Eaglestrike

This article contains information from the Entrenched Fractures universe, and is not a part of the established Halo canon. To learn more information about the Entrenched universe, see its article.

The Eaglestrike core in Halo Infinite.

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Survival on the front lines requires EAGLESTRIKE energized plate, a marvel of war-smithing that protects against both radiation and Covenant plasmatron weaponry.

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The Eaglestrike armor is a suit of armor utilized by the Unified Nations Security Confederation in the Entrenched Fracture.

In-game information

The Eaglestrike armor core is unlockable by attaining level 5 on the Event Pass during the Fractures: Entrenched event in Season 02: Lone Wolves, the second season of Halo Infinite multiplayer. Customization options for the Eaglestrike are unlocked by attaining later levels of the Event Pass or purchasing Shop Bundles from the Halo Infinite in-game shop during the weeks when the Fracture: Entrenched event is live.

With the release of the December update during Halo Infinite's Winter Update, the Eaglestrike armor core was granted to all players for free. The armor core would receive a new armor kit during The Yappening II, and a single additional armor set during Snowbound in the 2024 Winter Update.

Armor core

Armor core	Manufacturer	Lore	Rarity	Unlock Requirements
Eaglestrike	Fracture: Entrenched	Last of a series of energized plate armors issued to Unified Nations Security Confederation (UNSC) special forces, EAGLESTRIKE is hardened against radiation, harsh environments and the warped science of Covenant arcanotechnology.	Legendary	Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 5 Unlocked by default as of December 2022 Update

Armor Kits

Armor core	Manufacturer	Lore	Rarity	Unlock Requirements
Boggart	Banished	The Goblinstrike effort by Venezia makes use of Created technology stolen from Balaho to restart a Covenant factory satellite and manufacture Grunt-ish armor for augmented human mercenaries. Phew. Get all that? The BOGGART is the first result that didn't result in unnecessary fatalities from design defects. For Banished and independent Grunts it is also a friendly face in an unfriendly galaxy. Friendly for a Grunt, at least.	Legendary	Purchase the "Boggart" Bundle from the Shop for 1,800 cR

Helmets

Helmet v • d • e
Helmet	Manufacturer	Lore	Rarity	Introduced In	Unlock Requirements
BRODIE	Fracture: Entrenched	Most famously used by the Northam Volunteers, the BRODIE became synonymous with brave UNSC defenders who fought and died on the chem-scarred battlefields of eastern Europa.	Epic	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Purchase the "Brodie Armor Set" from the Shop for 1,800 cR
EAGLESTRIKE	Fracture: Entrenched	Ruinously expensive to make, but practically required to survive Covenant assaults, the EAGLESTRIKE helmet became both a symbol of resistance against Covenant oppression and the high cost of war	Common	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 5 Unlocked by default as of December 2022 Update
KERBEROS	Fracture: Entrenched	KERBEROS helmets were first used by the notorious Capital Military Authority in their suppression of "defeatist" anti-war protesters in the years before the Carver Riots.	Legendary	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 20
LEADBELCHER	Fracture: Entrenched	Produced from scrap and leftover mechatronics, the LEADBELCHER helmet was beloved by UNSC tunnel rats tasked with investigating Covenant "root-gnawer" archaeotech digger teams.	Legendary	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Purchase the "Leadbelcher Armor Set" from the Shop for 1,800 cR
M199X	Fracture: Entrenched	The iconic M199X helmet was produced by the Hefley Radiator Company and Misriah Bathworks to outfit troops sent to overthrow the Kig-Yar Thalassocracy.	Epic	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Purchase the "Eventide Infantry" bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR
SKY MARSHAL	Fracture: Entrenched	While Covenant atomic activity is no longer detected on the moon, the fate of Commander Kolby and his SKY MARSHAL-clad astro rocket-propelled heroes can now only be guessed at.	Legendary	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Purchase the "Sky Marshal" bundle from the Shop for 1,400 cR
LANCEJACK	Fracture: Entrenched	LANCEJACK helmets were worn by pilots of Final War death machines to protect against the deadly conditions of the crew compartments themselves.	Legendary	Snowbound	Purchase the "Lancejack" bundle from the Shop for 2,200 cR

