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{{Article quote|Ankara's renowned IMC took ownership of RECON production after the war.{{Ref/Game|Id=h4|H4|Armor permutations (Halo 4)|Spartan Armor Customization|Detail=Recon Description|Quote=Ankara's renowned IMC took ownership of RECON production after the war.}}}}
[[Image:AP Ninja.jpg|thumb|right| The MJOLNIR '''Recon''' Variant.]]
{{Armor infobox
The '''MJOLNIR Mark VI Powered Assault Armor/R variant''', colloquially known as '''Recon Armor''', or just '''Recon''', is a type of [[United Nations Space Command]] body [[armor]].
|name=Recon
|image={{tabcontainer|title2=GEN2|content2=[[File:H5G-Recon.png|250px]]|title3=GEN1 Mark VI|content3=[[File:HTMCC H3 Recon Crop.png|250px]]|title4=GEN1 Mark V|content4=[[File:HTMCC HR Spartan Recon.png|250px]]}}
|manufacturer=[[Materials Group]] (GEN1){{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=152}}<br>
[[Imbrium Machine Complex]] (GEN2){{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=23, 163}}
|testsite=[[B5D Ordnance Testing Facility]] (GEN1){{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}<br>
[[Anakara Resiliency Chamber]] (GEN2){{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|type=MJOLNIR (GEN1)
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]]
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]]
[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]
<br>[[MJOLNIR (GEN3)]] {{C|Compatible}}
|role=Stealth operations
}}


==Introduction==
'''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]],{{Ref/Site|Id=Waypoint|D=14|M=03|Y=2011|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/video/the-mjolnir-project-2/46e89c1a-f619-41e2-ad7f-ab65c61ca2df|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=MJOLNIR 2|LocalArchive=The MJOLNIR Project}} with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|[GEN2]]] version being manufactured by the [[Imbrium Machine Complex]].{{Ref/Reuse|h4}}


The Recon Armor is a very rare armor variant of the standard [[MJOLNIR|Mark VI MJOLNIR]] powered battle armor. It is the most sought after [[Armor Permutation]] in ''[[Halo 3]]'' [[multiplayer]].
==GEN1 overview==
===Design details===
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}}


==Development and History==
===Development history===
The Recon armor was developed parallel to the [[Scout Armor]] in the [[B5D]] Ordnance Testing Facility in [[Swanbourne]], [[Perth]], [[Australia]]. The main aim of it was to create armor with stealth capabilities with little or no loss of endurance, specifically by reducing its IR signature, reflective surfaces, and [[Cherenkov radiation]] emission.
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.}}


==Characteristics==
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}}
===Helmet Characteristics===
The Helmet features largely rounded features with a rise along the top of the head with two black triangles pointing out the front of the head on each side of the rise. It has a thin visor and an area of black alloy beneath it, surrounded by armor. The helmet is largely angular with a pair of what look like breathers on each side of the mouth and a small indent on the forehead.


===Shoulder Characteristics===
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}}
The shoulder pads are a more angular version of the [[EVA]], with a box like shoulder pad and a section jutting out and down the arm. It also features a slanted rectangular strip of metal jutting outwards at a 90 degree angle from the shoulder pad. They are also very similar to the [[Brute]] shoulder armor.


===Chest Characteristics===
===Usage===
The Chest piece is similar to the [[Mark VI]] but instead of being made up of smooth plates reflecting the [[human]] body it is more angular like the other parts of the armor and reflects it with a few small changes. This chest piece is an attachment. The chest piece also looks somewhat like a tuxedo.
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]].


