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<center>''This article is about the '''Helljumpers''' shock troops division. For the GEN2 MJOLNIR armor, see [[HELLJUMPER-class Mjolnir]].''</center> | |||
{{Military infobox | {{Military infobox | ||
|image=[[File:Halo Shirt - 105th ODST.jpg|300px]] | |image=[[File:Halo Shirt - 105th ODST.jpg|300px]] | ||
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|type=[[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers|Shock infantry]] | |type=[[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers|Shock infantry]] | ||
|role=Locate, close with and destroy the enemy with fire and maneuver | |role=Locate, close with and destroy the enemy with fire and maneuver | ||
|size=approx. 15,000-20,000 | |size=approx. 15,000-20,000 Marines | ||
|nicknames=Helljumpers | |nicknames=Helljumpers | ||
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*[[Battle of Ariel]] | *[[Battle of Ariel]] | ||
*[[Fall of Reach]] | *[[Fall of Reach]] | ||
*[[Battle of Installation 04]] | *[[Battle of Installation 04]] | ||
*[[Battle of Earth]] | *[[Battle of Earth]] | ||
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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 [[UNSC Armed Forces]]. The division's insignia is a "Gold Comet".<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 59'' (2011)</ref> | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Members of the 105th possess 'exceptional' ''esprit de corps'' and immense pride and distinction in their unit, reflected by the customary comet-and-skull tattoo each received. Their motto, ''"Jump Feet First into Hell!"'', coupled with their employment of [[ | Members of the 105th possess 'exceptional' ''esprit de corps'' and immense pride and distinction in their unit, reflected by the customary comet-and-skull tattoo each received. Their motto, ''"Jump Feet First into Hell!"'', coupled with their employment of [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle]]s, has earned them the nickname "Helljumpers". | ||
The 105th is infamous for its brutality, even toward fellow human troops. On one occasion, ODSTs from the 105th were involved in a fight with the fourteen-year-old [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[John-117]], resulting in three ODST deaths and one severe injury.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''pages 65-67''</ref><ref name="HtF">'''Halo: The Flood'''</ref> | The 105th is infamous for its brutality, even toward fellow human troops. On one occasion, ODSTs from the 105th were involved in a fight with the fourteen-year-old [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[John-117]], resulting in three ODST deaths and one severe injury.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''pages 65-67''</ref><ref name="HtF">'''Halo: The Flood'''</ref> | ||
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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 | 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 the Etran Harborage]].<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> 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 name="Dirt"/> | ||
At some point in the war, 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 [[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> | ||
During the [[Fall of Reach]] in summer 2552, several elements of the 105th were deployed across the planet, though they were unable to stop the Covenant onslaught. In [[2552#September|September]], subordinate units of the 105th stationed on the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}, having survived the disaster at [[Reach]], fought in the [[Battle of Installation 04]]. These ODSTs were instrumental in frustrating Covenant attempts to purge the [[Installation 04|Halo]] of humans. | During the [[Fall of Reach]] in summer 2552, several elements of the 105th were deployed across the planet, though they were unable to stop the Covenant onslaught. In [[2552#September|September]], subordinate units of the 105th stationed on the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}, having survived the disaster at [[Reach]], fought in the [[Battle of Installation 04]]. These ODSTs were instrumental in frustrating Covenant attempts to purge the [[Installation 04|Halo]] of humans.<ref name="HtF"/><ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved'''</ref> Later that month, 105th Division ODSTs attached to the [[26th Marine Expeditionary Force]] were almost completely annihilated during the [[Battle of New Jerusalem]].<ref name="Dirt"/><ref>'''Halo 3: ODST'''</ref> | ||
Elements of the 105th Division's 7th Battalion were stationed on the {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}} and participated in the [[Battle of Earth]] and later the [[Battle of Installation 05]].<ref>'''Halo 2'''</ref> Another unit of the 105th, which was stationed on the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}, participated in the [[Battle of Installation 00]], the last battle of the Human-Covenant War.<ref>'''Halo 3'''</ref> | Elements of the 105th Division's 7th Battalion were stationed on the {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}} and participated in the [[Battle of Earth]] and later the [[Battle of Installation 05]].<ref>'''Halo 2'''</ref> Another unit of the 105th, which was stationed on the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}, participated in the [[Battle of Installation 00]], the last battle of the Human-Covenant War.<ref>'''Halo 3'''</ref> | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Order_of_battle_(Viery,_Reach)_105th_ODST_Division. | File:Order_of_battle_(Viery,_Reach)_105th_ODST_Division.jpg|ODST 105th Division Order of Battle (Viery, Reach). | ||
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 | ||
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*''[[Hunt the Truth]]'' {{mo}} | *''[[Hunt the Truth]]'' {{mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'' | ||
{{Col-end}} | {{Col-end}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Orbital Drop Shock Trooper units]] | [[Category:Orbital Drop Shock Trooper units]] | ||
