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The '''Orbital Drop Shock Troopers''' (or '''ODSTs''' for short) are a special forces unit of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] who make orbital insertions through planetary atmospheres. Delivered to their targets via [[Human Entry Vehicles]] or, if stealth is needed, by parachute, these soldiers are always in the most danger of being killed on a mission. As the HEVs enter the atmosphere, they become unbearably and life-threateningly hot. It is a volunteer only unit, and some consider those that join the unit to be crazy.<ref>[[Halo: The Flood]], page 35</ref> They are the toughest soldiers the [[UNSC]] has to fight the [[Covenant]] with, with the exception of [[SPARTAN-II]]s or [[SPARTAN-III]]s. The [[105th Orbital Drop Shock Trooper Division]] is the toughest of the ODST units and are nicknamed "Helljumpers" for their tenacity<ref>[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]</ref>.
The '''Orbital Drop Shock Troopers''' (or '''ODSTs''' for short) are a special forces unit of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]]. Barring the personnel of the [[Spartans|SPARTAN]] programs, ODSTs are the best troops available to the UNSC.


==History==
==History==
ODSTs were operating as early as [[2525]]<ref>[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]</ref>. In [[Halo: The Fall of Reach]], the Master Chief was forced to fight ODSTs on more than one occasion. Because of this, it seems that  some ODST and Spartan units do not get along most of the time. ODSTs were aboard the UNSC ''[[Pillar of Autumn]]'', the ''[[UNSC Atlas]]'' as well as the UNSC ''[[In Amber Clad]]''. It is very possible that every vessel in the UNSC has a detatchment of ODSTs.
ODSTs were operating as early as [[2525]]<ref>[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]</ref>. The expectations on ODST units made them all-volunteer outfits, with some outsiders regarding such volunteers as 'crazy'.<ref>[[Halo: The Flood]], page 35</ref> By 2552 their strength had swelled to a number of divisions in an attempt to fill the demands of he [[Human-Covenant War
]].


In [[Halo: The Flood]], the group of ODSTs led by [[Major Antonio Silva]] were instrumental in ensuring that the survivors of the Pillar of Autumn were well protected, although none of them were ever seen in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]. However the marines on the level [[Truth and Reconciliation]] have more health and could be helljumpers without the armor.
Some actively participated in training the [[SPARTAN-II]]s, and the efficacy of that program was demonstrated when a single [[John-117|SPARTAN-II]] killed three ODSTs during an exercise. These fatalities resulted in some enmity between the two groups of elite soldiers. Friction was heightened by the stunning success of the SPARTAN-II program, whose members proceeded to accumulate more confirmed kills than "any three divisions of ODSTs."<ref>Citation needed.</ref>


In [[Halo 2]], the ODSTs that accompany the [[Master Chief]] on the drop onto [[Delta Halo]] are clad in black armor with silver reflective visors instead of the regular Marine uniform. ODST soldiers were on the orbital defense stations in orbit above [[Earth]] as on the first level of [[Halo 2]] four ODSTs could be seen lying dead on [[Cairo Station]]. Also ODSTs were seen in the video [[Another Day at the Beach]].
==Operations==
When assaulting a planetary target from orbit ODSTs were trained to employ 'unorthodox' means of insertion. Those requiring stealth could be accomplished by 'jumping' from an orbiting ship and using a parachute once within the atmosphere. However, their hallmark method was in the form of [[Human Entry Vehicles]], a particularly hazardous means of reentry.


As of [[2552]], there were numerous ODST units, as [[Lord Hood]] once commented that the Spartan-IIs had more confirmed kills than "any three divisions of ODSTs."
Similar to regular marines, the ODSTs maintain units of varying strength aboard many UNSC vessels and installations. ODST units were present aboard the ''[[UNSC Atlas]]'', the ''[[UNSC In Amber Clad]]'', the ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn]]'' and [[Cairo Station]]<ref>[[Halo 2]]. Four dead ODSTs can be seen in the [[Cairo Station (Level)|first level]].</ref>.
 
