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[[File:ReconArmor.png|thumb|right| The MJOLNIR Mark VI Recon Variant.]]
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The '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/R variant''', colloquially known as '''Recon Armor''', or '''Recon''', is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]], specifically the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]]<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_061110 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 06.11.10 '']</ref> and the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]].<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', ''in-game description''</ref> The helmet design has also been used in a specialized variant of the [[ODST Ballistic Battle Armor|ODST Armor]].<ref>'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'''</ref>
[[File:ReconArmor.png|thumb|right| The MJOLNIR Mark VI Recon variant.]]
The '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/R variant''', colloquially known as '''Recon armor''', is a stealth-oriented variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] that was commissioned and developed by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]].<ref name="Waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/video/the-mjolnir-project-2/46e89c1a-f619-41e2-ad7f-ab65c61ca2df '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''MJOLNIR Project 2'']</ref> Though it was developed on the framework of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]],<ref name="Waypoint"/> it is also compatible with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]]. The helmet is also used with a specialized variant of the [[ODST armor]].<ref>'''Halo 3: ODST'''</ref>


==Development and History==
==Development history==
The Recon armor was developed parallel to the [[Mark VI MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/S variant|Scout Armor]] in the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s [[ONI Ordnance Testing Facility B5D|Ordnance Testing Facility B5D]] in [[Swanbourne]], [[Perth]], [[Western Australia|Western]] [[Australia]]. The main purpose of the Recon Armor was to create armor with stealth capabilities and with little or no loss of endurance, specifically by reducing its infrared signature, reflective surfaces, and [[Cherenkov radiation]] emission. A similar helmet was also used in the [[ODST Ballistic Battle Armor#Recon|Recon variant]] of the [[ODST Ballistic Battle Armor|ODST body armor]]. Developed alongside the MJOLNIR Mark VI, the Recon helmet was still undergoing field tests by mid-2552.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''Armory description''</ref>
The Recon armor was developed parallel to the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI/S variant|Scout armor]] in the Office of Naval Intelligence's [[ONI Ordnance Testing Facility B5D|Ordnance Testing Facility B5D]] in [[Swanbourne]], [[Perth]], [[Western Australia|Western]] [[Australia]]. The main purpose of the Recon Armor was to create armor with stealth capabilities and with little or no loss of endurance, specifically by reducing its infrared signature, reflective surfaces, and [[Cherenkov radiation]] emission. A similar helmet was also used in the [[ODST armor#Recon|Recon variant]] of the ODST armor. Developed alongside the MJOLNIR Mark VI, the Recon helmet was still undergoing field tests by mid-2552.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', ''Armory description''</ref>


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
===Helmet Characteristics===
===Helmet characteristics===
'''Unlock''': Complete the [[Vidmaster Challenges]]. Click "Unlock My Recon" in your Bungie.net Service Record.<br />
'''Unlock''': Complete the [[Vidmaster Challenges]]. Click "Unlock My Recon" in Bungie.net Service Record.<br />
The helmet has large, rounded features, with a rise along the top of the head with two black triangles pointing out the front of the head on each side of the rise. It has a thin visor and an area of black alloy beneath it that covers the nose, surrounded by armor. The helmet is largely angular with a pair of what look like breathers, on each side of the mouth and a small outdent on the forehead. [[Marathon References in Halo|Marathon symbols]] can be found on the sides of the helmet.
The helmet has large, rounded features, with a rise along the top of the head with two black triangles pointing out the front of the head on each side of the rise. It has a thin visor and an area of black alloy beneath it that covers the nose, surrounded by armor. The helmet is largely angular with a pair of what look like breathers, on each side of the mouth and a small outdent on the forehead. [[List of Marathon references in Halo|''Marathon'' symbols]] can be found on the sides of the helmet.


In ''Halo: Reach'' two upgrades are available for the helmet, the first adds a Hardened Uplink Module on the right side (HUL), and the second adds an Up-Armor plate with a Hardened Uplink Module-3rd Generation on the right side (UA/HUL[3]). The UA/HUL[3] variant was only available by picking up the game on launch day.
In ''Halo: Reach'' two upgrades are available for the helmet, the first adds a Hardened Uplink Module on the right side (HUL), and the second adds an Up-Armor plate with a Hardened Uplink Module-3rd Generation on the right side (UA/HUL[3]). The UA/HUL[3] variant was only available by picking up the game on launch day.


