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An '''Orbital Defense Platform''' 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''' 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'''. | ||
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]]. The most effective method to destroy these platforms is via Covenant Boarding Craft. These craft would avoid the heavy slugs, and then plant a bomb. In order to avoid this, the UNSC would attempt to repel the 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]]. The most effective method to destroy these platforms is via Covenant Boarding Craft. These craft would avoid the heavy slugs, and then plant a bomb. In order to avoid this, the UNSC would attempt to repel the boarders.<ref name="cairo">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref> | ||
== Facilities == | == Facilities == | ||
Internally, the stations are remarkably spacious, complete with high ceilings and a monorail system to move personnel and equipment. In addition to numerous small craft bays, there are two docks for larger ships, such as [[freighter]]s, or even [[UNSC Frigate|frigates]]. These docking bays could possibly be used to hold [[Longsword fighter]]s used to protect the station from hostile spacecraft. The design incorporates many features against potential hostile boarding action, including security stations and small arms racks situated at strategic locations.<ref name="armory">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Armory]]''</ref> | Internally, the stations are remarkably spacious, complete with high ceilings and a monorail system to move personnel and equipment. In addition to numerous small craft bays, there are two docks for larger ships, such as [[freighter]]s, or even [[UNSC Frigate|frigates]]. These docking bays could possibly be used to hold [[Longsword fighter]]s used to protect the station from hostile spacecraft. The design incorporates many features against potential hostile boarding action, including security stations and small arms racks situated at strategic locations.<ref name="armory">'''Halo 2''', campaign level, ''[[The Armory]]''</ref> | ||
=== Armament === | === Armament === | ||
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A portion and small section of the 300 platforms first saw action at the early stages of the [[Battle of Earth]]. ''[[Athens Station]]'' and ''[[Malta Station]]'' were each destroyed by conveniently placed [[Covenant Bomb]]s installed by [[Covenant]] boarding parties, while ''[[Cairo Station]]'' only narrowly avoided the same fate as the other platforms thanks to [[John-117|Master Chief]]'s [[Cairo Station (Level)|removal]] of the Covenant bomb on board.<ref name="cairo"/> | A portion and small section of the 300 platforms first saw action at the early stages of the [[Battle of Earth]]. ''[[Athens Station]]'' and ''[[Malta Station]]'' were each destroyed by conveniently placed [[Covenant Bomb]]s installed by [[Covenant]] boarding parties, while ''[[Cairo Station]]'' only narrowly avoided the same fate as the other platforms thanks to [[John-117|Master Chief]]'s [[Cairo Station (Level)|removal]] of the Covenant bomb on board.<ref name="cairo"/> | ||
The ODPs were also used later in the Battle of Earth after [[Truth's Fleet]] arrived, but the Covenant might have already destroyed numerous stations when Truth himself arrived at Earth on the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] in November.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Great Journey (level)|The Great Journey]]''</ref> | The ODPs were also used later in the Battle of Earth after [[Truth's Fleet]] arrived, but the Covenant might have already destroyed numerous stations when Truth himself arrived at Earth on the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] in November.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level, ''[[The Great Journey (level)|The Great Journey]]''</ref> | ||
== Known ODPs == | == Known ODPs == | ||
