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Formerly a dropship in service with the [[United Nations Space Command]], the Condor was virtually unparalleled in its role of heavy materiel and equipment deployment. However, due to the [[D96-TCE Albatross]] and [[D82-EST Darter]]'s lower development and operational costs along with overlapping functionality the Condor ultimately faded from service in the UNSC. The Condor sees continued use by the [[Sedran Colonial Guard]] as it is able to work without the need for a larger vessel to deploy from. It is also ideal for low-volume freighting between the [[Outer Colonies]] that wish to become autonomous from the [[Unified Earth Government]]. The Condor allows colonists to cross long distances, scout possible trade routes, and establish diplomatic relationships without interference of the UNSC or its control on interstellar commerce.<ref name="Waypoint"/> | Formerly a dropship in service with the [[United Nations Space Command]], the Condor was virtually unparalleled in its role of heavy materiel and equipment deployment. However, due to the [[D96-TCE Albatross]] and [[D82-EST Darter]]'s lower development and operational costs along with overlapping functionality the Condor ultimately faded from service in the UNSC. The Condor sees continued use by the [[Sedran Colonial Guard]] as it is able to work without the need for a larger vessel to deploy from. It is also ideal for low-volume freighting between the [[Outer Colonies]] that wish to become autonomous from the [[Unified Earth Government]]. The Condor allows colonists to cross long distances, scout possible trade routes, and establish diplomatic relationships without interference of the UNSC or its control on interstellar commerce.<ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
In March [[2555]], the UNSC's team for the [[Mission to Installation 00|mission]] to [[Installation 00]] used a Condor to board the [[Swords of Sanghelios]]' ''[[Mayhem]]''.<ref>'''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''', ''page 110'' (Google Play edition)</ref> However, the Condor was heavily damaged during the mission when ''Mayhem'' was attacked by [[Retriever]]s.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 133'' (Google Play edition)</ref> The Sedran Colonial Guard used one Condor during the [[Mission to Alpha Shard|mission]] to [[Alpha Shard]], alongside several [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] [[Locke's team|operatives]].<ref name="N1">'''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''', ''Episode 1''</ref> After traveling to the shard, [[Thanolekgolo]] that dwelled on the ring located the dropship and attacked it. The Condor's pilot was killed and the worms caused the dropship to spin out of control and crash.<ref>'''Halo: Nightfall''', ''Episode 2''</ref> The now-barely functioning Condor was later used by [[Jameson Locke]] and [[Talitha Macer]] to travel to a {{Class|Bactrian|freighter}}. Crash-landing the Condor nearby, the two managed to board the freighter and escape the Halo fragment.<ref>'''Halo: Nightfall''', ''Episode 5''</ref> | In March [[2555]], the UNSC's team for the [[Mission to Installation 00|mission]] to [[Installation 00]] used a Condor to board the [[Swords of Sanghelios]]' ''[[Mayhem]]''.<ref>'''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''', ''page 110'' (Google Play edition)</ref> However, the Condor was heavily damaged during the mission when ''Mayhem'' was attacked by [[Retriever]]s.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 133'' (Google Play edition)</ref> The Sedran Colonial Guard used one Condor during the [[Mission to Alpha Shard|mission]] to [[Alpha Shard]], alongside several [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] [[Locke's team|operatives]].<ref name="N1">'''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''', ''Episode 1''</ref> After traveling to the shard, [[Thanolekgolo]] that dwelled on the ring located the dropship and attacked it. The Condor's pilot was killed and the worms caused the dropship to spin out of control and crash.<ref>'''Halo: Nightfall''', ''Episode 2''</ref> The now-barely functioning Condor was later used by [[Jameson Locke]] and [[Talitha Macer]] to travel to a {{Class|Bactrian|freighter}}. Crash-landing the Condor nearby, the two managed to board the freighter and escape the Halo fragment. It was destroyed when [[Colonel]] [[Randall Aiken]] detonated a [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]] nearby to destroy the deposits of a fatal new element.<ref>'''Halo: Nightfall''', ''Episode 5''</ref> | ||
Shortly after the [[Subjugation of Earth]] on October 28, [[2558]], [[Alpha-Nine]] utilized ''Foxtrot 111'' for transport to [[Balaho]], [[Luna]], the [[Spartan-IV Training Station|Spartan-IV Training Station]], and [[Cassidy III]].<ref name="HBBC3"/> In May [[2559]], the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} used D81 and G81 Condors in their [[Second Ark Conflict|battle]] against the [[Banished]] for [[Installation 00]].<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref> | Shortly after the [[Subjugation of Earth]] on October 28, [[2558]], [[Alpha-Nine]] utilized ''Foxtrot 111'' for transport to [[Balaho]], [[Luna]], the [[Spartan-IV Training Station|Spartan-IV Training Station]], and [[Cassidy III]].<ref name="HBBC3"/> In May [[2559]], the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} used D81 and G81 Condors in their [[Second Ark Conflict|battle]] against the [[Banished]] for [[Installation 00]].<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref> | ||