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<center>''This article is about the | <center>''This article is about the commando armor from Halo: Reach. Were you looking for the [[commando harness]] from [[Halo 3]]?''</center> | ||
[[File:HR Commando MK V.png|thumb|right|150px|The Mark V/K helmet.]] | [[File:HR Commando MK V.png|thumb|right|150px|The Mark V/K helmet.]] | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Development history=== | ===Development history=== | ||
The ''K'' variant was developed at the [[Special Warfare Center]] in [[Seongnam]], [[United Korea]] to aid [[SPARTAN Program|SPARTAN supersoldiers]] in specialized assaults on conventional military targets. When production for the ''K'' variant was approved, Chalybs Defense Solutions was awarded the contract to manufacture the armor, with final testing conducted at the Chalybs Testing Preserve.<ref name="EVG"/> The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]] version was first deployed during the siege of the [[Inner Colonies]], relatively late in the [[Human-Covenant War]];<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''' ''page 33''</ref> the Mark IV version was more of a modification of the standard armor than a distinct variant.<ref name="EVG"/><ref group="note">In ''Birth of a Spartan'', Carter-A259's Mark IV/K prototype is identical to the Mark V version that he used later in the war. It is likely that this was | The ''K'' variant was developed at the [[Special Warfare Center]] in [[Seongnam]], [[United Korea]] to aid [[SPARTAN Program|SPARTAN supersoldiers]] in specialized assaults on conventional military targets. When production for the ''K'' variant was approved, Chalybs Defense Solutions was awarded the contract to manufacture the armor, with final testing conducted at the Chalybs Testing Preserve.<ref name="EVG"/> The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]] version was first deployed during the siege of the [[Inner Colonies]], relatively late in the [[Human-Covenant War]];<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''' ''page 33''</ref> the Mark IV version was more of a modification of the standard armor than a distinct variant.<ref name="EVG"/><ref group="note">In ''Birth of a Spartan'', Carter-A259's Mark IV/K prototype is identical to the Mark V version that he used later in the war. It is likely that this was an advanced development of the Mark IV/K, thus explaining why it bears little resemblance to any version of the Mark IV MJOLNIR.</ref> The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]] version was introduced near the end of the war, presumably after [[2551#November|November 2551]]; unlike the previous iteration, the Mark V version was designed as a fully-featured variant of the standard Mark V MJOLNIR system.<ref name="EVG"/> | ||
===Design=== | ===Design=== | ||
The ''K'' variant's helmet is designed to improve a Spartan's tactical awareness, without the use of the modular packages that can be added to the MJOLNIR | The ''K'' variant's helmet is designed to improve a Spartan's tactical awareness, without the use of the modular packages that can be added to the MJOLNIR platform. The Commando helmet package includes the most comprehensive, up-to-date tactical hardware and software systems.<ref name="EVG"/> The variant's shoulder pauldrons offer excellent protection at the cost of limited joint mobility. The field support attachment provides additional functionality to the MJOLNIR armor.<ref name="EVG"/> | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
===Helmet characteristics=== | ===Helmet characteristics=== | ||
'''Price''': 85,000 cR.<br /> | '''Price''': 85,000 cR.<br /> | ||
The Commando helmet can be viewed at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and can be unlocked once at the rank of Commander. The helmet resembles the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/HAZOP variant|HAZOP helmet]] with a small area of black polymer at the bottom of the visor. The base Commando helmet has a HUL[3] already attached, making it one of only three base helmets to have an attachment, the others being [[Asymmetrical Action Group Operator armor|Operator]] helmet, which has a goggle-lke attachment, and the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/EOD variant|EOD]] helmet, which has a CBRN module. | The Commando helmet can be viewed at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and can be unlocked once at the rank of Commander. The helmet resembles the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/HAZOP variant|HAZOP helmet]] with a small area of black polymer at the bottom of the visor. The base Commando helmet has a HUL[3] already attached, making it one of only three base helmets to have an attachment, the others being the [[Beta-5 Division|Beta-5]] [[Asymmetrical Action Group Operator armor|Operator]] helmet, which has a goggle-lke attachment, and the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/EOD variant|EOD]] helmet, which has a CBRN module. | ||
Two upgrades are available for the helmet. The first replaces the | Two upgrades are available for the helmet. The first, CBRN/CNM, replaces the [[External Hardened Uplink|HUL<nowiki>[</nowiki>3<nowiki>]</nowiki>]] attachment with a [[Wikipedia:Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear|CBRN]] apparatus featuring an [[External Command Network Module]] on the left side. The second, UA/FC-I[2], adds an [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/UA|up-armor plate]] with a third-generation Hardened Uplink Module on the right side and a Command Network Module on the left side. | ||
===Pauldron characteristics=== | ===Pauldron characteristics=== | ||
