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The Spirit is crewed by two [[Obedientaries]], a [[pilot]] and a sensor operator, who both occupy the armored command pod at the rear of the ship. Because its sensors and flight control system are intuitive and well-integrated, the pilot has excellent situational awareness of aerospace threats and environmental hazards. Because Sangheili disliked piloting dropships, Spirits were more often controlled by Unggoy and Kig-Yar crewmen.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | The Spirit is crewed by two [[Obedientaries]], a [[pilot]] and a sensor operator, who both occupy the armored command pod at the rear of the ship. Because its sensors and flight control system are intuitive and well-integrated, the pilot has excellent situational awareness of aerospace threats and environmental hazards. Because Sangheili disliked piloting dropships, Spirits were more often controlled by Unggoy and Kig-Yar crewmen.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | ||
As dedicated transports for infantry and vehicles, the Spirit is capable of carrying up to thirty passengers—with fifteen being held in each troop bay. Apart from stasis harnesses that buffer the stress of evasive maneuvers and turbulence, there are no safety systems installed in the bays to protect passengers stationed within.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} Up to two light-armored vehicles such as two [[Type-32 Ghost]]s, one heavy-armored vehicle such as a | As dedicated transports for infantry and vehicles, the Spirit is capable of carrying up to thirty passengers—with fifteen being held in each troop bay. Apart from stasis harnesses that buffer the stress of evasive maneuvers and turbulence, there are no safety systems installed in the bays to protect passengers stationed within.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} Up to two light-armored vehicles such as two [[Type-32 Ghost]]s, one heavy-armored vehicle such as a {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}, or other possible payloads such as supply canisters for ground troops can also be carried. As aforementioned, these payloads are ferried underneath the dropship via its gravity hoist. | ||
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===''Halo: Combat Evolved''=== | ===''Halo: Combat Evolved''=== | ||
[[File:Gruntsindropship.jpg|thumb|225px|A Spirit about to disgorge [[Unggoy|Grunt]]s in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.]] | [[File:Gruntsindropship.jpg|thumb|225px|A Spirit about to disgorge [[Unggoy|Grunt]]s in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.]] | ||
As well as being able to drop off a large number of Covenant troops on the battlefield, the Spirit is also capable of providing heavy support in combat thanks to the turret that lies underneath its cockpit. When dropping off troops, the Spirit will be stationary in mid-air for a few seconds, before descending and opening its troop bay doors. In rarer cases, the Spirit may stay suspended in midair; the troops that disembark may actually die from the fall.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved''', campaign level ''[[Keyes]]''</ref> Spirits can also deploy [[Type-32 Ghost|Ghost]]s and [[ | As well as being able to drop off a large number of Covenant troops on the battlefield, the Spirit is also capable of providing heavy support in combat thanks to the turret that lies underneath its cockpit. When dropping off troops, the Spirit will be stationary in mid-air for a few seconds, before descending and opening its troop bay doors. In rarer cases, the Spirit may stay suspended in midair; the troops that disembark may actually die from the fall.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved''', campaign level ''[[Keyes]]''</ref> Spirits can also deploy [[Type-32 Ghost|Ghost]]s and [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraith]]s into the battlefield. Like [[Pelican]]s, Spirits follow a set path: they appear from around the background, arrive at the battlefield, deploy troops, take off and disappear around the corner. | ||
The Spirit, including its turret, is indestructible. In addition, its heavy, bulky armor can protect those resting within the troop bay doors. | The Spirit, including its turret, is indestructible. In addition, its heavy, bulky armor can protect those resting within the troop bay doors. | ||