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{{Era|HCW}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Military infobox
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|image=[[File:7thODSTunitpatch.PNG|300px]]
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|type=Shock infantry battalion
|type=Shock infantry battalion
|role=Locate, close with and destroy the enemy with fire and maneuver
|role=Locate, close with and destroy the enemy with fire and maneuver
|size=800 - 1,000 Marines
|size=800 - 1,000 troopers
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===Reach===
===Reach===
{{Main|Battle at Szurdok Ridge}}
{{Main|Battle at Szurdok Ridge}}
The 7th Battalion served during the [[Fall of Reach]] in summer 2552. On [[2552#August|August 12]] the battalion operated as part of a large [[Order of battle (Viery, Reach)|joint task force]] that countered [[Covenant]] deployments in the [[Viery Territory]], where it served in the northern region.<ref name="TotS"/><ref>[[:File:Viery.jpg|Viery Territory force deployments]]</ref>
The 7th Battalion served during the [[Fall of Reach]] in summer 2552. On [[2552#August|August 12]] the battalion operated as part of a large [[Order of battle (Viery, Reach)|joint task force]] that countered [[Covenant]] deployments in the [[Viery Territory]], where it served in the northern region.{{Ref/Reuse|TotS}}


===Mombasa===
===Mombasa===
{{Main|Battle of Mombasa}}
{{Main|Battle of Mombasa}}
On [[2552#October|October 20, 2552]], members of the 7th Battalion assigned to the [[Stalwart-class light frigate|frigate]] {{UNSCship|In Amber Clad}} were deployed to the [[Kenya]]n city of [[Mombasa]] in an attempt to board ''[[Solemn Penance]]'', the flagship of the [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration|invading forces]]; their mission was to capture the [[Prophet of Regret]], a member of the Covenant's triumvirate of [[Hierarchs]]. A [[D77-TC Pelican]] carrying part of this strike team was shot down by a [[Type-47A 'Protos' Scarab|Scarab assault platform]] in [[Old Mombasa|the city's older district]], forcing the surviving occupants to take cover in the nearby [[Hotel Zanzibar]]. They were soon rescued by [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[John-117]] and aided the Spartan in destroying the Scarab.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Outskirts]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo 2''', ''[[Another Day at the Beach]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Metropolis]]''</ref>
On [[2552#October|October 20, 2552]], members of the 7th Battalion assigned to the [[Stalwart-class light frigate|frigate]] {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}} were deployed to the [[Kenya]]n city of [[Mombasa]] in an attempt to board ''[[Solemn Penance]]'', the flagship of the [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration|invading forces]]; their mission was to capture the [[Prophet of Regret]], a member of the Covenant's triumvirate of [[Hierarchs]]. A [[D77-TC Pelican]] carrying part of this strike team was shot down by a [[Protos-pattern Scarab|Scarab assault platform]] in [[Old Mombasa|the city's older district]], forcing the surviving occupants to take cover in the nearby [[Hotel Zanzibar]]. They were soon rescued by [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[John-117]] and aided the Spartan in destroying the Scarab.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Outskirts]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo 2''', ''[[Another Day at the Beach]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Metropolis]]''</ref>


===Installation 05===
===Installation 05===
{{Main|Battle of Installation 05}}
{{Main|Battle of Installation 05}}
On [[2552#November|November 2]], after ''In Amber Clad'' arrived at [[Halo Array|Halo]] [[Installation 05]] in pursuit of the [[Prophet of Regret]]'s flagship, members of [[First Platoon (ODST)|First Platoon]] of an unidentified company were deployed to the surface of the installation to capture the Prophet. After securing a landing zone on a remote island , some of the remaining members of First Platoon escorted John-117 as the Spartan moved toward the Prophet's location. Though the Spartan assassinated the Prophet of Regret, the ODSTs were killed en route to the target.
On [[2552#November|November 2]], after ''In Amber Clad'' arrived at [[Halo Array|Halo]] [[Installation 05]] in pursuit of the [[Prophet of Regret]]'s flagship, members of [[First Platoon (ODST)|First Platoon]] of an unidentified company were deployed to the surface of the installation to capture the Prophet. The majority of First Platoon died upon or shortly after making Landfall, however GySgt [[Marcus Stacker]], SSGT [[Banks]] and PFC [[Chips Dubbo]] were able to assist John-117 as the Spartan moved toward the Prophet's location. The ODSTs were evacuated by Sergeant Major [[Avery Johnson]] via Pelican and diverted to Delta Halo's [[Library]] for another mission.
 
