachment in gameplay.

Halo 4[edit]

  • Concept art for Recon's GEN2 redesign (middle row, second-left).

    Concept art for Recon's GEN2 redesign (middle row, second-left).

  • Concept art of the Recon armor.

    Concept art of the Recon armor.

  • Three-dimensional models of the MJOLNIR (GEN2) Recon helmet and torso armor.

    Three-dimensional models of the MJOLNIR (GEN2) Recon helmet and torso armor.

  • Three-dimensional models of the Recon leg armor.

    Three-dimensional models of the Recon leg armor.

  • Front render of the Recon armor in Halo 4.

    Front render of the Recon armor in Halo 4.

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians skins[edit]

  • Default skin.

    Default skin.

  • RSO skin.

    RSO skin.

  • BDA skin.

    BDA skin.

  • ITG skin.

    ITG skin.

Halo Infinite[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo 4, Spartan Armor Customization: Recon Description "Ankara's renowned IMC took ownership of RECON production after the war."
  2. ^ a b c d Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 152
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 23, 163
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, MJOLNIR 2 (Retrieved on Mar 14, 2011) [local archive] [external archive]
  5. ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: SAP/Recon - Shoulder Pad Description "Armored AESA panels associated with RECON armor."
  6. ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: UA/Valens - Shoulder Pad Description "GEN3 revision of the MArk V-era SAP/RECON AAESA panels."
  7. ^ a b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 45
  8. ^ Halo: Reach, Armory: Recon Description "The MJOLNIR[R] prototype reduces armor silhouette without decreasing survivability."
  9. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Appearance Customization: Recon [GEN1] - Helmet Description "ONI teams responsible for information sanitization operations on Created-occupied Earth have access to cutting-edge stealth and cyberwarfare suites. Among these tools are upgraded and up-armored RECON [GEN1] helmets custom-made for individual operatives."
  10. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Parallel Threads (Retrieved on Jun 25, 2021) [archive]
  11. ^ a b Halo Infinite, gameplay
  12. ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: Recon - Helmet Description "RECON helmets were invaluable for Spartan technical reconnaissance and electronic surveillance teams deployed in support of Operation: RED FLAG during the final year of the Covenant War."
  13. ^ Halo: Reach: Pre-order Bonus Content Recon Card
  14. ^ Halo: Glasslands, chapter 3
  15. ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Recon (Retrieved on Apr 23, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
  16. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Appearance Customization: Recon - Helmet Description "The heavily classified Auspex battlenet uplink in the RECON helmet contains the latest counter-cyberintrusion and firewall routines from ONI."
  17. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Appearance Customization: Recon - Body Description "RECON armor is fitted with emissions baffling and passive electronic support activity sensors for observation missions behind enemy lines."
  18. ^ a b Halo: Initiation, issue 2
  19. ^ Halo: Escalation, issue 1
  20. ^ Halo: Vertical Umbrage
  21. ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 - Vertical Umbrage (Retrieved on Nov 7, 2022) [archive]
  22. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Fourward Unto Dawn (Retrieved on Nov 10, 2022) [archive]
  23. ^ Bungie.net, Bungie Weekly Update: 06.11.10 (Retrieved on Oct 17, 2014) [archive]
  24. ^ Halo Waypoint, Final Transition of Halo Services - Halo 3 Recon Armor (Retrieved on Mar 25, 2012) [archive]

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List of armor permutations by game title

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List of armor permutations in Halo 3
Bungie Armor • CQB • EOD • EVA • HAYABUSA • Mark V • Mark VI • ODST • Recon • Rogue • Scout • Security • Katana
MCC-exclusive Spartan armor
Air Assault • Aviator • COS • Compass • Deadeye • Demo • Hammerhead • Hivemind • Infiltrator • Lancer • Mirage • Navigator • Nomdagro • ODST (COMM • DEMO • HVY • TAC) • Pioneer • Rhine • Soldier • Suture • Tanker • Warrior
MCC-exclusive Elite armor
Fractures Spartan armor
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List of armor permutations in Halo: Reach
Spartan armor
Air Assault • Commando • CQB • CQC • EOD • EVA • Grenadier • GUNGNIR • HAZOP • JFO • Mark V • Mark V[B] • Mark VI • Military Police • ODST • Operator • Pilot • Recon • Scout • Security • AKIS (MCC only) • Mariner (MCC only)
Spartan supplemental armor
Assault • Collar • FJ/PARA • Hard-point (HP) • Jump Jet restraints • Sniper • Tactical • Up-armored (UA) • GRD (MCC only) • EXO/TSCS (MCC only)
Elite armor sets
Fractures Spartan armor
Cut armor
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List of armor permutations in Halo 4
Armor

