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==Operational history==
==Operational history==
During the [[Human-Covenant War]], M8900s were the most common kind of drop pod favoured by ODSTs in the later war.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} They were employed during [[Operation: FIRESIDE]] and the [[Battle of Mombasa]].{{Ref/Comic|HHJ}}{{Ref/Level|H3ODST|Prepare to Drop}}
During the [[Human-Covenant War]], M8900s were the most common kind of drop pod favoured by ODSTs in the later war.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} At some point after [[2540]], they were used to deploy ODSTs from {{UNSCShip|Kronstadt}} onto [[Heian]] in [[Operation: GREY VEIL]]. During the engagement, one pod burnt up on entry, and another suffered a failure after landing in deep water - requiring rescue by [[Cal-141]].{{Ref/Film|Id=Babysitter|HLeg|Episode=The Babysitter}} In the war's final years, they were employed by [[Alpha-Nine]] during [[Operation: FIRESIDE]] and the [[Battle of Mombasa]].{{Ref/Comic|HHJ}}{{Ref/Level|H3ODST|Prepare to Drop}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H3ODST_DropPod_Concept_1.jpg|Exploration concept art of SOEIV variants for ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:H3ODST_DropPod_Concept_1.jpg|Exploration concept art of SOEIV variants for ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:H3ODST_DropPod_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art of a SOEIV drop pod for ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:H3ODST_DropPod_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art of a SOEIV drop pod for ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:H3ODST_DropBay_Concept.png|Concept art of a cruiser's drop bay for ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:H3ODST_DropBay_Concept.png|Concept art of a cruiser's drop bay for ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:SOEIV-HEV-Drop-Pods.png|In-game models of the SOEIV from ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:SOEIV-HEV-Drop-Pods.png|In-game models of the SOEIV from ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:H3_ODST_SOEIV.jpg|The [[Rookie]]'s SOEIV seen in ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:H3_ODST_SOEIV.jpg|The [[Rookie]]'s SOEIV seen in ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:SOEIV Interface.png|View from inside a SOEIV, with various screens and monitors.
File:SOEIV Interface.png|View from inside a SOEIV, with various screens and monitors.
File:Say My Name dropbay.png|The UNSC ''Say My Name''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s SOEIV drop bay in ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:Say My Name dropbay.png|The UNSC ''Say My Name''{{'}}s SOEIV drop bay in ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:Orbit Descend.png|The violent re-entry of SOEIV drop pods bound for [[New Mombasa]] in the [[Keep It Clean (trailer)|Keep It Clean trailer]].
File:Orbit Descend.png|The violent re-entry of SOEIV drop pods bound for [[New Mombasa]] in the [[Keep It Clean (trailer)|Keep It Clean trailer]].
File:HEVs Dropping.png|Dozens of SOEIVs enter the airspace of New Mombasa just before the EMP blast from the ''[[Solemn Penance]]'' strikes in the Keep It Clean trailer.
File:HEVs Dropping.png|Dozens of SOEIVs enter the airspace of New Mombasa just before the EMP blast from the ''[[Solemn Penance]]'' strikes in the Keep It Clean trailer.
File:Helljumpers One-Cropped.png|Two [[UNSC frigate]]s deploy their drop pods during the [[Battle of Ariel]].
File:Helljumpers One-Cropped.png|Two [[UNSC frigate]]s deploy their drop pods during the [[Battle of Ariel]].
File:HLeg_TheBabysitter_SOIEVDeployment.png|UNSC ''Kronstadt'' deploying its SOIEVs.
File:InitiationDrop.jpg|Drop pods in ''Halo: Initiation''.
File:InitiationDrop.jpg|Drop pods in ''Halo: Initiation''.
</gallery>
</gallery>

Revision as of 05:55, November 5, 2022

M8900 Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle
Various views of the M8900 drop pod given a transparent crop.
Production information

Manufacturer:

Ushuaia Armory[1]

Product line:

SOIEV

Model:

M8900

Technical specifications

Length:

5.5 meters (18 ft)[1]

Mass:

500 kilograms (1,100 lb)[1]

Armament:

None

Crew:

One occupant

Usage

In service:

Human-Covenant War

Role(s):

Drop pod

Affiliation:

 

The M8900 Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle is a SOIEV variant employed by the ODSTs. It was heavily employed during the Human-Covenant War.[1]

Overview

Design details

The M8900 is an angular design, featuring an armoured prow and several small armoured windows. The pod was favoured by the ODSTs during the later years of the Human-Covenant War, due to being significantly faster than the older M8823 HEV. This increased maneuverability makes the M8823 ideal for drops into areas heavily defended by anti-air weaponry.[1]

Operational history

During the Human-Covenant War, M8900s were the most common kind of drop pod favoured by ODSTs in the later war.[1] At some point after 2540, they were used to deploy ODSTs from UNSC Kronstadt onto Heian in Operation: GREY VEIL. During the engagement, one pod burnt up on entry, and another suffered a failure after landing in deep water - requiring rescue by Cal-141.[2] In the war's final years, they were employed by Alpha-Nine during Operation: FIRESIDE and the Battle of Mombasa.[3][4]

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources