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A Mark V/CQC helmet with the HUL device and UA attachment.

The External Hardened Uplink (HUL) is a device compatible with helmet variants of the Mark V MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.TEMPLATE ERROR: Template using invalid/disallowed fields: "sectionlinktext", "section"^[1]

Usage

The HUL designed for acquisition of military intelligence,TEMPLATE ERROR: Template using invalid/disallowed fields: "sectionlinktext", "section"^[2] and is required for personnel employing the Recon or Pilot helmets while on sensitive operations.TEMPLATE ERROR: Template using invalid/disallowed fields: "sectionlinktext", "section"^[3]TEMPLATE ERROR: Template using invalid/disallowed fields: "sectionlinktext", "section"^[4] It is a favorite of pathfinder units employing the AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir helmet.TEMPLATE ERROR: Template using invalid/disallowed fields: "sectionlinktext", "section"^[5]

Compatibility

The HUL is compatible with the following helmets;

Air Assault ("Camera" variant)
B-class Mjolnir ("Box" variant)
CQC-class Mjolnir ("Box" variant)
CQB ("Camera" and "Box" variants)
EOD ("Box" variant)
EVA (HUL [3] variant)
- EVA [C] helmet ("Box" variant)
Grenadier ("Box" variant)
HAZOP ("Box" variant)
Intruder ("Camera" variant)
Mark VI ("Camera" variant)
ODST ("Box" variant)
Operator ("Camera" and "Box" variants)
Pilot (HUL [3] variant)
Recon ("Box" variant)
Security ("Box" variant)
Scout ("Camera" variant)

Variants

The HUL has three observed variants. The modularity of the MJOLNIR armor has made it possible to attach multiple modules on the helmet. In cases where a HUL and a Command Network Module (CNM) are both employed, the configurations are designated "FC", "FC-I", and "FC-I[2]" depending on the HUL variant.

Upgraded variant

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.TEMPLATE ERROR: Template using invalid/disallowed fields: "sectionlinktext", "section"^[6]

The HUL-I on the JFO helmet.

"Box" variant and FC

The "box" variant resembles a cube, and can be worn on either side of the helmet. Its adoption is reserved for sensitive operations with personnel employing the Recon helmet.^[3] FC refers to the configuration in which this HUL variant and CNM are both attached to the helmet.TEMPLATE ERROR: Template using invalid/disallowed fields: "sectionlinktext", "section"^[7]

The HUL on the UA variant of the Mark V[B] 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 HAZOP helmet.
The HUL on the UA variant of the EOD helmet.
The HUL on the UA variant of the Operator helmet.
The FC configuration on the UA variant of the Grenadier helmet.
The HUL on the EVA[C] helmet.
The HUL on the Recon helmet.^{[Note 1]}
The HUL on the UA variant of the Security helmet.
The HUL on the UA variant of the CQB helmet.

"Camera" variant and FC-I

The "camera" variant appears to resemble a camera of some sort, and is typically worn on the right side of the helmet. FC-I refers to the configuration in which this HUL variant and CNM are both attached to the helmet, though this configuration has only been observed on the MJOLNIR/AA variant, where a Command Network Module-Improved has been integrated within the helmet or the HUL attachment.^[5]

The HUL on the Operator helmet.^{[Note 2]}
The FC-I configuration on the UA variant of the Air Assault helmet.
The HUL, along with a CBRN module, on the Scout helmet.^{[Note 2]}
The HUL on the UA variant of the Mark VI helmet.^{[Note 1]}
The HUL, along with a HU/RS module, on the CQB helmet.^{[Note 2]}

HUL[3] and FC-I[2]

HUL[3] refers to the third-generation external hardened uplink for MILINT acquisition.TEMPLATE ERROR: Template using invalid/disallowed fields: "sectionlinktext", "section"^[8] Its adoption is required for sensitive operations with personnel employing the Pilot helmet.^[4] FC-I[2] refers to the configuration in which both the HUL[3] and CNM are attached to the helmet.TEMPLATE ERROR: Template using invalid/disallowed fields: "sectionlinktext", "section"^[9]TEMPLATE ERROR: Template using invalid/disallowed fields: "sectionlinktext", "section"^[10]

The HUL[3] on the UA variant of the EVA helmet.
The HUL[3] on the Commando helmet.
The HUL[3] on the Pilot helmet.
The HUL[3] on the UA variant of the Recon helmet.
The FC-I[2] configuration on the UA variant of the Commando helmet.
The FC-I[2] configuration on the Mark VI helmet.

