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The '''Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle''' ('''SOEIV'''), informally known as the '''[[drop pod]]''' or '''egg''',<ref name="htf53">'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''pages 53-55'' (2010)</ref> is a class of Human Entry Vehicle used by the [[United Nations Space Command]] to deploy an individual from high orbit to the surface.<ref name="bungie.net">[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo 3 ODST : Field Guide - SOEIV "DROP POD"'']</ref><ref name="HtF">'''Halo: The Flood''', ''page 35'' (2003); ''pages 38-49'' (2010)</ref><ref name="oldwaypoint">'''[[Halo Waypoint]]''': ''Drop Pod'' (defunct, backup link on [https://web.archive.org/web/20110325090504/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/drop-pod/a37c6831-12e9-4a63-b546-08aeff5bfdc8 Archive.org])</ref> Manufactured by [[Ushuaia Armory]],{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} SOEIVs are deployed from orbiting naval vessels and are launched at near or right onto a particular objective, a method known as "transorbital support interdiction", often behind enemy lines. Their smaller profile makes them more difficult to destroy by defensive fire than conventional dropships. Upon entering a world's atmosphere, a SOEIV employs brakes to slow itself down just short of impact. SOEIVs are often operated by the [[UNSC Marine Corps]]' [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]],<ref name="wp odst">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/odst '''Halo Waypoint''': ''ODST'']</ref> though some have seen use by the Corps' [[Hellbringers]].<ref name="Kinsano">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''' - ''Helldrop leader ability for Morgan Kinsano''</ref>
The '''Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle''' ('''SOEIV'''), informally known as the '''[[drop pod]]''' or '''egg''',<ref name="htf53">'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''pages 53-55'' (2010)</ref> is a class of Human Entry Vehicle used by the [[United Nations Space Command]] to deploy an individual from high orbit to the surface.<ref name="bungie.net">[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo 3 ODST : Field Guide - SOEIV "DROP POD"'']</ref><ref name="HtF">'''Halo: The Flood''', ''page 35'' (2003); ''pages 38-49'' (2010)</ref><ref name="oldwaypoint">'''[[Halo Waypoint]]''': ''Drop Pod'' (defunct, backup link on [https://web.archive.org/web/20110325090504/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/drop-pod/a37c6831-12e9-4a63-b546-08aeff5bfdc8 Archive.org])</ref> Manufactured by [[Ushuaia Armory]],{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} SOEIVs are deployed from orbiting naval vessels and are launched at near or right onto a particular objective, a method known as "transorbital support interdiction", often behind enemy lines. Their smaller profile makes them more difficult to destroy by defensive fire than conventional dropships. Upon entering a world's atmosphere, a SOEIV employs brakes to slow itself down just short of impact. SOEIVs are often operated by the [[UNSC Marine Corps]]' [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]],<ref name="wp odst">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/odst '''Halo Waypoint''': ''ODST'']</ref> though some have seen use by the Corps' [[Hellbringers]].<ref name="Kinsano">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''' - ''Helldrop leader ability for Morgan Kinsano''</ref>


==Overview==
==Specifications==
===Design details===
===Design details===
[[File:H2A-IAC HEV bay.jpg|thumb|250px|left|A SOEIV bay of a {{Class|Stalwart|light frigate}}.]]
[[File:H2A-IAC HEV bay.jpg|thumb|250px|left|A SOEIV bay of a {{Class|Stalwart|light frigate}}.]]
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===Capacity===
===Capacity===
As the name implies, a Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle is only capable of safely holding a single occupant.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} Each SOEIV contains a variable number of weapons, ammunition, [[ration]]s, a radio, and can be used as a shelter if need be.<ref name="Xbox">'''Xbox 360 Magazine''', "Issue 35", ''pages 34-37''</ref> Dedicated SOEIV variants exist to deliver supply caches to ground forces, ranging from weapons and ammunition, to small light vehicles such as an [[M274 Mongoose|M274 ULATV Mongoose]], and even a [[Shiva-class nuclear missile]]. These SOEIVs are slightly larger in size.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 315''</ref>
A Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle is only capable of safely holding a single occupant.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} Each SOEIV contains a variable number of weapons, ammunition, [[ration]]s, a radio, and can be used as a shelter if need be.<ref name="Xbox">'''Xbox 360 Magazine''', "Issue 35", ''pages 34-37''</ref> Dedicated SOEIV variants exist to deliver supply caches to ground forces, ranging from weapons and ammunition, to small light vehicles such as an [[M274 Mongoose|M274 ULATV Mongoose]], and even a [[Shiva-class nuclear missile]]. These SOEIVs are slightly larger in size.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 315''</ref>


