TAC attachments
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TAC, short for Tactical, is a category of accessories for use in conjunction with MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor as well as other UNSC infantry armor systems.
Overview
Design details==
The TAC category encompasses various attachments, which are compatible with the helmet, chest, wrist, and thigh components of the MJOLNIR Mark V and MJOLNIR [GEN3] armors.[1][2]
Usage
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Known modules
Helmet attachments
AN/PZY-990T STARLIGHT
The AN/PZY-990T STARLIGHT optical sensors integrates directly with Mjolnir VISR drivers and intelligence analysis systems to provide real-time situation updates to commanders.[3][Note 1] It resembles a camera, and is typically worn on the right side of the helmet.
PZY-955SSA WILLOW
Manufactured by Chalybs Defense Solutions and compatible with the CH252 helmet, the PZY-955SSA WILLOW remote sensor is dependable and natively compatible with older UNSC and CMA encoding formats.[4][Note 2] It is typically worn on the right side of the helmet. It can be employed alongside a Command Network Module or a CBRN module.[5][6]
Although it was previously available only to Beta-5 security teams and select Army rapid-reaction forces,[7] it was also employed by Orbital Drop Shock Troopers during Fall of Reach.[8] By 2558, its use was adopted by Spartan-IV personnel employing the Military Police helmet, which also employs an integrated Command Network Module.[7]
Chest configurations
Liberty Rig
Manufactured by Misriah Armory, the Liberty Rig is composed of a bandolier and utility packs.[9]
Paradise Rig
Manufactured by Emerson Tactical Systems, the Paradise Rig is composed of a gorget up-armor plate, a backup electronics pack, and small field cases. These items are marketed by Emerson to various markets, including the Spartans.[10]
Recon Package
Manufactured by Misriah Armory and nicknamed "Field Rig Romeo", the Recon Package (also designated as Tactical/Recon)[11] is an arrangement of tactical gear - mostly pouches - worn on the chest.[12]
Sapper Rig
Manufactured by Misriah Armory, the Sapper Rig (also designated as Assault/Sapper)[13] is composed of two bandoliers of high explosives, presumably used by sappers.[14]
T-MAGS
Manufactured by Misriah Armory, the T-MAGS (also designated as Tactical/LRP)[15] is a configuration of three magazine pouches carried on long-range patrols.[16]
Devices
MAT-2519C communicator
Manufactured by Misriah Armory, the MAT-2519C communicator (also designated Assault/Commando) [17] is a robust communication device, able to withstand the weight of a Scorpion, at the cost of lacking modern HUD interlinks and VISR software drivers.[18]
MC5 Individual Data/Net Terminal
Manufactured by Misriah Armory, the MC5 Individual Data/Net Terminal (designated as TAC/MC5 TACPAD or Tactical/TACPAD)[19] is a wrist-mounted TACPAD.[20]
SRT Universal Global Positioning System Device
Manufactured by Ushuaia Armory, the SRT Universal Global Positioning System Device (designated as TAC/UGPS or Tactical/UGPS)[21] is a wrist-mounted device that connects to the SRT Universal Global Positioning System.[22]
Type 3ZY acoustic hailing device
Manufactured by Watershed Division, the Type 3ZY is a prototype acoustic hailing device tailored for use against Yanme'e. [23]
Weapons
Kukri Machete
The Kukri machete is considered both a tool and a weapon. Manufactured by Misriah Armory, it is typically worn on the chest.[24]
M1 Combat Knife
Manufactured by Misriah Armory, the M1 Combat Knife is a standard combat knife, notably used by SPARTAN-B312.[25]
MK 88 Ratio
The MK 88 Ratio is a compact survival/utility knife widely used by UNSC and milita forces. [26]
The Model 52 Navy Knife is a combat knife used by the Naval special forces.[27]
Miscellaneous
CASC
The CASC module (also designated as Assault/Breacher) is a forearm-mounted bandolier that holds 8-Gauge Magnum shotgun shells. [28][29]
M10 Tactical Soft Case
The M10 Tactical Soft Case (designated as Tactical/Soft Case) is a pouch attached to the thigh component of the armor.[30] It is typically purchased off-the-shelf from a variety of manufacturers, though its manufacturer has been attributed to Weapon System Technology.[31]
M45 Hardcase
Manufactured by Misriah Armory, the M45 Hardcase (designated as Tactical/Hard Case) is a hardened pouch attached to the thigh component of the armor.[32][33]
Trauma Kit
The Trauma Kit (designated as Tactical/Trauma Kit) is a trauma kit worn on the thigh component of the armor.[34]
In-game information
Halo: Reach
All Tactical armor types can be unlocked in the Halo: Reach's Armory through the game's purchase system via the use of cR. In Halo: The Master Chief Collection, the Tactical armor types are attainable in the Season 1: Noble progression system.
