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'''"Pelican"''' is the name applied to a series of dropships operated by the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] and [[UNSC Navy]]. Beginning service between [[2503]] and [[2513]],<ref>August, 2008, [http://halostory.bungie.org/oconnor_mclees_080508.html Halo Story Page]. [[Frank O'Connor]]/[[Robert McLees]] interview. Accessed on 2008-04-12</ref> most Pelicans are equipped with [[70mm Chain Gun]]s and rockets in their wings. They can also carry a [[Warthog]] or [[Scorpion tank]] attached to their tails.
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Known models include the following:
'''"Pelican"''' is the name applied to a series of [[dropship|tactical aerospace lifters]] operated by the [[UNSC Air Force]], the [[UNSC Marine Corps]], the [[UNSC Navy]], corporate entities and the [[civilian security forces]].


* [[Dropship 77-Troop Carrier|D77-TC Pelican Dropship]]- The variant operated prior to and during most of [[2552]].
==Summary==
* [[D77H-TCI Pelican Dropship]]- The newer variant of the Pelican, first seen on October, 2552.
The Pelican line entered service in [[2392]].{{Ref/Reuse|wayppelican}}<ref group="Note">In a 2008 [http://halostory.bungie.org/oconnor_mclees_080508.html interview] with [[Frank O'Connor]] and [[Robert McLees]], Frank O'Connor and Robert McLees mention that the Pelican as a family of vehicles had been in service for 40-50 years. It is unknown if this in reference to a specific model and its subtypes or the entire "Pelican" line of ships.</ref>


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The air frame of the Pelican allows them to carry heavy objects underneath their tail booms. Common carry items include an [[M12 Warthog]], [[M808 Scorpion]] tank, [[troop deployment pod]]s or [[resupply canister]]s.
 
Pelicans receive serial numbers to be identified by during radio transmissions, particularly in combat situations. Each serial number consists of a letter from the [[Phonetic Alphabet]] followed by a number. Though a few Pelicans have this number inscribed on their cargo bays, most have no distinguishing mark on their exteriors.
 
==Types==
===D75 Pelican===
*'''[[D75-TC Pelican]]''' - A type of Pelican seen in [[2526]].{{Ref/Reuse|hobchapter6}}
*'''[[D75-TC/r Pelican]]''' - A reconnaissance version of the D75.<ref name="hobchapter6">''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'', Chapter 6</ref>
*'''[[D75-TC/g Pelican]]''' - A version of the D75 equipped with a ground support package.{{Ref/Reuse|hobchapter6}}{{Ref/Note|Chapter 7 of ''Halo: Oblivion'' also refers to this type of Pelican as the D75/s. According [https://twitter.com/TDenningauthor/status/1186665770727673856 a tweet] by [[Troy Denning]], D75/s was an early name for the vehicle, which was later replaced by D75/g at [[343 Industries]]' recommendation. The use of the term D75/s in chapter 7 was a mistake that slipped through proofreading.}}
 
===D77 Pelican===
*'''[[D77-TC Pelican]]''' - The UNSC's standard dropship variant operated during the [[Insurrection]] and the [[Human-Covenant War]].
*'''[[D77C Pelican]]''' - Paramilitary variant used by law enforcement in urban areas.{{Ref/Reuse|wayppelican}}
**'''[[D77C-NMPD Pelican]]''' - The version of the D77C used by the [[New Mombasa Police Department]].
*'''[[D77H-TCI Pelican]]''' - A better-armed variant of the D77 Pelican, featuring tandem pilot-seating configuration.
*'''[[G77S Gunship]]''' - A gunship variant of the D77 created by [[Isabel]] to fight the [[Banished]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-art-of-war-s ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - The Art of War(s)]</ref>
<gallery class=center>
File:H2A-D77TC-PelicanDropship-FrontView.png|D77-TC Pelican
File:H3ODST-D77C-NMPD-PelicanDropship.png|D77C-NMPD Pelican
File:H3 - D77H-TCI.png|D77H-TCI Pelican
File:HW2 - G77S Pelican.jpg|G77S Gunship
</gallery>
 
===D78 Pelican===
*'''[[D78-TC Pelican]]''' - A less common model used after the Covenant War, with improved avionics and thrusters<ref name="wayppelican">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/pelican ''Halo Waypoint'': Pelican]</ref><ref>''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 112</ref>
 