Regular: Air Assault • Aviator • CIO • Commando • Deadeye • Defender • EOD • Enforcer • EVA • FOTUS • GUNGNIR • HAZOP • Infiltrator • Locus • Mark VI • Oceanic • Orbital • Protector • Raider • Ranger • Recon • Recruit • Scanner • Scout • Soldier • Strider • Vanguard • Venator • Warrior • War Master

Specialization: Engineer • Operator • Pathfinder • Pioneer • Rogue • Stalker • Tracker • Wetwork
Forearms/Legs
MCC-exclusive
Cut armor
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List of armor permutations in Halo 5: Guardians
Achilles • Air Assault • Anubis • Argonaut • Argus • Athlon • Atlas • Aviator • Breaker • Buccaneer • CQB • Centurion • Challenger • Cinder • CIO • Commando • Copperhead • Cyclops • Cypher • Deadeye • Decimator • Defender • Dynast • EOD • Enforcer • Engineer • EVA (GEN1 and GEN2) • Fenrir • Foehammer • FOTUS • Freebooter • Goblin • GUNGNIR • Helioskrill • Hellcat • Helljumper • Hermes • Hunter • Icarus • Indomitable • Infiltrator • Interceptor • Intruder • Jumpmaster • Legionnaire • Locus • Mako • Marauder • Mark IV • Mark V (Alpha and Delta) • Mark VI (GEN1 and GEN2) • Maverick • Military Police • Nightfall • NOBLE • Nomad • Olive • Operator (GEN1 and GEN2) • Orbital • Pathfinder • Pioneer • Pilot • Protector • Raider • Raijin • Ranger • Reaper • Recluse • Recon (GEN1 and GEN2) • Recruit • Rogue • Scanner • Scout • Security (GEN1 and GEN2) • Seeker • Shinobi • Soldier • Stalker • Stinger • Strider • Teishin • Technician • Timmy • Tracer • Tracker • Valkyrie • Vector • Venator • Venture • Vigilant • Viper • Void Dancer • Warrior • War Master • Wetwork • Wrath
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List of armor permutations in Halo Infinite
Spartan armor

Mark VII (Achilles • Agitator • Anubis • Armet • Aviator • Barrister • Brawler • Camazotz • Cavallino • Celox • Cestus • Champion • Courier • Deadeye • Dokkaebi • Eclipse • Emissary • Enigma • Firefall • Flanker • Hawker • Helioskrill • ISR • Kai-125 • Linebreaker • Magister • Mark V Zeta • Mark VI • Mark VI MOD • Mark VII • Menachite • Mercury • Rampart • Renegade • Riz-028 • Rockeye • Security GEN3 • Soldier • Sovereign • Spartanstein • Stormfall • Talon • Thremaleon • Trailblazer • Trendlock • Torchbearer • Tormenter • Vannak-134 • Volant • War Master • Winterknight • XM55 ACH • Zvezda)
Mark V [B] (Air Assault • Commando • CQB • CQC • EOD • EVA • Grenadier • GUNGNIR • HAZOP • JFO • Mark V • Mark V [B] • Mark VI • Military Police • ODST • Operator • Pilot • Recon • Scout • Security)
Rakshasa (AKIS II-GRD • Artaius • Assailer • Bunyip • Cambion • Conqueror • Cutthroat • Lechuza • Locus • Morrigan • Negotiator • Rakshasa • Rasetsu • Scorn • Shikari • Stribog • Taskmaster • Ullr • Viper)
Mirage IIC (Athlon • Balor • Belus • Erinyes • Extender • Mirage IIC • Neith • Nexus • Skymarcher • Squire • Street Viper • Tyro • Veles)
Hazmat (Ashmaw • Burrowlens • Farkas • Mark VI CBRN • Notus • Oberon • OSTEO • Ogun • Project CORSAC • Serket • Skarbnik • Steelheart • Temfor • Voidspear)

