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Ordnance pods provide valuable ammunition and weapons to soldiers on the battlefront.

Ordnance pods, formally referred to as Matériel Acquisition Pods (MAP), are rearmament capsules frequently used to rearm UNSC ground units in hazardous combat situations. Launched from the air or suborbital positions, they are deployed to provide weapons and equipment for UNSC forces deep behind enemy lines or outside the range of a forward operating base.^[1]

Description[edit]

A resupply canister is a long, oblong capsule, typically painted in olive green drab or gray. In the interior is a stiff blue or black/gray foam that encapsulates a firearm, typically an M7 submachine gun, BR55 battle rifle, M90 shotgun, SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle, MA5C assault rifle, or M41 rocket launcher. Most pods are saved for heavy ordnance and munitions, or long-range equipment. Upon impact, a gas-pressured release system pops off a set of panels on the upper surfaces of the capsule, revealing a partial profile of the weapon within.^[1]

D77-TC Pelican dropships may carry six resupply canisters on their tail assemblies and eject them in sequence, allowing the capsules to air-drop to the ground and implant themselves firmly into the ground, similar to the ODST Human Entry Vehicle. Ordnance pods can also be deployed by GA-TL1 Longswords.^[2]

Variants[edit]

There are several variants of ordnance pods. Some of the most prominent include the Type-B Capsule,^[3] and the Type-C Capsule.^[4] The Type-C Capsule was later used in the Battle of Installation 00.

Type-B Capsule[edit]

The Type-B Capsule, which has a length of 2.76 meters (9.06 feet), was utilised during the Battle of Installation 05, during which the forces of the UNSC In Amber Clad were resupplied on the ground by Pelican dropships carrying Type-B pods.^[5]^[6]

Closeup of the label on the Halo 2 Type-B capsule.
The empty Type-B in Halo 2.
A Type-B capsule stocking a sniper rifle in Halo 2.
Several Type-B Capsules in Halo 2.
Closeup of the label on the Type-B in Halo 2: Anniversary.
An empty Type-B in Halo 2: Anniversary
A pod stocking a sniper rifle in Halo 2: Anniversary.
Several Type-B capsules in Halo 2: Anniversary.

Type-C Capsule[edit]

The Type-C Capsule has a very similar profile to the Type-B, though also has several major differences. Notably, where the Type-B exposed the entire upper half of the interior pod once deployed, the Type-C instead simply pops off a smaller section of the hatch. The Type-C also has a much more rounded profile and a flashing red light on the top. These pods were employed by forces operating on The Ark during the Battle of Installation 00.^[7]^[8]

The label on the Type-C capsule in Halo 3.
A closed Type-C pod in Halo 3.
A pod on Valhalla, showing the popped-off hatch and deployed weapons.

M2859 Matériel Acquisition Pod[edit]

The M2859 Matériel Acquisition Pod is a type of ordnance pod developed by Misriah Armory and commonly employed in the years following the Human-Covenant War. The M2859 pod is equipped with a short-range thruster on top for acceleration during deployment. The hatches are secured in to the extremely durable casing by a pressurized locking mechanism and magnetic latches on the sides. On its underside, the pod features a weighted anchor and a tapered nose, allowing it to breach most types of terrain and remain upright. The pod is 242.1 centimeters (95.3 in) tall, 82.5 cm (32.5 in) wide on one side and 83.5 cm (32.9 in) on the other.^[1]

War Games exercises train Spartan-IV personnel to summon these pods in the battlefield to a maximum efficiency.^[1]

The M2859 ordnance pod from Halo 4.
An opened ordnance pod, showcasing an ARC-920 railgun.
An opened ordnance pod without a weapon mount.
An ordnance pod deploying from space. Note how the pod deploys sideways.
Upon deployment, the pod explodes, shedding its protective casing.

Fall of Reach variant[edit]

An unidentified variant of Ordnance Pod was employed during the Fall of Reach. Unlike previously-mentioned variants of Ordnance Pod, this variant was deployed by Longsword fighters.^[2]

The Longsword-deployed ordnance pod variant.
A Longsword preparing to deploy its payload of resupply pods.
Two resupply pods in flight, about to impact the ground.
A Fall of Reach supply pod impacting the ground.
This variant of pod once opened, showing its H-165 target locator.