Production notes

The HUL was an attachment for the CQC-class Mjolnir during the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta. The cost of one HUL unit was 5,000 credits.^[11]
Helmets that have both the "Box" and "Camera"-type HULs available in Halo: Reach will refer to the "Camera"-type as the External Command Network Module. The INTRUDER-class MJOLNIR in Halo 5: Guardians also refers to its HUL as a CNM.

List of appearances

Halo Reach (First appearance)
Halo 5: Guardians
- Memories of Reach

Notes

^ ^a ^b The in-game option in Halo: Reach Armory refers to the attachment as "HUL-I".
^ ^a ^b ^c The in-game option in Halo: Reach Armory refers to the attachment as "CNM".

Sources

^ Halo: Reach
^ Halo: Reach: Mark V[B], CQC, EOD, Opertor, EVA, Security & CQB - UA/HUL Helmet Descriptions "Up-armored variant with hardened uplink module for MILINT acquisition."
^ ^a ^b Halo: Reach: Recon - HUL Helmet Description "External hardened uplink for MILINT acquisition; reserved for sensitive OPs."
^ ^a ^b Halo: Reach: Pilot - HUL[3] Helmet Description "Third-generation external hardened uplink for MILINT acquisition; required for sensitive OPs."
^ ^a ^b Halo: Reach: Air Assault - FC-I Helmet Description "Command network module-Improved; external hardened uplink. A favorite of Pathfinder units."
^ Halo: Reach: JFO - HUL-I Helmet Description "External hardened uplink-improved; upgraded variant of the standard issue HUL unit."
^ Halo: Reach: Grenadier - UA/FC Helmet Description
^ Halo: Reach: EVA - UA/HUL[3] Helmet Description
^ Halo: Reach: Commando - UA/FC-I[2] Helmet Description "Up-armored variant with external command network and hardened 3rd generation uplink modules."
^ Halo: Reach: Mark VI - FC-I[2] Helmet Description "External command network and hardened 3rd-generation uplink modules."
^ Bungie.net image showing CQC upgrades

[HULI-8] The in-game option in Halo: Reach Armory refers to the attachment as "HUL-I".

[CNM-9] The in-game option in Halo: Reach Armory refers to the attachment as "CNM".

[1] Halo: Reach

[B-2] Halo: Reach: Mark V[B], CQC, EOD, Opertor, EVA, Security & CQB - UA/HUL Helmet Descriptions "Up-armored variant with hardened uplink module for MILINT acquisition."

[Recon-3] Halo: Reach: Recon - HUL Helmet Description "External hardened uplink for MILINT acquisition; reserved for sensitive OPs."

[Pilot-4] Halo: Reach: Pilot - HUL[3] Helmet Description "Third-generation external hardened uplink for MILINT acquisition; required for sensitive OPs."

[AA-5] Halo: Reach: Air Assault - FC-I Helmet Description "Command network module-Improved; external hardened uplink. A favorite of Pathfinder units."

[JFO-6] Halo: Reach: JFO - HUL-I Helmet Description "External hardened uplink-improved; upgraded variant of the standard issue HUL unit."

[Grenadier-7] Halo: Reach: Grenadier - UA/FC Helmet Description

[eva-10] Halo: Reach: EVA - UA/HUL[3] Helmet Description

[Commando-11] Halo: Reach: Commando - UA/FC-I[2] Helmet Description "Up-armored variant with external command network and hardened 3rd generation uplink modules."

[mk6fc-12] Halo: Reach: Mark VI - FC-I[2] Helmet Description "External command network and hardened 3rd-generation uplink modules."

