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== Operations == | == Operations == | ||
[[Image:ODST 02.jpg|thumb|ODSTs preparing to enter a combat zone.]] | [[Image:ODST 02.jpg|thumb|ODSTs preparing to enter a combat zone.]] | ||
When assaulting a planetary target from orbit ODSTs were trained to employ 'unorthodox' means of insertion. Those requiring stealth could be accomplished by 'jumping' from an orbiting ship and using a parachute once within the atmosphere. However, their hallmark method was in the form of [[Human Entry | When assaulting a planetary target from orbit ODSTs were trained to employ 'unorthodox' means of insertion. Those requiring stealth could be accomplished by 'jumping' from an orbiting ship and using a parachute once within the atmosphere. However, their hallmark method was in the form of [[Human Entry Vehicle]]s, a particularly hazardous means of reentry. | ||
Similar to regular marines, the ODSTs maintain units of varying strength aboard many UNSC vessels and installations. ODST units were present aboard the | Similar to regular marines, the ODSTs maintain units of varying strength aboard many UNSC vessels and installations. ODST units were present aboard the {{UNSCShip|Atlas}}, the {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}, the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} and ''[[Cairo Station]]''<ref>[[Halo 2]]. Four dead ODSTs can be seen in the [[Cairo Station (Level)|first level]].</ref>. | ||
While they are human, they are overall different from marines in the sense that they take the most dangerous, crazy, and suicidal missions. They have no physical differences between the Marines, but they are always ready to "Drop feet-first into hell" as their motto goes (and thus gaining the nickname 'Hell Jumpers'), and dive into fights they may not return from, which shows an outstanding level of Courage, Honor and Valor. | While they are human, they are overall different from marines in the sense that they take the most dangerous, crazy, and suicidal missions. They have no physical differences between the Marines, but they are always ready to "Drop feet-first into hell" as their motto goes (and thus gaining the nickname 'Hell Jumpers'), and dive into fights they may not return from, which shows an outstanding level of Courage, Honor and Valor. | ||
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== Notable Actions == | == Notable Actions == | ||
[[Image:Hevstohalo05.jpg|thumb|left|ODSTs in their [[Human Entry | [[Image:Hevstohalo05.jpg|thumb|left|ODSTs in their [[Human Entry Vehicle]]s]] | ||
ODSTs were embarked on | ODSTs were embarked on ''Pillar of Autumn'' when she discovered [[Installation 04|Alpha Halo]]. An ODST group led by [[Antonio Silva|Major Antonio Silva]] was later instrumental in frustrating [[Covenant]] attempts to purge the ring-world of the ''Pillar of Autumn'''s survivors.<ref>[[Halo: The Flood]]. The ODSTs are never referred to in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], although it is possible that they were wearing standard marine uniforms in the game.</ref> | ||
Members of the [[7th Orbital Drop Shock Trooper Battalion]] would later drop from | Members of the [[7th Orbital Drop Shock Trooper Battalion]] would later drop from ''In Amber Clad'' onto [[ Installation 05|Delta Halo]]. | ||
== List of ODSTs == | == List of ODSTs == | ||