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[[File:Floodpod closeup.JPG|thumb|250px|A Flood dispersal pod shortly before impacting the surface of [[Installation 08]].]]
{{Flood Species Infobox
The '''dispersal pod''',{{Ref/Book|Halo 3: The Official Strategy Guide|Page=107}} also known as a '''spore capsule''' when used to disperse [[Flood spore|spores]] in particular,{{Ref/Novel|Id=sil|Sil|Chapter=26|Quote=Even as we pick up the Librarian, prepare to rise to Audacity, and witness Mantle's Approach climb up behind us, matching our destination vector-the air is pierced by a plunging haze of millions of spore capsules.}} is a [[Flood]] [[Flood infection form|infection form]] that contains [[Flood combat form]]s, [[Flood pure form|pure forms]], and spore clouds.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22|Enc22|Page=407}} The dispersal pod uses hardened Flood biomass to shape the pod and protect the occupant from the stresses of orbital deployment.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} In essence, and in practice, the Flood dispersal pod is the equivalent of the [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|SOEIVs]] used by [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]], and the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant drop pod|drop pods]].{{Ref/Level|Id=halo|H3|Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo}}{{Ref/Level|Id=covenant|H3|The Covenant}}
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The '''Flood Dispersal Pod'''<ref>''[[Halo 3: Official Strategy Guide]]'', page 107</ref> is a [[Flood]] dissemination mechanism seen only in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and rarely in ''[[Halo Wars]]'' on the level ''[[Cleansing (level)|Cleansing]]'' .
== Overview ==
=== Design details ===
Dispersal pods are misshapen lumps of Flood biomatter grown to be disposable containers for Flood combat forms, pure forms, and spore clouds.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} The pod bears several spikes on its front, while the rear trails several tentacles and what appears to be a stream of gas.{{Ref/Reuse|halo}} The pod is capable of limited self-propulsion: it uses a directed-discharge of built-up gases to propel itself across a great distance into targeted territory.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}


In essence, and in practice, the Flood Dispersion Pod is the equivalent of the [[HEV]] drop pods used by UNSC [[ODST]]s and [[Orbital Insertion Pod]] used by [[Sangheili]] [[SpecOps Elite|Special Forces]]. Rather than encasing its occupant(s) in protective Titanium-A and lead, the dispersal pod uses Flood biomass to shape the pod and protect the occupant from the stresses of orbital deployment.
=== Usage ===
Dispersal pods are deployed from a Flood-infected vessel down on to a world's surface, though they can also be expelled from ground-based hives.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} Each pod can carry one or two combat forms, which emerge from the pod upon impact after the outer casing shatters.{{Ref/Reuse|halo}} Pods are one of the key infection vectors utilized by the Flood during its interstellar stage, plague ships quickly seeding worlds with the parasite without ever even needing to set down.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}


Large dispersal Pods were deployed by [[High Charity]] as the [[Gravemind]] arrived with its army at [[Installation 00]], scattering Flood forces all over the artificial world, delivering significant numbers of [[Combat Forms]] to the surface<ref> ''[[The Covenant (Level)]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]''</ref>. It is presumed that the Flood infestation was spread across the unfinished [[Installation 04 (II)]]. It is also unlikely that the pods have a navigation system. Later, after the destruction of High Charity, more pods were used to deliver Combat Forms to the Control Room of the [[Installation 04 (II)|new Halo]] built by the Ark<ref>''[[Halo (Level) (Halo 3)|Halo (Level)]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]''</ref>, in an attempt by the Gravemind to stop the Halo's activation. They are similar to the Infection Forms in appearance, but obviously not in size. It might be possible that an infection form evolves into a dispersal pod. Or the pods might simply be based on captured knowledge of [[Human Entry Vehicle]] pods and the Covenant [[Orbital Insertion Pod|Orbital Insertion Pods]].
== History ==
=== Fall of Nomdagro ===
When the Flood invaded the planet [[Nomdagro]] circa [[97,445 BCE]], millions of dispersal pods were deployed to the surface. Their numbers were so vast that they darkened the sky. Many of the pods broke apart in the upper atmosphere, while others landed in the oceans or land, covering the entire biosphere of the planet in [[Flood spores|spores]] and thus quickly altering it to suit the Flood's purposes. [[Spore mountain]]s were generated within moments, expediting the infestation of the planet. Many of these pods landed near the [[Ur-Didact]] and [[IsoDidact]] beside the planet's only [[Precursor]] artifact, putting an end to their confrontation and prompting the two, along with the [[Librarian]], to escape to the [[greater Ark]].{{Ref/Reuse|sil}}