Gameplay[edit]

In Halo 2, Ordnance Pods first appear on the levels Delta Halo and Regret, wherein they are used to resupply the player with UNSC armaments while on Installation 05. In Halo 3, they are encountered on the level The Covenant, in which they are deployed just before the player enters the first barrier tower. In Halo 3, these pods can also be spawned in the Forge map editor on the levels High Ground and Valhalla, the latter of which having several pods already spawned as the site of weapon drops for multiplayer. Ordnance Pods do not make a reappearance in Halo: Reach outside of Firefight, in which the player is resupplied with power weapons delivered by Longsword-deployed pods. In Halo 4, deployment pods return in Spartan Ops, where they are used once again to deliver heavy weapons and ordnance to the player from orbit. They are also employed in War Games, where they are used to denote the site of power weapon spawns on multiplayer maps.

Trivia[edit]

In the Halo 2 level Delta Halo, it is possible to move these weapon capsules after they have been deployed by a Pelican by pushing them with a Scorpion or Zurdo-pattern Wraith.
These pods can kill the player in Halo 2 if one stands right under them when they are dropped.
In Halo 3 via Forge, players can embed them into the ground, creating vehicle barriers.

Gallery[edit]

Finalized concept art of an ordnance pod in Halo 4.
Concept art of ordnance pods (bottom left) for Halo 2: Anniversary.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 127
^ ^a ^b Halo: Reach, Firefight
^ Halo 2
^ Halo 3
^ Halo 2, campaign level Delta Halo
^ Halo 2, campaign level Regret
^ Halo 3, campaign level The Covenant
^ Halo 3, campaign level Valhalla