==Unlock==
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}}
*Head: [[Bungie Employees]] or <ref>[http://www.bungie.net/news/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=12857 Bungie Weekly Update: 10/12/07]: ''"I’m making a list, I’m checking it twice, and it’s a list of dumb messages (and perfectly polite ones) inquiring about the Recon armor permutation. The short answer to those inquiries is, “No, you can’t have it.” The people you see with the Recon helmet are Bungie employees, and they did nothing in-game to unlock it. There is nothing you can do to unlock it."''</ref> community members that impress [[Bungie]] in some way, shape, or form.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=12901 Bungie Weekly Update: 10/26/07]: ''"Oh, folks are begging us for the Recon Armor perm, and we’re giving it out to a couple of community members today as a special treat:


''ZB Shogun for suffering the most humiliating traffic accident ever: Rubber Bullet and Skyllus vBi for shooting himself in the head with his own [[Sniper Rifle]].''
<gallery class=center>
File:HR_Recon.png|Mark V Recon prototype variant.
File:Recon smg.jpg|Upgraded Mark V Recon prototype variant ordered by [[SPARTAN-B312]].
File:ReconArmor.png|Mark VI Recon variant.
File:Halo3 ODST-Dare.jpg|Captain Veronica Dare wearing the S-1/ONI Recon helmet.
File:Dare's Face.jpg|Dare's Recon helmet with its visor depolarized.
File:HazelLive.PNG|Hazel-A302 wearing her Mark V Recon helmet.
</gallery>
 
==GEN2 overview==
===Design details===
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}}
 
The GEN2 Recon helmet also contains a highly classified [[Auspex]] [[UNSC battle network|battlenet]] uplink featuring state-of-the-art ONI counter-cyberintrusion and firewall routines.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5G|H5G|Armor permutations (Halo 5: Guardians)|Spartan Appearance Customization|Detail=Recon - Helmet Description|Quote=The heavily classified Auspex battlenet uplink in the RECON helmet contains the latest counter-cyberintrusion and firewall routines from ONI.}} The armor itself is fitted with emissions baffling and plasma electronic support activity sensors for observation missions behind enemy lines.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5G2|H5G|Armor permutations (Halo 5: Guardians)|Spartan Appearance Customization|Detail=Recon - Body Description|Quote=RECON armor is fitted with emissions baffling and passive electronic support activity sensors for observation missions behind enemy lines.}}
 
The greaves are an off-market system that feature exposed shield conduits.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
 
===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 became the basis for the GEN3 [[TRAILBLAZER-class Mjolnir]] helmet.{{Ref/Reuse|HI}}
 
===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|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}}
 
<gallery class=center>
File:Holst4.png|[[Yeong-hao Holst]] in his GEN2 Recon armor in 2553.
File:Madsen - Recon.jpg|[[Anthony Madsen]] wearing GEN2 Recon armor during the [[Requiem Campaign]].
File:HE Spartan Newman.jpg|Spartan [[Newman]] wearing GEN2 Recon armor during the [[Battle of Ealen IV]].
File:H5G BonitaStone Gen2.png|[[Bonita Stone]] wearing GEN2 Recon armor during [[Operation: VERTICAL UMBRAGE]].
</gallery>
 
==In-game information==
===''Halo 3'' - Mark VI GEN1===
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 customization (Halo 3)|armor permutations]] system, though only the Mark VI, [[EVA-class Mjolnir|EVA]] and [[CQB-class Mjolnir|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 Challenge]]s 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.
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! style="width: 15%"|Armor
! style="width: 55%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements<br/>(''Halo 3'')
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements<br/>(''Halo: MCC'')
|- align="center"
|rowspan=4|[[File:HTMCC H3 Recon Menu Render.png|100px]]<br/>Recon
|align="left"|'''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.
|rowspan=4|
*Be granted the Recon armour by [[Bungie]] (''2007-2009'')
*Complete all [[Vidmaster Challenge]]s in ''Halo 3'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' (''September 2009-March 2012'')
*Unlocked for all ''Halo 3'' players in two waves by [[343 Industries]] (''No longer attainable for new accounts'')
|rowspan=4|Unlocked by default.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''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.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''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.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''MCC:''' The goal of the RECON variant was to increase stealth capability without impacting endurance.
|}
 
