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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-051]] to be the safest type. | 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-051]] to be the safest type.<ref name="HGOOC6">''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', Chapter 6</ref> | ||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
The unit consists of a pack strapped onto a soldiers 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. | The unit consists of a pack strapped onto a soldiers 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"/> | ||
==Useage== | ==Useage== | ||
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 | 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== | ||