[h4evg-1] Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 127

[reach-2] Halo: Reach, Firefight

[3] Halo 2

[4] Halo 3

[5] Halo 2, campaign level Delta Halo

[6] Halo 2, campaign level Regret

[7] Halo 3, campaign level The Covenant

[8] Halo 3, campaign level Valhalla

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+[[File:H3 Type-C Capsules.jpg|thumb|300px|Ordnance pods provide valuable ammunition and weapons to soldiers on the battlefront.]]
-[[File:Resupply Capsules.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Resupply canisters in ''[[Halo 3]]'' provide valuable ammunition and weapons to soldiers on the battlefront.]]
+'''Ordnance pods''', formally referred to as '''Matériel Acquisition Pods''' ('''MAP'''), are rearmament capsules frequently used to rearm [[UNSC]] ground units in hazardous combat situations. Launched from the air or suborbital positions, they are deployed to provide weapons and equipment for UNSC forces deep behind enemy lines or outside the range of a forward operating base.<ref name="h4evg">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 127''</ref>
-The '''Resupply Canister''' (also known as the '''Drop Pod'''), was a [[United Nations Space Command]] rearmament capsule. It was a long, oblong capsule with a length of 2.76 meters (9.06 feet) painted in olive green drab. In the interior is a stiff blue or black/gray foam that encapsulates a firearm, typically an [[M7/Caseless Submachine Gun]], [[BR55 Battle Rifle]], [[M90 Shotgun]], [[SRS99C-S2 AM]], or [[M19 Rocket Launcher]]. [[Pelican dropships]] may carry six Resupply Canisters on their tail assemblies and eject them in sequence, allowing the capsules to air-drop to the ground and implant themselves firmly into the ground, similar to the ODST [[Human Entry Vehicle]]. Upon impact, panels on the upper surfaces of the capsule pop off, revealing a partial profile of the weapon within.
+__TOC__
+{{Clear}}
+==Description==
+A resupply canister is a long, oblong capsule, typically painted in olive green drab or gray. In the interior is a stiff blue or black/gray foam that encapsulates a firearm, typically an [[M7 submachine gun]], [[BR55 battle rifle]], [[M90 shotgun]], [[SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle]], [[MA5C assault rifle]], or [[M41 rocket launcher]]. Most pods are saved for heavy ordnance and munitions, or long-range equipment. Upon impact, a gas-pressured release system pops off a set of panels on the upper surfaces of the capsule, revealing a partial profile of the weapon within.{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}
-Resupply Canisters are frequently used to rearm [[UNSC]] ground units in hazardous combat situations. They were used extensively during the [[Human]]-[[Elite]] offensive on the [[Ark]], and also appear frequently abandoned in [[Crow's Nest (Base)|Crow's Nest]]. They also appear by default on the [[multiplayer]] level [[High Ground (Level)| High Ground]] and on [[Valhalla (Level)|Valhalla]], having been dropped by [[Victor 398]] before crash landing.
+[[D77-TC Pelican]] [[dropships]] may carry six resupply canisters on their tail assemblies and eject them in sequence, allowing the capsules to air-drop to the ground and implant themselves firmly into the ground, similar to the [[ODST]] [[Human Entry Vehicle]]. Ordnance pods can also be deployed by [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s.<ref name="reach">'''Halo: Reach''', ''Firefight''</ref>
-In [[Forge]], you can spawn the pods, but not delete opened ones.  If you spawn it a couple feet off the ground, the panel comes off but will spawn a full capsule.
+== Variants ==
+There are several variants of ordnance pods. Some of the most prominent include the '''Type-B Capsule''',<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref> and the '''Type-C Capsule'''.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]'''</ref>  The Type-C Capsule was later used in the [[Battle of Installation 00]].
-There are at least two types of Resupply Canisters: The Resupply Canister Type-B Capsule<ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Regret (Level)]]''</ref>, and the Resupply Canister Type-C Capsule.<ref>''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[The Covenant (Level)]]''</ref> The Type-B Capsule was used in ''[[Halo 2]]'', and the Type-C Capsule was used in ''[[Halo 3]]''. There is probably also a Type-A Capsule, but it hasn't been seen in any for of ''Halo'' fiction.
+===Type-B Capsule===
+The Type-B Capsule, which has a length of 2.76 meters (9.06 feet), was utilised during the [[Battle of Installation 05]], during which the forces of the {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}} were resupplied on the ground by Pelican dropships carrying Type-B pods.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Delta Halo]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Regret (Halo 2 level)|Regret]]''</ref>
-The difference between Type-B's and Type-C's is that Type-B's lack the rounded part on top, the flashing red light, and the pop off protection panel.
+<gallery>
+File:H2 Type-B Capsule Label.png|Closeup of the label on the ''Halo 2'' Type-B capsule.
+File:H2 Type-B Capsule Empty.png|The empty Type-B in ''Halo 2''.
+File:H2 Type-B Capsule Full.png|A Type-B capsule stocking a sniper rifle in ''Halo 2''.
+File:H2 Type-B Capsules.png|Several Type-B Capsules in ''Halo 2''.
+File:H2A Type-B Capsule Label.png|Closeup of the label on the Type-B in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
+File:H2A Type-B Capsule Empty.png|An empty Type-B in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''
+File:H2A Type-B Capsule Full.png|A pod stocking a sniper rifle in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
+File:H2A Type-B Capsules.png|Several Type-B capsules in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
+</gallery>
-== Known types ==
+===Type-C Capsule===
-*Type-B Capsule