===Shoulder Pauldron Characteristics===
===Shoulder pauldron characteristics===
'''Unlock''': Complete the [[Vidmaster Challenges]]. Click "Unlock My Recon" in your Bungie.net Service Record.<br />
'''Unlock''': Complete the [[Vidmaster Challenges]]. Click "Unlock My Recon" in Bungie.net Service Record.<br />
The shoulder pauldrons look like a more angular version of the [[EVA]], with a box-like shoulder piece and a section jutting out and down the arm, at a 90-degree angle from the shoulder piece.
The shoulder pauldrons look like a more angular version of the [[EVA]], with a box-like shoulder piece and a section jutting out and down the arm, at a 90-degree angle from the shoulder piece.


===Chest Characteristics===
===Chest characteristics===
'''Unlock''': Complete the [[Vidmaster Challenges]]. Click "Unlock My Recon" in your Bungie.net Service Record.<br />
'''Unlock''': Complete the [[Vidmaster Challenges]]. Click "Unlock My Recon" in Bungie.net Service Record.<br />
The chest piece is similar to the [[Mark VI]] but instead of being made up of smooth plates reflecting the human body, it is more angular and flat like the other parts of the armor and reflects it with a few small changes. This chest piece like all armor permutations, is an attachment on to the standard Mark VI armor.
The chest piece is similar to the [[Mark VI]] but instead of being made up of smooth plates reflecting the human body, it is more angular and flat like the other parts of the armor and reflects it with a few small changes. This chest piece like all armor permutations, is an attachment on to the standard Mark VI armor.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Perhaps even more coveted than the Recon armor is a chest piece that has flame on the collar, simulating a flaming head. As a misconception, many people believe that there is "Flaming Recon," along with other flaming helmets. This is, in fact, a chest-piece exclusive to Bungie that produces the flaming effect around the head, known as [[Bungie Armor]]. The Mark V version of this armor is actually possible to obtain in the [[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition]] gift box. In the box a card with a code follows and with this code you'll get the helmet''.''
*The Recon Armor with flaming helmet came 10th in the ''Top 10 Videogame Armor'', a feature by Machinima.com.<ref>http://www.machinima.com/film/view&id=28266</ref>
*Recon was mistakenly labeled E.O.B. in many pictures, being translated as meaning 'Employee of Bungie'.{{citation needed}}
*The Recon Armor (with flaming helmet) came 10th in the ''Top 10 Videogame Armor'', a feature by Machinima.com.<ref>http://www.machinima.com/film/view&id=28266</ref>
*In Halo 3, the Recon helmet shares the same smooth undersuit neck as the [[ MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/EOD variant|EOD]] helmet, albeit not as smooth as the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/S variant |Scout]] or [[Hayabusa Powered Assault Armor |Hayabusa]] variants.
*On [[Bungie Day|7/7/09]], players that beat a team of Bungie employees in [[Matchmaking]] were awarded Recon Armor.
*On [[Bungie Day|7/7/09]], players that beat a team of Bungie employees in [[Matchmaking]] were awarded Recon Armor.
*[[McFarlane Toys]] produced Recon Armor in Red, Blue and [[Active Camo]] as rewards obtained through their Halo Points program. White and "Steel" versions of this armor was announced for their sixth series of action figures.
*Unlockinh the [[Endure|Vidmaster Endure Achievement]] will unlock Dare's Recon helmet as a wearable "hat" for the player's Xbox LIVE avatar.
*In ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', the [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] officer [[Veronica Dare]] wears a "Recon" variant of the [[ODST Ballistic Battle Armor|ODST Armor]] with a helmet similar to the Mark VI Recon variant.
*Getting the [[Endure|Vidmaster Endure Achievement]] will unlock Dare's Recon helmet as a wearable "hat" for the player's Xbox LIVE avatar.
*The Recon helmet with attachments was an exclusive permutation in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' to those who buy the game on the launch day at North American retail stores, or by making a pre-order reservation at participating retailers such as GameStop for those outside of North America. It was also available in some post-launch copies. The helmet can be purchased for 100,000 cR.
*The Recon helmet with attachments was an exclusive permutation in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' to those who buy the game on the launch day at North American retail stores, or by making a pre-order reservation at participating retailers such as GameStop for those outside of North America. It was also available in some post-launch copies. The helmet can be purchased for 100,000 cR.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="150" captionalign="left">
<gallery widths="150" captionalign="left">
File:874123-04reconchestshot_super.jpg|Recon in ''Halo 3''.
File:874123-04reconchestshot_super.jpg|The Recon helmet.
File:Halo3 ODST-Dare.jpg|[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Veronica Dare]] wearing an [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] variant of the ODST armor, with a helmet similar to the Recon armor.
File:Halo3 ODST-Dare.jpg|[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Veronica Dare]] wearing an ONI-issued variant of the ODST armor with a Recon helmet.
File:Dare's Face.jpg|Dare's Recon helmet with its visor depolarized.
File:Dare's Face.jpg|Dare's Recon helmet with its visor depolarized.
File:Reachrecon.jpg|The first render of the Recon helmet appearing in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Reachrecon.jpg|The first render of the Recon helmet appearing in ''Halo: Reach''.