[13] Bungie.net image showing CQC upgrades

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 [[File:CQC_HUL.jpg|thumb|A Mark V/CQC helmet with the HUL device and UA attachment.]]
-The '''External Hardened Uplink''' ('''HUL''') is a device compatible with helmet variants of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]].
+The '''External Hardened Uplink''' ('''HUL''') is a device compatible with helmet variants of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]].{{Ref/Game|Game=HR|Section=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|SectionLinkText=Armory}}
 ==Usage==
-The HUL designed for acquisition of military intelligence, and is required for sensitive operations. It is a favourite of pathfinder units employing the [[AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir]] helmet.<ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]'' - [[Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory]] description</ref>
+The HUL designed for acquisition of military intelligence,{{Ref/Game|Id=B|Game=HR|Section=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|SectionLinkText=Armory|Detail=Mark V[B], CQC, EOD, Opertor, 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|Section=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|SectionLinkText=Armory|Detail=Recon - HUL Helmet Description|Quote=External hardened uplink for MILINT acquisition; reserved for sensitive OPs.}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Pilot|Game=HR|Section=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|SectionLinkText=Armory|Detail=Pilot - HUL[3] Helmet Description|Quote=Third-generation external hardened uplink for MILINT acquisition; required for sensitive OPs.}} It is a favorite of pathfinder units employing the [[AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir]] helmet.{{Ref/Game|Id=AA|Game=HR|Section=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|SectionLinkText=Armory|Detail=Air Assault - FC-I Helmet Description|Quote=Command network module-Improved; external hardened uplink. A favorite of Pathfinder units.}}
-==Variants==
+===Compatibility===
-The HUL has two several observed variants.
-==="Camera" variant===
-The first variant appears to resemble a camera of some sort, and is typically worn on the right side of the helmet.
-==="Box" variant===
-The "box" variant resembles a cube, and can be worn on either side of the helmet.
-===HUL[3]===
-Third-generation external hardened uplink for MILINT acquisition, required for sensitive OPs.
-==Compatibility==
 The HUL is compatible with the following helmets;
 *[[AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir|Air Assault]] {{C|"Camera" variant}}
@@ Line 38: / Line 26: @@
 *[[SECURITY-class Mjolnir|Security]] {{C|"Box" variant}}
 *[[SCOUT-class Mjolnir|Scout]] {{C|"Camera" variant}}
+==Variants==
+The HUL has three observed variants. The modularity of the MJOLNIR armor has made it possible to attach multiple modules on the helmet. In cases where a HUL and a [[External Command Network Module|Command Network Module (CNM)]] are both employed, the configurations are designated "FC", "FC-I", and "FC-I[2]" depending on the HUL variant.
+===Upgraded variant===
+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|Section=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|SectionLinkText=Armory|Detail=JFO - HUL-I Helmet Description|Quote=External hardened uplink-improved; upgraded variant of the standard issue HUL unit.}}
+<gallery class=center>>
+File:HR JFO HULI Helmet Icon.png|The HUL-I on the JFO helmet.
+</gallery>
+==="Box" variant and FC===
+The "box" variant resembles a cube, and can be worn on either side of the helmet. Its adoption is reserved for sensitive operations with personnel employing the Recon helmet.{{Ref/Reuse|Recon}} FC refers to the configuration in which this HUL variant and CNM are both attached to the helmet.{{Ref/Game|Id=Grenadier|Game=HR|Section=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|SectionLinkText=Armory|Detail=Grenadier - UA/FC Helmet Description}}
