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|image=[[File:HaloWars-DeploymentPod.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:HaloWars-DeploymentPod.png|300px]] | ||
|name= | |name=D20 Heron | ||
|manufacturer=[[UNSC]] | |manufacturer=[[UNSC]] | ||
|line= | |line= | ||
|model= | |model= | ||
|class=Heavy | |class=Heavy lift vehicle | ||
|length=62 | |length=62 meters (approx.)<ref group="note">In [[:File:SoF profile.png|this image]] of the UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'', the Pod occupies 110 pixels out of a 4,459 pixel-long image. From a known length of the ''Spirit of Fire'' of 2,500 metres, we can deduce a length of the Pod.</ref> | ||
|width= | |width= | ||
|height= | |height= | ||
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|max speed space= | |max speed space= | ||
|max speed air= | |max speed air= | ||
|engine=Tilt | |engine=Tilt rocket engines | ||
|slipspace drive= | |slipspace drive= | ||
|slipspace speed= | |slipspace speed= | ||
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|othersystems= | |othersystems= | ||
|firstuse= | |firstuse= | ||
|role=Transport and | |role=Transport and supply | ||
|era=[[Human-Covenant War]] | |era=[[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
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==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
D20 Herons are massive in size, being big enough to carry half a UNSC [[firebase]]. They are roughly square in shape, featuring a protruded area at the front of the ship which most likely serves as the bridge. | |||
The Heron features four tilt engines, two mounted on opposite sides of the ship, and four conventional, rear-mounted engines. The configuration allows for easy maneuverability in space, especially amongst debris fields. | |||
Herons were originally intended to deploy the infrastructure required to begin and sustain humanity's colonization efforts. The necessities of the [[Human-Covenant War]] forced the UNSC to re-purpose the craft for more of a combat support role. | |||
The D20 is capable of transporting and placing a firebase on a suitable landing zone designated by friendly ground forces.<ref>[http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/19938 '''1Up''': ''Halo Wars 'Ice Level' gameplay HD'']</ref> Similar in design to the [[Albatross]], D20s are launched from the {{Class|Phoenix|colony ship}}<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', campaign level ''[[Alpha Base (level)|Alpha Base]]''</ref> and are capable of flight in both vacuum and atmosphere. | |||
This maneuverability allows the Pod to risk entering contested | |||
This maneuverability allows the Pod to risk entering contested [[landing zone]]s to deploy its cargo; integral weaponry was deemed unnecessary, since the Pod is not intended to linger in a combat zone. | |||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The | *The Heron has a slight resemblance to the Troop Carriers used to transport troops in the film ''[[Wikipedia:Starship Troopers (film)|Starship Troopers]]''. | ||
*There is an unknown number of pods attached to the ''[[Spirit of Fire]]'', but some can be seen in the opening cinematic of ''Halo Wars'', when 6 pods are visible on the ''Spirit''. | *There is an unknown number of pods attached to the ''[[Spirit of Fire]]'', but some can be seen in the opening cinematic of ''Halo Wars'', when 6 pods are visible on the ''Spirit''. | ||
*Although they only build buildings in game, they are seen transporting troops in the opening. | *Although they only build buildings in game, they are seen transporting troops in the opening. | ||
*The | *The Heron can potentially host a substantially large number of troops, given the multiple decks seen on the vessels in the opening sequence. | ||
*The circle in the middle of the top of the D20 can be seen rotating when it is landed, probably unscrewing the firebase. | |||
*The circle in the middle of the top of the | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:SCN02 AlphaBaseOnlinel.jpg| | File:SCN02 AlphaBaseOnlinel.jpg|A D20 Heron delivering a section of a [[UNSC]] firebase. | ||
File:HW - 5YW.jpg|Pods seen launching from the ''Spirit of Fire''. | File:HW - 5YW.jpg|Pods seen launching from the ''Spirit of Fire''. | ||
File:HWAjax6.jpg|A | File:HWAjax6.jpg|A Heron launching off of a UNSC firebase's landing pad. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 15:06, September 7, 2016
Template:Ship Class Infobox The D20 Heron, also known as the Pod,[1] is a United Nations Space Command atmospheric and space heavy-lift dropship.[2]
Specifications
Design details
D20 Herons are massive in size, being big enough to carry half a UNSC firebase. They are roughly square in shape, featuring a protruded area at the front of the ship which most likely serves as the bridge.
The Heron features four tilt engines, two mounted on opposite sides of the ship, and four conventional, rear-mounted engines. The configuration allows for easy maneuverability in space, especially amongst debris fields.
Herons were originally intended to deploy the infrastructure required to begin and sustain humanity's colonization efforts. The necessities of the Human-Covenant War forced the UNSC to re-purpose the craft for more of a combat support role.
The D20 is capable of transporting and placing a firebase on a suitable landing zone designated by friendly ground forces.[3] Similar in design to the Albatross, D20s are launched from the Phoenix-class colony ship[4] and are capable of flight in both vacuum and atmosphere.
This maneuverability allows the Pod to risk entering contested landing zones to deploy its cargo; integral weaponry was deemed unnecessary, since the Pod is not intended to linger in a combat zone.
Operational history
Ten D20 Herons could be stored aboard the UNSC Spirit of Fire and were extensively used to construct firebases on Harvest, Arcadia, and Shield World 0459 in February 2531.[2][5] By 2559 the crew of the Spirit of Fire used D81-LRT Condors in place of Herons for building firebases on Installation 00.[6]
Trivia
- The Heron has a slight resemblance to the Troop Carriers used to transport troops in the film Starship Troopers.
- There is an unknown number of pods attached to the Spirit of Fire, but some can be seen in the opening cinematic of Halo Wars, when 6 pods are visible on the Spirit.
- Although they only build buildings in game, they are seen transporting troops in the opening.
- The Heron can potentially host a substantially large number of troops, given the multiple decks seen on the vessels in the opening sequence.
- The circle in the middle of the top of the D20 can be seen rotating when it is landed, probably unscrewing the firebase.
Gallery
A D20 Heron delivering a section of a UNSC firebase.
Pods seen launching from the Spirit of Fire.
A Heron launching off of a UNSC firebase's landing pad.
List of appearances
- Halo Wars (First appearance)
Notes
Sources
- ^ Gamereactor Norge: Video: TGS08: Halo Wars Gameplay Presentation
- ^ a b Halo Mythos, page 70
- ^ 1Up: Halo Wars 'Ice Level' gameplay HD
- ^ Halo Wars, campaign level Alpha Base
- ^ Halo Wars
- ^ Halo Wars 2
