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The design of the Marine BDU was completely overhauled for ''[[Halo 2]]''. The uniform involved olive green armor pieces, with a woodland camouflage-covered battledress. | The design of the Marine BDU was completely overhauled for ''[[Halo 2]]''. The uniform involved olive green armor pieces, with a woodland camouflage-covered battledress. | ||
It had less armor pieces than the variant seen in the first game, namely lacking armor on the thighs, but also came with more ammunition storage pockets. The [[M52B Body Armor|tactical vest]] had two pieces of armor, with numerous storage pouches often attached to it. Some Marines also wore holsters on their other thigh. The armor had black knee and elbow pads, although apparently only lightly armored. The uniform also included armored | It had less armor pieces than the variant seen in the first game, namely lacking armor on the thighs, but also came with more ammunition storage pockets. The [[M52B Body Armor|tactical vest]] had two pieces of armor, with numerous storage pouches often attached to it. Some Marines also wore holsters on their other thigh. The armor had black knee and elbow pads, although apparently only lightly armored. The uniform also included armored pauldrons, also lighter than their previous version. The shins weren't also fully armored like the earlier variant, with heavy armor only on the upper shin, attached to the boot. However, the boots appear to be covered in light armor plating.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref> | ||
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[[File:M52Bmarinearmor.png|thumb|The uniform as seen in [[Halo 3]] and [[Halo 3: ODST]].]] | [[File:M52Bmarinearmor.png|thumb|The uniform as seen in [[Halo 3]] and [[Halo 3: ODST]].]] | ||
=== Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST === | === Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST === | ||
In ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 3: ODST'', the BDU used by the UNSC Marine Corps was fairly similar to the one in Halo 2, with several changes. The fatigues now had | In ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 3: ODST'', the BDU used by the UNSC Marine Corps was fairly similar to the one in Halo 2, with several changes. The fatigues now had a lighter woodland camouflage, while the armor itself retained its olive-green color. The armor is still labeled as M52B on containers in Halo 3. | ||
This variant is an evolution from the ''Halo 2'' version, with heavier and well-articulated olive-drab full body armor (armored vest, and heavier armor in pauldrons, elbow pads, and knee pads) over urban camouflage utilities. The torso armor now has a black ballistic vest under it, which also partially extends to the arms, attaching the pauldrons to the vest. The | This variant is an evolution from the ''Halo 2'' version, with heavier and well-articulated olive-drab full body armor (armored vest, and heavier armor in pauldrons, elbow pads, and knee pads) over urban camouflage utilities. The torso armor now has a black ballistic vest under it, which also partially extends to the arms, attaching the pauldrons to the vest. The pauldrons are also larger and more sophisticated. The newer variant also includes tactical thigh rigs for additional ammunition storage or weapon attachments. | ||
Marines sometimes don small helmet communications microphones or polarized visors on their helmets, and others carry backpacks. Some Marines also wear black, fingerless gloves, to protect their hands and improve their grip on their weapons.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]'''</ref> | Marines sometimes don small helmet communications microphones or polarized visors on their helmets, and others carry backpacks. Some Marines also wear black, fingerless gloves, to protect their hands and improve their grip on their weapons.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]'''</ref> | ||
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In [[2531]], the standard Marine uniform involved gray fatigues, with shiny-brown armor covering most of the body. In many ways, this BDU resembles the one seen in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', being more heavily armored than the later variants. | In [[2531]], the standard Marine uniform involved gray fatigues, with shiny-brown armor covering most of the body. In many ways, this BDU resembles the one seen in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', being more heavily armored than the later variants. | ||
With this uniform, the Marines often sported a balaclava, even if in temperate environments. Almost all | With this uniform, the Marines often sported a balaclava, even if in temperate environments. Almost all Marines also wore polarized tactical glasses. The forearms had full armor covering them. The shins, as well as the boots, were also fully armored. Some Marines wore tactical thigh rigs or holsters, while some wore armor covering the thighs. Often the left thigh was armored, while a holster attached to the right one. Much like the ''Halo 3'' variant, the upper torso was heavily armored while the lower part had only fabric armor. | ||
