TAC attachments

A Spartan equipped with various TAC attachments: the WILLOW remote sensor, the MAT-2519C communicator, the M10 Tactical Soft Case, and the MC5 TACPAD wrist attachment.

TAC, short for Tactical, is a category of accessories for use in conjunction with MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor as well as other UNSC infantry armor systems.

Overview

Design details

The TAC category encompasses various attachments, which are compatible with the helmet, chest, wrist, and thigh components of the MJOLNIR Mark V and MJOLNIR [GEN3] armors.

Usage

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Known modules

Helmet attachments

AN/PZY-990T STARLIGHT

The AN/PZY-990T on the MJOLNIR Mark V [B] helmet.

The AN/PZY-990T STARLIGHT optical sensors integrates directly with Mjolnir VISR drivers and intelligence analysis systems to provide real-time situation updates to commanders. It resembles a camera, and is typically worn on the right side of the helmet.

PZY-955SSA WILLOW

The PZY-955SSA on the MJOLNIR Mark V [B] helmet.

Manufactured by Chalybs Defense Solutions and compatible with the CH252 helmet, the PZY-955SSA WILLOW remote sensor is dependable and natively compatible with older UNSC and CMA encoding formats. It is typically worn on the right side of the helmet. It can be employed alongside a Command Network Module or a CBRN module.

Although it was previously available only to Beta-5 security teams and select Army rapid-reaction forces, it was also employed by Orbital Drop Shock Troopers during Fall of Reach. By 2558, its use was adopted by Spartan-IV personnel employing the Military Police helmet, which also employs an integrated Command Network Module.

MOTHWORM

The TAC/MOTHWORM on the Isidor helmet.

Manufactured by ONI's Watershed Division. the Mothworm is an specialized hardware and software used to evaluate UNSC and Covenant encampments, troop and vehicle dispositions, and local topography to generate strategic planning factors for immediate sharing on the battle network. The Mothworm is compatible with the ISIDOR-class Mjolnir.

Shoulder attachments

SRV-III

The SRV-III shoulder.

The SRV-III shoulder consists of a large armoured shoulder plate for the left shoulder (and strapped to the regular GEN2 Mark VI shoulder plate), and an armorless shoulder plate for the right one, strapped with supply bags.

Chest configurations

Liberty Rig

The Liberty Rig on the Mark VII armor.

Manufactured by Misriah Armory, the Liberty Rig is composed of a bandolier and utility packs.

Paradise Rig

The Paradise Rig on the Mark VII armor.

Manufactured by Emerson Tactical Systems, the Paradise Rig is composed of a gorget up-armor plate, a backup electronics pack, and small field cases. These items are marketed by Emerson to various markets, including the Spartans.

Recon Package

The Recon Package on the Mark V [B] armor.

Manufactured by Misriah Armory and nicknamed "Field Rig Romeo", the Recon Package (also designated as Tactical/Recon) is an arrangement of tactical gear - mostly pouches - worn on the chest.

Sapper Rig

The Sapper Rig on the Mark V [B] armor.

Manufactured by Misriah Armory, the Sapper Rig (also designated as Assault/Sapper) is composed of two bandoliers of high explosives, presumably used by sappers.

T-MAGS

The T-MAGS on the Mark V [B] armor.

Manufactured by Misriah Armory, the T-MAGS (also designated as Tactical/LRP) is a configuration of three magazine pouches carried on long-range patrols.

Devices

MAT-2519C communicator

The MAT-2519C communicator on the Mark V [B] armor.

Manufactured by Misriah Armory, the MAT-2519C communicator (also designated Assault/Commando) is a robust communication device, able to withstand the weight of a Scorpion, at the cost of lacking modern HUD interlinks and VISR software drivers.

MC5 Individual Data/Net Terminal

The MC5 Individual Data/Net Terminal on the Mark V [B] armor.

Manufactured by Misriah Armory, the MC5 Individual Data/Net Terminal (designated as TAC/MC5 TACPAD or Tactical/TACPAD) is a wrist-mounted TACPAD. They can be used to remote-track and operate the MQ-96 Support Drone.

SRT Universal Global Positioning System Device

The SRT Universal Global Positioning System receiver on the Mark V [B] armor.