==Equipment==
In addition to using standard marine equipment, ODSTs were issued with special issue [[Body Suit|combat dress]].
 
==Notable Actions==
ODSTs were embarked on the ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn]]'' when she discovered [[Installation 04|Alpha Halo]]. A group ODSTs led by [[Antonio Silva|Major Antonio Silva]] was later instrumental in frustrating [[Covenant]] attempts to purge the ring-world of the ''Pillar of Autumn'''s survivors.<ref>[[Halo: The Flood]]. The ODSTs are never referred to in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], although it is possible that they were wearing standard marine uniforms in the game.</ref>
 
Members of the [[7th Orbital Drop Shock Trooper Battalion]] would later drop from '[[UNSC In Amber Clad]]'' onto [[ Installation 05|Delta Halo]].


== List of ODSTs ==
== List of ODSTs ==
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*[[105th Orbital Drop Shock Trooper Division]]
*[[105th Orbital Drop Shock Trooper Division]]
*[[7th Orbital Drop Shock Trooper Battalion]]
*[[7th Orbital Drop Shock Trooper Battalion]]
==Trivia==
* The machimina [[Another Day at the Beach]] featured ODSTs.


==Sources==
==Sources==

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File:ODST.jpg
An HEV pod, special equipment for ODSTs.
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ODSTs preparing to enter a combat zone.
ODSTs in their Human Entry Vehicles
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Members of the 7th ODST Battalion
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Gunnery Sergeant Pete Stacker
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A fire team of ODSTs in a Pelican.

The Orbital Drop Shock Troopers (or ODSTs for short) are a special forces unit of the UNSC Marine Corps. Barring the personnel of the SPARTAN programs, ODSTs are the best troops available to the UNSC.

History

ODSTs were operating as early as 2525[1]. The expectations on ODST units made them all-volunteer outfits, with some outsiders regarding such volunteers as 'crazy'.[2] By 2552 their strength had swelled to a number of divisions in an attempt to fill the demands of he [[Human-Covenant War ]].

Some actively participated in training the SPARTAN-IIs, and the efficacy of that program was demonstrated when a single SPARTAN-II killed three ODSTs during an exercise. These fatalities resulted in some enmity between the two groups of elite soldiers. Friction was heightened by the stunning success of the SPARTAN-II program, whose members proceeded to accumulate more confirmed kills than "any three divisions of ODSTs."[3]

Operations

When assaulting a planetary target from orbit ODSTs were trained to employ 'unorthodox' means of insertion. Those requiring stealth could be accomplished by 'jumping' from an orbiting ship and using a parachute once within the atmosphere. However, their hallmark method was in the form of Human Entry Vehicles, a particularly hazardous means of reentry.

Similar to regular marines, the ODSTs maintain units of varying strength aboard many UNSC vessels and installations. ODST units were present aboard the UNSC Atlas, the UNSC In Amber Clad, the UNSC Pillar of Autumn and Cairo Station[4].

Equipment

In addition to using standard marine equipment, ODSTs were issued with special issue combat dress.

Notable Actions

ODSTs were embarked on the UNSC Pillar of Autumn when she discovered Alpha Halo. A group ODSTs led by Major Antonio Silva was later instrumental in frustrating Covenant attempts to purge the ring-world of the Pillar of Autumn's survivors.[5]

Members of the 7th Orbital Drop Shock Trooper Battalion would later drop from 'UNSC In Amber Clad onto Delta Halo.

List of ODSTs

Sorted by rank, then alphabetically if rank unknown.

ODST Units

Trivia

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach
  2. ^ Halo: The Flood, page 35
  3. ^ Citation needed.
  4. ^ Halo 2. Four dead ODSTs can be seen in the first level.
  5. ^ Halo: The Flood. The ODSTs are never referred to in Halo: Combat Evolved, although it is possible that they were wearing standard marine uniforms in the game.
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