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'''Armor Permutations''' are a feature in ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', and ''[[Halo Reach|Halo: Reach]]'' which let players customize their [[multiplayer]] character's armor to their liking. In ''Halo 3'', this feature allows players to change the helmet, shoulders and chest armor pieces worn by their multiplayer character. Players also have the option of choosing between being a [[SPARTAN-II Program|Spartan]] or [[Sangheili|Elite]] in multiplayer.


==SPARTAN Armor Permutations==
There is a wide variety of SPARTAN II armor permutations in ''Halo 3''. Eleven helmets, eight shoulder pieces and eight chest pieces for a total of 5,632 different SPARTAN II armor permutation possibilities: One helmet, two shoulder pieces and one chest piece per permutation, not including the [[Bungie Armor]] Chest piece. It should be noted the [[Rogue Armor|Rogue]], [[MJOLNIR_Powered_Assault_Armor#MJOLNIR_Mark_V|Mark V]], and [[ODST Battle Armor|ODST]] armor only have helmet pieces and [[Security Armor|Security]] armor has both helmet and shoulder pieces but is in the absence of a chest permutation. The HAYABUSA Project includes the HAYABUSA and Katana permutations.
{{MJOLNIR Variations}}
==Elite Armor Permutations==
There are a wide variety of Elite armor permutations with 5 helmets, 5 shoulder pieces and 5 chest pieces for a total of 625 different Elite armor permutations: One helmet, two Shoulder pieces, and one Chest piece per permutation.
{{Elite Variations}}
==Unlocking Permutations==
{|cellpadding="3" border="1" align="center"
|-align="center"
!colspan="4"|Spartan Armor Permutations
|-align="center"
!
!Chest
!Shoulder
!Helmet
|-align="center"
|'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Mark VI]]'''
|(Starter)
|(Starter)
|(Starter)
|-align="center"
|'''[[Mark_VI_MJOLNIR_Powered_Assault_Armor/C_variant|CQB]]'''
|(Starter)
|(Starter)
|(Starter)
|-align="center"
|'''[[MJOLNIR_Powered_Assault_Armor/V_variant|EVA]]'''
|Beat [[Tsavo Highway (Level)|Tsavo Highway]] ([[Normal]])
|Beat [[The Ark (Level)|The Ark]] ([[Normal]])
|[[Campaign Complete: Normal]]
|-align="center"
|'''[[Mark_VI_MJOLNIR_Powered_Assault_Armor/EOD_variant|EOD]]'''
|Beat [[Tsavo Highway (Level)|Tsavo Highway]] ([[Legendary]])
|Beat [[The Ark (level)|The Ark]] ([[Legendary]])
|[[Campaign Complete: Legendary]]
|-align="center"
|'''[[Hayabusa_Powered_Assault_Armor|Hayabusa]]'''
|Collect 6 [[Halo 3 Skulls|skulls]]
|Collect 9 [[Halo 3 Skulls|skulls]]
|Collect all 13 [[Halo 3 Skulls|skulls]]
|-align="center"
|'''[[Katana]]'''
|Complete 49 achievements
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[Bungie Armor|Bungie]]'''
|[[Bungie]] employees only.
|N/A
|N/A
|-align="center"
|'''[[Mark_V(m)_MJOLNIR_Powered_Assault_Armor|Security]]'''
|N/A
|Get 750 Gamerscore
|Get 1000 Gamerscore
|-align="center"
|'''[[Mark_VI_MJOLNIR_Powered_Assault_Armor/R_variant|Recon]] '''
|Complete the [[Vidmaster Challenges]]
|Complete the [[Vidmaster Challenges]].
|Complete the [[Vidmaster Challenges]].
|-align="center"
|'''[[Mark_VI_MJOLNIR_Powered_Assault_Armor/S_variant|Scout]]'''
|Get the Achievement [[Too Close to the Sun]]
|Get the Achievement [[Mongoose Mowdown]]
|Get the Achievement [[Used Car Salesman]]
|-align="center"
|'''[[ODST_Ballistic_Battle_Armor|ODST]]'''
|N/A
|N/A
|Become a [[Spartan Graduate]]
|-align="center"
|'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]]'''
|N/A
|N/A
|Become a [[UNSC Spartan]]
|-align="center"
|'''[[Mark_VI(A)_MJOLNIR_Powered_Assault_Armor|Rogue]]'''
|N/A
|N/A
|Become a [[Spartan Officer]]
|-align="center"
!colspan="4"|Sangheili Armor Permutations
|-align="center"
|'''[[Sangheili Combat Harness|Combat]]'''
|(Starter)
|(Starter)
|(Starter)
|-align="center"
|'''[[Assault Harness|Assault]]'''
|(Starter)
|(Starter)
|(Starter)
|-align="center"
|'''[[Flight Harness|Flight]]'''
|Beat [[Tsavo Highway (Level)|Tsavo Highway]] ([[Heroic]])
|Beat [[The Ark (level)|The Ark]] ([[Heroic]])
|[[Campaign Complete: Heroic]]
|-align="center"
|'''[[Ascetic Harness|Ascetic]]'''
|Get the Achievement [[Up Close and Personal]]
|Get the Achievement [[Overkill (Achievement)|Overkill]]
|Get the Achievement [[Steppin' Razor]]
|-align="center"
|'''[[Commando Harness|Commando]]'''
|Get the Achievement [[Triple Kill (Achievement)|Triple Kill]]
|[[Halo 3 Auto-Updates]]/[[Steppin' Razor]]<ref name="Title Update">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13233 '''Bungie.net''']: ''"The longstanding “Elite Commando Shoulders aren’t unlocking with the achievement” bug is being resolved in the auto update. The shoulders weren’t unlocking when the Steppin’ Razor achievement was acquired. In the post-auto update era, the Commando Shoulders will be unlocked for everyone, regardless of the status of the corresponding achievement."''</ref>
|
Get the Achievement [[Overkill (Achievement)|Overkill]]
|}
==ODST Permutations==
[[File:Nohelmet.jpg|thumb|Choosing not to wear a helmet will not affect gameplay.]]
''Halo 3: ODST'' features armor customization, though it is not as complex as ''Halo 3''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s. One can play as each member of the squad having their own unique aesthetic armor. Players can choose primary and secondary armor colors, but the armor's main color remains the same. Players can also choose not to wear a helmet unless they are using the Rookie character model. Choosing not to wear a helmet does not affect game play. Without a helmet, the player still has the same health and stamina and they can still use [[VISR]] mode.
===Characters===
*'''[[The Rookie|Rookie]]''': Unlocked by default.
*'''[[Veronica|Dare]]''': Complete the [[Campaign Mode #Halo 3: ODST Campaign levels|Campaign]] on [[Legendary]].
*'''[[Edward Buck|Buck]]''': Unlock the [[Tayari Plaza (Achievement)|Tayari Plaza]] Achievement.
*'''[[Taylor H. Miles|Dutch]]''': Unlock the [[Uplift Reserve (Achievement)|Uplift Reserve]] Achievement.
*'''[[Kojo Agu|Romeo]]''': Unlock the [[NMPD HQ (Achievement)|NMPD HQ]] Achievement.
*'''[[Michael Crespo|Mickey]]''': Unlock the [[Kizingo Boulevard (Achievement)|Kizingo Boulevard]] Achievement.
*'''[[Avery Junior Johnson|Sergeant Johnson]]''': Came with pre-order of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
==Reach permutations==
[[File:Spartan_chest_customization.jpg|thumb|Customizing the armor.]]
[[File:Reach customization Concepts.jpg|thumb|Concepts for various armor permutations in ''Halo: Reach''.]]
''Halo: Reach'' offers a new and more advanced armor customization system that allows players to add several parts on top of their general armor. By winning or finishing matchmaking games, getting achievements, commendations or by completing daily and weekly challenges players will be able to earn "[[credit]]s" (cR) which will allow them to purchase new armor. All of this will be available in the [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]].
===SPARTAN===
{| border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 200px"
|'''Armor'''
|'''Price'''
|-
|<u>[[Mark V(B) MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Mark V[B]]]</u>
|-
|Helmet
|Starter
|-
|Shoulders
|5000 cR
|-
|<u>[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/CQC variant|CQC]]</u>
|-
|Helmet
|1000 cR
|-
|Chest (assault/CQC)
|2000 cR
|-
|<u>[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/MP variant|Military Police]]</u>
|-
|
Helmet
|2000 cR
|-
|MP/Base Security (chest)
|200 cR
|-
|<u>Others</u>
|
|-
|EOD (shoulders)
|1000 cR
|-
|FJ/Para (shoulders)
|3500 cR
|-
|Assault/Scout (chest)
|400 cR
|}
==Trivia==
*There was originally going to be an [[Arbiter (Rank)|Arbiter]] Armor Permutation, but it was taken out before ''Halo 3''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s release. Bungie, however, did not explain why. The armor was though going to be released as a DLC but was scrapped due to coding conflicts.{{fact}}