===D79 Pelican===
*'''[[D79-TC Pelican]]''' - The UNSC's standard dropship as of 2557, replacing the aging D77 models.
*'''[[G79H-TC Pelican]]''' - The dedicated gunship variant of the D79 Pelican.
*'''[[Corp Pelican]]''' - A corporate-branded D79 Pelican fielded by the [[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]].
<gallery class=center>
File:H5G - Pelican.png|D79-TC Pelican
File:H4-PelicanGunship.png|G79H-TC Pelican
File:H5G Corp pelican.png|Corp Pelican.
</gallery>
 
===Individualized types===
*'''[[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] stealth type''' - A modification plan used by ONI to retrofit two individual Pelicans (''[[Bogof]]'' and ''[[Tart-Cart]]'') with numerous upgrades changing their sizes and mission capabilities.
 
==Related vehicles==
*[[D102 Owl]] - A stealth capable craft, physically resembling a Pelican.<ref>''[[Halo: Last Light]]'', p. 320 (Google Play edition)</ref>
*[[Condor]] - Built on the frames of Pelicans, though are considerably larger; earning them the nicknames "Fat Pelican" or "SuperPelican".<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/d81-lrt-condor ''Halo Waypoint:'' Condor]</ref>
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HINF CrashedPelicanConcepts.jpg|Concept art of crashed Pelicans in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
</gallery>
 
==List of appearances==
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*''[[Know Your Enemy]]''
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*''[[Halo: Winter Contention]]''
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]''
*''[[Halo: Sunrise on Sanghelios]]''
*''[[Halo: Saturn Devouring His Son]]''
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==Notes==
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==Sources==
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Latest revision as of 15:17, February 5, 2024

"Pelican" is the name applied to a series of tactical aerospace lifters operated by the UNSC Air Force, the UNSC Marine Corps, the UNSC Navy, corporate entities and the civilian security forces.

Summary[edit]

The Pelican line entered service in 2392.[1][Note 1]

The air frame of the Pelican allows them to carry heavy objects underneath their tail booms. Common carry items include an M12 Warthog, M808 Scorpion tank, troop deployment pods or resupply canisters.

Pelicans receive serial numbers to be identified by during radio transmissions, particularly in combat situations. Each serial number consists of a letter from the Phonetic Alphabet followed by a number. Though a few Pelicans have this number inscribed on their cargo bays, most have no distinguishing mark on their exteriors.

Types[edit]

D75 Pelican[edit]

D77 Pelican[edit]

  • D77-TC Pelican

    D77-TC Pelican

  • D77C-NMPD Pelican

    D77C-NMPD Pelican

  • D77H-TCI Pelican

    D77H-TCI Pelican

  • G77S Gunship

    G77S Gunship

D78 Pelican[edit]

  • D78-TC Pelican - A less common model used after the Covenant War, with improved avionics and thrusters[1][4]

D79 Pelican[edit]

  • D79-TC Pelican

    D79-TC Pelican

  • G79H-TC Pelican

    G79H-TC Pelican

  • Corp Pelican.

    Corp Pelican.

Individualized types[edit]

  • ONI stealth type - A modification plan used by ONI to retrofit two individual Pelicans (Bogof and Tart-Cart) with numerous upgrades changing their sizes and mission capabilities.

Related vehicles[edit]

  • D102 Owl - A stealth capable craft, physically resembling a Pelican.[5]
  • Condor - Built on the frames of Pelicans, though are considerably larger; earning them the nicknames "Fat Pelican" or "SuperPelican".[6]

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ In a 2008 interview with Frank O'Connor and Robert McLees, Frank O'Connor and Robert McLees mention that the Pelican as a family of vehicles had been in service for 40-50 years. It is unknown if this in reference to a specific model and its subtypes or the entire "Pelican" line of ships.
  2. ^ Chapter 7 of Halo: Oblivion also refers to this type of Pelican as the D75/s. According a tweet by Troy Denning, D75/s was an early name for the vehicle, which was later replaced by D75/g at 343 Industries' recommendation. The use of the term D75/s in chapter 7 was a mistake that slipped through proofreading.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint: Pelican
  2. ^ a b c Halo: Oblivion, Chapter 6
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - The Art of War(s)
  4. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 112
  5. ^ Halo: Last Light, p. 320 (Google Play edition)
  6. ^ Halo Waypoint: Condor

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Logistical transports Condor (D80 • D81 • Other variants) • D20 Heron • D82 Darter • D96 Albatross
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