Over the next two days, most of ''In Amber Clad'''s 7th Battalion contingent were killed by either the Covenant or the [[Flood]]. However, it is possible that some escaped back to Earth with the assistance of their newfound [[Sangheili]] allies, as did [[Commander]] [[Miranda Keyes]] and [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Johnson]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Great Journey]]''</ref>


===Installation 00===
===Installation 00===
{{Main|Battle of Installation 00}}
{{Main|Battle of Installation 00}}
On [[2552#December|December 11, 2552]], troopers of the 7th Battalion were deployed to the surface of [[Installation 00|the Ark]] to destroy an array of Covenant [[Type-27 Mantis|anti-aircraft artillery platforms]] that were overlooking a desert sea. The destruction of these emplacements allowed the frigate [[UNSC Forward Unto Dawn|''Forward Unto Dawn'']] to land near the [[Cartographer]] building.<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Ark]]''</ref>
On [[2552#December|December 11, 2552]], troopers of the 7th Battalion were deployed to the surface of [[Installation 00|the Ark]] to destroy an array of Covenant [[Skar'wa-pattern Mantis|anti-aircraft artillery platforms]] that were overlooking a desert sea. The destruction of these emplacements allowed the frigate {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}} to land near the [[Cartographer]] building.<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Ark]]''</ref>


During the [[Battle of the Citadel]] (the final battle of the war) the 7th Battalion breached the Covenant's armor and artillery defenses. They assisted SPARTAN-117 and Sergeant Major Johnson in shutting down the [[Barrier tower|shield generator stations]] protecting the Citadel; meanwhile, the [[Sangheili]] assault carrier ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' provided air cover and distracted enemy forces from the joint human-Sangheili offensive by firing on the shield with her [[plasma torpedo]]es. After their primary objective was complete the allied forces entered the citadel canyon, defeating the remaining hostiles (including a pair of [[Type-47 Scarab]]s). This allowed the Spartan and [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] to push inside and kill the [[Prophet of Truth]], dissolving the Covenant.<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Covenant]]''</ref>
During the [[Battle of the Citadel]] (the final battle of the war) the 7th Battalion breached the Covenant's armor and artillery defenses. They assisted SPARTAN-117 and Sergeant Major Johnson in shutting down the [[Barrier tower|shield generator stations]] protecting the Citadel; meanwhile, the [[Sangheili]] assault carrier ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' provided air cover and distracted enemy forces from the joint human-Sangheili offensive by firing on the shield with her [[plasma torpedo]]es. After their primary objective was complete the allied forces entered the citadel canyon, defeating the remaining hostiles (including a pair of {{Pattern|Deutoros|Scarab}}s). This allowed the Spartan and [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] to push inside and kill the [[Prophet of Truth]], dissolving the Covenant.<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Covenant]]''</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The name of the battalion is an obvious reference to the number [[seven]].
*The name of the battalion is an obvious reference to the number [[seven]].
*The 7th Battalion's unit patch was intended to be displayed on the ODSTs' [[ODST armor|battle dress]] in ''Halo 2'', though this was not implemented in-game.<ref name="AoH"/> A [[:File:7th BN patch.png|heavily weathered version]] appears on the ODST NPC model in ''Halo 3''.
*The 7th Battalion's unit patch was intended to be displayed on the ODSTs' [[ODST armor|battle dress]] in ''Halo 2'', though this was not implemented in-game.{{Ref/Reuse|AoH}} A [[:File:H3 7th BN patch.png|heavily weathered version]] appears on the ODST NPC model in ''Halo 3''.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Halo2 - SFPelican.jpg|7th Battalion shock troopers aboard a D77-TC Pelican
File:Halo2 - SFPelican.jpg|7th Battalion shock troopers aboard a D77-TC Pelican
File:Hevstohalo05.jpg|7th Battalion shock troopers descending toward Installation 05
File:Hevstohalo05.jpg|7th Battalion shock troopers descending toward Installation 05
File:7th BN patch.png|The unit patch of the 7th Battalion on an ODST's shoulder pauldron
File:H3 7th BN patch.png|The unit patch of the 7th Battalion on an ODST's shoulder pauldron
File:Halo3-7thShockBattalion-Patch.png|Render of the 7th Battalion's unit patch
File:Viery ODSTs 7.jpg|7th Battalion battle orders during the Battle of Viery
File:Viery ODSTs 7.jpg|7th Battalion battle orders during the Battle of Viery
File:7thHelljumpers.jpg|ODSTs of the 7th Battalion during the Battle of Installation 00
File:H3 7thHelljumpers.jpg|ODSTs of the 7th Battalion during the Battle of Installation 00
File:Helljumper Squad.jpg|A 7th Battalion fire team in action
File:Helljumper Squad.jpg|A 7th Battalion fire team in action
File:ODST Squad.jpg|A 7th Battalion squad leader giving orders
File:ODST Squad.jpg|A 7th Battalion squad leader giving orders
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==Sources==
==Sources==
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[[Category:Orbital Drop Shock Trooper units]]
[[Category:Orbital Drop Shock Trooper units]]