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The MJOLNIR Mark VI Recon variant.

The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/R variant, colloquially known as Recon armor, is a stealth-oriented variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor that was commissioned and developed by the Office of Naval Intelligence.[1] Though it was developed on the framework of the Mark VI,[1] it is also compatible with the Mark V. The helmet is also used with a specialized variant of the ODST armor.[2]

Development history

The Recon armor was developed parallel to the Scout armor in the Office of Naval Intelligence's Ordnance Testing Facility B5D in Swanbourne, Perth, Western Australia. The main purpose of the Recon Armor was to create armor with stealth capabilities and with little or no loss of endurance, specifically by reducing its infrared signature, reflective surfaces, and Cherenkov radiation emission. A similar helmet was also used in the Recon variant of the ODST armor. Developed alongside the MJOLNIR Mark VI, the Recon helmet was still undergoing field tests by mid-2552.[3]

Characteristics

Helmet characteristics

Unlock: Complete the Vidmaster Challenges. Click "Unlock My Recon" in Bungie.net Service Record.
The helmet has large, rounded features, with a rise along the top of the head with two black triangles pointing out the front of the head on each side of the rise. It has a thin visor and an area of black alloy beneath it that covers the nose, surrounded by armor. The helmet is largely angular with a pair of what look like breathers, on each side of the mouth and a small outdent on the forehead. Marathon symbols can be found on the sides of the helmet.

In Halo: Reach two upgrades are available for the helmet, the first adds a Hardened Uplink Module on the right side (HUL), and the second adds an Up-Armor plate with a Hardened Uplink Module-3rd Generation on the right side (UA/HUL[3]). The UA/HUL[3] variant was only available by picking up the game on launch day.

Shoulder pauldron characteristics

Unlock: Complete the Vidmaster Challenges. Click "Unlock My Recon" in Bungie.net Service Record.
The shoulder pauldrons look like a more angular version of the EVA, with a box-like shoulder piece and a section jutting out and down the arm, at a 90-degree angle from the shoulder piece.

Chest characteristics

Unlock: Complete the Vidmaster Challenges. Click "Unlock My Recon" in Bungie.net Service Record.
The chest piece is similar to the Mark VI but instead of being made up of smooth plates reflecting the human body, it is more angular and flat like the other parts of the armor and reflects it with a few small changes. This chest piece like all armor permutations, is an attachment on to the standard Mark VI armor.

Trivia

  • The Recon Armor with flaming helmet came 10th in the Top 10 Videogame Armor, a feature by Machinima.com.[4]
  • On 7/7/09, players that beat a team of Bungie employees in Matchmaking were awarded Recon Armor.
  • Unlockinh the Vidmaster Endure Achievement will unlock Dare's Recon helmet as a wearable "hat" for the player's Xbox LIVE avatar.
  • The Recon helmet with attachments was an exclusive permutation in Halo: Reach to those who buy the game on the launch day at North American retail stores, or by making a pre-order reservation at participating retailers such as GameStop for those outside of North America. It was also available in some post-launch copies. The helmet can be purchased for 100,000 cR.

Gallery

  • 874123-04reconchestshot super.jpg

    The Recon helmet.

  • Captain Veronica Dare wearing an ONI-issued variant of the ODST armor with a Recon helmet.

    Captain Veronica Dare wearing an ONI-issued variant of the ODST armor with a Recon helmet.

  • Dare's Recon helmet with its visor depolarized.

    Dare's Recon helmet with its visor depolarized.

  • Reachrecon.jpg

    The first render of the Recon helmet appearing in Halo: Reach.

  • Mark V Recon Armour.jpg

    A render of the Recon helmet in Halo: Reach.

  • The updated Recon helmet for Halo: Reach, shown in a Bungie Weekly Update.

    The updated Recon helmet for Halo: Reach, shown in a Bungie Weekly Update.

  • The Recon base in gameplay in Halo: Reach.

    The Recon base in gameplay in Halo: Reach.

  • Recon, with the UA/HUL[3] attachment, in Halo: Reach gameplay.

    Recon, with the UA/HUL[3] attachment, in Halo: Reach gameplay.

  • Reach concept-Recon.jpg

    Concept art of the Recon helmet for Halo: Reach.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: MJOLNIR Project 2
  2. ^ Halo 3: ODST
  3. ^ Halo: Reach, Armory description
  4. ^ http://www.machinima.com/film/view&id=28266

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