===''Halo: Reach'' - Mark V GEN1===
{{Quote|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 [[Credits|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 [[Artificial limb|robot arm]] variant of the Tactical/Recon chest introduced in [[Series 5: Anvil]].
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! style="width: 20%"|Armor
! style="width: 40%"|Description
! style="width: 20%"|Unlock requirements<br/>(''Halo: Reach'')
! style="width: 20%"|Unlock requirements<br/>(''Halo: MCC'')
|- align="center"
|[[File:HR Recon Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Recon helmet
|align="left"|Data gathered from these field tests will be used to improve the final production model.
|{{Rank/HR|col|link=yes}}, 100,000 cR
|[[Series 1: Noble|Series 1]], Tier 3 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})
|- align="center"
|[[File:HR Recon HUL Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Recon ([[Hardened Uplink|HUL]])
|align="left"|External hardened uplink for MILINT acquisistion; reserved for sensitive OPs.
|{{Rank/HR|col|link=yes}}, 75,000 cR
|[[Series 1: Noble|Series 1]], Tier 74 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})
|- align="center"
|[[File:HR Recon UAHUL Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Recon ([[Armor accessories/UA|UA]]/[[Hardened Uplink|HUL <nowiki>[3]</nowiki>]])
|align="left"|Up-armored variant with hardened 3rd-generation uplink module for MILINT acquisition.
|Pre-order ''Halo: Reach''.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_061110|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Bungie Weekly Update: 06.11.10|D=17|M=10|Y=2014}}
|[[Series 1: Noble|Series 1]], Tier 10 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})
|- align="center"
|[[File:HR Recon RShoulder Icon.png|75px]][[File:HR Recon LShoulder Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Recon shoulders
|align="left"|The MJOLNIR[R] prototype reduces armor silhouette without decreasing survivability.
|{{Rank/HR|cpl|link=yes}}, 1,500 cR
|[[Series 1: Noble|Series 1]], Tier 22 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})
|- align="center"
|[[File:HR Recon Chest Icon.png|75px]]<br/>[[Armor accessories/Tactical|Tactical/Recon]] chest
|align="left"|Everything you need to find everything you need to find out.
|{{Rank/HR|wo|link=yes}}, 1,500 cR
|[[Series 1: Noble|Series 1]], Tier 44 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})
|- align="center"
|[[File:HR ReconR Chest Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Tactical/Recon [R] chest
|align="left"|Spartans get all the best tech.
|N/A
|[[Series 5: Anvil|Series 5]] Tier 70, ({{SeasonPoint|1}})
|}
 
===''Halo 4'' - GEN2===
Recon was one of the [[Armor customization (Halo 4)|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''.
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! style="width: 15%"|Armor
! style="width: 55%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements<br/>(''Halo 4'')
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements<br/>(''Halo: MCC'')
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|[[File:H4 MJOLNIR Recon.png|75px]]<br/>Recon
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Ankara's reowned IMC took ownership of RECON production after the war.
|rowspan="4"|Reach {{Rank/H4|2|6}}
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC):''' IMC's take on the classic helmet pattern.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulders description (MCC):''' Modular left/right spaulder from Recon-class armor.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC):''' Final evaluations conducted in the Anakara Resilience Chamber.
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|N/A<br/>Recon Surge (SURG) skin
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):'''
|rowspan="4"|Complete the [[List of Halo 4 Commendations/Weapons|Covenant Loadout Mastery commendation]].
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC)''' Recon helmet customized with SURGE coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulder description (MCC)''' Recon left/ right spaulder customized with SURGE coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC)''' Recon chassis customized with SURGE coating.
|}
 
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' - Upgraded GEN1 and GEN2===
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 [[List of REQ cards/REQ Packs|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.


