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[[File:CBRNHUL.png|right|thumb|300px|The external Hardened Uplink (left) and a [[CBRN module]] (right).]]
[[File:CBRNHUL.png|right|thumb|300px|The external Hardened Uplink (left) and a [[CBRN module]] (right).]]


The '''Hardened Uplink''' ('''HUL''') is an external helmet attachment compatible with helmet variants of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]].{{Ref/Game|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=Armory}}
The '''Hardened Uplink''' ('''HUL''') is an external helmet attachment compatible with helmet variants of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]].{{Ref/Game|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory}}


==Usage==
==Usage==
The HUL was designed for acquisition of military intelligence,{{Ref/Game|Id=milint|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=Armory|Detail=Mark V[B], CQC, EOD, Operator, EVA, Security & CQB - UA/HUL Helmet Descriptions|Quote=Up-armored variant with hardened uplink module for MILINT acquisition.}} and is required for personnel employing the Recon or Pilot helmets while on sensitive operations.{{Ref/Game|Id=Recon|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=Armory|Detail=Recon - HUL Helmet Description|Quote=External hardened uplink for MILINT acquisition; reserved for sensitive OPs.}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Pilot|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=Armory|Detail=Pilot - HUL[3] Helmet Description|Quote=Third-generation external hardened uplink for MILINT acquisition; required for sensitive OPs.}} When used in conjunction with the [[Command Network Module]], it is a favorite of [[UNSC Army Pathfinders|pathfinder units]] employing the [[AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir]] helmet.{{Ref/Game|Id=AA|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=Armory|Detail=Air Assault - FC-I Helmet Description|Quote=Command network module-Improved; external hardened uplink. A favorite of Pathfinder units.}} The device is often integrated with remote sensors into a [[hardened uplink/remote sensor package]].
The HUL was designed for acquisition of military intelligence,{{Ref/Game|Id=milint|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=Mark V[B], CQC, EOD, Operator, EVA, Security & CQB - UA/HUL Helmet Descriptions|Quote=Up-armored variant with hardened uplink module for MILINT acquisition.}} and is required for personnel employing the Recon or Pilot helmets while on sensitive operations.{{Ref/Game|Id=Recon|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=Recon - HUL Helmet Description|Quote=External hardened uplink for MILINT acquisition; reserved for sensitive OPs.}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Pilot|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=Pilot - HUL[3] Helmet Description|Quote=Third-generation external hardened uplink for MILINT acquisition; required for sensitive OPs.}} When used in conjunction with the [[Command Network Module]], it is a favorite of [[UNSC Army Pathfinders|pathfinder units]] employing the [[AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir]] helmet.{{Ref/Game|Id=AA|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=Air Assault - FC-I Helmet Description|Quote=Command network module-Improved; external hardened uplink. A favorite of Pathfinder units.}} The device is often integrated with remote sensors into a [[hardened uplink/remote sensor package]].


