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Drop wall

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Drop wall
A Drop wall module
Production overview

Manufacturer:

United Nations Space Command[1]

Type:

Equipment[2]

Service history

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts
 

"A drop wall module. Deployable cover. Resilient but temporary."
— Joyeuse describing the drop wall to John-117.[1]

The drop wall is a piece of of UNSC infantry equipment compatible with the MJOLNIR (GEN3) armor.[1][3][4]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The drop wall has a compact and elongated design with slightly tapered ends. There are three panels and two smaller shield projectors that unfold during deployment.[5] Users typically carry the module on their hip.[3]

Operation[edit]

The drop wall operates similarly to the deployable cover and drop shield. When deployed, the drop wall projects a large energy shield that protects its user from enemy fire in combat, while still permitting the user to shoot through it.[3] After being deployed, the module unfolds, with two side panels and a top panel extending outward; two smaller projectors unfold at an angle diagonal to the three panels. When all three panels have fully opened to a right angle from the device's main body, the two small projectors generate a grid-like energy field. Each tile function as its own section, able to withstand limited damage before dissipating.

A drop wall module deployed on the ground.
A drop wall module deployed on the ground; the panels begin to unfold.
A drop wall module deployed on the ground; the panels unfold halfway.
A drop wall module deployed on the ground; the panels almost fully extended.

A drop wall module deployed on the ground; the panels fully extended.
A drop wall module deployed on the ground; the module begins to project a translucent energy shield.
A drop wall module deployed on the ground; the module projects an energy shield with a grid pattern.
A drop wall module deployed on the ground; the energy shield begins to falter.

Deployment stages of the drop wall, with the final stage being the shield faltering.

Operational history[edit]

While searching the Conservatory on Installation 07, John-117 retrieved a drop wall module from the body of Spartan Vedrana Makovich.[1] The Spartan later used it to shield a dying Lucas Browning while he fought their way out of the Silent Auditorium.[6]

In-game information[edit]

Halo Infinite[edit]

“ A single-sided deployable shield providing instant cover from enemy fire.[7] ”

The drop wall is a usable piece of equipment in Halo Infinite. It can be deployed in combat to provide the player with a temporary shelter from enemy gunfire, and is capable of stopping both gunfire and grenades. Additionally, the player is still able to shoot through the deployed drop wall, at their enemies. However, it degrades easily under damage, so the respite it provides is temporary.[2] Each section of the energy shield can only withstand a certain amount of damage from the outside before that section fails. Multiple sections can fail without the entire drop wall shutting down.[8]

Upgrades