+<gallery class=center>
+File:HR MarkVB UAHUL Helmet Icon.png|The HUL on the UA variant of the Mark V[B] helmet.
+File:HR CQC UAHUL Helmet Icon.png|The HUL on the UA variant of the CQC helmet.
+File:HR ODST CBRNHUL Helmet Icon.png|The HUL, along with a CBRN module, on the ODST helmet.
+File:HR HAZOP CBRNHUL Helmet Icon.png|The HUL, along with a CBRN module, on the HAZOP helmet.
+File:HR EOD UAHUL Helmet Icon.png|The HUL on the UA variant of the EOD helmet.
+File:HR Operator UAHUL Helmet Icon.png|The HUL on the UA variant of the Operator helmet.
+File:HR Grenadier UAFC Helmet Icon.png|The FC configuration on the UA variant of the Grenadier helmet.
+File:HR EVAC CNM Helmet Icon.png|The HUL on the EVA[C] helmet.
+File:HR Recon HUL Helmet Icon.png|The HUL on the Recon helmet.{{Ref|Group=Note|Id=HULI|The in-game option in ''Halo: Reach'' Armory refers to the attachment as "HUL-I".}}
+File:HR Security UAHUL Helmet Icon.png|The HUL on the UA variant of the Security helmet.
+File:HR CQB UAHUL Helmet Icon.png|The HUL on the UA variant of the CQB helmet.
+</gallery>
+==="Camera" variant and FC-I===
+The "camera" variant appears to resemble a camera of some sort, and is typically worn on the right side of the helmet. FC-I refers to the configuration in which this HUL variant and CNM are both attached to the helmet, though this configuration has only been observed on the [[AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir|MJOLNIR/AA variant]], where a Command Network Module-Improved has been integrated within the helmet or the HUL attachment.{{Ref/Reuse|AA}}
+<gallery class=center>
+File:HR Operator CNM Helmet Icon.png|The HUL on the Operator helmet.{{Ref|Group=Note|Id=CNM|The in-game option in ''Halo: Reach'' Armory refers to the attachment as "CNM".}}
+File:HR AirAssault FCI Helmet Icon.png|The FC-I configuration on the UA variant of the Air Assault helmet.
+File:HR Scout CBRNCNM Helmet Icon.png|The HUL, along with a CBRN module, on the Scout helmet.{{Ref/Reuse|Group=Note|CNM}}
+File:HR MarkVI UAHULI Helmet Icon.png|The HUL on the UA variant of the Mark VI helmet.{{Ref/Reuse|Group=Note|HULI}}
+File:HR CQB HURS Helmet Icon.png|The HUL, along with a [[Hardened uplink/remote sensor package|HU/RS]] module, on the CQB helmet.{{Ref/Reuse|Group=Note|CNM}}
+</gallery>
+===HUL[3] and FC-I[2]===
+HUL[3] refers to the third-generation external hardened uplink for MILINT acquisition.{{Ref/Game|Id=eva|Game=HR|Section=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|SectionLinkText=Armory|Detail=EVA - UA/HUL[3] Helmet Description}} Its adoption is required for sensitive operations with personnel employing the Pilot helmet.{{Ref/Reuse|Pilot}} FC-I[2] refers to the configuration in which both the HUL[3] and CNM are attached to the helmet.{{Ref/Game|Id=Commando|Game=HR|Section=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|SectionLinkText=Armory|Detail=Commando - UA/FC-I[2] Helmet Description|Quote=Up-armored variant with external command network and hardened 3rd generation uplink modules.}}{{Ref/Game|Id=mk6fc|Game=HR|Section=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|SectionLinkText=Armory|Detail=Mark VI - FC-I[2] Helmet Description|Quote=External command network and hardened 3rd-generation uplink modules.}}
+<center>
+<gallery>
+File:HR EVA UAHUL3 Helmet Icon.png|The HUL[3] on the UA variant of the EVA helmet.
+File:HR Commando Helmet Icon.png|The HUL[3] on the Commando helmet.
+File:HR Pilot HUL3 Helmet Icon.png|The HUL[3] on the Pilot helmet.
+File:HR Recon UAHUL Helmet Icon.png|The HUL[3] on the UA variant of the Recon helmet.
+File:HR Commando UAFCI2 Helmet Icon.png|The FC-I[2] configuration on the UA variant of the Commando helmet.
+File:HR MarkVI FCI2 Helmet Icon.png|The FC-I[2] configuration on the Mark VI helmet.
+</gallery>
+</center>
 ==Production notes==
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 *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
 **''[[Memories of Reach]]''
+==Notes==
+{{Ref/Notes}}
 ==Sources==