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The [[Covenant]] and its [[Covenant remnants|splinter factions]] make use of various types of '''drop pods''' for high-altitude troop deployment.<ref name="outskirts">'''Halo 2''', campaign level, ''[[Outskirts]]''</ref> Much like the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]'s [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|Human Entry Vehicle]], the Covenant's orbital insertion pods are used to drop infantry to the planet's surface as shock troops much faster and more efficiently than by means of a [[dropship]]. Drop pods may also be used as a fast and efficient means of [[Naval boarding|boarding]] enemy spacecraft in lieu of a dedicated | The [[Covenant]] and its [[Covenant remnants|splinter factions]] make use of various types of '''drop pods''' for high-altitude troop deployment.<ref name="outskirts">'''Halo 2''', campaign level, ''[[Outskirts]]''</ref> Much like the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]'s [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|Human Entry Vehicle]], the Covenant's orbital insertion pods are used to drop infantry to the planet's surface as shock troops much faster and more efficiently than by means of a [[dropship]]. Drop pods may also be used as a fast and efficient means of [[Naval boarding|boarding]] enemy spacecraft in lieu of a dedicated [[R'sisho-pattern Tick]]boarding craft.{{Ref/Reuse|evg121}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg122}} | ||
== Types == | == Types == | ||
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* The most common type of mass-deployment pod in use during the [[Fall of Reach]] is shaped like a smoothly rounded tetrahedron, with a large hatch on each of the three sides. The pod is equipped with three engines in the corners of the bottom of the pod, which slow down its descent until it reaches the ground. There are several glowing emitters on the floor of the pod; it is possible that these produce a [[stasis field]] to protect its occupants. | * The most common type of mass-deployment pod in use during the [[Fall of Reach]] is shaped like a smoothly rounded tetrahedron, with a large hatch on each of the three sides. The pod is equipped with three engines in the corners of the bottom of the pod, which slow down its descent until it reaches the ground. There are several glowing emitters on the floor of the pod; it is possible that these produce a [[stasis field]] to protect its occupants. | ||
[[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant | [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|new Covenant]], active following the end of the Human-Covenant War, makes use of at least three different varieties of multiple-troop insertion pod: | ||
* The '''{{Pattern|Gloto|Breaching Carapace}}''': developed by [[Lodam Armory]], the T-51 IBC is the modern Covenant's most prominent model of drop pod. It can carry up to five occupants and is similar in size to the variant used by the original Covenant but sleeker and more elongated in design.{{Ref/Book|Id= | * The '''{{Pattern|Gloto|Breaching Carapace}}''': developed by [[Lodam Armory]], the T-51 IBC is the modern Covenant's most prominent model of drop pod. It can carry up to five occupants and is similar in size to the variant used by the original Covenant but sleeker and more elongated in design.{{Ref/Book|Id=evg121|H4EVG|Page=121}} | ||
* The '''{{Pattern|Gloto'kef|Assault Carapace}} (SBC)''': slightly different shaped but similar in function and general size to the T-51, the T-53 SBC is likewise used by the new Covenant order to deploy small numbers of troops.{{Ref/Reuse| | * The '''{{Pattern|Gloto'kef|Assault Carapace}} (SBC)''': slightly different shaped but similar in function and general size to the T-51, the T-53 SBC is likewise used by the new Covenant order to deploy small numbers of troops.{{Ref/Reuse|evg121}} | ||
* The '''{{Pattern|Gloto'kas|Assault Carapace}} (MDC)''': developed by Lodam Armory, the T-54 MDC is a much larger, reusable variant which drops numerous troops from low altitude before flying back to the host vessel. The pod is equipped with capital ship-grade armor and uses a low-range gravity dampening pulse to allow the infantry within to safely drop to the ground. | * The '''{{Pattern|Gloto'kas|Assault Carapace}} (MDC)''': developed by Lodam Armory, the T-54 MDC is a much larger, reusable variant which drops numerous troops from low altitude before flying back to the host vessel. The pod is equipped with capital ship-grade armor and uses a low-range gravity dampening pulse to allow the infantry within to safely drop to the ground.{{Ref/Book|Id=evg122|H4EVG|Page=122}} | ||
* The '''{{Pattern|Kalu'teh|Breaching Carapace}} (IBC)''': developed by Lodam Armory, the T-55 IBC is emblematic of the classic Sangheili design. Aerodynamically streamlined for speed and maneuverability, this variant has seen frequent use in the [[Blooding Years|protracted feud]] between Sangheili [[clan]]s, primarily due to the conflict's wildly territorial nature.<ref name="hwp drop pods">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/tech/covenant-drop-pods '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Covenant Drop Pods'']</ref> | * The '''{{Pattern|Kalu'teh|Breaching Carapace}} (IBC)''': developed by Lodam Armory, the T-55 IBC is emblematic of the classic Sangheili design. Aerodynamically streamlined for speed and maneuverability, this variant has seen frequent use in the [[Blooding Years|protracted feud]] between Sangheili [[clan]]s, primarily due to the conflict's wildly territorial nature.<ref name="hwp drop pods">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/tech/covenant-drop-pods '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Covenant Drop Pods'']</ref> | ||
* The '''{{Pattern|Kalu'qeh|Breaching Carapace}} (SBC)''': The T-55 SBC has four bays and is capable of deploying up to the same number of Covenant personnel. The SBC deploys personnel standing upright, locking them into place with gravity-based floor anchors. Upon impact, the carapace's doors slide open and the anchors are released, immediately deploying the troops.{{Ref/Reuse|hwp drop pods}} | * The '''{{Pattern|Kalu'qeh|Breaching Carapace}} (SBC)''': The T-55 SBC has four bays and is capable of deploying up to the same number of Covenant personnel. The SBC deploys personnel standing upright, locking them into place with gravity-based floor anchors. Upon impact, the carapace's doors slide open and the anchors are released, immediately deploying the troops.{{Ref/Reuse|hwp drop pods}} | ||
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File:H2A_CovenantDropPod_Top.png|thumb|An overhead view of the Halo 2: Anniversary Covenant drop pod. | File:H2A_CovenantDropPod_Top.png|thumb|An overhead view of the Halo 2: Anniversary Covenant drop pod. | ||
File:H5G - T-55 IBC.png|The Type-55 Individual Breaching Carapace (IBC) in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:H5G - T-55 IBC.png|The Type-55 Individual Breaching Carapace (IBC) in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:HINF CovDropPod 1.png|The Covenant drop pod added to ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' [[Forge]]. | |||
File:HINF CovDropPod 2.png|The Covenant drop pod and its detached door in ''Halo Infinite''. | |||
File:HINF CovDropPod 3.png|The interior of the Covenant drop pod in ''Halo Infinite''. | |||
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* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | * ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | ||
* ''[[Halo: Ground Command]]'' | * ''[[Halo: Ground Command]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Television Series Season One]]'' | ||
**''[[Reckoning]]'' | **''[[Reckoning]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]'' | |||
**''[[Halo (TV Series)|Halo]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | |||
**''[[Content Update 29]]'' | |||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||