Helmet Attachments

Helmet Attachments v • d • e
Helmet Attachment	Manufacturer	Lore	Rarity	Introduced In	Unlock Requirements	Compatible Helmets
Cosmocom	Fracture: Entrenched	Nothing has been heard on the Cosmocom from off-world astro-rangers in years, but hopes remains undimmed.	Legendary	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Purchase the "Sky Marshal" bundle from the Shop for 1,400 cR	Sky Marshal
Earwig	Fracture: Entrenched	Multi-function radio and message conduit for soldiers burdened with oversight by officers and advisors back at headquarters.	Epic	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 10	Eaglestrike
Gummytube Filter	Fracture: Entrenched	The crawling mists unleashed by the Covenant in its last offensives killed most of those it touched, and warped those it didn't. UNSC countermeasures took time to develop, and were never fully effective.	Legendary	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Purchase the "Brodie Armor Set" from the Shop for 1,800 cR	Brodie
Nocturne Goggles	Fracture: Entrenched	Even as the Final War ground civilization into dust, the UNSC claimed it did not build killers. Those caught in the middle of the conflict begged to differ.	Legendary	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Purchase the "Eventide Infantry" bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR	M199X
Recruiter's Band	Fracture: Entrenched	Eventually no one was safe from the draft, and the UNSC ordered peace officers to help meet increasingly impossible staffing demands.	Legendary	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 24	Kerberos
Spelunker Light	Fracture: Entrenched	The worst terrors of the underdark and gloaming depths do not shy away from the light.	Legendary	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Purchase the "Leadbelcher Armor Set" from the Shop for 1,800 cR	Leadbelcher
ShM-52 Filter	Fracture: Entrenched	Detachable filter pack for operations in compromised environments.	Legendary	Snowbound	Purchase the "Lancejack" bundle from the Shop for 2,200 cR	Lancejack

Visor

Visors v • d • e
Visor	Manufacturer	Lore	Rarity	Introduced In	Unlock Requirements
Amber Yesterday	Fracture: Entrenched	The worst is truly yet to come.	Epic	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Complete the "Conscription" Ultimate Challenge between May 22 and May 29, 2022
Citrine Wind	Fracture: Entrenched	What was once a mark of rank and prestige is now simply another adornment for those still standing.	Rare	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Purchase the "Leadbelcher Armor Set" from the Shop for 1,800 cR
Graphite Soul	Fracture: Entrenched	The Final War will continue until even the ashes are scattered.	Epic	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Purchase the "Brodie Armor Set" from the Shop for 1,800 cR
Night Wisp	Fracture: Entrenched	The Covenant thought they owned the night. They were wrong.	Legendary	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 23
Poisoned Mire	Fracture: Entrenched	Corrupted life is worse than no life at all.	Common	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 5 Unlocked by default as of December 2022 Update
Scarlet Hunter	Fracture: Entrenched	The eyes of the UNSC Morale Promoters were everywhere, seeking sedition and sloth in every trenchhole and bunkroom. It was not long before they had to be blinded.	Legendary	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Complete the "Earn Your Stripes" Ultimate Challenge between October 25 and November 1, 2022 Purchase from The Exchange for 3,000
Triplex Aero	Fracture: Entrenched	The finest quality opto-mask coating that remains readily available.	Legendary	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 9
Seaglass Waves	Fracture: Entrenched	There is no refuge to be found in silent ports or abandoned island fortresses.	Epic	Tenrai IV	Tenrai IV Operation Pass level 10

