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|role= | |role=Heavy-lift cargo dropship | ||
|era=[[Human-Covenant War]] | |era=[[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
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The '''D96-TCE Albatross''', formally known as the '''Dropship 96 - Troop Carrier, Equipment''', is a heavy-lift [[dropship]] | The '''D96-TCE Albatross''', formally known as the '''Dropship 96 - Troop Carrier, Equipment''', is a heavy-lift [[dropship]] flown by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. The Albatross was designed and manufactured by [[Ushuaia Armory]].<ref name="essential"/> | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
The D96-TCE Albatross has been in service since at least [[2517]].<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''' (2010 edition), ''page ???''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp''', ''Issue 2''</ref> It is a vital part of the UNSC's logistical | The D96-TCE Albatross has been in service since at least [[2517]].<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''' (2010 edition), ''page ???''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp''', ''Issue 2''</ref> It is a vital part of the UNSC's ship-to-shore logistical capability used in the deployment of large numbers of personnel, vehicles, munitions, material, and supplies in combat and peacetime operations. Although the Albatross typically possesses no armament, their nimble maneuverability and heavily armored cargo bay allows it to operate relatively safely.<ref name="essential"/> | ||
The Albatross' cargo bay is capable of transporting multiple vehicles and other heavy weapons at a time. Once it has landed, it lowers three metal ramps holding the bay, allowing | The Albatross' cargo bay is capable of transporting multiple vehicles and other heavy weapons at a time. Once it has landed, it lowers three metal ramps holding the bay, allowing their cargo to be unloaded. The Albatross can also be used as a makeshift base, indicating that it may also serve as a mobile field command post for the UNSC.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Relic (level)|Relic]]''</ref> | ||
==Known Albatross dropships== | ==Known Albatross dropships== | ||