''Both lucky players will now find that Recon is a usable armor perm next time they log into Halo 3 and for the rest of you don’t bother asking us for it. We’ll give it out based on good deeds and valuable community service and occasionally because they make us laugh, as seen above. There will be plenty of occasions and reasons to get it. PM-ing (Private messaging) and emailing us will not make any difference. But play nice and be a good sport and who knows?"''</ref>
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! style="width: 15%"|Helmet
! style="width: 70%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements<br/>(''Halo 5: Guardians'')
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Recon GEN1 Rare.png|100px]]<br/>Recon GEN1 (helmet)
|align="left"|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.
|align="left"|
*Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
*Unlock the [[List of REQ cards/REQ Packs|Classic Helmet REQ Pack]] for {{RP|1,250}}
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Recon.png|100px]]<br/>Recon GEN2 (helmet)
|align="left"|The heavily classified Auspex battlenet uplink in the RECON helmet contains the latest counter-cyberintrusion and firewall routines from ONI.
|align="left"|Common [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Recon RSO Uncommon.png|100px]]<br/>Recon RSO (helmet skin)
|align="left"|The heavily classified Auspex battlenet uplink in the RECON helmet contains the latest counter-cyberintrusion and firewall routines from ONI.
|align="left"|Uncommon [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Recon BDA.png|100px]]<br/>Recon BDA (helmet skin)
|align="left"|The heavily classified Auspex battlenet uplink in the RECON helmet contains the latest counter-cyberintrusion and firewall routines from ONI.
|align="left"|Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Recon ITG Ultra Rare.png|100px]]<br/>Recon ITG (helmet skin)
|align="left"|The heavily classified Auspex battlenet uplink in the RECON helmet contains the latest counter-cyberintrusion and firewall routines from ONI.
|align="left"|Ultra Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Recon.png|100px]]<br/>Recon GEN2 (body)
|align="left"|RECON armor is fitted with emissions baffling and passive electronic support activity sensors for observation missions behind enemy lines.
|align="left"|Common [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Recon RSO.png|100px]]<br/>Recon RSO (body skin)
|align="left"|RECON armor is fitted with emissions baffling and passive electronic support activity sensors for observation missions behind enemy lines.
|align="left"|Uncommon [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Recon BDA.png|100px]]<br/>Recon BDA (body skin)
|align="left"|RECON armor is fitted with emissions baffling and passive electronic support activity sensors for observation missions behind enemy lines.
|align="left"|Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Recon ITG.png|100px]]<br/>Recon ITG (body skin)
|align="left"|RECON armor is fitted with emissions baffling and passive electronic support activity sensors for observation missions behind enemy lines.
|align="left"|Ultra Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|}
===''Halo Infinite'' - Upgraded GEN1===
The Mark V Recon helmet and its attachments are available for [[multiplayer]] Spartan [[Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|armor customization]] on the [[B-class Mjolnir|Mark V [B] armor core]] in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. The Recon shoulders are available under the [[SAP attachments|SAP series of shoulder pads]].
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Helmet
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Manufacturer
! scope="col" style="width: 45%" |Lore
! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Rarity
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Unlock Requirements
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF Recon Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>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)


*Shoulders: [[Bungie Employees]] or community members that impress [[Bungie]] in some way, shape, or form.
|-
*Body: [[Bungie Employees]] or community members that impress [[Bungie]] in some way, shape, or form.
|align="center"|[[File:HINF TACRecon Package Chest Icon.png|75px]]<br/>[[Tactical attachments|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)


