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Eaglestrike

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This article contains information from the Entrenched Fractures universe, and is not a part of the established Halo canon. To learn more information about the Entrenched universe, see its article.
Eaglestrike
The Eaglestrike core in Halo Infinite.
Survival on the front lines requires EAGLESTRIKE energized plate, a marvel of war-smithing that protects against both radiation and Covenant plasmatron weaponry.[1]

The Eaglestrike armor is a suit of armor utilized by the Unified Nations Security Confederation in the Entrenched Fracture.[2]

In-game informationEdit

The Eaglestrike armor core is unlockable by attaining level 5 on the Event Pass during the Fractures: Entrenched event in Season 02: Lone Wolves, the second season of Halo Infinite multiplayer. Customization options for the Eaglestrike are unlocked by attaining later levels of the Event Pass or purchasing Shop Bundles from the Halo Infinite in-game shop during the weeks when the Fracture: Entrenched event is live.[3][4]

With the release of the December update during Halo Infinite's Winter Update, the Eaglestrike armor core was granted to all players for free.[5] The armor core would receive a new armor kit during The Yappening II, and a single additional armor set during Snowbound in the 2024 Winter Update.

Armor coreEdit

Armor core Manufacturer Lore Rarity Unlock Requirements
 
Eaglestrike
Fracture: Entrenched Last of a series of energized plate armors issued to Unified Nations Security Confederation (UNSC) special forces, EAGLESTRIKE is hardened against radiation, harsh environments and the warped science of Covenant arcanotechnology. Legendary

Armor KitsEdit

Armor core Manufacturer Lore Rarity Unlock Requirements
 
Boggart
Banished The Goblinstrike effort by Venezia makes use of Created technology stolen from Balaho to restart a Covenant factory satellite and manufacture Grunt-ish armor for augmented human mercenaries. Phew. Get all that? The BOGGART is the first result that didn't result in unnecessary fatalities from design defects. For Banished and independent Grunts it is also a friendly face in an unfriendly galaxy. Friendly for a Grunt, at least. Legendary Purchase the "Boggart" Bundle from the Shop for 1,800 cR

HelmetsEdit

Helmet
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Helmet Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
 
BRODIE
Fracture: Entrenched Most famously used by the Northam Volunteers, the BRODIE became synonymous with brave UNSC defenders who fought and died on the chem-scarred battlefields of eastern Europa. Epic Season 02: Lone Wolves Purchase the "Brodie Armor Set" from the Shop for 1,800 cR
 
EAGLESTRIKE
Fracture: Entrenched Ruinously expensive to make, but practically required to survive Covenant assaults, the EAGLESTRIKE helmet became both a symbol of resistance against Covenant oppression and the high cost of war Common Season 02: Lone Wolves
 
KERBEROS
Fracture: Entrenched KERBEROS helmets were first used by the notorious Capital Military Authority in their suppression of "defeatist" anti-war protesters in the years before the Carver Riots. Legendary Season 02: Lone Wolves Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 20

 
LEADBELCHER
Fracture: Entrenched Produced from scrap and leftover mechatronics, the LEADBELCHER helmet was beloved by UNSC tunnel rats tasked with investigating Covenant "root-gnawer" archaeotech digger teams. Legendary Season 02: Lone Wolves Purchase the "Leadbelcher Armor Set" from the Shop for 1,800 cR
 
M199X
Fracture: Entrenched The iconic M199X helmet was produced by the Hefley Radiator Company and Misriah Bathworks to outfit troops sent to overthrow the Kig-Yar Thalassocracy. Epic Season 02: Lone Wolves Purchase the "Eventide Infantry" bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR
 
SKY MARSHAL
Fracture: Entrenched While Covenant atomic activity is no longer detected on the moon, the fate of Commander Kolby and his SKY MARSHAL-clad astro rocket-propelled heroes can now only be guessed at. Legendary Season 02: Lone Wolves Purchase the "Sky Marshal" bundle from the Shop for 1,400 cR
 
LANCEJACK
Fracture: Entrenched LANCEJACK helmets were worn by pilots of Final War death machines to protect against the deadly conditions of the crew compartments themselves. Legendary Snowbound Purchase the "Lancejack" bundle from the Shop for 2,200 cR

Helmet AttachmentsEdit

Helmet Attachments
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Helmet Attachment Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements Compatible Helmets
 
Cosmocom
Fracture: Entrenched Nothing has been heard on the Cosmocom from off-world astro-rangers in years, but hopes remains undimmed. Legendary Season 02: Lone Wolves Purchase the "Sky Marshal" bundle from the Shop for 1,400 cR Sky Marshal
 
Earwig
Fracture: Entrenched Multi-function radio and message conduit for soldiers burdened with oversight by officers and advisors back at headquarters. Epic Season 02: Lone Wolves Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 10 Eaglestrike
 