Chest

Chests v • d • e
Chest	Manufacturer	Lore	Rarity	Introduced In	Unlock Requirements
Cloudjumper	Fracture: Entrenched	The trooper this belonged to won't be needing it anymore.	Legendary	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Purchase the "Leadbelcher Armor Set" from the Shop for 1,800 cR
Dog Harness	Fracture: Entrenched	A typical chest rig used by Army soldiers. The gas mask canister can safely store fresh food and - if extraordinarily lucky - tea.	Epic	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Purchase the "Eventide Infantry" bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR
Jacknife	Fracture: Entrenched	There is nothing subtle about a half-ton of energized plate. So why not go the extra few dozen kilos	Legendary	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 25
Journeyman	Fracture: Entrenched	Supplemental flux generator and ammo for lengthy patrols.	Epic	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Purchase the "Brodie Armor Set" from the Shop for 1,800 cR
Trench Knife	Fracture: Entrenched	When you wake up with a pack of corpse-rats nibbling at your toes you'll wish you had one.	Epic	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Purchase from the Shop for 200 cR
Wizard Pockets	Fracture: Entrenched	You can never have enough pouches to stash ammo, medical supplies, and snacks.	Epic	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 18
Blackrock Breacher	Fracture: Entrenched	Over time, the gap between up-armored energized plate and full-on combat walker grew almost imperceptible.	Legendary	Snowbound	Purchase the "Lancejack" bundle from the Shop for 2,200 cR

Shoulders

Shoulders v • d • e
Shoulders	Manufacturer	Lore	Rarity	Introduced In	Unlock Requirements
Crabshell	Fracture: Entrenched	In the early days of the warm these shoulderpads were used exclusively by armored sappers. It remained in service long enough for that fact to fade into obscurity.	Epic	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Left: Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 13 Right: Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 14
Grognards	Fracture: Entrenched	The acoustic screamers and knifes mark these as field kits manufactured for veteran trenchfighters. Between battles the screamers were used to play music, and the knives were used as cutlery.	Legendary	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Purchase the "Leadbelcher Armor Set" from the Shop for 1,800 cR
Rat Pack	Fracture: Entrenched	Veterans quickly learned to keep precious items close at hand, safe from sticky fingers and hungry vermin of all kinds.	Legendary	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Purchase the "Brodie Armor Set" from the Shop for 1,800 cR
Type-1 Defenders	Fracture: Entrenched	These simple pauldrons were produced in astounding numbers by massive factories, cottage forges, and even battlefield workshops. They significantly increased the odds of survival for front-line soldiers, but death rolled a lot of dice.	Epic	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Left: Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 26 Right: Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 27
Type-11 Defenders	Fracture: Entrenched	Issued to troops late in the war, treasonous rumors claimed these used shoddy materials and were crudely assembled. That was true, but it was also the best UNSC forces could procure from their bombed-out industry and exhausted conscript-workers.	Epic	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Purchase the "Eventide Infantry" bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR
Type-10 Defenders	Fracture: Entrenched	Complete with convenient carry handles for medics and salvage crews.	Legendary	Snowbound	Purchase the "Lancejack" bundle from the Shop for 2,200 cR

Gloves

Gloves v • d • e
Gloves	Manufacturer	Lore	Rarity	Introduced In	Unlock Requirements
Liberty	Fracture: Entrenched	Victory is at hand, you just need to reach out and grasp it!	Common	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 5 Unlocked by default as of December 2022 Update

Utility

Utilities v • d • e
Utility	Manufacturer	Lore	Rarity	Introduced In	Unlock Requirements
Soldier's Friend	Fracture: Entrenched	Standard-issue canteen and canteen cup. Their chemical coatings made water and protein-starch rations taste like dirty socks, but at least it was safe to eat and drink.	Epic	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 30
Twin Teeth	Fracture: Entrenched	UNSC soldiers developed an entire subculture and elaborate rituals around knives and other blades. Though it did help build knifefighting skills, their true purpose was for passing the time and entertaining combrades.	Legendary	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Purchase the "Leadbelcher Armor Set" from the Shop for 1,800 cR
Trencher Belt	Fracture: Entrenched	Better to live like a rat than die like a dog.	Legendary	Snowbound	Purchase the "Lancejack" bundle from the Shop for 2,200 cR

