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The '''105th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable)'''<ref>Halo Encyclopedia</ref> is a [[UNSC Marine Corps]] [[ODST]] unit. It is highly regarded as one of the best Marine units in the [[UNSC Defense Force]].
{{Quote|Jump Feet First into Hell!|Official motto}}
The '''105th Shock Troops Division''', also known by the sobriquet "'''''Helljumpers'''''", is a formation of [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]]. It is highly regarded by many to be one of the best divisions in the [[United Nations Space Command]] armed forces. The division's insignia is a "Gold Comet".<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 59'' (2011)</ref>


== Background ==
==Background==
Members of the 105th possess 'exceptional' ''esprit de corps'' and immense pride and distinction in their unit, reflected by the customary comet-and-skull tattoo each received. Their motto, ''"Jump Feet First into Hell!"'', coupled with their employment of [[drop pod]]s, has earned them the nickname "Helljumpers".


Members of the 105th possessed 'exceptional' ''Esprit de Corps'' and immense pride and distinction in their unit, reflected by the customary comet-and-skull tattoo each received. Their motto, ''"Jump Feet First into Hell!"'' , coupled with their employment of [[Human Entry Vehicles]], earned them the nickname of "Helljumpers".
The 105th is infamous for its brutality, even toward fellow human troops. On one occasion, ODSTs from the 105th were involved in a fight with the fourteen-year-old [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[John-117]], resulting in three ODST deaths and one severe injury.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''pages 65-67''</ref><ref name="HtF">'''Halo: The Flood'''</ref>


The 105th was infamous for its brutality, even toward fellow human troops. On one occasion, ODSTs from the 105th were involved in a fight with [[SPARTAN-II Program|Spartan]] [[John-117]], resulting in three ODST deaths and one severe injury.<ref>''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', pages 65-67; ''[[Halo: The Flood]]''</ref>
The 105th has a [[Helljumpers' anthem|distinct anthem]]. Helljumpers sometimes play this song during orbital drops to focus their attention and to calm their nerves.<ref>'''Halo: The Flood''', ''page 36''</ref>


== History ==
==History==
The 105th was instated as early as [[2525]], with detachments of the Helljumpers being stationed on a number of ships, including the ''[[UNSC Atlas]]''.<ref name="TFoR">'''Halo: The Fall of Reach'''</ref>


The 105th was around as early as [[2525]]. Detachments of the Helljumpers have been stationed on a number of ships, including the ''[[UNSC Atlas]]''. In [[2552]], subordinate (company- or platoon-level) units of the 105th were stationed on the ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]'' and fought in the [[Battle of Installation 04]]. This unit was the 22nd Tactical, which was instrumental in frustrating [[Covenant]] attempts to purge the Halo of humans. Elements of the 7th Battalion were stationed on the ''[[UNSC In Amber Clad|In Amber Clad]]'' and participated in the [[Battle of Earth]] and on the [[Battle of Installation 05]]. A sub-unit of the 105th was stationed on ''[[Forward Unto Dawn]]'', and participated in the [[Battle of the Ark]].
The 105th were first deployed against the [[Covenant]] during the [[Battle of Hat Yai]] in late [[2528]] or early [[2529]]. Though the ODSTs sustained fairly light losses, [[Hat Yai|the planet]] was [[Glassing|glassed]].<ref name="Dirt">'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', ''Dirt''</ref> Elements of the 105th later participated in the [[Battle of Arcadia]], and the [[Battle of Trove]].<ref>'''Halo Wars'''</ref>{{Verify source}} In [[2535]], a small detachment of the 105th, assigned to the {{UNSCShip|Midsummer Night}} foiled a Covenant attempt to deceive the citizens of [[the Rubble]] during the [[Battle of Metisette]].<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol'''</ref> At some point during [[2544]],{{Ref/Site|Id=CFShocks|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-system-shocks|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - System Shocks|D=30|M=06|Y=2023}} a squad from the 105th Division was sent on an assassination mission to assassinate a [[Unidentified Prophet (Heian)|logistics Prophet]] on [[Heian]], aided by Spartan [[Cal-141]].<ref>'''Halo Legends:''' ''The Babysitter''</ref> In [[2547]], an element of the 105th Division took part in the [[Battle of Skopje]], defending a major ship construction firm from Covenant attack.{{Ref/Reuse|Dirt}}


