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The '''D82-EST Darter''' is a dropship used by the [[United Nations Space Command]] to deliver supplies, such as rations and munitions, to forward bases. It is | The '''D82-EST Darter''' is a dropship used by the [[United Nations Space Command]] to deliver supplies, such as rations and munitions, to forward bases. It is similar in form and function to the [[D96-TCE Albatross]], though it is smaller than the latter.<ref name="hw">'''Halo Wars'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'''</ref> | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
In ''Halo Wars'', the D82-EST is used to transport supplies from the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} to provide additional resources for ground forces. They land on specific landing platforms, built into prefabricated [[firebase]] units designed to house supply crates they deliver. The Darter cannot be destroyed in-game. However, if a supply pad is destroyed, the craft assigned to it will disappear from the screen. | In ''Halo Wars'', the D82-EST is used to transport supplies from the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} to provide additional resources for ground forces. They land on specific landing platforms, built into prefabricated [[firebase]] units designed to house supply crates they deliver. The Darter cannot be destroyed in-game. However, if a supply pad is destroyed, the craft assigned to it will disappear from the screen. | ||
A Darter appears in the background of the ''Halo 4'' multiplayer map ''[[Outcast]]''. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo Wars]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo Wars]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo 4]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Revision as of 13:30, March 11, 2013
Template:Ship Class Infobox The D82-EST Darter is a dropship used by the United Nations Space Command to deliver supplies, such as rations and munitions, to forward bases. It is similar in form and function to the D96-TCE Albatross, though it is smaller than the latter.[1][2]
Background
The D82-EST Darter has been in service since at least 2531.[1] It is a vital part of the UNSC's logistical operations, capable of deploying personnel, vehicles parts, weapons, and supplies form rations and medical kits to any ground side base. It serves as both an atmospheric and exoatmospheric vehicle capable of delivering troops and supplies wherever needed once a supply pad has been constructed.
The Darter's cargo bay is capable of transporting large numbers of supply crates at a time. Once it has landed, the underside splits down the middle, lowering a metal pallet from the cargo bay and allowing its cargo to be left groundside to be unloaded. Once free of supplies, the Darter can reseal its cargo bay doors, returning to an orbiting space craft to resupply.
Gameplay
In Halo Wars, the D82-EST is used to transport supplies from the UNSC Spirit of Fire to provide additional resources for ground forces. They land on specific landing platforms, built into prefabricated firebase units designed to house supply crates they deliver. The Darter cannot be destroyed in-game. However, if a supply pad is destroyed, the craft assigned to it will disappear from the screen.
A Darter appears in the background of the Halo 4 multiplayer map Outcast.
Trivia
A darter is a tropical seabird, in keeping with the UNSC's tradition of naming most atmospheric aircraft after birds.
List of appearances
Sources
- ^ a b Halo Wars
- ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide
