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The '''Falcon Wing aerial descent unit''' is a type of parachute utilized by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] for aerial insertion of soldiers, considered by [[Lieutenant]] [[Kurt | The '''Falcon Wing aerial descent unit''' is a type of parachute utilized by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] for aerial insertion of soldiers. In [[2531]], was considered by [[Lieutenant]] [[Kurt Ambrose]] to be the safest type of such available.<ref name="HGOOC6">''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', Chapter 6</ref> | ||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
The unit consists of a pack strapped onto a | The unit consists of a pack strapped onto a soldier's back that most likely contains a black, ram-air parachute. The Falcon is controlled by two ropes on either side of the user which can be used to maneuver the parachute during descent and affords the soldier the ability to choose their landing zone.<ref name="HGOOC6"/> | ||
== | ==Usage== | ||
The Falcon Wing was used by Kurt-051 to test the determination of future [[SPARTAN-III | The Falcon Wing was used by Kurt-051 to test the determination of future [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]] [[SPARTAN-III Alpha Company|Alpha Company]] when they arrived on [[Onyx]] by ordering the recruits to engage in a night jump over [[Camp Currahee]].<ref name="HGOOC6"/> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||