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|manufacturer= [[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="H4 Guide"/> | |manufacturer= [[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="H4 Guide"/> | ||
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The '''D79-TC Pelican''', formally known as the '''Dropship 79 Heavy - Troop Carrier''', is a [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] dropship designed by [[Misriah Armory]].<ref name="H4 Guide">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo Waypoint''' ''Halo 4 Interactive Guide'']</ref> It had become the UNSC's standard dropship by [[2557]],<ref name="FUD" group="note">''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn'' depicts a D79H Pelican in use in 2526. While it is possible that the model had entered service by that time, this is more likely an example of artistic license intended to tie the webseries more closely to ''Halo 4''. It is also possible that the CG model was carried over from ''[[The Commissioning]]'' or from ''[[Spartan Ops]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki> pre-rendered cutscenes to save resources; this would explain why the Spartans' Pelican bears the post-war UNSC emblem.</ref> replacing the [[D77-TC Pelican|D77-TC]] and [[D77H-TCI Pelican|D77H-TCI]] models.<ref name="H4 Guide"/><ref name="Waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/weapon-and-vehicle-renders/37d609fa-0303-4c2e-9fff-2fb79e52d9f6#imageNumber=1 '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Halo 4 Weapon and Vehicle Renders'']</ref> A [[G79H-TC Pelican|gunship variant]] of the D79 Pelican also exists.<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'''</ref> | The '''D79-TC Pelican''', formally known as the '''Dropship 79 Heavy - Troop Carrier''', is a [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] dropship designed by [[Misriah Armory]].<ref name="H4 Guide">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo Waypoint''' ''Halo 4 Interactive Guide'']</ref> It had become the UNSC's standard dropship by [[2557]],<ref name="FUD" group="note">''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn'' depicts a D79H Pelican in use in 2526. While it is possible that the model had entered service by that time, this is more likely an example of artistic license intended to tie the webseries more closely to ''Halo 4''. It is also possible that the CG model was carried over from ''[[The Commissioning]]'' or from ''[[Spartan Ops]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki> pre-rendered cutscenes to save resources; this would explain why the Spartans' Pelican bears the post-war UNSC emblem.</ref> replacing the [[D77-TC Pelican|D77-TC]] and [[D77H-TCI Pelican|D77H-TCI]] models.<ref name="H4 Guide"/><ref name="Waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/weapon-and-vehicle-renders/37d609fa-0303-4c2e-9fff-2fb79e52d9f6#imageNumber=1 '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Halo 4 Weapon and Vehicle Renders'']</ref> A [[G79H-TC Pelican|gunship variant]] of the D79 Pelican also exists.<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'''</ref> | ||
== | ==Specifications== | ||
===Design details=== | |||
Unlike the D77 and its ''H'' variant, the D79 features a twin-bubble canopy akin to that of the 21st century [[Wikipedia:Mil Mi-24 Hind|Mi-24 Hind gunship/attack helicopter]]; flight controls and frontal weaponry triggers are linked to the lower seat, while the dorsal turret is manned through the upper seat. It has a sleeker, more rounded fuselage which presumably improves its aerodynamics. A tall air intake is located immediately adjacent to the fuselage on either winglet, while a shorter but wider intake is mounted in front of and beneath each forward thruster; two smaller intakes are located above these. Two small maneuvering thrusters are mounted on either side of the fuselage. The Pelican is armed with a pair of GAU/53 70mm MBHRC cannons mounted on a gimbal.<ref name="Waypoint"/> | Unlike the D77 and its ''H'' variant, the D79 features a twin-bubble canopy akin to that of the 21st century [[Wikipedia:Mil Mi-24 Hind|Mi-24 Hind gunship/attack helicopter]]; flight controls and frontal weaponry triggers are linked to the lower seat, while the dorsal turret is manned through the upper seat. It has a sleeker, more rounded fuselage which presumably improves its aerodynamics. A tall air intake is located immediately adjacent to the fuselage on either winglet, while a shorter but wider intake is mounted in front of and beneath each forward thruster; two smaller intakes are located above these. Two small maneuvering thrusters are mounted on either side of the fuselage. The Pelican is armed with a pair of GAU/53 70mm MBHRC cannons mounted on a gimbal.<ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
===Gunship variant=== | ===Gunship variant=== | ||
{{Main|G79H-TC Pelican}} | {{Main|G79H-TC Pelican}} | ||
In addition to the standard dropship model, a gunship model designated as the '''Gunship 79 Heavy Troop Carrier/Mobile Armory''', is also used. This version incorporates heavier armament than the dropship version and additional weapons and ammunition racks for the resupply of ground troops.<ref name="EVG"/> | In addition to the standard dropship model, a gunship model designated as the '''Gunship 79 Heavy Troop Carrier/Mobile Armory''', is also used. This version incorporates heavier armament than the dropship version and additional weapons and ammunition racks for the resupply of ground troops.<ref name="EVG"/><ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level ''[[Shutdown]]''</ref> | ||
==Identified Pelicans== | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*In ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn'', [[SPARTAN-II Program|Spartan]] [[Blue Team]]'s D79 Pelican sports the post-war version of the UNSC emblem, despite the series taking place in 2526.<ref name="FUD" group="note"/> | *In ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn'', [[SPARTAN-II Program|Spartan]] [[Blue Team]]'s D79 Pelican sports the post-war version of the UNSC emblem, despite the series taking place in 2526.<ref name="FUD" group="note"/> | ||