Manufactured by Ushuaia Armory, the SRT Universal Global Positioning System Device (designated as TAC/UGPS or Tactical/UGPS) is a wrist-mounted device that connects to the SRT Universal Global Positioning System.

Type 3ZY acoustic hailing device

The Type 3ZY AHD on the Mark VII armor.

Manufactured by Watershed Division, the Type 3ZY is a prototype acoustic hailing device tailored for use against Yanme'e.

Weapons

Kukri Machete

The Kukri Machete on the Mark V [B] armor.

The Kukri machete is considered both a tool and a weapon. Manufactured by Misriah Armory, it is typically worn on the chest.

M1 Combat Knife

The M1 Combat Knife on the Mark V [B] armor.

Manufactured by Misriah Armory, the M1 Combat Knife is a standard combat knife, notably used by SPARTAN-B312.

MK 88 Ratio

The MK 88 Ratio on the Mark VII armor.

The MK 88 Ratio is a compact survival/utility knife widely used by UNSC and milita forces.

Model 52 Navy Knife

The MK 88 Ratio on the Mark VII armor.

The Model 52 Navy Knife is a combat knife used by the Naval special forces.

Miscellaneous

CASC

The CASC module on the Mark V [B] armor.

The CASC module (also designated as Assault/Breacher) is a forearm-mounted bandolier that holds 8-Gauge Magnum shotgun shells.

M10 Tactical Soft Case

The M10 Tactical Soft Case on the Mark V [B] armor.

The M10 Tactical Soft Case (designated as Tactical/Soft Case) is a pouch attached to the thigh component of the armor. It is typically purchased off-the-shelf from a variety of manufacturers, though its manufacturer has been attributed to Weapon System Technology.

M45 Hardcase

The M45 Hardcase on the Mark V [B] armor.

Manufactured by Misriah Armory, the M45 Hardcase (designated as Tactical/Hard Case) is a hardened pouch attached to the thigh component of the armor.

Trauma Kit

The trauma kit.

The Trauma Kit (designated as Tactical/Trauma Kit) is a trauma kit worn on the thigh component of the armor.

In-game information

Halo: Reach

All Tactical armor types can be unlocked in the Halo: Reach's Armory through the game's purchase system via the use of cR. In Halo: The Master Chief Collection, the Tactical armor types are attainable in the Season 1: Noble progression system.

Chest

Chest	Description	Unlock requirements (Halo: Reach)	Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
Tactical/LRP	If you are going to be out there for a long time, you might as well take everything.	Recruit, 1,000 cR	Series 1, Tier 31 ( 1)
Tactical/Recon	Everything you need to find everything you need to find out.	Warrant Officer, 1,500 cR	Series 1, Tier 44 ( 1)
Tactical/Recon [R]	Spartans get all the best tech.	N/A	Series 5, Tier 70 ( 1)
Tactical/Patrol	Don't take anything you don't need; you're going to want to stay light on your feet.	Major, 4,500 cR	Series 1, Tier 54 ( 1)
Tactical/Patrol [R]	Limitless potential.	N/A	Series 5, Tier 76 ( 1)

Wrist

Wrist	Description	Unlock requirements (Halo: Reach)	Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
Tactical/TACPAD	Dock for the MC5 Individual Data/Net Terminal.	Major, 50,000 cR	Series 1, Tier 55 ( 1)
Tactical/UGPS	Dock for the SRT Universal Global Positioning System Device.	Lieutenant Colonel, 80,000 cR	Series 1, Tier 63 ( 1)

Utility

Utility	Description	Unlock requirements (Halo: Reach)	Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
Tactical/Hard Case	For those things you don’t want to lose or break.	Captain, 40,000 cR	Series 1, Tier 36 ( 1)
Tactical/Trauma Kit	REMEMBER: this is YOURS, for when YOU get hit.	Lieutenant Colonel, 80,000 cR (Tactical/Hard Case must already be purchased)	Series 1, Tier 66 ( 1)
Tactical/Soft Case	For all the stuff you couldn’t fit anywhere else.	Colonel, 100,000 cR	Series 1, Tier 82 ( 1)

Halo 2: Anniversary

A single set of TAC shoulder attachments are available for unlock in Halo 2: Anniversary, as of the Series 9 update.

Shoulders	Description	Unlock requirements (Halo 2: Anniversary)
TAC/SRV-III	Emergency supplies and a very, very sharp knife. Useful in a wide range of situations.	The Exchange

Halo Infinite

Armor types under the TAC category are available as armor customization options in Halo Infinite.

Mark VII core

Chest

Chest	Manufacturer	Lore	Rarity	Unlock Requirements
TAC/AHD Type 3ZY	Watershed Division	Prototype less-than-lethal acoustic hailing device tailored for use against Yanme'e.	Rare	Tactical Ops Event Pass level 6
TAC/Liberty Rig	Misriah Armory	A highly-efficient combination of bandolier and utility packs.	Epic	Purchase "Soldier Armor Set" Bundle from the Shop for 2,000 cR
TAC/MK 88 Ratio	FOTUS	Compact survival/utility knife widely used by UNSC and milita forces.	Epic	Purchase "Looking Sharp" Bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR
TAC/Paradise Rig	Emerson Tactical Systems	Gorget up-armor plate, backup electronics pack, and small field cases marketed by Emerson to various markets, including the Spartans.	Rare	TBD

Utility

Utility	Manufacturer	Lore	Rarity	Unlock Requirements
TAC/Model 52 Navy Knife	Misriah Armory	Naval special forces like to walk softly and carry a big knife.	Rare	Purchase "Looking Sharp" Bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR

Mark V [B] core

Helmet attachments

Helmet Attachment	Manufacturer	Lore	Compatible Helmets	Rarity	Unlock Requirements
TAC/RS/STARLIGHT	Misriah Armory	AN/PZY-990T STARLIGHT units are a suite of optical sensors that integrates directly with Mjolnir VISR drivers and intelligence analysis systems to provide real-time situation updates to commanders.	Air Assault Commando Grenadier Mark V [B] Mark VI ODST Scout	Epic	Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 58 (Premium)
TAC/RS/WILLOW	Chalybs Defense Solutions	Though considered somewhat antiquated the PZY-955SSA is highly dependable and natively compatible with older UNSC and CMA encoding formats.	Air Assault Commando EVA EVA [C] Grenadier Mark V [B] ODST Scout	Rare	Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 9 (Premium)

Chest

Chest	Manufacturer	Lore	Rarity	Unlock Requirements
TAC/MAT-2519C Communicator	Misriah Armory	The MAT-2519C communicator lacks modern HUD interlinks and VISR software drivers, but can be ran over by a Scorpion and still function.	Epic	Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 12 (Premium)
TAC/Kukri Machete	Misriah Armory	A tool and a weapon.	Legendary	TBD
TAC/M1 Combat Knife	Misriah Armory	Far superior to harsh words and sharp sticks.	Epic	Purchase "Reach Operator Pack" Bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR
TAC/Recon Package	Misriah Armory	Field Rig Romeo is[sic] popular nickname for this arrangement of tactical gear.	Rare	Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 43 (Premium)
TAC/Sapper Rig	Misriah Armory	When words do not suffice, high explosives speak clearly.	Epic	Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 93 (Premium)
TAC/T-MAGS	Misriah Armory	Trip magazine pouches carried on long-range patrols.	Rare	Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 29 (Free)

Trivia

• LRP stands for Long Range Patrol, a military acronym for units that operate behind enemy lines.
• Jun-A266 wears the Tactical/Patrol chest, which features a rucksack on the lower back. This feature is absent from the player's version.
• The Tactical/Trauma Kit's description is based on the real world training of the US Armed Forces' individual trauma kits, or IFAK.

Gallery

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  Halo 4 concept art of Marine tactical attachments.

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  A Spartan equipped with various TAC attachments: the STARLIGHT remote sensor, the Recon Package chest piece, the M45 Hardcase, and the SRT UGPS wrist attachment.

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  Concept art of the Defiled Munitions attachment.

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  Concept art of the Defiled Grenadier attachment.

List of appearances

• Remember Reach
  • Deliver Hope (First appearance)
• Halo: Reach
• Halo 2: Anniversary
• Halo Infinite
• Halo: Flashpoint