==Trivia==
=== Battle of Installation 00 ===
[[Image:1225327832 Flood2.jpg|left|thumb|A [[Combat form]] getting out of a Flood Dispersal Pod.]]
Large numbers of dispersal pods were deployed from ''[[High Charity]]'' as the [[Gravemind]] arrived with its army at [[Installation 00]], scattering Flood forces all over the artificial world, delivering significant numbers of [[Flood combat form|combat forms]] to the surface.{{Ref/Reuse|covenant}} The Flood infestation was also spread across the unfinished [[Installation 08]]. Later, after the destruction of High Charity, more pods were used to deliver combat forms to the [[control room]] of the new Halo built by the Ark, in an attempt by the Gravemind to stop the Halo's activation.{{Ref/Reuse|halo}}
*Flood Dispersal Pods resemble larger forms of the [[Flood]] growth pods/spores seen in [[Cortana (Level)|Cortana]].
*They are only seen in ''[[Halo 3]]'' in the levels [[The Covenant(Level)|The Covenant]] and [[Halo (Halo 3 Level)|Halo]]. It is also unique for the [[Flood]] Dispersal Pods to come from the air instead of underground.
*If viewed in slow motion in theatre mode, the camera can actually go through them revealing that they are hollow, but as they hit the ground and pop, a [[Flood Combat Form]] is spawned from the point of impact. (This was most likely done to make them less "glitch prone". Or because it is easier, and coming from a financial standpoint, cheaper).
It is believed by some that the Pod itself is a triggered growth of a [[Flood]], triggered by the [[Gravemind]] so they are not killed on impact. Due to the use of this skill, it could be explained that it is one time only, hence not making small shields out of it.
*More than 1 [[Combat Form]] can fit in these pods. In the Level Halo, it is seen that 4 Combat forms come out of 1 pod.
*Getting hit by one when dropped will not drain your shields.
[[Image:HWFDP.png|right|thumb|100px|The Flood Dispersal Pod in [[Halo Wars]].]]
*The Dispersal Pods have a resemblance to Horseshoe Crabs.
*They have a small "beam" that glows red out of the back.
*On rare occasions, a pod may land on the ground but will not open up.
*If you go on the theatre and pause as a pod is mid air, you can look underneath and see that the red beam accually starts underneath the pod and not at the top or middle.
[[File:Defective Flood Dispersal Pod.jpg|left|thumb|A defective Flood Dispersal Pod that did not open up]]


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==Production notes==
On rare occasions in ''Halo 3'', a pod may land on the ground but will not open and release its occupants.


Video showing a Flood Dispersal Pod crashing but not opening up.
==Gallery==
<video name="Halo_3_-_The_Defective_Flood_Dispersal_Pod" width="" align=""/>
<gallery>
File:HTMCC-H3 FloodDispersalPodImpact.png|The impact of a Flood dispersal pod in ''Halo 3''.
File:H3 Flood dispersal pod opening.jpg|A [[flood attacker form|attacker form]] emerging from the debris of a Flood dispersal pod in ''Halo 3''.
File:H3 - Flood pod.png|Angled view of a Flood dispersal pod in ''Halo 3''.
File:H3 - Flood dispersal pod.png|Flood dispersal pod arriving at Installation 08 in ''Halo 3''.
File:H3 - Flood Pod.png|A closeup of a flood dispersal pod in ''Halo 3''.
File:HWFDP.png|A Flood dispersal pod in ''Halo Wars''.
File:Halo flood dispersal concept art.jpg|Multiple concepts of a Flood dispersal pod for ''Halo 4''.
File:Halo flood dispersal concept art 2.jpg|Concept art of a Flood dispersal pod for ''Halo 4''.
</gallery>


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==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo: Silentium]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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Latest revision as of 10:17, December 29, 2023

A Flood dispersal pod on the level Halo.
A Flood dispersal pod shortly before impacting the surface of Installation 08.

