The NetBat Helmet (Network Battlefield System) is an advanced piece of equipment used by soldiers in the 22nd Century by both the European Union and the Pan-Asian Coalition. It is featured in Battlefield 2142 as a justification for 3D Spotting, the extra layers of intel provided by class-specific upgrades and gadgets, and HUD elements as would be visible to the player character. The equipment is standard for all kits and worn at all times.
Battlefield 2142[]
The NetBat system allows the spotting of enemy troops, vehicles, and locations of interest. A user can 'spot' a hostile that they have seen, which is then shown on the HUD of all of their squadmates. The spotted hostile is then also marked on the minimap, which soldiers in other squads can use.
The NetBat system features several other uses on the battlefield as well, including location icons for deployed gadgets; support icons when giving or receiving health, ammo, or repairs; and warnings for neutral (friendly-fire off) or enemy threats such as mines and incoming missiles.
The NetBat system's software can be easily updated and then downloaded by its users which allows soldiers to increase their capabilities even further as the software's level of detail is increased. In addition to base updates, there are four specializations available, one for each infantry class.
NetBat Helmets are vulnerable to Electromagnetic Pulse. When any kind of EMP weaponry is discharged in the vicinity of the NetBat, the HUD will temporarily glitch and disrupt the user's view.
Upgrades[]
Each of the four infantry classes has its own NetBat upgrade:
NetBat Infantry ID[]
— Prima Official Game Guide
The NetBat Infantry ID is available to the Assault class. This upgrade allows the assault soldier to see the health and class of enemy infantry.
NetBat Vehicle ID[]
— Prima Official Game Guide
The NetBat Vehicle ID is available to the Engineer class. This upgrade allows an engineer to see a vehicle's armor state.
NetBat Active Camo ID[]
— Prima Official Game Guide
The NetBat Active Camo ID is available to the Support class. This upgrade allows the support soldier to automatically spot active camo users, both on cloaking and uncloaking.
NetBat Fade Delay[]
— Prima Official Game Guide
The NetBat Fade Delay is available to the Recon class. This upgrade allows the recon soldier to continue tracking a spotted soldier much longer.
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