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{{Center|'''Helljumpers''' redirects here. For the GEN2 MJOLNIR armor, see [[HELLJUMPER-class Mjolnir]]. For the [[ONI Archive]] video, see [[Helljumpers (ONI Archive)]].}} | {{Center|'''Helljumpers''' redirects here. For the GEN2 MJOLNIR armor, see [[HELLJUMPER-class Mjolnir]]. For the [[ONI Archive]] video, see [[Helljumpers (ONI Archive)]].}} | ||
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{{Quote|Jump Feet First into Hell!|Official motto}} | {{Quote|Jump Feet First into Hell!|Official motto}} | ||
The '''105th Shock Troops Division''', also known by the sobriquet "'''''Helljumpers'''''", is a formation of [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]]. It is highly regarded by many to be one of the best divisions in the [[ | The '''105th Shock Troops Division''', also known by the sobriquet "'''''Helljumpers'''''", is a formation of [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]]. It is highly regarded by many to be one of the best divisions in the [[United Nations Space Command]] armed forces. The division's insignia is a "Gold Comet".<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 59'' (2011)</ref> | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
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The 105th was instated as early as [[2525]], with detachments of the Helljumpers being stationed on a number of ships, including the ''[[UNSC Atlas]]''.<ref name="TFoR">'''Halo: The Fall of Reach'''</ref> | The 105th was instated as early as [[2525]], with detachments of the Helljumpers being stationed on a number of ships, including the ''[[UNSC Atlas]]''.<ref name="TFoR">'''Halo: The Fall of Reach'''</ref> | ||
The 105th were first deployed against the [[Covenant]] during the [[Battle of Hat Yai]] in late [[2528]] or early [[2529]]. Though the ODSTs sustained fairly light losses, [[Hat Yai|the planet]] was [[Glassing|glassed]].<ref name="Dirt">'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', ''Dirt''</ref> Elements of the 105th later participated in the [[Battle of Arcadia]], and the [[Battle of Trove]].<ref>'''Halo Wars'''</ref>{{Verify source}} In [[2535]], a small detachment of the 105th, assigned to the {{UNSCShip|Midsummer Night}} foiled a Covenant attempt to deceive the citizens of [[the Rubble]] during the [[Battle of Metisette]].<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol'''</ref> | The 105th were first deployed against the [[Covenant]] during the [[Battle of Hat Yai]] in late [[2528]] or early [[2529]]. Though the ODSTs sustained fairly light losses, [[Hat Yai|the planet]] was [[Glassing|glassed]].<ref name="Dirt">'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', ''Dirt''</ref> Elements of the 105th later participated in the [[Battle of Arcadia]], and the [[Battle of Trove]].<ref>'''Halo Wars'''</ref>{{Verify source}} In [[2535]], a small detachment of the 105th, assigned to the {{UNSCShip|Midsummer Night}} foiled a Covenant attempt to deceive the citizens of [[the Rubble]] during the [[Battle of Metisette]].<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol'''</ref> At some point during [[2544]],{{Ref/Site|Id=CFShocks|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-system-shocks|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - System Shocks|D=30|M=06|Y=2023}} a squad from the 105th Division was sent on an assassination mission to assassinate a [[Unidentified Prophet (Heian)|logistics Prophet]] on [[Heian]], aided by Spartan [[Cal-141]].<ref>'''Halo Legends:''' ''The Babysitter''</ref> In [[2547]], an element of the 105th Division took part in the [[Battle of Skopje]], defending a major ship construction firm from Covenant attack.{{Ref/Reuse|Dirt}} | ||
In [[2552#January|January 2552]], a unit of the 105th was deployed to [[Ariel]] to enact [[Battle of Ariel|Operation: FIRESIDE]]. Ultimately, the Covenant were prevented from accessing [[the Knowing]], a [[Forerunner]] [[artificial intelligence]] beneath the colony.<ref>'''Halo: Helljumper'''</ref> | In [[2552#January|January 2552]], a unit of the 105th was deployed to [[Ariel]] to enact [[Battle of Ariel|Operation: FIRESIDE]]. Ultimately, the Covenant were prevented from accessing [[the Knowing]], a [[Forerunner]] [[artificial intelligence]] beneath the colony.<ref>'''Halo: Helljumper'''</ref> | ||
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File:Order_of_battle_(Viery,_Reach)_105th_ODST_Division.jpg|ODST 105th Division Order of Battle (Viery, Reach). | File:Order_of_battle_(Viery,_Reach)_105th_ODST_Division.jpg|ODST 105th Division Order of Battle (Viery, Reach). | ||
File:ODST Crest.png|10th Shock Troops Battalion Crest. | |||
File:Helljumper 19th BN.png|19th Shock Troops Battalion Crest. | File:Helljumper 19th BN.png|19th Shock Troops Battalion Crest. | ||
File:7thODSTunitpatch.PNG|7th Shock Troops Battalion patch | File:7thODSTunitpatch.PNG|7th Shock Troops Battalion patch | ||