105th Drop Jet Platoon
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c. 40 Marines |
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The 105th Drop Jet Platoon was a platoon of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers in the UNSC Marine Corps.[1][Note 1]
Operational history[edit]
Battle of Jericho VII[edit]
The 105th Drop Jet Platoon saw action against the Covenant military ground forces during the Battle of Jericho VII in February 2535 where it was overrun and obliterated by a force of around a thousand Unggoy. The unit's annihilation would later be avenged when the offending Unggoy were eliminated by SPARTAN-IIs, led by Master Chief Petty Officer John-117, in the continued skirmishes of Jericho VII.[1]
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo: The Fall of Reach (First mentioned)
Notes[edit]
- ^ Although never stated to be an ODST unit in The Fall of Reach, the Halo Encyclopedia (page 58, 2011 edition) notes that "Drop Jet Platoon" is a term historically given to ODST units.
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b Halo: The Fall of Reach, Prologue
