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The Darter's cargo bay is capable of transporting large numbers of supply [[List of UNSC crates|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 spacecraft to resupply. | The Darter's cargo bay is capable of transporting large numbers of supply [[List of UNSC crates|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 spacecraft to resupply. | ||
There is at least one craft of a different model bearing the common designator "Darter". | There is at least one craft of a different model bearing the common designator "Darter". This transport only vaguely resembles the D82-EST and is significantly larger.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/detail/745aab3e99cf42ea8432514debe59057/outcast-screenshot-gallery '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Outcast Screenshot Gallery (fourth image)'']</ref><ref group="note">The craft described here is featured in the background of the ''[[Halo 4]]'' multiplayer map ''[[Outcast]]''. Since this dropship was [https://web.archive.org/web/20130314001918/http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/detail/745aab3e99cf42ea8432514debe59057/outcast-screenshot-gallery identified as a Darter on Halo Waypoint] (title of the fourth image), it can be assumed to be a different production model bearing the same name as the D82-EST.</ref> | ||
==Service history== | ==Service history== | ||
In [[2531]], the support vessel {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} had an extensive contingent of Darters, used to transport supplies for ground forces, namely in [[firebase]] unit construction. | In [[2531]], the support vessel {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} had an extensive contingent of Darters, used to transport supplies for ground forces, namely in [[firebase]] unit construction. | ||
In [[2553#January|January 2553]], [[Insurrectionist]]s of the [[New Colonial Alliance]] [[Raid on UNSC Infinity|boarded]] {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} using a Darter.<ref>'''Halo: Initiation''', ''Issue #2''</ref> By April of the same year, [[Venezian militia| | In [[2553#January|January 2553]], [[Insurrectionist]]s of the [[New Colonial Alliance]] [[Raid on UNSC Infinity|boarded]] {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} using a Darter.<ref>'''Halo: Initiation''', ''Issue #2''</ref> By April of the same year, the [[Venezian militia|planetary militia]] on [[Venezia]] had acquired several Darters.<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 103''</ref> The [[United Rebel Front]] had acquired an unidentified variant of the Darter on the [[moon]] of [[Talitsa]].<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', multiplayer map ''[[Outcast]]''</ref> | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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File:D82-EST Darter.png|A D82-EST Darter delivering supplies to a UNSC firebase in ''[[Halo Wars]]''. | File:D82-EST Darter.png|A D82-EST Darter delivering supplies to a UNSC firebase in ''[[Halo Wars]]''. | ||
File:H4-D82EST-DarterDropship-Side.png|An unidentified Darter variant featured on [[Outcast]] in ''[[Halo 4]]''. Note the Forerunner glyph near the forward booster. | File:H4-D82EST-DarterDropship-Side.png|An unidentified Darter variant featured on ''[[Outcast]]'' in ''[[Halo 4]]''. Note the Forerunner glyph near the forward booster. | ||
File:H4-D82EST-DarterDropship-Back.png|The Outcast Darter taking off. | File:H4-D82EST-DarterDropship-Back.png|The ''Outcast'' Darter taking off. | ||
File:HE Infinity Transport.jpg|The Darter variant heading towards {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''. | File:HE Infinity Transport.jpg|The Darter variant heading towards {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''. | ||
File:HW2B Supply Pad2.png|A D82-EST Darter in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | File:HW2B Supply Pad2.png|A D82-EST Darter in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | ||
Revision as of 08:59, November 10, 2016
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 spacecraft to resupply.
There is at least one craft of a different model bearing the common designator "Darter". This transport only vaguely resembles the D82-EST and is significantly larger.[3][note 1]
Service history
In 2531, the support vessel UNSC Spirit of Fire had an extensive contingent of Darters, used to transport supplies for ground forces, namely in firebase unit construction.
In January 2553, Insurrectionists of the New Colonial Alliance boarded UNSC Infinity using a Darter.[4] By April of the same year, the planetary militia on Venezia had acquired several Darters.[5] The United Rebel Front had acquired an unidentified variant of the Darter on the moon of Talitsa.[6]
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.
Trivia
A darter is a tropical seabird, in keeping with the UNSC's tradition of naming most atmospheric aircraft after birds.
Gallery
A D82-EST Darter delivering supplies to a UNSC firebase in Halo Wars.
The Outcast Darter taking off.
The Darter variant heading towards UNSC Infinity in Halo: Escalation.
A D82-EST Darter in Halo Wars 2
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List of appearances
- Halo Wars (First appearance)
- Halo 4
- Halo: Initiation
- Halo: Escalation
- Halo: Mortal Dictata (Mentioned only)
- Halo Wars 2
Note
- ^ The craft described here is featured in the background of the Halo 4 multiplayer map Outcast. Since this dropship was identified as a Darter on Halo Waypoint (title of the fourth image), it can be assumed to be a different production model bearing the same name as the D82-EST.