===Compatibility===
===Compatibility===
The HUL has been observed to be compatible with the following helmets:
The HUL has been observed to be compatible with the following helmets:
*[[B-class Mjolnir|Mjolnir [B]]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}}
*[[B-class Mjolnir|Mjolnir [B]]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}}
*[[COMMANDO-class Mjolnir|Commando]] {{C|HUL[3] variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Commando|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=Armory|Detail=Commando - UA/FC-I[2] Helmet Description|Quote=Up-armored variant with external command network and hardened 3rd generation uplink modules.}}
*[[COMMANDO-class Mjolnir|Commando]] {{C|HUL[3] variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Commando|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=Commando - UA/FC-I[2] Helmet Description|Quote=Up-armored variant with external command network and hardened 3rd generation uplink modules.}}
*[[CQB-class Mjolnir|CQB]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}}
*[[CQB-class Mjolnir|CQB]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}}
*[[CQC-class Mjolnir|CQC]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}}
*[[CQC-class Mjolnir|CQC]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}}
*[[EOD-class Mjolnir|EOD]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}}
*[[EOD-class Mjolnir|EOD]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}}
*[[EVA-class Mjolnir|EVA]]  {{C|HUL[3] variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=eva|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=Armory|Detail=Commando - UA/HUL[3] Helmet Description|Quote=Up-armored variant with hardened 3rd generation uplink module for MILINT acquisition.}}
*[[EVA-class Mjolnir|EVA]]  {{C|HUL[3] variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=eva|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=Commando - UA/HUL[3] Helmet Description|Quote=Up-armored variant with hardened 3rd generation uplink module for MILINT acquisition.}}
**EVA [C] helmet {{C|Standard and HUL[3] variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}}{{Ref|Group=Note|Id=evacerror|The in-game options in ''Halo: Reach'' Armory erroneously refer to the standard HUL attachment on EVA[C] as "CNM" and "HUL[3]".}}
**EVA [C] helmet {{C|Standard and HUL[3] variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}}{{Ref|Group=Note|Id=evacerror|The in-game options in ''Halo: Reach'' Armory erroneously refer to the standard HUL attachment on EVA[C] as "CNM" and "HUL[3]".}}
*[[GRENADIER-class Mjolnir|Grenadier]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=grenadier|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=Armory|Detail=Grenadier - UA/FC Helmet Description}}
*[[GRENADIER-class Mjolnir|Grenadier]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=grenadier|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=Grenadier - UA/FC Helmet Description}}
*[[HAZOP-class Mjolnir|HAZOP]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=hazop|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=Armory|Detail=HAZOP - CBRN/HUL Helmet Description|Quote=For operations in extremely hazardous environments; hardened uplink module.}}
*[[HAZOP-class Mjolnir|HAZOP]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=hazop|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=HAZOP - CBRN/HUL Helmet Description|Quote=For operations in extremely hazardous environments; hardened uplink module.}}
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]] {{C|HUL[3] variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=mk6|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=Armory|Detail=Mark VI - FC-I[2] Helmet Description|Quote=External command network and hardened 3rd-generation uplink modules.}}
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]] {{C|HUL[3] variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=mk6|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=Mark VI - FC-I[2] Helmet Description|Quote=External command network and hardened 3rd-generation uplink modules.}}
*[[ODST armor|ODST]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=odst|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=Armory|Detail=ODST - CBRN/HUL Helmet Description|Quote=For operations in hazard zones; hardened uplink module.}}
*[[ODST armor|ODST]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Game|Id=odst|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=ODST - CBRN/HUL Helmet Description|Quote=For operations in hazard zones; hardened uplink module.}}
*[[OPERATOR-class Mjolnir|Operator]] {{C|Standard variants}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}}
*[[OPERATOR-class Mjolnir|Operator]] {{C|Standard variants}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}}
*[[PILOT-class Mjolnir|Pilot]] {{C|HUL[3] variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|Pilot}}
*[[PILOT-class Mjolnir|Pilot]] {{C|HUL[3] variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|Pilot}}
*[[RECON-class Mjolnir|Recon]] {{C|Standard and HUL[3] variants}}{{Ref/Reuse|Recon}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Reconhul3|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=Armory|Detail=Recon - UA/HUL[3] Helmet Description|Quote=Up-armored variant with hardened 3rd-generation uplink module for MILINT acquisition.}}
*[[RECON-class Mjolnir|Recon]] {{C|Standard and HUL[3] variants}}{{Ref/Reuse|Recon}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Reconhul3|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=Recon - UA/HUL[3] Helmet Description|Quote=Up-armored variant with hardened 3rd-generation uplink module for MILINT acquisition.}}
*[[SECURITY-class Mjolnir|Security]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}}
*[[SECURITY-class Mjolnir|Security]] {{C|Standard variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|milint}}
*[[WRATH-class Mjolnir|Wrath]] {{C|Standard variant}}
*[[WRATH-class Mjolnir|Wrath]] {{C|Standard variant}}
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===HUL-I===
===HUL-I===
The external '''Hardened Uplink-Improved''' ('''HUL-I''') is an upgraded variant of the standard issue HUL unit. It has only been observed as compatible to the [[JFO-class Mjolnir|JFO variant]].{{Ref/Game|Id=JFO|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=Armory|Detail=JFO - HUL-I Helmet Description|Quote=External hardened uplink-improved; upgraded variant of the standard issue HUL unit.}}
The external '''Hardened Uplink-Improved''' ('''HUL-I''') is an upgraded variant of the standard issue HUL unit. It has only been observed as compatible to the [[JFO-class Mjolnir|JFO variant]].{{Ref/Game|Id=JFO|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=JFO - HUL-I Helmet Description|Quote=External hardened uplink-improved; upgraded variant of the standard issue HUL unit.}}
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File:HR JFO HULI Helmet Icon.png|The HUL-I on the JFO helmet.
File:HR JFO HULI Helmet Icon.png|The HUL-I on the JFO helmet.
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===FC configurations===
===FC configurations===
The modularity of the MJOLNIR armor has made it possible to attach multiple modules on the helmet. In cases where a HUL and a CNM and are both employed, the configurations are designated "FC", "FC-I", and "FC-I[2]" depending on the variants used. FC refers to the configuration in which an external HUL and the "tall" CNM variant are both attached to the helmet.{{Ref/Reuse|grenadier}} FC-I refers to the configuration in which an external HUL, along with the CNM-I, are integrated on the "camera" CNM variant, though this configuration has only been observed on the [[AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir|MJOLNIR/AA variant]].{{Ref/Reuse|AA}} FC-I[2] refers to the configuration in which both the HUL[3] and "tall" CNM are attached to the helmet.{{Ref/Reuse|Commando}}{{Ref/Game|Id=mk6|Game=HR|Part=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|PartText=Armory|Detail=Mark VI - FC-I[2] Helmet Description|Quote=External command network and hardened 3rd-generation uplink modules.}}
The modularity of the MJOLNIR armor has made it possible to attach multiple modules on the helmet. In cases where a HUL and a CNM and are both employed, the configurations are designated "FC", "FC-I", and "FC-I[2]" depending on the variants used. FC refers to the configuration in which an external HUL and the "tall" CNM variant are both attached to the helmet.{{Ref/Reuse|grenadier}} FC-I refers to the configuration in which an external HUL, along with the CNM-I, are integrated on the "camera" CNM variant, though this configuration has only been observed on the [[AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir|MJOLNIR/AA variant]].{{Ref/Reuse|AA}} FC-I[2] refers to the configuration in which both the HUL[3] and "tall" CNM are attached to the helmet.{{Ref/Reuse|Commando}}{{Ref/Game|Id=mk6|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=Mark VI - FC-I[2] Helmet Description|Quote=External command network and hardened 3rd-generation uplink modules.}}