You can also receive the Recon Armor as prizes for special playlists like a previous [[Grifball]] weekend playlist, a V-Day playlist and previously, for spending time on the Heroic DLC's new objective and [[Slayer]] playlists. Bungie also gave out 1 set of Recon Armor to a random person who spent quality time on the Fyreball beta, and they gave a set to someone who participated in a contest on the G4 show, X-Play. Many have also received it by connections with [[Bungie]]. Following the the competition on Bungie.Net to Photoshop pictures of Frankie, the several winners have subsequently received Recon armor. Also, during online play, a player was killed by their own sniper rifle bullet, Bungie claims this as a glitch and as an apology to the player, they compensated him with Recon armor.
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF SAP Recon LShoulder Icon.png|75px]][[File:HINF SAP Recon RShoulder Icon.png|75px]]<br>[[SAP attachments|SAP]]/RECON
|Materials Group
|Armored AAESA panels associated with RECON armor.
|Rare
|
* Right: [[Noble Intention|Noble Intention]] [[Event]] Pass level 1
* Left: Noble Intention Event Pass level 2
|}
====Attachments====
*[[CNM/BNR/FARNDALE]]
*[[CNM/BNR/TYPHON]]
*[[HUL(3)/BNR/COURIER PEARL]]
*[[HUL-I/XFTREC/FLAMINGO]]
*[[TAC/RS/STARLIGHT]]
*[[UA/Type O5]]
==Trivia==
*On [[Bungie Day|7/7/09]], players that beat a team of Bungie employees in [[Matchmaking]] were awarded Recon Armor.
*Unlocking the [[Endure|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.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/post/2012/03/23/Final-Transition-of-Halo-Services-Halo-3-Recon-Armor.aspx|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Final Transition of Halo Services - Halo 3 Recon Armor|D=25|M=3|Y=2012}}
*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==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Recon}}
===''Halo 3''===
<gallery>
File:H3_MPSpartan_ArmourConcept_10.jpg|Concept art of the Recon armor.
File:Halo 3 Mythic.jpg|The Recon armor on ''[[Halo 3: Mythic]]''.
File:H3 Recon Profile.jpg|A frontal view of the Mark VI Recon armor.
File:HTMCC-H3 Recon Closeup.jpg|A Spartan-II clad in full Recon armor.
File:HTMCC-H3 Recon Closeup2.jpg|A Spartan-II clad in full Recon armor.
</gallery>
===''Halo: Reach''===
<gallery>
File:HR_ReconHelmet_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Recon helmet.
File:HReach-ReconArmor-DMR.png|A render of the Recon helmet with the UA/HUL[3] attachments.
File:Mark V Recon Armor.png|A render of the Recon helmet with the UA/HUL[3] attachments.
File:reach_4838012_Medium.jpg|The Recon base in gameplay.
File:Gameplay Reach Recon.jpg|Recon, with the UA/HUL[3] attachment in gameplay.
</gallery>
===''Halo 4''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:753777342 19c07c569a o.jpg|Recon armor seen on the [[Bungie Day]] painting
File:H4_Concept_MultiplayerArmors.jpg|Concept art for Recon's GEN2 redesign (middle row, second-left).
Image:Unknown1.PNG|The Recon armor in-game
File:H4 ReconGen2 Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Recon armor.
image:Ninjahelmetzw6.png|Helmet of the Recon armor
File:H4 Recon Helmet and torso 3d model.jpg|Three-dimensional models of the MJOLNIR (GEN2) Recon helmet and torso armor.
Image:5155-Full.jpg|A [[Infection|Zombie]] in the armor
File:H4 Recon Legs 3d model.jpg|Three-dimensional models of the Recon leg armor.
Image:Recon Armor.jpeg|A Spartan wearing Recon prepares to snipe.
File:H4 Recon 3d model.jpg|Front render of the Recon armor in ''Halo 4''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Controversy==
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
When it was finally declared by [[Bungie]] to be only usable by Bungie employees, it prompted a community backlash. On Bungie.net, a topic devoted to the search of it ran for fifteen thousand posts, [[Luke Smith]] (a.k.a. Lukems and Bungie Employee) and other possessors of the armor left cryptic clues behind to its potential unlock, many community members feeling that this lead them on. Also, many have seen it as 'false advertising' as Bungie not only released an image of the [[Mark VI]], [[CQB Armor]], [[EVA armor]], and the Recon armor on [[Bungie Day]], they also showed it along with the [[ODST Armor]] at the PAX Omegathon '07.
<gallery>File:H5 Recon armor.jpg|The Recon helmet in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]''.
File:H5G-ReconGen1WZFF.png|The GEN1 Recon helmet in the final release of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-Reconz.jpg|GEN1 Recon with the GEN2 Recon skins in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:HCS Trailer - Spartans.png|A Spartan-IV wearing GEN2 Recon armor preparing for [[War Games]] in the [[HCS]] season 2 trailer.  
</gallery>