*The neck of an Elite (regardless what armor permutation used) is completely immune to any form of damage except for a charged [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol]]. In addition, the projectile will simply pass through the neck, as though the neck wasn't there, without a blood spatter. This is because both Elites and Spartans share the same hitbox (i.e. where you can hit the character), but have different models.
*Each Elite also has a modified neck, whether sleek black, or a different model such as scale-like plating at the back.
*Halo: Reach features a new armor permutation system that has a player's multiplayer armor layout and colors be used on [[Noble Six]] in the Campaign mode. However, playing as an Elite in Multiplayer will not make Noble Six an Elite in campaign.
*Reach also grants players the ability to add various accessories to their armor, such as flashlights and bandoliers, which affect aesthetics only.
==Gallery==
===Spartans===
<gallery widths="120">
Image:Armor Permutations.png|All of the Spartan Permutations. Note: If a part of the armor set doesn't exist it has been substituted with Mark VI.
Image:Halo-3-custom-armor.jpg|An EVA Spartan wielding a M6G (a Magnum).
Image:Halo3_Spartan-pistol-01.jpg|A Khaki CQB Spartan wielding an M6G.
Image:flaminghayabusa.jpg|Flaming Helmet. ''Note'': It is the Bungie Chest Permutation that makes the flaming helmet, and can be equipped with any helmet and shoulders.
Image:753777342 19c07c569a o.jpg|The Recon armor permutation wielding a [[Machine Gun Turret]] ripped off its tripod, and the back is covered by a knee that was blocking the picture.
Image:Mark V mix.jpg|Another mix and match with the original, Mark V helmet from Halo Combat Evolved.
Image:IMGP0819.JPG|Three conceptual armor sets from ''[[The Art of Halo 3]]''.
Image:Recon_armor.jpg|''Halo 3'' Recon armor, one of the rarest armor sets in the game.
Image:1208737266_Scout.jpg|The [[Scout]] variant dual-wielding Brute Spikers.
Image:EOD_Red.JPG|The [[EOD]] variant in a fire, wielding a Mauler.
Image:1233418918-12Hayabusa-KatanaRightShot.jpg|The [[Katana]] chest plate on the [[Hayabusa]] variant. Please note that the Katana is not a usable part of the game and is only placed there for decoration.
Reach_MPBeta_Armory_Helm02.jpg|Armor permutation customization in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''
</gallery>
===Sangheili===
<gallery>
Image: Elite Armor Permutations.png|All of the [[Sangheili|Elite]] armor permutations.
Image:Assaultarmor.jpg|A light green Elite Assault armor permutation.
Image:N'tho 'Sraom.jpg|The updated Elite Combat armor permutation.
Image:Unknown Elite Armor1.jpg|An Elite in the Commando armor being burned (Ascetic shoulders due to an old bug).
Image:1224034874 Elite team.jpg|All the Elite armor permutations in a line on the [[Halo 3]] [[Multiplayer]] map [[Snowbound]].
Image:FloodGateEESpecialOppsEliteArmour13.jpg|An Elite armor that is only shown in the campaign level [[Floodgate]] (it is not usable). This is simply a glitch from the making of the game.
Image:1224212556_Ascetic_Combat_Harness.jpg|An Elite wearing the [[Ascetic Harness]] permutation holding an [[Energy Sword]].
</gallery>
==Sources==
<references/>
==External Links==
*[http://php.badrouter.net/bnet/ '''Armor Permutation Generator''']
*[http://zaamit.com/content/h3modelgenerator.aspx '''Player Generator''']
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Armor Permutations are a feature in Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, and Halo: Reach which let players customize their multiplayer character's armor to their liking. In Halo 3, this feature allows players to change the helmet, shoulders and chest armor pieces worn by their multiplayer character. Players also have the option of choosing between being a Spartan or Elite in multiplayer.

