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The '''105th Shock Troops Division''' (also known as the "'''''Helljumpers'''''") was a [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|shock warfare formation]] of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]]. It's highly regarded by many to be one of the best divisions in the [[UNSC Defense Force]].
The '''105th Shock Troops Division''', also known by the sobriquet "'''''Helljumpers'''''", is a [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|shock warfare formation]] of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]]. It is highly regarded by many to be one of the best divisions in the [[UNSC Defense Force]].


==Background==
==Background==
Members of the 105th possessed '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 [[Human Entry Vehicles]], earned them the nickname of "Helljumpers".
Members of the 105th possessed '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 was infamous for its brutality, even toward fellow human troops. On one occasion, ODSTs from the 105th were involved in a fight with [[John-117|SPARTAN John-117]], resulting in three ODST deaths and one severe injury.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''pages 65-67''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page ??''</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>


==History==
==History==
The 105th was around as early as [[2525]]. Detachments of the Helljumpers have been stationed on a number of ships, including the ''[[UNSC Atlas]]''. In [[2552]], subordinate units of the 105th were stationed on the {{UNSCship|Pillar of Autumn}} and fought in the [[Battle of Installation 04]]. This unit was the 22nd Tactical, which was instrumental in frustrating [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] attempts to purge the Halo of humans.
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>


At some point in the war, a squad from the 105th Division was sent on an assassination mission to assassinate an [[Unidentified Prophet (The Babysitter)|unknown Prophet]] on [[Heian]], aided by [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN]] [[Cal-141]].
The 105th were first deployed against the [[Covenant Empire|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 [[Harvest Campaign]],<ref>'''Halo 3: ODST''', [[Edward Buck]] [[Firefight]] description</ref>, the [[Battle of Arcadia]], and a [[Battle of the Flood-controlled Shield World|battle]] on a [[Flood]]-controlled [[Shield World (Halo Wars)|Shield World]].<ref>'''Halo Wars'''</ref> 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"/>


Elements of the 7th Battalion were stationed on the {{UNSCship|In Amber Clad}} and participated in the [[Battle of Earth]] and later the [[Battle of Installation 05]]. Another unit of the 105th which was stationed on the {{UNSCship|Forward Unto Dawn}} participated in the [[Battle of Installation 00]].
At some point in the war, a squad from the 105th Division was sent on an assassination mission to assassinate an [[Unidentified Prophet (The Babysitter)|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>
 
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>'''Halo: Combat Evolved'''</ref><ref name="HtF"/> Later that month, 105th Division ODSTs attached to the [[26th Marine Expeditionary Force]] were almost completely annihilated during the [[Battle of New Jerusalem]].<ref>'''Halo 3: ODST'''</ref><ref name="Dirt"/>
 
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>


==Subordinate Units==
==Subordinate Units==
*[[2nd Shock Troops Battalion]]
*[[2nd Shock Troops Battalion]]
*[[7th Shock Troops Battalion]]
*[[7th Shock Troops Battalion]]
**1st Platoon
**First Platoon
*[[11th Shock Troops Battalion]]
*[[11th Shock Troops Battalion]]
*[[19th Shock Troops Battalion]]
*[[19th Shock Troops Battalion]]
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The 105th Division should not be confused with the [[105th Drop Jet Platoon]], which may have been similar to the ODSTs, albeit operating on a smaller scale.
*The 105th Division should not be confused with the [[105th Drop Jet Platoon]], which may have been similar to the ODSTs, albeit operating on a smaller scale.
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[Dirt]]''
*''[[Halo: Helljumper]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[The Babysitter]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==

Revision as of 09:12, January 28, 2011

Template:Ratings Template:Infobox Military Unit The 105th Shock Troops Division, also known by the sobriquet "Helljumpers", is a shock warfare formation of the UNSC Marine Corps. It is highly regarded by many to be one of the best divisions in the UNSC Defense Force.

Background

Members of the 105th possessed '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 Vehicles, 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 John-117, resulting in three ODST deaths and one severe injury.[1][2]

History

The 105th was instated as early as 2525, with detachments of the Helljumpers being stationed on a number of ships, including the UNSC Atlas.[3]

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, the planet was glassed.[4] Elements of the 105th later participated in the Harvest Campaign,[5], the Battle of Arcadia, and a battle on a Flood-controlled Shield World.[6] In 2535, a small detachment of the 105th, assigned to the Template:UNSCship foiled a Covenant attempt to deceive the citizens of the Rubble during the Battle of Metisette.[7] In 2547, an element of the 105th Division took part in the Battle of Skopje, defending a major ship construction firm from Covenant attack.[4]

At some point in the war, a squad from the 105th Division was sent on an assassination mission to assassinate an logistics Prophet on Heian, aided by SPARTAN Cal-141.[8]

In January 2552, a unit of the 105th was deployed to Ariel to enact Operation: FIRESIDE. Ultimately, the Covenant were prevented from accessing the Knowing, a Forerunner artificial intelligence beneath the colony.[9]

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 September, subordinate units of the 105th stationed on the Template:UNSCship, having survived the disaster at Reach, fought in the Battle of Installation 04. These ODSTs were instrumental in frustrating Covenant attempts to purge the Halo of humans.[10][2] Later that month, 105th Division ODSTs attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Force were almost completely annihilated during the Battle of New Jerusalem.[11][4]

Elements of the 105th Division's 7th Battalion were stationed on the Template:UNSCship and participated in the Battle of Earth and later the Battle of Installation 05.[12] Another unit of the 105th, which was stationed on the Template:UNSCship, participated in the Battle of Installation 00, the last battle of the Human-Covenant War.[13]

Subordinate Units

Trivia

  • The 105th Division should not be confused with the 105th Drop Jet Platoon, which may have been similar to the ODSTs, albeit operating on a smaller scale.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, pages 65-67
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Halo: The Flood
  3. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, Dirt
  5. ^ Halo 3: ODST, Edward Buck Firefight description
  6. ^ Halo Wars
  7. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol
  8. ^ Halo Legends: The Babysitter
  9. ^ Halo: Helljumper
  10. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved
  11. ^ Halo 3: ODST
  12. ^ Halo 2
  13. ^ Halo 3
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