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It is proposed that these pods are a Covenant spinoff of the [[Human Entry Vehicles]] (HEV)'s used by the [[ODST]]'s, colloquially known as "Helljumpers".  
It is proposed that these pods are a Covenant spinoff of the [[Human Entry Vehicles]] (HEV)'s used by the [[ODST]]'s, colloquially known as "Helljumpers".  
When the Covenant decide to capture a planet rather than simply glass it from orbit, they use orbital insertion pods to drop Elites to the planet’s surface as shock troops. Use of these pods is very hazardous and is reserved only for critical situations, or when a surprise attack is necessary. It is theorized that the pods are coated with an energy shield to disperse heat and are armored to withstand anti-air flak cannon fire.


[[Category:The Covenant]]
[[Category:The Covenant]]
[[Category: Technology]]
[[Category: Technology]]
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