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'''Helmet recorders''', referred to as '''helmet cameras''' or '''helmet cams''' by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]],<ref name="HE8">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''Issue #8''</ref> are recording devices used by infantry.
'''Helmet recorders''', referred to as '''helmet cameras''' or '''helmet cams''' by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]],<ref name="HE8">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''Issue #8''</ref> are recording devices used by infantry.


In the UNSC, helmet recorders are standard field issue equipment for ground forces. They are used to record an individual combatant's point of view during operations for future evaluation and intelligence on the enemy. Because data on the [[Covenant]] is scarce, the helmet recorder is an invaluable tactical resource to the [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] and the UNSC forces, who often retrieve this data and then debrief the wearer about the audio and video data they recorded. They store their information in the processed [[M4 Field Disk|recorder chips]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', campaign level ''[[343 Guilty Spark (level)|343 Guilty Spark]]''</ref> The recorder is equipped with a night vision function, though picture quality is said to be poor.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 206-207''</ref> Curiously, it appears that these cameras stop recording when the user is incapacitated, such as when [[Wallace A. Jenkins|PFC Wallace Jenkins]] was attacked by the [[Flood]]. It may be that the impact simply caused an equipment malfunction. The [[Spartan-II]]s and [[Spartan-III]]s routinely utilized recorders to document engagements during their missions. Prior to [[2547]], ONI's Section Two had kept many of their early recordings classified with top secret encryptions in an attempt to keep the public unaware of the existence of the Covenant and the [[Spartan Program]].
In the UNSC, helmet recorders are standard field issue equipment for ground forces. They are used to record an individual combatant's point of view during operations for future evaluation and intelligence on the enemy. Because data on the [[Covenant]] is scarce, the helmet recorder is an invaluable tactical resource to the [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] and the UNSC forces, who often retrieve this data and then debrief the wearer about the audio and video data they recorded. They store their information in the processed [[M4 Field Disk|recorder chips]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', campaign level ''[[343 Guilty Spark (level)|343 Guilty Spark]]''</ref> The recorder is equipped with a night vision function, though the picture quality is said to be poor.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 206-207''</ref> Curiously, it appears that these cameras stop recording when the user is incapacitated, such as when [[Wallace A. Jenkins|PFC Wallace Jenkins]] was attacked by the [[Flood]]. It may be that the impact simply caused an equipment malfunction. The [[Spartan-II]]s and [[Spartan-III]]s routinely utilized recorders to document engagements during their missions. Prior to [[2547]], ONI's Section Two had kept many of their early recordings classified with top-secret encryption in an attempt to keep the public unaware of the existence of the Covenant and the [[Spartan Program]].


[[Covenant]] [[Ossoona]]s are equipped with similar helmet-mounted recording units.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 28''</ref>
[[Covenant]] [[Ossoona]]s are equipped with similar helmet-mounted recording units.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 28''</ref>


==Use==
==Use==
*During his time at [[Corbulo Academy]], Cadet [[Michael Sullivan]] hacked into mission recordings in order to uncover ONI secrets. He managed to decrypt a top secret footage of a rebel stronghold raid in which UNSC forces began to fight alongside Insurrectionists against an unknown threat. He also showed his [[Hastati Squad|squad]] a shot of a strange [[Frederic-104|large armored soldier]].
*During his time at [[Corbulo Academy]], Cadet [[Michael Sullivan]] hacked into mission recordings in order to uncover ONI secrets. He managed to decrypt a top-secret footage of a rebel stronghold raid in which UNSC forces began to fight alongside Insurrectionists against an unknown threat. He also showed his [[Hastati Squad|squad]] a shot of a strange [[Frederic-104|large armored soldier]].
*Members of [[SPARTAN-III Alpha Company|Alpha Company]] were equipped with helmet cams during [[Operation: PROMETHEUS]]. Footage of their final moments on [[K7-49]] was later viewed by Colonel [[James Ackerson]], Chief [[Franklin Mendez]] and [[Kurt-051]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 86''</ref>
*Members of [[SPARTAN-III Alpha Company|Alpha Company]] were equipped with helmet cams during [[Operation: PROMETHEUS]]. Footage of their final moments on [[K7-49]] was later viewed by Colonel [[James Ackerson]], Chief [[Franklin Mendez]] and [[Kurt-051]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 86''</ref>
*During the [[Battle of Camber]], a UNSC Marine's helmet camera recorded the point of view of a Marine as he prepared to fend off the Covenant assault on the planet's UNSC system headquarters. While the Marines were still gearing up, [[Supreme Commander]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee and his strike team personally breached their barracks. Instead of slaughtering the humans immediately, the Sangheili waited until the Marines had armed themselves. This recording became the first proof of the Sangheili showing honor toward their enemies.<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 2]]''</ref>
*During the [[Battle of Camber]], a UNSC Marine's helmet camera recorded the point of view of a Marine as he prepared to fend off the Covenant assault on the planet's UNSC system headquarters. While the Marines were still gearing up, [[Supreme Commander]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee and his strike team personally breached their barracks. Instead of slaughtering the humans immediately, the Sangheili waited until the Marines had armed themselves. This recording became the first proof of the Sangheili showing honor toward their enemies.<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 2]]''</ref>

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The view from a recorder.

Helmet recorders, referred to as helmet cameras or helmet cams by the UNSC,[1] are recording devices used by infantry.

In the UNSC, helmet recorders are standard field issue equipment for ground forces. They are used to record an individual combatant's point of view during operations for future evaluation and intelligence on the enemy. Because data on the Covenant is scarce, the helmet recorder is an invaluable tactical resource to the ONI and the UNSC forces, who often retrieve this data and then debrief the wearer about the audio and video data they recorded. They store their information in the processed recorder chips.[2] The recorder is equipped with a night vision function, though the picture quality is said to be poor.[3] Curiously, it appears that these cameras stop recording when the user is incapacitated, such as when PFC Wallace Jenkins was attacked by the Flood. It may be that the impact simply caused an equipment malfunction. The Spartan-IIs and Spartan-IIIs routinely utilized recorders to document engagements during their missions. Prior to 2547, ONI's Section Two had kept many of their early recordings classified with top-secret encryption in an attempt to keep the public unaware of the existence of the Covenant and the Spartan Program.

Covenant Ossoonas are equipped with similar helmet-mounted recording units.[4]

Use

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo: Escalation, Issue #8
  2. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved, campaign level 343 Guilty Spark
  3. ^ Halo: The Flood, page 206-207
  4. ^ Halo: The Flood, page 28
  5. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 86
  6. ^ Halo 2: Anniversary, Terminal 2
  7. ^ Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs
  8. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 183
  9. ^ Halo: Hunters in the Dark, page 140
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