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An '''orbital defense platform'''<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 330''</ref> is a class of large [[UNSC]] space stations used to defend locations of great importance, typically planets of high strategic value. They have the [[hull classification symbol]] of '''ODA'''. | An '''orbital defense platform'''<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 330''</ref> is a class of large [[UNSC]] space stations used to defend locations of great importance, typically planets of a high strategic value. They have the [[hull classification symbol]] of '''ODA'''. | ||
ODPs are frequently placed in [[geosynchronous orbit]] and deployed in groups, or clusters, of two to five platforms. The well-equipped and large bridge of an ODP is suitable for directing large-scale engagements. Such was the case when [[Lord Hood|Fleet Admiral Sir Terrence Hood]] directed UNSC forces from an ODP during the [[Battle of Earth]]. These platforms are capable of destroying even the largest of [[Covenant]] capital ships, but are vulnerable to Covenant Boarding Craft which can avoid the heavy slugs and latch onto the stations. Thus, it is up to the UNSC personnel within the stations to repel any boarders.<ref name="cairo">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref> | ODPs are frequently placed in [[geosynchronous orbit]] and deployed in groups, or clusters, of two to five platforms. The well-equipped and large bridge of an ODP is suitable for directing large-scale engagements. Such was the case when [[Lord Hood|Fleet Admiral Sir Terrence Hood]] directed UNSC forces from an ODP during the [[Battle of Earth]]. These platforms are capable of destroying even the largest of [[Covenant]] capital ships, but are vulnerable to Covenant Boarding Craft which can avoid the heavy slugs and latch onto the stations. Thus, it is up to the UNSC personnel within the stations to repel any boarders.<ref name="cairo">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref> | ||