+The Type-C Capsule has a very similar profile to the Type-B, though also has several major differences. Notably, where the Type-B exposed the entire upper half of the interior pod once deployed, the Type-C instead simply pops off a smaller section of the hatch. The Type-C also has a much more rounded profile and a flashing red light on the top. These pods were employed by forces operating on [[Installation 00|The Ark]] during the [[Battle of Installation 00]].<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[Valhalla]]''</ref>
-*Type-C Capsule
+<gallery>
+File:H3 Type-C Capsule Label.png|The label on the Type-C capsule in ''Halo 3''.
+File:H3 Type-C Capsule Closed.png|A closed Type-C pod in ''Halo 3''.
+File:H3 Type-C Capsule.png|A pod on Valhalla, showing the popped-off hatch and deployed weapons.
+</gallery>
+===M2859 Matériel Acquisition Pod===
+The '''M2859 Matériel Acquisition Pod''' is a type of ordnance pod developed by [[Misriah Armory]] and commonly employed in the years following the [[Human-Covenant War]]. The M2859 pod is equipped with a short-range thruster on top for acceleration during deployment. The hatches are secured in to the extremely durable casing by a pressurized locking mechanism and magnetic latches on the sides. On its underside, the pod features a weighted anchor and a tapered nose, allowing it to breach most types of terrain and remain upright. The pod is 242.1 centimeters (95.3&nbsp;in) tall, 82.5&nbsp;cm (32.5&nbsp;in) wide on one side and 83.5&nbsp;cm (32.9&nbsp;in) on the other.{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}
+[[War Games]] exercises train [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] personnel to summon these pods in the battlefield to a maximum efficiency.{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}
+<gallery>
+File:H4-OrdnancePod-ScanRender.png|The M2859 ordnance pod from ''Halo 4''.
+File:H4 OrdnancePod Railgun.png|An opened ordnance pod, showcasing an [[ARC-920 railgun]].
+File:H4_OrdnancePod_Empty.png|An opened ordnance pod without a weapon mount.
+File:H4 OrdnancePod Deployment.png|An ordnance pod deploying from space. Note how the pod deploys sideways.
+File:H4 OrdnancePod Boom.png|Upon deployment, the pod explodes, shedding its protective casing.
+</gallery>
+===Fall of Reach variant===
+An unidentified variant of Ordnance Pod was employed during the [[Fall of Reach]]. Unlike previously-mentioned variants of Ordnance Pod, this variant was deployed by [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword]] fighters.{{Ref/Reuse|reach}}
+<gallery>
+File:HR_ResupplyPod.png|The Longsword-deployed ordnance pod variant.
+File:HR Firefight Longsword.png|A Longsword preparing to deploy its payload of resupply pods.
+File:HR ResupplyPods Flight.png|Two resupply pods in flight, about to impact the ground.
+File:HR ResupplyPod Landing.png|A Fall of Reach supply pod impacting the ground.
+File:HR ResupplyPod Open.png|This variant of pod once opened, showing its [[H-165 target locator]].
+</gallery>
+==Gameplay==
+In ''Halo 2'', Ordnance Pods first appear on the levels [[Delta Halo]] and [[Regret (Halo 2 level)|Regret]], wherein they are used to resupply the player with UNSC armaments while on Installation 05. In ''Halo 3'', they are encountered on the level [[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]], in which they are deployed just before the player enters the first [[barrier tower]]. In ''Halo 3'', these pods can also be spawned in the [[Forge]] map editor on the levels [[High Ground]] and [[Valhalla]], the latter of which having several pods already spawned as the site of weapon drops for multiplayer. Ordnance Pods do not make a reappearance in ''Halo: Reach'' outside of [[Firefight]], in which the player is resupplied with power weapons delivered by Longsword-deployed pods. In ''Halo 4'', deployment pods return in [[Spartan Ops]], where they are used once again to deliver heavy weapons and ordnance to the player from orbit. They are also employed in [[War Games]], where they are used to denote the site of power weapon spawns on multiplayer maps.
 ==Trivia==
-*In the ''Halo 2'' level, [[Delta Halo (level)|Delta Halo]], it is possible to move these weapon capsules after they have been deployed by a [[Pelican]]. The only way to do so, is pushing them with a [[Scorpion]] or [[Wraith]].
+*In the ''Halo 2'' level [[Delta Halo]], it is possible to move these weapon capsules after they have been deployed by a [[Pelican]] by pushing them with a [[Scorpion]] or {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}.
-*These pods can kill you in Halo 2 if you stand right under them when they are dropped on you.
+*These pods can kill the player in ''Halo 2'' if one stands right under them when they are dropped.
-*In [[Halo: Reach]] during the start of firefight matches a [[longsword]] can be seen dropping some form of resupply capsules, usually containing some sort of heavy weapon.
+*In ''Halo 3'' via Forge, players can embed them into the ground, creating vehicle barriers.
-*In Halo 3 via Forge, players can embed them into the ground creating vehicle barriers.
+==Gallery==
+<gallery>
+File:H4-Concept-OrdnancePod.jpg|Finalized concept art of an ordnance pod in ''Halo 4''.
+File:H2A Concept HumanProps.jpg|Concept art of ordnance pods (bottom left) for ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
+</gallery>
+==List of appearances==
+*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
+*''[[Halo 3]]''
+*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
+*''[[Halo 4]]''
+**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
+*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
+*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
 ==Sources==
-<references/>
+{{Ref/Sources}}
-[[Category:Halo 2]]
-[[Category:Halo 3]]
+[[Category:Storage containers]]
-[[Category:Technology]]
+[[Category:UNSC technology]]
-[[Category:UNSC]]
-[[Category:Halo: Reach]]