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|name=D20 Heron | |name=D20 Heron | ||
|manufacturer= | |manufacturer=[[Conklin AeroDynamix]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|line= | |line= | ||
|model= | |model= | ||
|class=Heavy lift vehicle | |class=Heavy lift vehicle | ||
|length= | |length={{Convert|418.8|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}} | ||
|width= | |width={{Convert|295|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}} | ||
|height= | |height={{Convert|97.2|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}} | ||
|mass= | |mass={{Convert|4334|MT}} | ||
|max accel= | |max accel= | ||
|max speed space= | |max speed space= | ||
|max speed air= | |max speed air= | ||
|engine= | |engine= | ||
*4 tilt-lift engines{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
*[[Nuclear fusion|Fusion thrusters]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
|slipspace drive= | |slipspace drive= | ||
|slipspace speed= | |slipspace speed= | ||
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|countermeasures= | |countermeasures= | ||
|armament=None | |armament=None | ||
|complement= | |complement= | ||
* | *1 [[Colony starter unit]] or [[Firebase]] module{{Ref/Reuse|HW}} | ||
|crew= | |crew= | ||
*1 [[pilot]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
*1 co-pilot{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
*1 cargo chief{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
*1 flight engineer{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
|skeleton= | |skeleton= | ||
|passengers= | |passengers= | ||
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|era=*[[Domus Diaspora]]{{Ref/Reuse|OD}} | |era=*[[Domus Diaspora]]{{Ref/Reuse|OD}} | ||
*[[Human-Covenant War]]{{Ref/Reuse|HW}} | *[[Human-Covenant War]]{{Ref/Reuse|HW}} | ||
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
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The '''D20 Heron''' is a [[United Nations Space Command]] atmospheric and space heavy-lift dropship. | The '''D20 Heavy Lift Vehicle'''{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=151}}, colloquially known as the '''Heron''' is a [[United Nations Space Command]] atmospheric and space heavy-lift superheavy [[dropship]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Mythos|HM|Page=70}} | ||
== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
The D20 Heron is very large and roughly square in shape, featuring a protruding area at the front of the ship which most likely serves as the bridge. The Heron features four tilt engines, two mounted on opposite sides of the ship, and four conventional, rear-mounted engines. The configuration allows for easy maneuverability in space, such as among debris fields. The Heron was originally intended to deploy the infrastructure required to begin and sustain humanity's colonization efforts{{Ref/Reuse|OD}} such as the [[colony starter unit]]. The necessities of the [[Human-Covenant War]] forced the UNSC to re-purpose the craft for a logistical support role. | The D20 Heron is very large and roughly square in shape, featuring a protruding area at the front of the ship which most likely serves as the bridge. The Heron features four tilt engines, two mounted on opposite sides of the ship, and four conventional, rear-mounted engines. The configuration allows for easy maneuverability in space, such as among debris fields. The Heron was originally intended to deploy the infrastructure required to begin and sustain humanity's colonization efforts{{Ref/Reuse|OD}} such as the [[colony starter unit]]. The necessities of the [[Human-Covenant War]] forced the UNSC to re-purpose the craft for a logistical support role. | ||
The D20 is capable of transporting and placing a prefabricated [[firebase]] "pod" - the military use variants of the civilain colony starter units - on a suitable landing zone designated by friendly ground forces. When deploying a firebase pod, a circular structure amidships spins clockwise, possibly unscrewing to detach the payload. The vessel is capable of operating in both atmosphere and vacuum. Up to ten Herons can be docked on the exterior of a [[Phoenix-class colony ship|''Phoenix''-class support vessel]], with five being berthed on either side. | The D20 is capable of transporting and placing a prefabricated [[firebase]] "pod" - the military use variants of the civilain colony starter units - on a suitable landing zone designated by friendly ground forces. When deploying a firebase pod, a circular structure amidships spins clockwise, possibly unscrewing to detach the payload. The vessel is capable of operating in both atmosphere and vacuum. Up to ten Herons can be docked on the exterior of a [[Phoenix-class colony ship|''Phoenix''-class support vessel]], with five being berthed on either side.{{Ref/Level|HW|Alpha Base (Halo Wars level)|Alpha Base}} | ||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
Following the departure of the {{CAAShip|First Reverie}} and a hundred other colony ships in [[2362]], D20 Herons would be used by many colony ships during the period later referred to as the [[Domus Diaspora]] to establish functional infrastructure and an active presence on a new world. | Following the departure of the {{CAAShip|First Reverie}} and a hundred other colony ships in [[2362]], D20 Herons would be used by many colony ships during the period later referred to as the [[Domus Diaspora]] to establish functional infrastructure and an active presence on a new world.{{Ref/Site|Id=OD|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/outpost-discoveries|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Outpost Discoveries|D=30|M=06|Y=2021}} | ||