The Marine uniform used on the cold environments consisted of environmentally-tailored armor, with insulated snow camouflage utilities and full body armor and well as insulated and visored helmets with something analogous to a balaclava. The armor was gray while the fatigues had a winter camouflage.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref> | The Marine uniform used on the cold environments consisted of environmentally-tailored armor, with insulated snow camouflage utilities and full body armor and well as insulated and visored helmets with something analogous to a balaclava. The armor was gray while the fatigues had a winter camouflage.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref> | ||
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The BDU worn by Marines in ''Halo: Reach'' seems to be almost identical to the [[UNSC Army Battle Dress Uniform]] worn by members of the [[UNSC Army]], save for the tan coloration instead of olive drab and with leg armor reminiscent of those in ''Halo 3''. | The BDU worn by Marines in ''Halo: Reach'' seems to be almost identical to the [[UNSC Army Battle Dress Uniform]] worn by members of the [[UNSC Army]], save for the tan coloration instead of olive drab and with leg armor reminiscent of those in ''Halo 3''. | ||
The Marines wear dust-brown armor over a desert/tan uniform. They wear airtight helmets similar to the [[Mark V(MP) MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MP helmet]], which provided limited EVA during a boarding of a [[Ardent Prayer|Covenant corvette]]. Their chest armor is similar to the [[UNSC Army Battle Dress Uniform|Army's BDU]] and provides protection to the back and front with added protection to the groin. However, the Marine armor variant provides a thick armored collar for added protection. The left shoulder pauldron displays the UNSC logo and lettering underneath and is in the style of the [[GUNGNIR]] shoulder armor. The right shoulder pauldron is the smaller [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/UA|UA/Base Security]] shoulder armor and displays the Marine's blood type under UNSC lettering. For leg protection Marines utilize [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/UA|UA/NxRA]] utility armor which covers both thighs. They wear armored black | The Marines wear dust-brown armor over a desert/tan uniform. They wear airtight helmets similar to the [[Mark V(MP) MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MP helmet]], which provided limited EVA during a boarding of a [[Ardent Prayer|Covenant corvette]]. Their chest armor is similar to the [[UNSC Army Battle Dress Uniform|Army's BDU]] and provides protection to the back and front with added protection to the groin. However, the Marine armor variant provides a thick armored collar for added protection. The left shoulder pauldron displays the UNSC logo and lettering underneath and is in the style of the [[GUNGNIR]] shoulder armor. The right shoulder pauldron is the smaller [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/UA|UA/Base Security]] shoulder armor and displays the Marine's blood type under UNSC lettering. For leg protection Marines utilize [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/UA|UA/NxRA]] utility armor which covers both thighs. They wear armored black kneepads or heavier leg armor along with kneepads supplemented by [[GUNGNIR]] knee guards. | ||
As several Marines seen in ''Halo: Reach'' were from the ''Pillar of Autumn'' it would appear to be a visual update of the armor worn in ''Halo: CE''. | As several Marines seen in ''Halo: Reach'' were from the ''Pillar of Autumn'' it would appear to be a visual update of the armor worn in ''Halo: CE''. | ||
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File:H3 Zune Marine.jpg|Concept art of the armor for ''[[Halo 3]]''. | File:H3 Zune Marine.jpg|Concept art of the armor for ''[[Halo 3]]''. | ||
File:Marines on the Battlefield.jpg|Marines sporting the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' variant of the uniform. | File:Marines on the Battlefield.jpg|Marines sporting the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' variant of the uniform. | ||
File:Halo 3 Marine.jpg|A | File:Halo 3 Marine.jpg|A Marine wearing the latest version of the uniform. | ||
File:UNSC-Pilot.jpg|UNSC pilot uniform during the [[Battle of Installation 04]]. | File:UNSC-Pilot.jpg|UNSC pilot uniform during the [[Battle of Installation 04]]. | ||
File:Marine goggles.png|A | File:Marine goggles.png|A Marine wearing the [[CH252 Helmet]] with tactical goggles. | ||
File:HaloReach - MarineUniform.jpg|A variant of the Marine BDU. | File:HaloReach - MarineUniform.jpg|A variant of the Marine BDU. | ||
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