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| {{Title|''Gloto'kas''-pattern Assault Carapace}} | | {{Era|Post}} |
| {{Status|Canon}}
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| {{Vehicle infobox | | |image=[[File:H4-T54CovDropPod-ScanRender.png|200px]] |
| |image=[[File:H4 GlotoKasDropPod Crop.png|x300px]] | | |name= |
| |name=''Gloto'kas''-pattern Assault Carapace | | |manufacturer=[[Lodam Armory]] |
| |manufacturer=[[Lodam Armory]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=285}} | |
| |line=[[Covenant drop pod]] | | |line=[[Covenant drop pod]] |
| |model= | | |model= |
| |cost= | | |cost= |
| |length={{Convert|25|m|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=122}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | | |length={{Convert|25|m|ft|sp=us}}<ref name="H4EVG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 122''</ref> |
| |height={{Convert|32.3|m|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | | |height={{Convert|32.3|m|ft|sp=us}}<ref name="H4EVG"/> |
| |width={{Convert|25|m|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | | |width={{Convert|25|m|ft|sp=us}}<ref name="H4EVG"/> |
| |mass={{Convert|82.4|MT|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | | |mass= |
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| |engine=[[Impulse drive]] systems | | |engine=[[Impulse drive]] systems |
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| |firstuse=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | | |firstuse=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] |
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| |affiliation=[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] | | |affiliation=[[Covenant]]<br>[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction]] |
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| The '''''Gloto'kas''-pattern Assault Carapace'''{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} {{Type|54|Mass Deployment Carapace|MDC}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} is a type of large multiple-occupant [[Covenant drop pod|orbital entry vehicle]] used by the [[Covenant remnants]], namely [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Jul 'Mdama's faction]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} | | The '''Type-54 Mass Deployment Carapace''' is a type of large multiple-occupant [[Covenant drop pod|orbital entry vehicle]] used by the [[Covenant remnants]], namely [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Jul 'Mdama's faction]]. Developed by [[Lodam Armory]], the T-54 MDC is significantly larger than most Covenant drop pods, including the contemporary [[Type-51 Individual Breaching Carapace]]. The pod is typically affixed into large [[capital ship]]s, from which it is launched toward a planetary target or an enemy vessel. Unlike most drop pods, the T-54 MDC is reusable, being capable of deploying numerous troops from low altitude before flying back into the host vessel to receive more passengers. This feature was originally implemented to avoid the costs incurred by single-use drop pods, but has since proven to be a highly practical means of transit.<ref name="H4EVG"/> |
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| ==Overview==
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| ===Design details===
| | The T-54 MDC is equipped with capital ship-grade armor and a set of sideways-facing mounting arms on top of the pod to secure the vehicle into the host vessel. Propulsion is provided by [[impulse drive]] systems mounted on the sides as well as a set of braking thrusters. The deployed troops are locked into one of several levels of a multi-tiered staging area as the pod descends. Upon landing, the pod generates a low-range [[anti-gravity technology|gravity dampening pulse]] to allow the infantry within to safely drop to the ground.<ref name="H4EVG"/> |
| Developed by [[Lodam Armory]], the ''Gloto'kas'' is a part of the "Gloto" family of drop pods including the single-occupant {{Pattern|Gloto|Breaching Carapace}} and smaller, multi-occupant {{Pattern|Gloto'kef|Assault Carapace}}. Unlike the ''Gloto'kef'' (and most other drop pods in Covenant use), the ''Gloto'kas'' has the unique distinction of being completely reusable, being capable of deploying numerous troops from low altitude before flying back into the host vessel to receive more passengers. This feature was originally implemented to avoid the costs incurred by single-use drop pods, but has since proven to be a highly practical means of transit.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} In this manner, it bears some resemblance to a [[dropship]].
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| The ''Gloto'kas'' is equipped with capital ship-grade [[nanolaminate]] armor of a faded purple colouration, with an overall aesthetic similar to the other entries in the ''Gloto'' family of drop pods. The form factor is streamlined and smooth, with green lights accentuating the purple armour. The top of the pod has a set of affixed sideways-facing mounting arms to secure the vehicle into the host vessel - generally a capital warship. The pod's large size means that it cannot be carried by smaller warships.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
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| Propulsion is provided by [[impulse drive]] systems mounted on the sides as well as a set of braking thrusters. The deployed troops are locked into one of several levels of a multi-tiered staging area as the pod descends. Upon landing, the pod generates a low-range [[anti-gravity technology|gravity dampening pulse]] to allow the infantry within to safely drop to the ground.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
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| ==Operational history==
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| Like the other ''Gloto'' drop pods, the ''Gloto'kas'' was used to great effect by [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|revived Covenant]] during the [[Battle of Requiem]] in [[2557#July|July 2557]] and the following year's [[Requiem Campaign]].{{Ref/Game|H4|''Gloto'kas''-pattern Assault Carapace in-game vehicle}}
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| ==Gallery== | | ==Gallery== |
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| <gallery> | | <gallery> |
| File:H4 - Type-54 drop pod.jpg|Render of the Type-54 MDC in ''Halo 4''. | | File:H4-T54CovDropPod-ScanScreen.jpg|A Type-54 MDC drop pod preparing to deploy its troops. |
| File:HTMCC H4SO GlotoKasDropPod Screenshot 1.png|A ''Gloto'kas'' deploying troops over [[Magma Base]].
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| File:HTMCC H4SO GlotoKasDropPod Screenshot 2.png|A ''Gloto'kas'' over Magma Base.
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| File:HTMCC H4SO GlotoKasDropPod Above Screenshot.png|A ''Gloto'kas'', as viewed from above.
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| File:HTMCC H4SO GlotoKasDropPod Sky Screenshot.png|A ''Gloto'kas'' dropping from orbit, before activating its thrusters.
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| File:HTMCC H4SO GlotoKasDropPod Below Screenshot.png|A ''Gloto'kas'' drop pod preparing to deploy its troops.
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| File:HTMCC H4SO GlotoKasDropPod Deployment Screenshot.png|Two [[Sangheili Ranger]]s, having just been deployed from a drop pod.
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| File:HTMCC H4SO GlotoKasDropPod TroopBay Screenshot.png|Sangheili warriors inside the drop pod.
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| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| *''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}} | | *''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}} |
| **''[[Spartan Ops]]'' | | **''[[Spartan Ops]]'' |
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| ==Sources== | | ==Sources== |
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| {{Covenant Atmospheric/Exoatmospheric Vehicles}} | | [[Category:Covenant Vehicles]] |
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