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Revision as of 10:42, January 28, 2022

The external Hardened Uplink (left) and a CBRN module (right).

The Hardened Uplink (HUL) is an external helmet attachment compatible with helmet variants of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.[1]

Usage

The HUL was designed for acquisition of military intelligence,[2] and is required for personnel employing the Recon or Pilot helmets while on sensitive operations.[3][4] When used in conjunction with the Command Network Module, it is a favorite of pathfinder units employing the AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir helmet.[5] The device is often integrated with remote sensors into a hardened uplink/remote sensor package.

Compatibility

The HUL has been observed to be compatible with the following helmets:

Variants

The HUL has three observed variants, each with its own distinct physical appearance.

Standard HUL

The standard HUL variant resembles a cube, and can be worn on either side of the helmet. Its adoption is reserved for personnel employing the Recon helmet during sensitive operations.[3]

  • The HUL on the UA variant of the Mark V[B] helmet.

    The HUL on the UA variant of the Mark V[B] helmet.

  • The HUL on the UA variant of the CQC helmet.

    The HUL on the UA variant of the CQC helmet.

  • The HUL, along with a CBRN module, on the ODST helmet.

    The HUL, along with a CBRN module, on the ODST helmet.

  • The HUL, along with a CBRN module, on the HAZOP helmet.

    The HUL, along with a CBRN module, on the HAZOP helmet.

  • The HUL on the UA variant of the EOD helmet.

    The HUL on the UA variant of the EOD helmet.

  • The HUL on the UA variant of the Operator helmet.

    The HUL on the UA variant of the Operator helmet.

  • The HUL on the EVA[C] helmet.[Note 1]

    The HUL on the EVA[C] helmet.[Note 1]

  • The HUL on the UA variant of the EVA[C] helmet.[Note 1]

    The HUL on the UA variant of the EVA[C] helmet.[Note 1]

  • The HUL on the Recon helmet.[Note 2]

    The HUL on the Recon helmet.[Note 2]

  • The HUL on the UA variant of the Security helmet.

    The HUL on the UA variant of the Security helmet.

  • The HUL on the UA variant of the CQB helmet.

    The HUL on the UA variant of the CQB helmet.

HUL-I

The external Hardened Uplink-Improved (HUL-I) is an upgraded variant of the standard issue HUL unit. It has only been observed as compatible to the JFO variant.[13]

  • The HUL-I on the JFO helmet.

    The HUL-I on the JFO helmet.

HUL[3]

HUL[3] is the third-generation external hardened uplink for military intelligence acquisition.[7] Its adoption is required for personnel employing the Pilot helmet during sensitive operations.[4]

  • The HUL[3] on the UA variant of the EVA helmet.

    The HUL[3] on the UA variant of the EVA helmet.

  • The HUL[3] on the Commando helmet.

    The HUL[3] on the Commando helmet.

  • The HUL[3] on the Pilot helmet.

    The HUL[3] on the Pilot helmet.

  • The HUL[3] on the UA variant of the Recon helmet.