Chest
| Chest | Description | Unlock requirements (Halo: Reach) |
Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC) |
|---|---|---|---|
 Tactical/LRP |
If you are going to be out there for a long time, you might as well take everything. |  Recruit, 1,000 cR
|
Season 1, Tier 31 ( 1)
|
 Tactical/Recon |
Everything you need to find everything you need to find out. |  Warrant Officer, 1,500 cR
|
Season 1, Tier 44 ( 1)
|
 Tactical/Recon [R] |
Spartans get all the best tech. | N/A | Season 5, Tier 70 ( 1)
|
 Tactical/Patrol |
Don't take anything you don't need; you're going to want to stay light on your feet. |  Major, 4,500 cR
|
Season 1, Tier 54 ( 1)
|
 Tactical/Patrol [R] |
Limitless potential. | N/A | Season 5, Tier 76 ( 1)
|
Wrist
| Wrist | Description | Unlock requirements (Halo: Reach) |
Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC) |
|---|---|---|---|
 Tactical/TACPAD |
Dock for the MC5 Individual Data/Net Terminal. | Major, 50,000 cR
|
Season 1, Tier 55 ( 1)
|
 Tactical/UGPS |
Dock for the SRT Universal Global Positioning System Device. |  Lieutenant Colonel, 80,000 cR
|
Season 1, Tier 63 ( 1)
|
Utility
| Utility | Description | Unlock requirements (Halo: Reach) |
Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC) |
|---|---|---|---|
 Tactical/Hard Case |
For those things you don’t want to lose or break. |  Captain, 40,000 cR
|
Season 1, Tier 36 ( 1)
|
 Tactical/Trauma Kit |
REMEMBER: this is YOURS, for when YOU get hit. | Lieutenant Colonel, 80,000 cR (Tactical/Hard Case must already be purchased) |
Season 1, Tier 66 ( 1)
|
 Tactical/Soft Case |
For all the stuff you couldn’t fit anywhere else. |  Colonel, 100,000 cR
|
Season 1, Tier 82 ( 1)
|
Halo Infinite
Armor types under the TAC category are available as armor customization options in Halo Infinite.[35]
Mark VII core
Chest
| Chest | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Unlock Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 TAC/AHD Type 3ZY |
Watershed Division | Prototype less-than-lethal acoustic hailing device tailored for use against Yanme'e. | Rare | Tactical Ops Event Pass level 6 |
 TAC/Liberty Rig |
Misriah Armory | A highly-efficient combination of bandolier and utility packs. | Epic | Purchase "Soldier Armor Set" Bundle from the Shop for 2,000 cR |
 TAC/MK 88 Ratio |
FOTUS | Compact survival/utility knife widely used by UNSC and milita forces. | Epic | Purchase "Looking Sharp" Bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR |
 TAC/Paradise Rig |
Emerson Tactical Systems | Gorget up-armor plate, backup electronics pack, and small field cases marketed by Emerson to various markets, including the Spartans. | Rare | TBD |
Utility
| Utility | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Unlock Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 TAC/Model 52 Navy Knife |
Misriah Armory | Naval special forces like to walk softly and carry a big knife. | Rare | Purchase "Looking Sharp" Bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR |
Mark V [B] core
Helmet attachments
| Helmet Attachment | Manufacturer | Lore | Compatible Helmets | Rarity | Unlock Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TAC/RS/STARLIGHT |
Misriah Armory | AN/PZY-990T STARLIGHT units are a suite of optical sensors that integrates directly with Mjolnir VISR drivers and intelligence analysis systems to provide real-time situation updates to commanders. |
|
Epic | Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 58 (Premium) |
TAC/RS/WILLOW |
Chalybs Defense Solutions | Though considered somewhat antiquated the PZY-955SSA is highly dependable and natively compatible with older UNSC and CMA encoding formats. |
|
Rare | Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 9 (Premium) |
Chest
| Chest | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Unlock Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 TAC/MAT-2519C Communicator |
Misriah Armory | The MAT-2519C communicator lacks modern HUD interlinks and VISR software drivers, but can be ran over by a Scorpion and still function. | Epic | Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 12 (Premium) |
 TAC/Kukri Machete |
Misriah Armory | A tool and a weapon. | Legendary | TBD |
 TAC/M1 Combat Knife |
Misriah Armory | Far superior to harsh words and sharp sticks. | Epic | Purchase "Reach Operator Pack" Bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR |
 TAC/Recon Package |
Misriah Armory | Field Rig Romeo is[sic] popular nickname for this arrangement of tactical gear. | Rare | Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 43 (Premium) |
 TAC/Sapper Rig |
Misriah Armory | When words do not suffice, high explosives speak clearly. | Epic | Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 93 (Premium) |
 TAC/T-MAGS |
Misriah Armory | Trip magazine pouches carried on long-range patrols. | Rare | Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 29 (Free) |
Trivia
- LRP stands for Long Range Patrol, a military acronym for units that operate behind enemy lines.
- Jun-A266 wears the Tactical/Patrol chest, which features a rucksack on the lower back. This feature is absent from the player's version.
- The Tactical/Trauma Kit's description is based on the real world training of the US Armed Forces' individual trauma kits, or IFAK.
List of appearances
- Remember Reach
- Deliver Hope (First appearance)
- Halo: Reach
- Halo Infinite
Notes
- ^ The STARLIGHT module was introduced in Halo: Reach as a Command Network Module. It was retconned into a RS module and re-designated as "TAC/RS/STARLIGHT" in Halo Infinite Season 01: Heroes of Reach.