Mark IV (Ardent • Emil • Isidor • Mark IV • Paladin • Theodor • Ulrich • Valiant • Wilhelm • Ypsilon • Zacharias • Ärger • Ökonom)
Spartan armor accessories
AAP • FC • FCI • SAP • TAC (Assault) • UA (Collar • Type FJ) • UTIL (HP)
Other
Fractures Spartan armor

Yoroi (Azechi • Chonmage • Hakushika • Hikeshi • Ikari • Jingasa • Kabuto • Kawari • Kendo • Otomosho • Yokai)
Eaglestrike (Boggart • Brodie • Eaglestrike • Kerberos • Leadbelcher • M199X • Sky Marshal)

Chimera (Abatur • Chimera • Deltajock • Flenser • Fomorian • Geist • Grendel • Grimghast • Merrow • Mimir • Peaceweaver • Strigoi • Thresher • Wendigo)
For a complete list, check out our armor category.

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List of armor permutations by generation

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MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor
Mainline armor generations
Mark I • Mark II • Mark III • GEN1 (Mark IV • Mark V • Black • Mark VI • Mark VII) • GEN2 • GEN3
Armor components
Competing and related projects
ARTAIUS • Buccaneer • COBALT • HAYABUSA • HRUNTING • MELAENO • Mirage • OSTEO • Rakshasa • Shinobi • SPI • YGGDRASIL
Armor permutations (by generation)
Supplemental equipment
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GEN1
Marks
Variants
Air Assault • AKIS • Ardent • Argus • B • Centurion • COBALT • Commando • CQB • CQC • Emil • EOD • EVA • Grenadier • GUNGNIR • HAYABUSA • HAZOP • Hoplite • Isidor • JFO • Mariner • Military Police • Mirage • MJOLNIR/Black • Paladin • ODST • Operator • Orbital • Pilot • Raider • Ranger • Recon • Rogue • Scout • Security • Strider • Theodor • Tracker • Ulrich • Valiant • Venator • Wilhelm • Ypsilon • Zacharias • Ärger • Ökonom
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GEN2
Mark variants
Mark IV (GEN2) • Mark V (GEN2 • Alpha • Delta) • Mark VI (GEN1 • GEN2 • MOD) • Mark VII (GEN2)
Variants originating from GEN1
Air Assault • Argus • Commando • Centurion • EOD • EVA • GUNGNIR • HAZOP • ODST • Operator • Orbital • Raider • Ranger • Recon • Rogue • Scout • Security • Strider • Venator
Variants based on GEN1
New variants
Achilles • Anubis • Argonaut • Athlon • Atlas • Aviator • Barvo • Breaker • Challenger • Cinder • CIO • Copperhead • Cyclops • Cypher • Deadeye • Decimator • Defender • Dynast • Enforcer • Engineer • Fenrir • Foehammer • FOTUS • Freebooter • Goblin • Helioskrill • Hellcat • Helljumper • Hermes • Hunter • Icarus • Infiltrator • Interceptor • Jumpmaster • KEYSTONE • Legionnaire • Locus • Mako • Marauder • Maverick • Mirmillion • Nightfall • Nomad • Oceanic • Oppressor • Pathfinder • Pioneer • Prefect • Protector • Raijin • Reaper • Recluse • Recruit • Ricochet • Scanner • Seeker • Soldier • Stalker • Stinger • Teishin • Technician • Tracer • Tracker • Valkyrie • Vanguard • Vector • Venture • Viper • Void Dancer • Warrior • War Master • Wetwork
Forearms/Legs
Other
For a complete list, check out our MJOLNIR armor category.
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