==Trivia==
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' skins===
*The armor permutation was first discovered in the Bungie update on the 7th of July then later with videos from PAX ’07 and leaked images.
<gallery>
*Recon was mistakenly labeled E.O.B. in many pictures, being translated as meaning Employee of Bungie.
File:H5-Waypoint-Recon.png|Default skin.
*The game guide makes no mention of the Recon armor. It is noted that Bungie requested that some of the armor permutations not be in the guide.
File:H5-Waypoint-Recon-RSO.png|RSO skin.
*According to Bungie, as of October 26, 2007, Bungie will give it out based on "good deeds and valuable community service and occasionally because the players make them laugh. There will be plenty of occasions and reasons to get it."
File:H5-Waypoint-Recon-BDA.png|BDA skin.
*The armor was auctioned together with other Halo items at the annual "Child's-play" dinner organized by Penny Arcade. According to Tycho, Frankie O'Connor came on stage to comment on the addition of the armor during the event.
File:H5-Waypoint-Recon-ITG.png|ITG skin.
*The Recon Armor was auctioned off with a famous [[Master Chief]] painting. Unfortunately the winner of the bidding did not have an Xbox Live account, so he auctioned it off with Bungie's permission. However, the auction was canceled by eBay as they do not allow the auctioning of virtual accounts.
</gallery>
*It was awarded as the prizes for the St. Valentines day Massacre Playlist as well as other tournament weekends.
===''Halo Infinite''===
*This armor has lead to the creation of the very popular name, '''''"I can haz recon?"''''' in the Halo community which is derived from another popular internet meme "I can haz cheezburger?". It is sourced from the wide unavailability of this armor and a Bungie-produced satire image. '''''I can haz recon?''''' was further popularized by its appearance on the machinima ''Arby 'n the Chief.''
<gallery>
*[[Lukems]] and Shiska are the only 2 players on Bungie's team that do not wear the Recon armor for their "hump-day" games.
File:HINF Spartan Recon 1.jpg|A Recon-clad Spartan wielding an [[MA40 assault rifle]] on [[Fragmentation]].
*Countless players have been banned from Bungie.net for asking for the armor.
File:HINF Spartan Recon 2.jpg|A Recon-clad Spartan [[sprint]]ing with a {{Pattern|Posu'gelka|needler}} on [[Launch Site]].
*On the 4/18/08 [[Bungie]] Weekly Update Shiska presented ways to not receive Recon Armor also saying that there is a list of people who will '''NEVER EVER''' get Recon.
File:HINF Spartan Recon 3.jpg|A Recon-clad Spartan sprinting with an MA40 assault rifle on Fragmentation.
*Bungie has mentioned that if they give you Recon, they can also take it away. You can get it taken away by sending adult oriented material over file share, using foul language, assaulting other players, etc.
File:HINF-LiveFirevictory1.png|A Spartan-IV (far left) wearing GEN1 Recon on [[Live Fire]].
*Reports from players have suggested that the Recon helmet is impossible to headshot but this has been proven to be wrong.
File:HINF-MultiUseShoulders4.jpg|A Recon helmet on the [[OSTEO combat engineering suit|Hazmat]] core.
*Many players think that the Recon armor should be taken away from Frankie for leaving Bungie.
</gallery>
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==List of appearances==
[[Category:Technology]]
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}}
[[Category: MJOLNIR Armor]]
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''
*''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
==Sources==
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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]

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

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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