UA, short for up-armor, is a category of supplemental armor attachments and accessories compatible with the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor. Like some other MJOLNIR variants, many of the UA pieces are not exclusive to the MJOLNIR system, but are in use by regular UNSC Army or Marine troops as well. Many UA attachments are available as Armor Permutations in Halo: Reach.[1]
In-game information
Helmets
Most of the helmet variants available in Halo: Reach have an up-armored upgrade, sometimes coupled with other external helmet additions such as the UA/HUL attachment to the Mark V [B] helmet. UA helmet attachments consist of reinforced metal plates or bracers attached to the helmet's forehead to give better protection to the wearer in combat.
Shoulders
| Shoulders | Description | Unlock requirements (Halo: Reach) | Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC) |
|---|---|---|---|
  UA/Multi-Threat |
A trade-off between increased protection and additional mass. |  Corporal, 2,000 cR
|
Season 1, Tier 23 ( 1)
|
  UA/Base Security |
Lightweight supplemental shoulder armor. |  Major, 2,000 cR
|
Season 1, Tier 53 ( 1)
|
Chest
| Chest | Description | Unlock requirements (Halo: Reach) | Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC) |
|---|---|---|---|
 UA/Counterassault |
Supplemental Armor, Torso, MJOLNIR Mk. V; with increased storage capacity. |  Recruit, 600 cR
|
Season 1, Tier 14 ( 1)
|
 UA/Counterassault |
The enemy paid a higher price. | N/A | Season 5 |
 UA/ODST |
Many technologies initially developed for MJOLNIR have seen widespread adoption. |  Warrant Officer, 750 cR
|
Season 1, Tier 41 ( 1)
|
 UA/Base Security |
Keep it simple; leave everything you don't absolutely need at the CP. | N/A (Unused) | Season 1, Tier 17 ( 1)
|
 UA/Base Security [W] |
Bringing grenades to a gunfight. | Halo Waypoint exclusive: reach Waypoint Career Milestone 30 and unlock the Yes, Sensei achievement. |
Season 1, Tier 31 ( 1)
|
 UA/Multi-Threat |
Supplemental Armor, Torso, MJOLNIR Mk. V. | N/A (Unused) | Season 1, Tier 18 ( 1)
|
 UA/Multi-Threat [W] |
Let's blow some stuff up. | Halo: Reach pre-order bonus.[2][3] | Season 1, Tier 32 ( 1)
|
Wrist
| Wrist | Description | Unlock requirements (Halo: Reach) | Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC) |
|---|---|---|---|
 UA/Buckler |
Supplementary wrist protection. | Recruit, 5,00 cR
|
Season 1, Tier 32 ( 1)
|
 UA/Bracer |
Supplementary forearm protection. | Recruit, 10,000 cR
|
Season 1, Tier 42 ( 1)
|
Utility
| Utility | Description | Unlock requirements (Halo: Reach) | Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| UA/CHOBHAM |
Supplemental armor, composite. | Recruit, 30,000 cR (Tactical/Hard Case must be purchased) |
Season 1, Tier 51 ( 1)
|
| UA/NxRA |
Supplemental armor, reactive, non-explosive. | Major, 40,000 cR (Tactical/Hard Case must be purchased) |
Season 1, Tier 57 ( 1)
|
Trivia
- The UA/Multi-Threat appeared in the Beta as the ASSAULT/SCOUT, this version did not include a belt. Likewise the UA/Base Security [W] appeared as the MP/BASE SECURITY which also did not include a belt.
- The UA/BUCKLER is named after a small French shield from the middle ages of the same name.
- The UA/CHOBHAM is named after the composite tank armor of the same name.
Gallery
- UA-COUNTERASSAULT.png
UA/COUNTERASSAULT
- UA-MULTI.png
UA/Multi-Threat [W]
The MP/BASE SECURITY chest from the Beta.
The ASSAULT/SCOUT chest from the Beta.
- UA-NxRA.png
UA/NxRA
- UA-BUCKLER.png
UA/BUCKLER
- UA-BRACER.png
UA/BRACER
- UABucklerMelee.jpg
The UA/Buckler during a melee.
- HTMCC HR Season Unlock UA Base Security.jpg
UA/BASE SECURITY chest from Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
- HTMCC HR Season Unlock UA Multi-Threat.jpg
UA/Multi-Threat chest from Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
List of Appearances
- Deliver Hope (First appearance)
- Halo Reach
Sources
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