*In the level ''[[Infinity (Halo 4 level)|Infinity]]'', the Pelicans can be shot down by enemy fire, despite their actions being scripted, which can cause them to fall on top of the player and kill them. Additionally, sometimes the pilots will be killed, resulting in the aircraft crashing but not being destroyed. The Pelican's cockpit will be open and the aircraft can be flipped, but it cannot be piloted by the player. | *In the level ''[[Infinity (Halo 4 level)|Infinity]]'', the Pelicans can be shot down by enemy fire, despite their actions being scripted, which can cause them to fall on top of the player and kill them. Additionally, sometimes the pilots will be killed, resulting in the aircraft crashing but not being destroyed. The Pelican's cockpit will be open and the aircraft can be flipped, but it cannot be piloted by the player. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H4-Concept-Infinity-LaunchBay.jpg|Concept art of a Pelican bay on the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. | |||
File:H4 - Campaign Infinity 04.jpg|A D79 Pelican preparing to drop reinforcements on [[Requiem]] | File:H4 - Campaign Infinity 04.jpg|A D79 Pelican preparing to drop reinforcements on [[Requiem]] | ||
File:H4 - PelicanFlight.jpg|A D79 flying over the canyons of Requiem | File:H4 - PelicanFlight.jpg|A D79 flying over the canyons of Requiem | ||
File:FUD-Circinius-Mountains.jpg|A D79 Pelican leaving [[Circinius IV]]. | |||
File:H4-D79TC-PelicanDropship-Back.jpg|Detailed view of the dropship's engines. | File:H4-D79TC-PelicanDropship-Back.jpg|Detailed view of the dropship's engines. | ||
File:H4 Ragnarok Pelican.png|A crashed D79 Pelican at [[Two Giants]] | File:H4 Ragnarok Pelican.png|A crashed D79 Pelican at [[Two Giants]] | ||
File:Grant piloting Pelican.jpg|Detail of the Pelican's cockpit interior, flown by [[Tedra Grant]] | File:Grant piloting Pelican.jpg|Detail of the Pelican's cockpit interior, flown by [[Tedra Grant]] | ||
File:Crimson and Majestic Pelicans.jpg|Two Pelicans flying in formation as they flee [[Requiem]] in [[2558]] | File:Crimson and Majestic Pelicans.jpg|Two Pelicans flying in formation as they flee [[Requiem]] in [[2558]] | ||
File:H4-PelicanGunship.png|The gunship variant of the D79-TC Pelican, the G79H-TC | File:SO Crystal Ball - Pelican.png|A D79-TC Pelican gunning down an [[Unggoy Storm]]. | ||
File:H4-PelicanGunship.png|The gunship variant of the D79-TC Pelican, the G79H-TC. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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*''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | *''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | ||
==Note== | ==Note== | ||
Revision as of 15:53, July 20, 2014
Were you looking for the D77-TC Pelican, used in Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo Wars, and Halo: Reach?
The D79-TC Pelican, formally known as the Dropship 79 Heavy - Troop Carrier, is a UNSC dropship designed by Misriah Armory.[1] It had become the UNSC's standard dropship by 2557,[note 1] replacing the D77-TC and D77H-TCI models.[1][2] A gunship variant of the D79 Pelican also exists.[3]
Specifications
Design details
Unlike the D77 and its H variant, the D79 features a twin-bubble canopy akin to that of the 21st century Mi-24 Hind gunship/attack helicopter; flight controls and frontal weaponry triggers are linked to the lower seat, while the dorsal turret is manned through the upper seat. It has a sleeker, more rounded fuselage which presumably improves its aerodynamics. A tall air intake is located immediately adjacent to the fuselage on either winglet, while a shorter but wider intake is mounted in front of and beneath each forward thruster; two smaller intakes are located above these. Two small maneuvering thrusters are mounted on either side of the fuselage. The Pelican is armed with a pair of GAU/53 70mm MBHRC cannons mounted on a gimbal.[2]
Gunship variant
- Main article: G79H-TC Pelican
In addition to the standard dropship model, a gunship model designated as the Gunship 79 Heavy Troop Carrier/Mobile Armory, is also used. This version incorporates heavier armament than the dropship version and additional weapons and ammunition racks for the resupply of ground troops.[3][4]
Identified Pelicans
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Trivia
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- In Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, Spartan Blue Team's D79 Pelican sports the post-war version of the UNSC emblem, despite the series taking place in 2526.[note 1]
- In the level Infinity, the Pelicans can be shot down by enemy fire, despite their actions being scripted, which can cause them to fall on top of the player and kill them. Additionally, sometimes the pilots will be killed, resulting in the aircraft crashing but not being destroyed. The Pelican's cockpit will be open and the aircraft can be flipped, but it cannot be piloted by the player.
Gallery
Concept art of a Pelican bay on the UNSC Infinity.
A D79 Pelican preparing to drop reinforcements on Requiem
A D79 flying over the canyons of Requiem
A D79 Pelican leaving Circinius IV.
Detailed view of the dropship's engines.
A crashed D79 Pelican at Two Giants
Detail of the Pelican's cockpit interior, flown by Tedra Grant
A D79-TC Pelican gunning down an Unggoy Storm.
The gunship variant of the D79-TC Pelican, the G79H-TC.
List of appearances
- The Commissioning (First appearance)
- Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
- Halo 4
- Halo: Escalation
- Halo 5: Guardians
Note
- ^ a b Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn depicts a D79H Pelican in use in 2526. While it is possible that the model had entered service by that time, this is more likely an example of artistic license intended to tie the webseries more closely to Halo 4. It is also possible that the CG model was carried over from The Commissioning or from Spartan Ops' pre-rendered cutscenes to save resources; this would explain why the Spartans' Pelican bears the post-war UNSC emblem.
