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*[[MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System|Assault Rifle]]
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The '''Bullfrogs''' are a unit of [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s specializing in the use of [[portable jump-jet]]s. During the [[Fall of Reach]], at least some of the Bullfrogs were stationed at [[New Alexandria]], where they helped [[SPARTAN-B312]] secure an executive landing pad for use in the [[Siege of New Alexandria|evacuation of the city]].<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level, ''[[Exodus (level)|Exodus]]''</ref>
The '''Bullfrogs''' was a nickname given to a squad of [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|ODST]] specializing in the use of [[jetpack]]s. During the [[Fall of Reach]], they were stationed at [[New Alexandria]], where they helped [[SPARTAN-B312]] capture an executive landing pad for use in the evacuation.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign level ''[[Exodus]]''</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The ODSTs are heavily inspired by the Mobile Infantry from [[wikipedia:Robert Heinlein|Robert Heinlein's]] novel ''[[wikipedia:Starship Troopers|Starship Troopers]]''. However, the Bullfrogs seem to show particularly strong influence from the novel, as they, like the Mobile Infantry, make extensive use of jetpacks. Also like the Mobile Infantry, the Bullfrogs refer to the use of jetpacks as "bouncing".
*As elements of the [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|ODSTs]] themselves are inspired by the soldiers in ''Starship Troopers'', it is likely that the Bullfrogs are inspired by the novel as well, since the troopers in it make extensive use of jetpacks.
*Despite being trained in the use of jetpacks, a Bullfrog will never use his jetpack except when preprogrammed to do so in specific locations. Because of this, it is common for a player to have lost several members of his fireteam to falling by the end of the mission. Similarly, they often jump into large groups of Covenant forces and are quickly killed. This is odd, considering that Bungie could have simply programmed the Bullfrogs to have the AI of [[Elite Ranger]]s.
*Despite being trained in the use of jetpacks, if a Bullfrog falls off a platform he will make no attempt to jump back up to safety, thus falling to his death. Because of this, it is not unusual for a player to have lost half of their fire team to falling by the end of the mission. Similarly, as the Bullfrogs follow a set course of jumps, they often jump into large groups of Covenant forces and are quickly killed.
*Players can completely imitate a Bullfrog member by equipping all ODST armor pieces, the UA/NxRA utility, GUNGNIR knee guards, and using the Jetpack as their [[Armor Ability]].
*If a player were to somewhat recreate the armor of a Bullfrog, they would need the ODST base helmet, GUN/GNIR knee guards, UA/ODST chest plate, ODST shoulder guards, Steel as the primary color, Silver as the secondary color, and a Blue visor.


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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File:BullfrogODST.jpg|A member of the Bullfrogs in New Alexandria.
File:BullfrogODST.jpg|A member of the Bullfrogs in New Alexandria.
File:BullfrogCombat.jpg|Bullfrogs in combat.
File:BullfrogCombat.jpg|Bullfrogs in combat.
Bullfrog Series 3.jpg|The "ODST Bullfrog" toy from series 3
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Revision as of 12:10, May 7, 2011

Template:Ratings Template:New Content Template:Infobox Military Unit The Bullfrogs was a nickname given to a squad of ODST specializing in the use of jetpacks. During the Fall of Reach, they were stationed at New Alexandria, where they helped SPARTAN-B312 capture an executive landing pad for use in the evacuation.[1]

Trivia

  • As elements of the ODSTs themselves are inspired by the soldiers in Starship Troopers, it is likely that the Bullfrogs are inspired by the novel as well, since the troopers in it make extensive use of jetpacks.
  • Despite being trained in the use of jetpacks, if a Bullfrog falls off a platform he will make no attempt to jump back up to safety, thus falling to his death. Because of this, it is not unusual for a player to have lost half of their fire team to falling by the end of the mission. Similarly, as the Bullfrogs follow a set course of jumps, they often jump into large groups of Covenant forces and are quickly killed.
  • If a player were to somewhat recreate the armor of a Bullfrog, they would need the ODST base helmet, GUN/GNIR knee guards, UA/ODST chest plate, ODST shoulder guards, Steel as the primary color, Silver as the secondary color, and a Blue visor.

List of appearances

Gallery

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level Exodus