- ^ The WILLOW module was introduced in Halo: Reach as a HU/RS package. It was retconned into a RS module and re-designated as "TAC/RS/WILLOW" in Halo Infinite Season 01: Heroes of Reach. This article assumes all previous appearances of the same device and related information to have remained the same.
Sources
- ^ Halo: Reach, Armory
- ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall
- ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: TAC/RS/STARLIGHT - Helmet Attachment Description "AN/PZY-990T STARLIGHT units are a suite of optical sensors that integrates directly with Mjolnir VISR drivers and intelligence analysis systems to provide real-time situation updates to commanders."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: TAC/RS/WILLOW- Helmet Attachment Description "Though considered somewhat antiquated the PZY-955SSA is highly dependable and natively compatible with older UNSC and CMA encoding formats."
- ^ Halo: Reach, Armory: Military Police and CQB - HU/RS/CNM Helmet Descriptions "Hardened uplink/remote sensor package with command network module."
- ^ Halo: Reach, Armory: Military Police - CBRN/HU/RS Helmet Description "For operations in hazard zones; hardened uplink/remote sensor package."
- ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Appearance Customization: Military Police Helmet Description "Previously available only to Beta-5 security teams and select Army rapid-reaction forces, Military Police helmets have found a home with Spartan-IV fireteams that require its hardened uplink, command network module, and remote sensor controller."
- ^ Halo: Reach, ODST in-game models
- ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: TAC/Liberty Rig - Chest Attachment Description "A highly-efficient combination of bandolier and utility packs."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: TAC/Paradise Rig - Chest Attachment Description "Gorget up-armor plate, backup electronics pack, and small field cases marketed by Emerson to various markets, including the Spartans."
- ^ Halo: Reach, Armory: Tactical/Recon Chest Descriptions "Everything you need to find everything you need to find out."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: TAC/Liberty Rig - Chest Attachment Description "A highly-efficient combination of bandolier and utility packs."
- ^ Halo: Reach, Armory: Assault/Sapper Chest Descriptions "Broadly speaking, sappers are equally at home building things as they are blowing them up."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: TAC/Sapper Rig - Chest Attachment Description "When words do not suffice, high explosives speak clearly."
- ^ Halo: Reach, Armory: Tactical/LRP - Chest Descriptions "If you are going to be out there for a long time, you might as well take everything."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: TAC/T-MAGS - Chest Attachment Description "Trip magazine pouches carried on long-range patrols."
- ^ Halo: Reach, Armory: Assault/Commando - Chest Descriptions "Anything you don’t have, you can find in the field. Anything you can’t find, you didn’t need."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: TAC/MAT 2519C communicator - Chest Attachment Description "The MAT-2519C communicator lacks modern HUD interlinks and VISR software drivers, but can be ran over by a Scorpion and still function."
- ^ Halo: Reach, Armory: Tactical/TACPAD - Wrist Descriptions "Dock for the MC5 Individual Data/Net Terminal."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: TAC/MC5 TACPAD - Wrist Attachment Description "Dock for the MC5 Individual Data/Net Terminal."
- ^ Halo: Reach, Armory: Tactical/UGPS - Wrist Descriptions "Dock for the SRT Universal Global Positioning System Device."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: TAC/MAT 2519C communicator - Chest Attachment Description "lacks modern HUD interlinks and VISR software drivers, but can be ran over by a Scorpion and still function."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: TAC/AHD Type 3ZY - Chest Attachment Description "Prototype less-than-lethal acoustic hailing device tailored for use against Yanme'e."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: TAC/Kukri Machete - Chest Attachment Description "A tool and a weapon."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: TAC/M1 Combat Knife - Chest Attachment Description "Far superior to harsh words and sharp sticks."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: TAC/MK 88 Ratio - Chest Attachment Description "Compact survival/utility knife widely used by UNSC and milita forces."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: TAC/Model 52 Navy Knife - Utility Attachment Description "Naval special forces like to walk softly and carry a big knife."
- ^ Halo: Reach, Armory: Assault/Breacher - Wrist Description "Supplementary bandoleer, Rigid, 8 Gauge."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: TAC/CASC - Wrist Attachment Description "Forearm shotgun shell holder."
- ^ Halo: Reach, Armory: Tactical/Soft Case Description "For all the stuff you couldn’t fit anywhere else."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: M10 Tactical Soft Case - Utility Attachment Description "Purchased off-the-shelf from a variety of manufacturers."
- ^ Halo: Reach, Armory: Tactical/Hard Case - Utility Attachment Description "For those things you don’t want to lose or break."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: M45 Hardcase - Utility Attachment Description "Well-suited for storing items you don't want to lose or break."
- ^ Halo: Reach, Armory: Tactical/Trauma Kit - Utility Attachment Description "REMEMBER: this is YOURS, for when YOU get hit."
- ^ Xbox, Halo Infinite (Retrieved on Jun 15, 2021) [archive]
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