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'''"Pelican"''' is the name applied to a series of [[dropship|tactical aerospace lifters]] operated by the [[UNSC Air Force]], the [[UNSC Marine Corps]], the [[UNSC Navy]], corporate entities and the [[civilian security forces]]. | '''"Pelican"''' is the name applied to a series of [[dropship|tactical aerospace lifters]] operated by the [[UNSC Air Force]], the [[UNSC Marine Corps]], the [[UNSC Navy]], corporate entities and the [[civilian security forces]]. | ||
==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
The Pelican line entered service in [[2392]]. | The Pelican line entered service in [[2392]].<ref name="wayppelican"/><ref group="Note">In a 2008 [http://halostory.bungie.org/oconnor_mclees_080508.html interview] with [[Frank O'Connor]] and [[Robert McLees]], Frank O'Connor and Robert McLees mention that the Pelican as a family of vehicles had been in service for 40-50. It is unknown if this in reference to a specific model and its subtypes or the entire "Pelican" line of ships.</ref> | ||
The air frame of the Pelican allows them to carry heavy objects underneath their tail booms. Common carry items include an [[M12 Warthog]], [[M808 Scorpion]] tank, [[troop deployment pod]]s or [[resupply canister]]s. | The air frame of the Pelican allows them to carry heavy objects underneath their tail booms. Common carry items include an [[M12 Warthog]], [[M808 Scorpion]] tank, [[troop deployment pod]]s or [[resupply canister]]s. | ||
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==Types== | ==Types== | ||
===D75 Pelican=== | ===D75 Pelican=== | ||
*'''[[D75-TC Pelican]]''' - A type of Pelican seen in [[2526]]. | *'''[[D75-TC Pelican]]''' - A type of Pelican seen in [[2526]].<ref name="hobchapter6"/> | ||
*'''[[D75-TC/r Pelican]]''' - A reconnaissance version of the D75.<ref name="hobchapter6">''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'', Chapter 6</ref> | *'''[[D75-TC/r Pelican]]''' - A reconnaissance version of the D75.<ref name="hobchapter6">''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'', Chapter 6</ref> | ||
*'''[[D75-TC/g Pelican]]''' - A version of the D75 equipped with a ground support package. | *'''[[D75-TC/g Pelican]]''' - A version of the D75 equipped with a ground support package.<ref name="hobchapter6"/>{{Ref/Note|Chapter 7 of ''Halo: Oblivion'' also refers to this type of Pelican as the D75/s. According [https://twitter.com/TDenningauthor/status/1186665770727673856 a tweet] by [[Troy Denning]], D75/s was an early name for the vehicle, which was later replaced by D75/g at [[343 Industries]]' recommendation. The use of the term D75/s in chapter 7 was a mistake that slipped through proofreading.}} | ||
===D77 Pelican=== | ===D77 Pelican=== | ||
*'''[[D77-TC Pelican]]''' - The UNSC's standard dropship variant operated during the [[Insurrection]] and the [[Human-Covenant War]]. | *'''[[D77-TC Pelican]]''' - The UNSC's standard dropship variant operated during the [[Insurrection]] and the [[Human-Covenant War]]. | ||
*'''[[D77C Pelican]]''' - Paramilitary variant used by law enforcement in urban areas. | <gallery> | ||
File:H2A-D77TC-PelicanDropship-FrontView.png|D77-TC Pelican | |||
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*'''[[D77C Pelican]]''' - Paramilitary variant used by law enforcement in urban areas.<ref name="wayppelican"/> | |||
**'''[[D77C-NMPD Pelican]]''' - The version of the D77C used by the [[New Mombasa Police Department]]. | **'''[[D77C-NMPD Pelican]]''' - The version of the D77C used by the [[New Mombasa Police Department]]. | ||
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File:H3ODST-D77C-NMPD-PelicanDropship.png|D77C-NMPD Pelican | |||
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*'''[[D77H-TCI Pelican]]''' - A better-armed variant of the D77 Pelican, featuring tandem pilot-seating configuration. | *'''[[D77H-TCI Pelican]]''' - A better-armed variant of the D77 Pelican, featuring tandem pilot-seating configuration. | ||
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File:H3 - D77H-TCI.png|D77H-TCI Pelican | |||