SPARTAN Armor Permutations

There is a wide variety of SPARTAN II armor permutations in Halo 3. Eleven helmets, eight shoulder pieces and eight chest pieces for a total of 5,632 different SPARTAN II armor permutation possibilities: One helmet, two shoulder pieces and one chest piece per permutation, not including the Bungie Armor Chest piece. It should be noted the Rogue, Mark V, and ODST armor only have helmet pieces and Security armor has both helmet and shoulder pieces but is in the absence of a chest permutation. The HAYABUSA Project includes the HAYABUSA and Katana permutations.

Template:MJOLNIR Variations

Elite Armor Permutations

There are a wide variety of Elite armor permutations with 5 helmets, 5 shoulder pieces and 5 chest pieces for a total of 625 different Elite armor permutations: One helmet, two Shoulder pieces, and one Chest piece per permutation.

Template:Elite Variations

Unlocking Permutations

Spartan Armor Permutations
Chest Shoulder Helmet
Mark VI (Starter) (Starter) (Starter)
CQB (Starter) (Starter) (Starter)
EVA Beat Tsavo Highway (Normal) Beat The Ark (Normal) Campaign Complete: Normal
EOD Beat Tsavo Highway (Legendary) Beat The Ark (Legendary) Campaign Complete: Legendary
Hayabusa Collect 6 skulls Collect 9 skulls Collect all 13 skulls
Katana Complete 49 achievements N/A N/A
Bungie Bungie employees only. N/A N/A
Security N/A Get 750 Gamerscore Get 1000 Gamerscore
Recon Complete the Vidmaster Challenges Complete the Vidmaster Challenges. Complete the Vidmaster Challenges.
Scout Get the Achievement Too Close to the Sun Get the Achievement Mongoose Mowdown Get the Achievement Used Car Salesman
ODST N/A N/A Become a Spartan Graduate
Mark V N/A N/A Become a UNSC Spartan
Rogue N/A N/A Become a Spartan Officer
Sangheili Armor Permutations
Combat (Starter) (Starter) (Starter)
Assault (Starter) (Starter) (Starter)
Flight Beat Tsavo Highway (Heroic) Beat The Ark (Heroic) Campaign Complete: Heroic
Ascetic Get the Achievement Up Close and Personal Get the Achievement Overkill Get the Achievement Steppin' Razor
Commando Get the Achievement Triple Kill Halo 3 Auto-Updates/Steppin' Razor[1]

Get the Achievement Overkill

ODST Permutations

File:Nohelmet.jpg
Choosing not to wear a helmet will not affect gameplay.

Halo 3: ODST features armor customization, though it is not as complex as Halo 3's. One can play as each member of the squad having their own unique aesthetic armor. Players can choose primary and secondary armor colors, but the armor's main color remains the same. Players can also choose not to wear a helmet unless they are using the Rookie character model. Choosing not to wear a helmet does not affect game play. Without a helmet, the player still has the same health and stamina and they can still use VISR mode.

Characters

Reach permutations

File:Spartan chest customization.jpg
Customizing the armor.
File:Reach customization Concepts.jpg
Concepts for various armor permutations in Halo: Reach.

Halo: Reach offers a new and more advanced armor customization system that allows players to add several parts on top of their general armor. By winning or finishing matchmaking games, getting achievements, commendations or by completing daily and weekly challenges players will be able to earn "credits" (cR) which will allow them to purchase new armor. All of this will be available in the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta.