The converted {{Class|Phoenix|colony ship}} {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} embarked ten D20 Herons [[2531#Febuary|Febuary 2531]]. These dropships were used extensively to construct firebases on [[Harvest]], [[Arcadia]], and the [[Etran Harborage]] in [[2531#February|February 2531]].{{Ref/Reuse|Mythos}} | The converted {{Class|Phoenix|colony ship}} {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} embarked ten D20 Herons [[2531#Febuary|Febuary 2531]]. These dropships were used extensively to construct firebases on [[Harvest]], [[Arcadia]], and the [[Etran Harborage]] in [[2531#February|February 2531]].{{Ref/Reuse|Mythos}}{{Ref/Game|Id=HW|HW|Heron in-game model}} During the [[Battle of the Etran Harborage]], a collision between ''Spirit of Fire'' and the [[Sinaris-pattern heavy destroyer|Covenant destroyer]] ''[[Proclamation's Tithe]]'' resulted in the destruction of all five of the human vessel's portside Herons. By the time ''Spirit of Fire'' arrived at [[Installation 00]] in [[2559#March|March 2559]], the lost Herons had been replaced.<ref>''[[Halo Legendary Crate]] 4'', [[:File:LC 004 systems.jpg|Data Drop]]</ref> However, the ship's crew primarily used [[D81-LRT Condor]]s in place of the Herons for building firebases on [[Installation 00]]; the Herons were instead used exclusively for mass deployment of cargo and troops in secured rear areas.{{Ref/Game|Id=PL|HW2|[[Phoenix Logs#UNSC Buildings|Phoenix Logs]] - Firebase}} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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*''[[Halo Mythos]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Halo Mythos]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | *''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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Revision as of 19:56, April 15, 2022
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Heavy lift vehicle |
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127.7 meters (418.8 ft) |
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90 meters (295 ft) |
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29.6 meters (97.2 ft) |
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4,334 metric tons (4,266 LT; 4,777 ST) |
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The D20 Heavy Lift Vehicle[1], colloquially known as the Heron is a United Nations Space Command atmospheric and space heavy-lift superheavy dropship.[4]
Overview
Design details
The D20 Heron is very large and roughly square in shape, featuring a protruding area at the front of the ship which most likely serves as the bridge. The Heron features four tilt engines, two mounted on opposite sides of the ship, and four conventional, rear-mounted engines. The configuration allows for easy maneuverability in space, such as among debris fields. The Heron was originally intended to deploy the infrastructure required to begin and sustain humanity's colonization efforts[3] such as the colony starter unit. The necessities of the Human-Covenant War forced the UNSC to re-purpose the craft for a logistical support role.
The D20 is capable of transporting and placing a prefabricated firebase "pod" - the military use variants of the civilain colony starter units - on a suitable landing zone designated by friendly ground forces. When deploying a firebase pod, a circular structure amidships spins clockwise, possibly unscrewing to detach the payload. The vessel is capable of operating in both atmosphere and vacuum. Up to ten Herons can be docked on the exterior of a Phoenix-class support vessel, with five being berthed on either side.[5]
Operational history
Following the departure of the CAA First Reverie and a hundred other colony ships in 2362, D20 Herons would be used by many colony ships during the period later referred to as the Domus Diaspora to establish functional infrastructure and an active presence on a new world.[3]
The converted Phoenix-class colony ship UNSC Spirit of Fire embarked ten D20 Herons Febuary 2531. These dropships were used extensively to construct firebases on Harvest, Arcadia, and the Etran Harborage in February 2531.[4][2] During the Battle of the Etran Harborage, a collision between Spirit of Fire and the Covenant destroyer Proclamation's Tithe resulted in the destruction of all five of the human vessel's portside Herons. By the time Spirit of Fire arrived at Installation 00 in March 2559, the lost Herons had been replaced.[6] However, the ship's crew primarily used D81-LRT Condors in place of the Herons for building firebases on Installation 00; the Herons were instead used exclusively for mass deployment of cargo and troops in secured rear areas.[7]
Gallery
A D20 Heron delivering a section of a UNSC firebase.
Heron seen launching from UNSC Spirit of Fire.
A Heron lifting off from a firebase's landing pad.
The Spirit's five portside Herons, moments before they are destroyed by the incoming Proclamation's Tithe.
Looking closely, five of the Spirit's Herons can be seen docked under the vessel's starboard "wing."
List of appearances
- Halo Wars (First appearance)
- Halo Mythos (Mentioned only)
- Halo Wars 2
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 151
- ^ a b c Halo Wars, Heron in-game model
- ^ a b c Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Outpost Discoveries (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2021) [archive]
- ^ a b Halo Mythos, page 70
- ^ Halo Wars, campaign level Alpha Base
- ^ Halo Legendary Crate 4, Data Drop
- ^ Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs - Firebase