The dispersal pod,[1] also known as a spore capsule when used to disperse spores in particular,[2] is a Flood infection form that contains Flood combat forms, pure forms, and spore clouds.[3] The dispersal pod uses hardened Flood biomass to shape the pod and protect the occupant from the stresses of orbital deployment.[3] In essence, and in practice, the Flood dispersal pod is the equivalent of the SOEIVs used by UNSC Orbital Drop Shock Troopers, and the Covenant drop pods.[4][5]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Dispersal pods are misshapen lumps of Flood biomatter grown to be disposable containers for Flood combat forms, pure forms, and spore clouds.[3] The pod bears several spikes on its front, while the rear trails several tentacles and what appears to be a stream of gas.[4] The pod is capable of limited self-propulsion: it uses a directed-discharge of built-up gases to propel itself across a great distance into targeted territory.[3]

Usage[edit]

Dispersal pods are deployed from a Flood-infected vessel down on to a world's surface, though they can also be expelled from ground-based hives.[3] Each pod can carry one or two combat forms, which emerge from the pod upon impact after the outer casing shatters.[4] Pods are one of the key infection vectors utilized by the Flood during its interstellar stage, plague ships quickly seeding worlds with the parasite without ever even needing to set down.[3]

History[edit]

Fall of Nomdagro[edit]

When the Flood invaded the planet Nomdagro circa 97,445 BCE, millions of dispersal pods were deployed to the surface. Their numbers were so vast that they darkened the sky. Many of the pods broke apart in the upper atmosphere, while others landed in the oceans or land, covering the entire biosphere of the planet in spores and thus quickly altering it to suit the Flood's purposes. Spore mountains were generated within moments, expediting the infestation of the planet. Many of these pods landed near the Ur-Didact and IsoDidact beside the planet's only Precursor artifact, putting an end to their confrontation and prompting the two, along with the Librarian, to escape to the greater Ark.[2]

Battle of Installation 00[edit]

Large numbers of dispersal pods were deployed from High Charity as the Gravemind arrived with its army at Installation 00, scattering Flood forces all over the artificial world, delivering significant numbers of combat forms to the surface.[5] The Flood infestation was also spread across the unfinished Installation 08. Later, after the destruction of High Charity, more pods were used to deliver combat forms to the control room of the new Halo built by the Ark, in an attempt by the Gravemind to stop the Halo's activation.[4]

Production notes[edit]

On rare occasions in Halo 3, a pod may land on the ground but will not open and release its occupants.

Gallery[edit]

  • The impact of a Flood dispersal pod in Halo 3.

    The impact of a Flood dispersal pod in Halo 3.

  • A attacker form emerging from the debris of a Flood dispersal pod in Halo 3.

    A attacker form emerging from the debris of a Flood dispersal pod in Halo 3.

  • Angled view of a Flood dispersal pod in Halo 3.

    Angled view of a Flood dispersal pod in Halo 3.

  • Flood dispersal pod arriving at Installation 08 in Halo 3.

    Flood dispersal pod arriving at Installation 08 in Halo 3.

  • A closeup of a flood dispersal pod in Halo 3.

    A closeup of a flood dispersal pod in Halo 3.

  • A Flood dispersal pod in Halo Wars.

    A Flood dispersal pod in Halo Wars.

  • Multiple concepts of a Flood dispersal pod for Halo 4.

    Multiple concepts of a Flood dispersal pod for Halo 4.

  • Concept art of a Flood dispersal pod for Halo 4.

    Concept art of a Flood dispersal pod for Halo 4.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo 3: The Official Strategy Guide, page 107
  2. ^ a b Halo: Silentium, chapter 26: "Even as we pick up the Librarian, prepare to rise to Audacity, and witness Mantle's Approach climb up behind us, matching our destination vector-the air is pierced by a plunging haze of millions of spore capsules."
  3. ^ a b c d e f Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 407
  4. ^ a b c d Halo 3, campaign level Halo
  5. ^ a b Halo 3, campaign level The Covenant

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Known Flood forms
Regular Spore • Pod • Seeder • Tadpole • Dispersal pod
Growths Stalk • Blister
Other Flood Super Cell (FSC)
Infected
Structures
Hives Hive • Den • Nest • Colony • Spore Mound • Cocooned base • Blightlands
Defensive Launcher • Root
Other Porta • Vent
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