SPARTAN

Armor Price
Mark V[B]
Helmet Starter
Shoulders 5000 cR
CQC
Helmet 1000 cR
Chest (assault/CQC) 2000 cR
Military Police

Helmet

2000 cR
MP/Base Security (chest) 200 cR
Others
EOD (shoulders) 1000 cR
FJ/Para (shoulders) 3500 cR
Assault/Scout (chest) 400 cR

Trivia

  • There was originally going to be an Arbiter Armor Permutation, but it was taken out before Halo 3's release. Bungie, however, did not explain why. The armor was though going to be released as a DLC but was scrapped due to coding conflicts.Template:Fact
  • The neck of an Elite (regardless what armor permutation used) is completely immune to any form of damage except for a charged Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol. In addition, the projectile will simply pass through the neck, as though the neck wasn't there, without a blood spatter. This is because both Elites and Spartans share the same hitbox (i.e. where you can hit the character), but have different models.
  • Each Elite also has a modified neck, whether sleek black, or a different model such as scale-like plating at the back.
  • Halo: Reach features a new armor permutation system that has a player's multiplayer armor layout and colors be used on Noble Six in the Campaign mode. However, playing as an Elite in Multiplayer will not make Noble Six an Elite in campaign.
  • Reach also grants players the ability to add various accessories to their armor, such as flashlights and bandoliers, which affect aesthetics only.

Gallery

Spartans

  • All of the Spartan Permutations. Note: If a part of the armor set doesn't exist it has been substituted with Mark VI.

    All of the Spartan Permutations. Note: If a part of the armor set doesn't exist it has been substituted with Mark VI.

  • Halo-3-custom-armor.jpg

    An EVA Spartan wielding a M6G (a Magnum).

  • Halo3 Spartan-pistol-01.jpg

    A Khaki CQB Spartan wielding an M6G.

  • Flaminghayabusa.jpg

    Flaming Helmet. Note: It is the Bungie Chest Permutation that makes the flaming helmet, and can be equipped with any helmet and shoulders.

  • 753777342 19c07c569a o.jpg

    The Recon armor permutation wielding a Machine Gun Turret ripped off its tripod, and the back is covered by a knee that was blocking the picture.

  • Mark V mix.jpg

    Another mix and match with the original, Mark V helmet from Halo Combat Evolved.

  • IMGP0819.JPG

    Three conceptual armor sets from The Art of Halo 3.

  • Recon armor.jpg

    Halo 3 Recon armor, one of the rarest armor sets in the game.

  • 1208737266 Scout.jpg

    The Scout variant dual-wielding Brute Spikers.

  • EOD Red.JPG

    The EOD variant in a fire, wielding a Mauler.

  • 1233418918-12Hayabusa-KatanaRightShot.jpg

    The Katana chest plate on the Hayabusa variant. Please note that the Katana is not a usable part of the game and is only placed there for decoration.

  • Armor permutation customization in Halo: Reach

    Armor permutation customization in Halo: Reach

Sangheili

  • Elite Armor Permutations.png

    All of the Elite armor permutations.

  • Assaultarmor.jpg

    A light green Elite Assault armor permutation.

  • The updated Elite Combat armor permutation.

    The updated Elite Combat armor permutation.

  • An Elite in the Commando armor being burned (Ascetic shoulders due to an old bug).

    An Elite in the Commando armor being burned (Ascetic shoulders due to an old bug).

  • 1224034874 Elite team.jpg

    All the Elite armor permutations in a line on the Halo 3 Multiplayer map Snowbound.

  • An Elite armor that is only shown in the campaign level Floodgate (it is not usable). This is simply a glitch from the making of the game.

    An Elite armor that is only shown in the campaign level Floodgate (it is not usable). This is simply a glitch from the making of the game.

  • 1224212556 Ascetic Combat Harness.jpg

    An Elite wearing the Ascetic Harness permutation holding an Energy Sword.

Sources

  1. ^ Bungie.net: "The longstanding “Elite Commando Shoulders aren’t unlocking with the achievement” bug is being resolved in the auto update. The shoulders weren’t unlocking when the Steppin’ Razor achievement was acquired. In the post-auto update era, the Commando Shoulders will be unlocked for everyone, regardless of the status of the corresponding achievement."

External Links

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