Knee Pads

Knee Pads v • d • e
Knee Pads	Manufacturer	Lore	Rarity	Introduced In	Unlock Requirements
Bonecaps	Fracture: Entrenched	As the veterans say: protect your legs and they will carry you home.	Legendary	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 15
Knee Shovels	Fracture: Entrenched	Not actually made from discarded shovels, despite rumors.	Epic	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Purchase the "Leadbelcher Armor Set" bundle from the Shop for 1,800 cR
Rigged	Fracture: Entrenched	Improvised armor pieces held together by welding flux and hope.	Legendary	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Purchase the "Brodie Armor Set" from the Shop for 1,800 cR
Type-1 Splinterguard	Fracture: Entrenched	Not fancy, but they do the job.	Epic	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 8
Type-52 Splinterguard	Fracture: Entrenched	Cost-reduced knee guards that were issued first to home guard troops, then to what remained of the front-line veterans.	Common	Season 02: Lone Wolves	Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 5 Unlocked by default as of December 2022 Update

Production notes

During Halo Infinite's development, the Eaglestrike armor was known internally as "Iron Eagle", following a similar naming scheme to Mark VII being dubbed "Olympus" in Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Halo Infinite. Additionally, assets for the Eaglestrike armor core were present in the game's mid-2021 flights and builds, having been leaked shortly after flights began, although it would not be spoken of until Season 02 previews in 2022.

While Eaglestrike and most Fractures armor alike either feature wholly original designs or take visual and design cues from core canon armor, the Lancejack armor set released during Snowbound deviates and takes design elements from a fellow Fracture: Tenrai. Specifically, the First and Second Movement shoulders and wrist seem to be the basis for the Type-10 Defenders and Babysitter Watch respectively. Both feature a dual piped design that shifts into a frilled, upper region, with a squared, large shoulder that is segmented into three major parts.

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References

• The base EAGLESTRIKE helmet's design is based on the SHINOBI-class Mjolnir helmet, albeit simplified, featuring a near identical visor design, while removing the Shinobi helmet's distinctly east-Asian elements, including the frontal crest.
• The BRODIE helmet's appearance and name is a reference the British Mark 1 helmets of 1915.
• The M199X helmet's design is based on American M1 helmet
• The KERBEROS helmet's appearance is similar to the Jin Roh's Kerberos Panzer Cops' helmet, a series of manga/anime famous for the movie Jin-Roh.
  • Both helmets are heavily inspired by the Stahlhelm, a helm worn by German soldiers during both World Wars.
• The LEADBELCHER helmet's design is based on the EOD-class Mjolnir helmet, featuring an overall similar design, albeit with a visor akin to a welder's mask.
• The SKY MARSHAL helmet's appearance is similar to the Rocketeer's helmet, a fictional superhero comic published by Pacific Comics.

Gallery

Concept art

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  Concept art of the Eaglestrike armor.

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  Concept art of the Sky Marshal helmet.

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  Concept art of the Eaglestrike prosthetic limbs.

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  Concept art of various Eaglestrike armor attachments.

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  More concept art of various Eaglestrike armor attachments.

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  Concept art of gloves and various Eaglestrike armor pieces.

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  More concept art

Promotional art

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  Eaglestrike armor on keyart for the Fractures: Entrenched.

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  Promotional image of the Leadbelcher armor on the Eaglestrike armor core.

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  Eaglestrike-clad Spartans with the Legacy of War Mythic Effect.

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  Brodie helmet with a Gummytube filter on the Eaglestrike core.

Screenshots

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  A Spartan wearing a Kerberos helmet with Type-1 Defenders shoulders.

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  A Kerberos-clad Spartan on Bazaar.

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  A Sky Marshal-clad Spartan on Breaker.

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  Eaglestrike-clad Spartans on Catalyst.

List of appearances

• Halo Infinite
  • Season 02: Lone Wolves (First appearance)
  • Snowbound