Armor customization
From Halopedia, the Halo wiki
An Armor Permutation is a feature in Halo 3, allowing custom modifications to both Human Spartan and Elite (Sangheili) Armor systems.
Background
Originally discovered in the Halo 3 Beta code by modders, Halo 3's new multiplayer armor permutations provide high levels of player customization and were confirmed by GamePro's June issue [1].
It was confirmed by Bungie, that 2 SPARTAN and 2 Elite variant armors are given at the start of Halo 3. For SPARTANs, this includes the MJOLNIR Mk. VI armor, and the CQB (Close Quarters Battle) permutation, and for the Elites, the Combat and Assault permutations are included.
Spartan Armor Permutations
There were 5 permutations for Spartans discovered by modders in the Beta code; Bungie confirmed two before the release of Halo 3: EVA(Extra-Vehicular Activity) and CQB(Close Quarters Battle).
Unlocking
Spartan Armor Permutations are unlocked by completing various campaign levels on different difficulty settings or unlocking various achievements via either campaign or online play.
Helmets
- Flaming helmet Bungie Employees only (verified)
- Mark VI: Default Unlocked
- CQB: Default Unlocked
- EVA: Complete Campaign on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary
- EOD: Complete Campaign on Legendary
- Hayabusa: Collect all skulls
- Security: Earn 1000 out of 1000 Gamerscore Points for Halo 3
- Scout: Complete "Used Car Salesman" Achievement
- ODST: Complete "Spartan Graduate" Achievement
- Mark V: Complete "UNSC Spartan" Achievement
- Rogue: Complete "Spartan Officer" Achievement
Shoulder Armor
- Mark VI: Default Unlocked
- CQB: Default Unlocked
- EVA: Complete The Ark on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary
- EOD: Complete The Ark on Legendary
- Hayabusa: Collect 9 skulls
- Security: Earn 850 out of 1000 Gamerscore Points for Halo 3
- Scout: Complete "Mongoose Mowdown" Achievement
Body Armor
- Mark VI: Default Unlocked
- CQB: Default Unlocked
- EVA: Complete Tsavo Highway on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary
- Hayabusa: Collect 5 skulls
- EOD: Complete Tsavo Highway on Legendary
- Scout: Complete "Too Close to the Sun" Achievement
Elite Armor Permutations
The Elite player model also has different armor variations. Elite armor types: [4] A couple of images of the Elite permutations exist below,
Unlocking
Elite Armor Permutations are unlocked by completing various campaign levels on different difficulty settings or unlocking various achievements via either campaign or online play.
Helmets
- Combat: Default Unlocked
- Assault: Default Unlocked
- Flight: Complete Campaign on Heroic or Legendary
- Ascetic: Unlock "Steppin' Razor" Achievement
- Commando: Unlock "Overkill" Achievement
Shoulder Armor
- Combat: Default Unlocked
- Assault: Default Unlocked
- Flight: Complete The Ark on Heroic or "The Storm" on Legendary
- Ascetic: Unlock "Overkill" Achievement
- Commando: Unlock "Killing Frenzy" Achievement (Still Bugged as of 10/03/07)
Body Armor
- Combat: Default Unlocked
- Assault: Default Unlocked
- Flight: Complete Tsavo Highway on Heroic or Legendary
- Ascetic: Complete "Up Close and Personal" Achievement
- Commando: Complete "Triple Kill" Achievement
- Ninja Gaiden Sword: Unlock all achievements
Trivia
- The armor permutations are completely cosmetic; they cause no change in gameplay.
- Bungie has stated that there are "thousands" [5] of possible combos, but they refuse to state exactly how many variations will be in the final product, including downloadable content.
Images
Human Spartans
- CQB-Halopedia.jpg
The finished image of the Close Quarters Battle Armor
The Extra Vehicular Armor finished image
- MJOLNIR V Halo 3.jpg
The Mjolnir Mark V in Halo 3
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Elites (Sangheili)
- Assaultarmor.jpg
The Elite Assault armor permutation
The updated Elite combat armor permutation
An Elite in the 'Commando' Armor.
Miscellaneous
- DSCF0943.JPG
Magazine scan of most of the known armor, the Arbiter's armor is included in this picture as well
- Halo 3 Armor Models.jpg
Spartan and Elite armor models
- 753777342 19c07c569a o.jpg
"Recon" armor permutation.
- Modhelm.jpg
MJOLNIR Mk. VI, Extravehicular, Close Quarters Battle, and the Recon armor, without the skin.
the pre-skin form of the E.O.D. armor "leaked" from bungie
- Halo 3 Customization.jpg
An example of the customization.
Sources
- ^ "Halo 3's online mode offers new armor permutations that allow players to customize their personas from head to toe." GamePro June 2007
- ^ http://forums.xbox.com/2/15861069/ShowPost.aspx#15875841
- ^ http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/09/30/the-hayabusa-saga-continues-sword-time/
- ^ http://flamesoffeenix.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/customarmorelites.jpg
- ^ http://nikon.bungie.org/bwu/index.html?item=140
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