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[[Image:PelicanII-Sil.gif|thumb|left|D77-TC schematics]] | [[Image:PelicanII-Sil.gif|thumb|left|D77-TC schematics]] | ||
Prior to November, 2552, the D77-TC Pelican was the primary tactical support aircraft of the [[UNSC]], fulfilling the role of a tactical transport gunship. The Pelican's crew compartments can be sealed and the craft made suitable for limited space flight. The Pelican, however, lacks [[Slipspace]] capabilities | Prior to November, 2552, the D77-TC Pelican was the primary tactical support aircraft of the [[UNSC]], fulfilling the role of a tactical transport gunship. The Pelican's crew compartments can be sealed and the craft made suitable for limited space flight. The Pelican, however, lacks [[Slipspace]] capabilities. | ||
Pelicans are mainly responsible for the rapid infiltration and exertion of troops. They also deliver vehicles and equipment to the battlefield, when required. This tactical advantage means that a conflict can be greatly and quickly influenced, by the delivery of reinforcements and/or equipment by Pelicans. | Pelicans are mainly responsible for the rapid infiltration and exertion of troops. They also deliver vehicles and equipment to the battlefield, when required. This tactical advantage means that a conflict can be greatly and quickly influenced, by the delivery of reinforcements and/or equipment by Pelicans. | ||