    The HUL[3] on the UA variant of the Recon helmet.

FC configurations

The modularity of the MJOLNIR armor has made it possible to attach multiple modules on the helmet. In cases where a HUL and a CNM and are both employed, the configurations are designated "FC", "FC-I", and "FC-I[2]" depending on the variants used. FC refers to the configuration in which an external HUL and the "tall" CNM variant are both attached to the helmet.[8] FC-I refers to the configuration in which an external HUL, along with the CNM-I, are integrated on the "camera" CNM variant, though this configuration has only been observed on the MJOLNIR/AA variant.[5] FC-I[2] refers to the configuration in which both the HUL[3] and "tall" CNM are attached to the helmet.[6][10]

  • The FC configuration on the UA variant of the Grenadier helmet.

    The FC configuration on the UA variant of the Grenadier helmet.

  • The FC-I configuration on the UA variant of the Air Assault helmet.

    The FC-I configuration on the UA variant of the Air Assault helmet.

  • The FC-I[2] configuration on the Commando helmet.

    The FC-I[2] configuration on the Commando helmet.

  • The FC-I[2] configuration on the Mark VI helmet.

    The FC-I[2] configuration on the Mark VI helmet.

Gameplay

The HUL and its variants serve as cosmetics and have no impact on gameplay.

Halo: Reach

All three variants of the HUL are available as attachments on several helmets in the armor permutations of Halo: Reach. The device is priced at different levels of Credits, depending on the base helmets. In Halo: The Master Chief Collection, the same HUL-attached helmets are unlockable in Season 1: Noble.

Production notes

The CQC helmet with the "camera" CNM variant labelled as "HUL" in the Beta.
  • During the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta, the "camera" variant of the CNM on the CQC helmet, along with UA attachment on the Mark V[B] helmet, was labelled as HUL. Both helmet attachments costed 5,000 credits.
  • In the final release of Halo: Reach, four mislabeled helmet attachments involved the HUL:
    • The standard HUL variant mislabeled as the CNM on the EVA[C] helmet.
    • The standard HUL variant mislabeled as the UA/HUL[3] on the EVA[C] helmet.
    • The standard HUL variant mislabeled as the HUL-I on the Recon helmet.
    • The "Camera" CNM variant mislabeled as the UA/HUL-I on the Mark VI helmet.

Gallery

List of appearances

Notes

  1. ^ a b c The in-game options in Halo: Reach Armory erroneously refer to the standard HUL attachment on EVA[C] as "CNM" and "HUL[3]".
  2. ^ The in-game option in Halo: Reach Armory erroneously refers to the attachment as "HUL-I".

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Reach, Armory
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo: Reach, Armory: Mark V[B], CQC, EOD, Operator, EVA, Security & CQB - UA/HUL Helmet Descriptions "Up-armored variant with hardened uplink module for MILINT acquisition."
  3. ^ a b c Halo: Reach, Armory: Recon - HUL Helmet Description "External hardened uplink for MILINT acquisition; reserved for sensitive OPs."
  4. ^ a b c Halo: Reach, Armory: Pilot - HUL[3] Helmet Description "Third-generation external hardened uplink for MILINT acquisition; required for sensitive OPs."
  5. ^ a b Halo: Reach, Armory: Air Assault - FC-I Helmet Description "Command network module-Improved; external hardened uplink. A favorite of Pathfinder units."
  6. ^ a b Halo: Reach, Armory: Commando - UA/FC-I[2] Helmet Description "Up-armored variant with external command network and hardened 3rd generation uplink modules."
  7. ^ a b Halo: Reach, Armory: Commando - UA/HUL[3] Helmet Description "Up-armored variant with hardened 3rd generation uplink module for MILINT acquisition."
  8. ^ a b Halo: Reach, Armory: Grenadier - UA/FC Helmet Description
  9. ^ Halo: Reach, Armory: HAZOP - CBRN/HUL Helmet Description "For operations in extremely hazardous environments; hardened uplink module."
  10. ^ a b Halo: Reach, Armory: Mark VI - FC-I[2] Helmet Description "External command network and hardened 3rd-generation uplink modules."
  11. ^ Halo: Reach, Armory: ODST - CBRN/HUL Helmet Description "For operations in hazard zones; hardened uplink module."
  12. ^ Halo: Reach, Armory: Recon - UA/HUL[3] Helmet Description "Up-armored variant with hardened 3rd-generation uplink module for MILINT acquisition."
  13. ^ Halo: Reach, Armory: JFO - HUL-I Helmet Description "External hardened uplink-improved; upgraded variant of the standard issue HUL unit."

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