The SOEIV also stores an extra tank of rocket fuel which is not used up in the landing but is rather used for moving to a different location if the vehicle has somehow been knocked off target or is in a currently undesirable location; however, the pod needs must be in the proper upright landing position in order for the booster to be usable.<ref name="htcp319">'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 319''</ref>
The SOEIV also stores an extra tank of rocket fuel which is not used up in the landing but is rather used for moving to a different location if the vehicle has somehow been knocked off target or is in a currently undesirable location; however, the pod needs must be in the proper upright landing position in order for the booster to be usable.<ref name="htcp319">'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 319''</ref>
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SOEIVs are capable of smashing through almost any surface during re-entry, including buildings.{{Ref/Reuse|Xbox}} However, a reinforced roof should be able to withstand the impact, allowing an ODST to begin their mission with a distinct vertical advantage.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 132''</ref>
SOEIVs are capable of smashing through almost any surface during re-entry, including buildings.{{Ref/Reuse|Xbox}} However, a reinforced roof should be able to withstand the impact, allowing an ODST to begin their mission with a distinct vertical advantage.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 132''</ref>


[[File:Ariel drop.png|thumb|250px|SOEIV pods in [[Ariel]]'s lower atmosphere.]]
[[File:Ariel drop.png|thumb|250px|right|SOEIV pods in [[Ariel]]'s lower atmosphere.]]
Aside from the distinct speed and shock value advantage that the SOEIV has, it also has another advantage over conventional systems. Since an SOEIV is dropped from high orbit, this allows it to enter much tighter spaces like an urban area where a [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican]] dropship might have trouble maneuvering. SOEIVs can also be deployed to hazardous terrain, where the long length of a Pelican or another class of dropship would make landing a greater challenge.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Outskirts]]''</ref> Along with the quick deployment speed of a SOEIV comes the responsibility of being the first ones in, this means the first wave of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers' primary objective will be securing a [[landing zone]] for Pelican and [[Albatross]] dropships in order to get a more concentrated force on the ground and to bring in heavier equipment like [[M12 Warthog|Warthogs]] and additional heavy weapons.{{Ref/Reuse|h2dh}}
Aside from the distinct speed and shock value advantage that the SOEIV has, it also has another advantage over conventional systems. Since an SOEIV is dropped from high orbit, this allows it to enter much tighter spaces like an urban area where a [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican]] dropship might have trouble maneuvering. SOEIVs can also be deployed to hazardous terrain, where the long length of a Pelican or another class of dropship would make landing a greater challenge.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Outskirts]]''</ref> Along with the quick deployment speed of a SOEIV comes the responsibility of being the first ones in, this means the first wave of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers' primary objective will be securing a [[landing zone]] for Pelican and [[Albatross]] dropships in order to get a more concentrated force on the ground and to bring in heavier equipment like [[M12 Warthog|Warthogs]] and additional heavy weapons.{{Ref/Reuse|h2dh}}


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An improvement on the SOEIV was the Long Range Stealth Orbital Insertion Pod which was in service with the UNSC by [[2545]]. The pods could be launched from [[slipstream space]] by a starship. The long range pods were composed of [[lead foil]], [[titanium]], and [[stealth ablative coating]], which allowed them to survive in slipspace. These pod were used to transport [[SPARTAN-III Beta Company]] to the surface of [[Pegasi Delta]] during [[Operation: TORPEDO]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''pages 14-16''</ref>
An improvement on the SOEIV was the Long Range Stealth Orbital Insertion Pod which was in service with the UNSC by [[2545]]. The pods could be launched from [[slipstream space]] by a starship. The long range pods were composed of [[lead foil]], [[titanium]], and [[stealth ablative coating]], which allowed them to survive in slipspace. These pod were used to transport [[SPARTAN-III Beta Company]] to the surface of [[Pegasi Delta]] during [[Operation: TORPEDO]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''pages 14-16''</ref>


