FC attachments
FC, short for Field Commander,[1] is a series of supplemental helmet attachments, or configurations of supplemental helmet attachments, that are compatible with the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.[2] As the name suggests, they are likely equipment or configuration intended for field commanders within the UNSC.
OverviewEdit
The FC designation is employed by a wide range of devices and equipment, including optronics,[1] decryption devices,[3] optical filters as well as sensors.[4] In cases where a Command Network Module (CNM) and a Hardened Uplink (HUL) are both employed, the configurations are designated "FC", "FC-I", and "FC-I[2]" depending on the variants used.[5][6][7][8]
Known modules and configurationsEdit
ALFAEdit
Manufactured by Materials Group, the ALFA module features optical filters and hardened sensors used for direct observation of exotic radiation bursts, such as those produced by NOVA bomb detonations. The ALFA module is compatible exclusively with the Mark V EOD-class Mjolnir helmet.[4]
BASILEdit
Manufactured by Meyer e.V., the BASIL is an extremely compact, mission-specific improved optronics module, typically employed by field commanders. It originated as field test for Project THEIA.[1]
The FC-I BASIL module is compatible with:
- BRAWLER-class Mjolnir
- ENIGMA-class Mjolnir
- FIREFALL-class Mjolnir
- RAMPART-class Mjolnir
- SOLDIER-class Mjolnir
- STORMFALL-class Mjolnir
- TRAILBLAZER-class Mjolnir
- ZVEZDA-class Mjolnir
FASCIAEdit
Manufactured by Misriah Armory, the FASCIA is an improved second-generation module that serve as a hardware-accelerator for decryption. The module itself features an additional satcom receiver panel and double as an up-armored module that protects the faceplate from high-angle attacks. The FASCIA module has been observed to be compatible exclusively with the COMMANDO-class Mjolnir helmet.[5][3][Note 1]
Unidentified FC configurationEdit
FC refers to the configuration in which the AN/PCK-221 FARNDALE and AN/PZY-6011Y TYPHON CNM are both attached to the helmet. This configuration includes an external hardened uplink to the command network.[6] This FC configuration has been observed to be compatible with the GRENADIER-class Mjolnir helmet.
Unidentified FC-I configurationEdit
FC-I refers to the improved configuration in which an external HUL, along with the CNM-I, are integrated on the TAC/RS/STARLIGHT attachment, though this configuration has only been observed on the MJOLNIR/AA variant.[7]
Unidentified FC-I[2] configurationEdit
FC-I[2] refers to an improved second-generation configuration in which both the AN/PCK-221 FARNDALE CNM and COURIER PEARL HUL[3] are attached to the helmet.[5][8] This configuration has been observed to be compatible with the Commando and MJOLNIR Mark VI helmets.
In-game informationEdit
Halo: ReachEdit
The FC attachments in Halo: Reach are exclusive to Grenadier, Air Assault, Commando, and Mark VI helmets. The FC attachments appear to refer to cases where both the CNM and HUL are attached to the helmet. The FC-I configuration on the Air Assault helmet is the only exception, with a singular CNM attachment (later retconned as the TAC/RS/STARLIGHT attachment in Halo Infinite) on its side, though its description suggested that it is equipped with both the CNM and HUL.[7]
Halo InfiniteEdit
The FC attachments in Halo Infinite are unlockable in armor customization.
Mark VIIEdit
| Helmet Attachment | Manufacturer | Lore | Compatible Helmets | Rarity | Unlock Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC-I/BASIL |
Meyer e.V. | Project THEIA is a field test for - among other things - extremely compact, mission-specific optronics used by field commanders. | Epic | Purchase "Soldier Armor Set" Bundle from the Shop for 2,000 cR |
Mark V [B]Edit
| Helmet Attachment | Manufacturer | Lore | Compatible Helmets | Rarity | Unlock Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC/ALFA |
Materials Group | Optical filters and hardened sensors used for direct observation of exotic radiation bursts, such as those produced by NOVA detonations. |
|
Epic | Season 05: Reckoning Battle Pass level 28 (Premium) |
 FC-I/FASCIA |
Misriah Armory | This attachment adds an additional satcom receiver panel, FASCIA hardware-accelerator for decryption, and protects the faceplate from high-angle attacks. |
|
Legendary | Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 25 (Premium) |
List of appearancesEdit
- Halo: Reach (First appearance)
- Halo Infinite
NotesEdit
- ^ The FASCIA module was introduced in Halo: Reach as an FC-I[2] attachment. It is designated only as an FC-I attachment in Halo Infinite Season 01: Heroes of Reach.
SourcesEdit
- ^ a b c Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: FC-I/Basil- Helmet Attachment Description "Project THEIA is a field test for - among other things - extremely compact, mission-specific optronics used by field commanders."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall
- ^ a b Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: FC/FASCIA - Helmet Attachment Description "This attachment adds an additional satcom receiver panel, FASCIA hardware-accelerator for decryption, and protects the faceplate from high-angle attacks."
- ^ a b Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: FC/ALFA - Helmet Attachment Description "Optical filters and hardened sensors used for direct observation of exotic radiation bursts, such as those produced by NOVA detonations."
- ^ a b c Halo: Reach, Armory: Commando - UA/FC-I[2] Helmet Description "Up-armored variant with external command network and hardened 3rd generation uplink modules."
- ^ a b Halo: Reach, Armory: Grenadier - UA/FC Helmet Descriptions "Up-armored variant with command network and external uplink modules."
- ^ a b c Halo: Reach, Armory: Air Assault - FC-I Helmet Description "Command network module-Improved; external hardened uplink. A favorite of Pathfinder units."
- ^ a b Halo: Reach, Armory: Mark VI - FC-I[2] Helmet Description "External command network and hardened 3rd-generation uplink modules."
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