Ascetic Harness



The Ascetic Harness is a type of Elite body Harness. It is for decorative purposes.

Introduction
The Ascetic Harness is one of many Armor Permutations employed by Sangheili warriors in battle. Like all Sangheili Combat Harnesses, it is similar in form and function to the UNSC MJOLNIR Armor, and features a dynamic recharging Energy Shield.

Development and History
In-game descriptions indicate that Ascetic armor is often worn by troops during internal crises as its intimidating design assists in keeping order. In Halo 3 players using the Elite model can wear this Armor Permutation in Multiplayer. Bungie has confirmed that all Armor Permutations have absolutely no effect on gameplay.

Helmet Characteristics
The helmet appears completely sealed. Two yellowish-orange bulbs mark the location of the wearer's eyes; it is unknown if these are truly transparent to the wearer or if vision is achieved through some other apparatus (such as a neural feed). Along the jaw-line and for about fifteen centimeters (six inches) beyond, extend two silvery tusk-like protrusions similar in design to those found on stealth Brute headpieces.These tusks also look strikingly similar to a Brute Spiker's blades. It appears to be the Covenant's equivalent to the MJOLNIR Rogue armor permutation. Judging by the description offered in-game, the helmet-mounted blades are likely meant to further augment the wearer's already frightening appearance. This is the single rarest Elite helmet as the Steppin' Razor achievement is quite difficult to get. It is also one of the rarest helmets on either side in the game.

Deltoid Protection Characteristics
The deltoid protection is made up of a quarter-circle shape with two blue lights in them and a number of indentations.

Thoracic Cage Characteristics
Similar to the standard Combat Harness. The only noticeable difference is a protrusion, shaped like the English letter I, filling what would otherwise be a gap between the right and left breastplate.

Unlock

 * Head: Unlock the Steppin' Razor achievement.


 * Shoulders: Unlock the Overkill achievement.


 * Body: Unlock the Up Close and Personal achievement.

Trivia

 * The fins are somewhat akin those on the helmet of Star War's General Grievous.
 * The body is the easiest part of the harness to unlock as many players use melee attacks during games getting the Up Close and Personal achievement.
 * A character from a Machinima called "Pre-Game Lobby" wears the Ascetic Harness. His name is Matt.
 * Despite the helmet having a larger surface area than other Elite head pieces, it still has the same hitbox. However, it is easier to spot because the spikes at the bottom will reflect light, making the user's position obvious to the wary player.