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===Chestpiece characteristics=== | ===Chestpiece characteristics=== | ||
'''Price:''' 12,000 cR<br /> | '''Price:''' 12,000 cR<br /> | ||
The Commando chest attachment is a shared asset between the Commando and Assault variant of the MJOLNIR PAA. It includes | The Commando chest attachment is a shared asset between the Commando variant and the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Assault variant|Assault variant]] of the MJOLNIR PAA. It includes a equipment/ammunition pouch, a field support attachment, and a tactical waist bag. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:HR commando armor overview.jpg|An overview of the Mark V/K variant. | File:HR commando armor overview.jpg|An overview of the Mark V/K variant. | ||
File:HR Carter A259.png|Carter-A259 wearing his Commando Mark V/K armor. | File:HR Carter A259.png|Carter-A259 wearing his Commando Mark V/K armor. | ||
File:BirthOfASpartan - Destiny.png|Carter facing a prototype<ref>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=20994364&postcount=4754 '''NeoGAF''': ''View Single Post - Halo: Reach Beta |OT|'']</ref> of his Mark/IV Commando armor. | |||
File:Armour - Commando.jpg|All Commando armor permutations in ''Halo: Reach''. | File:Armour - Commando.jpg|All Commando armor permutations in ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
File:HR Commando ref.jpg|MJOLNIR/K variant component reference. | File:HR Commando ref.jpg|MJOLNIR/K variant component reference. | ||
Revision as of 07:23, July 14, 2011
The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/K variant, also known as the Commando armor, is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor that was designed for special operations.[1]
Overview
Development history
The K variant was developed at the Special Warfare Center in Seongnam, United Korea to aid SPARTAN supersoldiers in specialized assaults on conventional military targets. When production for the K variant was approved, Chalybs Defense Solutions was awarded the contract to manufacture the armor, with final testing conducted at the Chalybs Testing Preserve.[2] The Mark IV version was first deployed during the siege of the Inner Colonies, relatively late in the Human-Covenant War;[2] the Mark IV version was more of a modification of the standard armor than a distinct variant.[2][note 1] The Mark V version was introduced near the end of the war, presumably after November 2551; unlike the previous iteration, the Mark V version was designed as a fully-featured variant of the standard Mark V MJOLNIR system.[2]
Design
The K variant's helmet is designed to improve a Spartan's tactical awareness, without the use of the modular packages that can be added to the MJOLNIR platform. The Commando helmet package includes the most comprehensive, up-to-date tactical hardware and software systems.[2] The variant's shoulder pauldrons offer excellent protection at the cost of limited joint mobility. The field support attachment provides additional functionality to the MJOLNIR armor.[2]
Gameplay
Helmet characteristics
Price: 85,000 cR.
The Commando helmet can be viewed at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and can be unlocked once at the rank of Commander. The helmet resembles the HAZOP helmet with a small area of black polymer at the bottom of the visor. The base Commando helmet has a HUL[3] already attached, making it one of only three base helmets to have an attachment, the others being the Beta-5 Operator helmet, which has a goggle-lke attachment, and the EOD helmet, which has a CBRN module.
Two upgrades are available for the helmet. The first, CBRN/CNM, replaces the HUL[3] attachment with a CBRN apparatus featuring an External Command Network Module on the left side. The second, UA/FC-I[2], adds an up-armor plate with a third-generation Hardened Uplink Module on the right side and a Command Network Module on the left side.
Pauldron characteristics
Price : 40,000 cR.
The Commando shoulder pauldron is also unlocked at the rank of Commander. It is characterized by a large curved plate of armor set on the standard base, which connects it to the Spartan's shoulder. It is noticeably large and is placed high on the Spartan's arm. It is one of few shoulder pieces that utilizes the player's selected secondary color instead of his or her primary color.
Chestpiece characteristics
Price: 12,000 cR
The Commando chest attachment is a shared asset between the Commando variant and the Assault variant of the MJOLNIR PAA. It includes a equipment/ammunition pouch, a field support attachment, and a tactical waist bag.
Gallery
An overview of the Mark V/K variant.
Carter-A259 wearing his Commando Mark V/K armor.
![Carter facing a prototype[3] of his Mark/IV Commando armor.](https://halo.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/4/4c/BirthOfASpartan_-_Destiny.png/200px-BirthOfASpartan_-_Destiny.png)
Carter facing a prototype[3] of his Mark/IV Commando armor.
All Commando armor permutations in Halo: Reach.
MJOLNIR/K variant component reference.
- Reach concept-Commando.jpg
Concept art of the Commando helmet.
![Carter facing a prototype[3] of his Mark/IV Commando armor.](/File:BirthOfASpartan_-_Destiny.png)
List of appearances
- Halo: Reach
- Birth of a Spartan (First appearance)
Note
- ^ In Birth of a Spartan, Carter-A259's Mark IV/K prototype is identical to the Mark V version that he used later in the war. It is likely that this was an advanced development of the Mark IV/K, thus explaining why it bears little resemblance to any version of the Mark IV MJOLNIR.
Sources
- ^ Halo: Reach The Armory
- ^ a b c d e f Halo: The Essential Visual Guide page 33
- ^ NeoGAF: View Single Post - Halo: Reach Beta |OT|