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*'''[[G77S Gunship]]''' - A gunship variant of the D77 created by [[Isabel]] to fight the [[Banished]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-art-of-war-s ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - The Art of War(s)]</ref> | *'''[[G77S Gunship]]''' - A gunship variant of the D77 created by [[Isabel]] to fight the [[Banished]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-art-of-war-s ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - The Art of War(s)]</ref> | ||
<gallery | <gallery> | ||
File:HW2 - G77S Pelican.jpg|G77S Gunship | File:HW2 - G77S Pelican.jpg|G77S Gunship | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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===D78 Pelican=== | ===D78 Pelican=== | ||
*'''[[D78-TC Pelican]]''' - A less common model used after the Covenant War, with improved avionics and thrusters<ref name="wayppelican">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/pelican ''Halo Waypoint'': Pelican]</ref><ref>''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 112</ref> | *'''[[D78-TC Pelican]]''' - A less common model used after the Covenant War, with improved avionics and thrusters<ref name="wayppelican">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/pelican ''Halo Waypoint'': Pelican]</ref><ref>''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 112</ref> | ||
===D79 Pelican=== | ===D79 Pelican=== | ||
*'''[[D79-TC Pelican]]''' - The UNSC's standard dropship as of 2557, replacing the aging D77 models. | *'''[[D79-TC Pelican]]''' - The UNSC's standard dropship as of 2557, replacing the aging D77 models. | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:H5G - Pelican.png|D79-TC Pelican | |||
</gallery> | |||
*'''[[G79H-TC Pelican]]''' - The dedicated gunship variant of the D79 Pelican. | *'''[[G79H-TC Pelican]]''' - The dedicated gunship variant of the D79 Pelican. | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:H4-PelicanGunship.png|G79H-TC Pelican | |||
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*'''[[Corp Pelican]]''' - A corporate-branded D79 Pelican fielded by the [[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]]. | *'''[[Corp Pelican]]''' - A corporate-branded D79 Pelican fielded by the [[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]]. | ||
<gallery | <gallery> | ||
File:H5G Corp pelican.png|Corp Pelican. | File:H5G Corp pelican.png|Corp Pelican. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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===Individualized types=== | ===Individualized types=== | ||
*'''[[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] stealth type''' - A modification plan used by ONI to retrofit two individual Pelicans (''[[Bogof]]'' and ''[[Tart-Cart]]'') with numerous upgrades changing their sizes and mission capabilities. | *'''[[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] stealth type''' - A modification plan used by ONI to retrofit two individual Pelicans (''[[Bogof]]'' and ''[[Tart-Cart]]'') with numerous upgrades changing their sizes and mission capabilities. | ||
==Unidentified Pelican encounters== | |||
In May [[2560]], Pelican ''[[Echo 216]]'' found [[John-117]] in a field of detritus near a [[Halo Array|Halo ring]].<ref>''[[Halo Infinite]]'', trailer, [[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere|Campaign Gameplay Premiere]]</ref> | |||
==Related vehicles== | ==Related vehicles== | ||
*[[ | *[[Owl]] - A stealth capable craft, physically resembling a Pelican.<ref>''[[Halo: Last Light]]'', p. 320 (Google Play edition)</ref> | ||
*[[Condor]] - Built on the frames of Pelicans | *[[Condor]] - Built on the frames of Pelicans though are considerably larger; earning them the nicknames "Fat Pelican" or "SuperPelican".<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/d81-lrt-condor ''Halo Waypoint:'' Condor]</ref> | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | {{Ref/Sources}} | ||
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{{Pelican variants}} | {{Pelican variants}} | ||
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[[Category:Pelican variants| ]] | [[Category:Pelican variants| ]] | ||