Gummytube Filter
Fracture: Entrenched The crawling mists unleashed by the Covenant in its last offensives killed most of those it touched, and warped those it didn't. UNSC countermeasures took time to develop, and were never fully effective. Legendary Season 02: Lone Wolves Purchase the "Brodie Armor Set" from the Shop for 1,800 cR Brodie
 
Nocturne Goggles
Fracture: Entrenched Even as the Final War ground civilization into dust, the UNSC claimed it did not build killers. Those caught in the middle of the conflict begged to differ. Legendary Season 02: Lone Wolves Purchase the "Eventide Infantry" bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR M199X
 
Recruiter's Band
Fracture: Entrenched Eventually no one was safe from the draft, and the UNSC ordered peace officers to help meet increasingly impossible staffing demands. Legendary Season 02: Lone Wolves Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 24 Kerberos
 
Spelunker Light
Fracture: Entrenched The worst terrors of the underdark and gloaming depths do not shy away from the light. Legendary Season 02: Lone Wolves Purchase the "Leadbelcher Armor Set" from the Shop for 1,800 cR Leadbelcher
 
ShM-52 Filter
Fracture: Entrenched Detachable filter pack for operations in compromised environments. Legendary Snowbound Purchase the "Lancejack" bundle from the Shop for 2,200 cR Lancejack

VisorEdit

Visors
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Visor Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
 
Amber Yesterday
Fracture: Entrenched The worst is truly yet to come. Epic Season 02: Lone Wolves Complete the "Conscription" Ultimate Challenge between May 22 and May 29, 2022
 
Citrine Wind
Fracture: Entrenched What was once a mark of rank and prestige is now simply another adornment for those still standing. Rare Season 02: Lone Wolves Purchase the "Leadbelcher Armor Set" from the Shop for 1,800 cR
 
Graphite Soul
Fracture: Entrenched The Final War will continue until even the ashes are scattered. Epic Season 02: Lone Wolves Purchase the "Brodie Armor Set" from the Shop for 1,800 cR
 
Night Wisp
Fracture: Entrenched The Covenant thought they owned the night. They were wrong. Legendary Season 02: Lone Wolves Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 23
 
Poisoned Mire
Fracture: Entrenched Corrupted life is worse than no life at all. Common Season 02: Lone Wolves
  • Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 5
  • Unlocked by default as of December 2022 Update[5]
 
Scarlet Hunter
Fracture: Entrenched The eyes of the UNSC Morale Promoters were everywhere, seeking sedition and sloth in every trenchhole and bunkroom. It was not long before they had to be blinded. Legendary Season 02: Lone Wolves
 
Triplex Aero
Fracture: Entrenched The finest quality opto-mask coating that remains readily available. Legendary Season 02: Lone Wolves Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 9
 
Seaglass Waves
Fracture: Entrenched There is no refuge to be found in silent ports or abandoned island fortresses. Epic Tenrai IV Tenrai IV Operation Pass level 10

ChestEdit

Chests
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Chest Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
 
Cloudjumper
Fracture: Entrenched The trooper this belonged to won't be needing it anymore. Legendary Season 02: Lone Wolves Purchase the "Leadbelcher Armor Set" from the Shop for 1,800 cR
 
Dog Harness
Fracture: Entrenched A typical chest rig used by Army soldiers. The gas mask canister can safely store fresh food and - if extraordinarily lucky - tea. Epic Season 02: Lone Wolves Purchase the "Eventide Infantry" bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR
 
Jacknife
Fracture: Entrenched There is nothing subtle about a half-ton of energized plate. So why not go the extra few dozen kilos Legendary Season 02: Lone Wolves Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 25
 
Journeyman
Fracture: Entrenched Supplemental flux generator and ammo for lengthy patrols. Epic Season 02: Lone Wolves Purchase the "Brodie Armor Set" from the Shop for 1,800 cR
 
Trench Knife
Fracture: Entrenched When you wake up with a pack of corpse-rats nibbling at your toes you'll wish you had one. Epic Season 02: Lone Wolves Purchase from the Shop for 200 cR
 
Wizard Pockets
Fracture: Entrenched You can never have enough pouches to stash ammo, medical supplies, and snacks. Epic Season 02: Lone Wolves Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 18
 
Blackrock Breacher
Fracture: Entrenched Over time, the gap between up-armored energized plate and full-on combat walker grew almost imperceptible. Legendary Snowbound Purchase the "Lancejack" bundle from the Shop for 2,200 cR

ShouldersEdit

Shoulders
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Shoulders Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
  
Crabshell
Fracture: Entrenched In the early days of the warm these shoulderpads were used exclusively by armored sappers. It remained in service long enough for that fact to fade into obscurity. Epic Season 02: Lone Wolves
  
Grognards
Fracture: Entrenched The acoustic screamers and knifes mark these as field kits manufactured for veteran trenchfighters. Between battles the screamers were used to play music, and the knives were used as cutlery. Legendary Season 02: Lone Wolves Purchase the "Leadbelcher Armor Set" from the Shop for 1,800 cR
  
Rat Pack
Fracture: Entrenched Veterans quickly learned to keep precious items close at hand, safe from sticky fingers and hungry vermin of all kinds. Legendary Season 02: Lone Wolves Purchase the "Brodie Armor Set" from the Shop for 1,800 cR
  
Type-1 Defenders
Fracture: Entrenched These simple pauldrons were produced in astounding numbers by massive factories, cottage forges, and even battlefield workshops. They significantly increased the odds of survival for front-line soldiers, but death rolled a lot of dice. Epic Season 02: Lone Wolves
  • Left: Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 26
  • Right: Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 27
  
Type-11 Defenders
Fracture: Entrenched Issued to troops late in the war, treasonous rumors claimed these used shoddy materials and were crudely assembled. That was true, but it was also the best UNSC forces could procure from their bombed-out industry and exhausted conscript-workers. Epic Season 02: Lone Wolves Purchase the "Eventide Infantry" bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR
  
Type-10 Defenders
Fracture: Entrenched Complete with convenient carry handles for medics and salvage crews. Legendary Snowbound Purchase the "Lancejack" bundle from the Shop for 2,200 cR

GlovesEdit

Gloves
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Gloves Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
 
Liberty
Fracture: Entrenched Victory is at hand, you just need to reach out and grasp it! Common Season 02: Lone Wolves

UtilityEdit

Utilities
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Utility Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
 
Soldier's Friend
Fracture: Entrenched Standard-issue canteen and canteen cup. Their chemical coatings made water and protein-starch rations taste like dirty socks, but at least it was safe to eat and drink. Epic Season 02: Lone Wolves Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 30
 
Twin Teeth
Fracture: Entrenched UNSC soldiers developed an entire subculture and elaborate rituals around knives and other blades. Though it did help build knifefighting skills, their true purpose was for passing the time and entertaining combrades. Legendary Season 02: Lone Wolves Purchase the "Leadbelcher Armor Set" from the Shop for 1,800 cR
 
Trencher Belt
Fracture: Entrenched Better to live like a rat than die like a dog. Legendary Snowbound Purchase the "Lancejack" bundle from the Shop for 2,200 cR

Knee PadsEdit

Knee Pads
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Knee Pads Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
 
Bonecaps
Fracture: Entrenched As the veterans say: protect your legs and they will carry you home. Legendary Season 02: Lone Wolves Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 15
 
Knee Shovels
Fracture: Entrenched Not actually made from discarded shovels, despite rumors. Epic Season 02: Lone Wolves Purchase the "Leadbelcher Armor Set" bundle from the Shop for 1,800 cR
 
Rigged
Fracture: Entrenched Improvised armor pieces held together by welding flux and hope. Legendary Season 02: Lone Wolves Purchase the "Brodie Armor Set" from the Shop for 1,800 cR
 
Type-1 Splinterguard
Fracture: Entrenched Not fancy, but they do the job. Epic Season 02: Lone Wolves Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 8
 
Type-52 Splinterguard
Fracture: Entrenched Cost-reduced knee guards that were issued first to home guard troops, then to what remained of the front-line veterans. Common Season 02: Lone Wolves
  • Fractures: Entrenched Event Pass level 5
  • Unlocked by default as of December 2022 Update[5]

Production notesEdit

During Halo Infinite's development, the Eaglestrike armor was known internally as "Iron Eagle", following a similar naming scheme to Mark VII being dubbed "Olympus" in Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Halo Infinite.[citation needed] Additionally, assets for the Eaglestrike armor core were present in the game's mid-2021 flights and builds, having been leaked shortly after flights began, although it would not be spoken of until Season 02 previews in 2022.

While Eaglestrike and most Fractures armor alike either feature wholly original designs or take visual and design cues from core canon armor, the Lancejack armor set released during Snowbound deviates and takes design elements from a fellow Fracture: Tenrai. Specifically, the First and Second Movement shoulders and wrist seem to be the basis for the Type-10 Defenders and Babysitter Watch respectively. Both feature a dual piped design that shifts into a frilled, upper region, with a squared, large shoulder that is segmented into three major parts.

ReferencesEdit

  • The base EAGLESTRIKE helmet's design is based on the SHINOBI-class Mjolnir helmet, albeit simplified, featuring a near identical visor design, while removing the Shinobi helmet's distinctly east-Asian elements, including the frontal crest.
  • The BRODIE helmet's appearance and name is a reference the British Mark 1 helmets of 1915.
  • The M199X helmet's design is based on American M1 helmet
  • The KERBEROS helmet's appearance is similar to the Jin Roh's Kerberos Panzer Cops' helmet, a series of manga/anime famous for the movie Jin-Roh.
    • Both helmets are heavily inspired by the Stahlhelm, a helm worn by German soldiers during both World Wars.
  • The LEADBELCHER helmet's design is based on the EOD-class Mjolnir helmet, featuring an overall similar design, albeit with a visor akin to a welder's mask.
  • The SKY MARSHAL helmet's appearance is similar to the Rocketeer's helmet, a fictional superhero comic published by Pacific Comics.

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