===M8900 Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle===
===Unknown variant===
This variant was used by the {{UNSCShip|Say My Name}}<ref>'''Halo 3: ODST'''</ref> and {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}.<ref>'''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]'''</ref>
This variant was used by the {{UNSCShip|Say My Name}}<ref>'''Halo 3: ODST'''</ref> and {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}.<ref>'''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]'''</ref>
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{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of SOEIV}}
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*The United States' Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is currently working on [[Wikipedia:SUSTAIN (military)|project SUSTAIN]], codenamed "Hot Eagle". The project's aim is to have heavily armed [[Wikipedia:United States Marine Corps|United States Marines]] launched into suborbital space and then re-enter anywhere on Earth in less than a total of two hours. Specifications have not yet been revealed to the public.
*The United States' Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is currently working on [[Wikipedia:SUSTAIN (military)|project SUSTAIN]], codenamed "Hot Eagle". The project's aim is to have heavily armed [[Wikipedia:United States Marine Corps|United States Marines]] launched into suborbital space and then re-enter anywhere on Earth in less than a total of two hours. Specifications have not yet been revealed to the public.
*The concept of dropping individual soldiers onto a planet from orbit in pods was popularized by [[Wikipedia:Robert A. Heinlein|Robert A. Heinlein]]'s novel ''[[Wikipedia:Starship Troopers|Starship Troopers]]''. SOEIVs in the ''Halo'' universe act similarly to those described in the book. The ODST and the book's Mobile Infantry share the doctrine that officers should be into combat deployed ahead of enlisted personnel. Additionally, the ODST tradition of playing the [[Helljumpers' anthem|ODST anthem]] prior to a drop is similar to Mobile Infantry traditions in ''Starship Troopers'', with the anthem of the unit's respective troop ship played on their radios during mid drop.
*The concept of dropping individual soldiers onto a planet from orbit in pods was popularized by [[Wikipedia:Robert A. Heinlein|Robert A. Heinlein]]'s novel ''[[Wikipedia:Starship Troopers|Starship Troopers]]''. SOEIVs in the ''Halo'' universe act similarly to those described in the book. The ODST and the book's Mobile Infantry's share the doctrine that officers should be into combat deployed ahead of enlisted personnel. Additionally, the ODST tradition of playing the [[Helljumpers' anthem|ODST anthem]] prior to a drop is similar to Mobile Infantry traditions in ''Starship Troopers'', with the anthem of the unit's respective troop ship played on their radios during mid drop.
*In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', [[James Cutter|Captain Cutter]]'s special ability allows the player to drop an entire squad of ODSTs in a single pod.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref> While it is possible that {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} uses larger drop pods that can deploy multiple troopers, the requisitioned troopers arrive within about a second and land exactly on target. Indeed, it is possible to land dozens of squads within mere meters of each other over the span of a few seconds; this is merely a gameplay conceit, as realistically representing the logistics of ODST deployment would severely disrupt the flow of gameplay.
*In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', [[James Cutter|Captain Cutter]]'s special ability allows the player to drop an entire squad of ODSTs in a single pod.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref> While it is possible that {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} uses larger drop pods that can deploy multiple troopers, the requisitioned troopers arrive within about a second and land exactly on target. Indeed, it is possible to land dozens of squads within mere meters of each other over the span of a few seconds; this is merely a gameplay conceit, as realistically representing the logistics of ODST deployment would severely disrupt the flow of gameplay.


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File:HW2B ODST Droppod.png|Drop pod in ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''.
File:HW2B ODST Droppod.png|Drop pod in ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''.
File:HW2-Droppods.png|Drop pods being used during the [[Second Ark Conflict]] in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2-Droppods.png|Drop pods being used during the [[Second Ark Conflict]] in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HINF Rainbow Hour Emblem Icon.png|Rainbow Hour emblem in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
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*''[[Halo: Meridian Divide]]''
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*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{C|Emblem only}}
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''
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