A squad from the 105th was sent on an assassination mission to take out an [[Unidentified Prophet (The Babysitter)|unknown Prophet]], aided by a [[Cal-141|Spartan-II]].
In [[2552#January|January 2552]], a unit of the 105th was deployed to [[Ariel]] to enact [[Battle of Ariel|Operation: FIRESIDE]]. Ultimately, the Covenant were prevented from accessing [[the Knowing]], a [[Forerunner]] [[artificial intelligence]] beneath the colony.<ref>'''Halo: Helljumper'''</ref>


==Subordinate Units==
During the [[Fall of Reach]] in summer 2552, several elements of the 105th were deployed across the planet, though they were unable to stop the Covenant onslaught. In [[2552#September|September]], subordinate units of the 105th stationed on the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}, having survived the disaster at [[Reach]], fought in the [[Battle of Installation 04]]. These ODSTs were instrumental in frustrating Covenant attempts to purge the [[Installation 04|Halo]] of humans.{{Ref/Reuse|HtF}}<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved'''</ref> Later that month, 105th Division ODSTs attached to the [[26th Marine Expeditionary Force]] were almost completely annihilated during the [[Battle of New Jerusalem]].{{Ref/Reuse|Dirt}}<ref>'''Halo 3: ODST'''</ref>


Elements of the 105th Division's 7th Battalion were stationed on the {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}} and participated in the [[Battle of Earth]] and later the [[Battle of Installation 05]].<ref>'''Halo 2'''</ref> Another unit of the 105th, which was stationed on the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}, participated in the [[Battle of Installation 00]], the last battle of the Human-Covenant War.<ref>'''Halo 3'''</ref>
==Subordinate units==
*[[2nd Shock Troops Battalion]]
*[[2nd Shock Troops Battalion]]
*[[7th Shock Troops Battalion]]
*[[7th Shock Troops Battalion]]
**1st Platoon
**[[First Platoon (ODST)|First Platoon]]
*[[9th Shock Troops Battalion]]
**[[Boomerang Company]]
***[[First Platoon (Spirit of Fire)|First Platoon]]
*[[10th Shock Troops Battalion]]
*[[11th Shock Troops Battalion]]
*[[19th Shock Troops Battalion]]
*[[19th Shock Troops Battalion]]
*[[Twenty-Second Tactical|22nd Tactical]]
*22nd Shock Troops Battalion
 
==Trivia==
*The 105th Division should not be confused with the [[105th Drop Jet Platoon]], which may have been similar to the ODSTs, albeit operating on a smaller scale.
*The number 105 is divisible by 7, possibly making it one of Bungie's many [[Seven|7]] references.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Order_of_battle_(Viery,_Reach)_105th_ODST_Division.jpg|ODST 105th Division Order of Battle (Viery, Reach).
File:ODST Crest.png|10th Shock Troops Battalion Crest.
File:Helljumper 19th BN.png|19th Shock Troops Battalion Crest.
File:7thODSTunitpatch.PNG|7th Shock Troops Battalion patch
</gallery>


==Notes==
==List of appearances==
The 105th MEU (SOC) should not be confused with the [[105th Drop Jet Platoon]], which may have been similar (albeit on a smaller level) to the ODSTs.
{{Col-begin}}
{{Col-2}}
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
**''[[Armor Testing]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Landfall]]''
**''[[Halo: Arms Race]]''
**''[[Halo: Combat]]''
**''[[Halo: Last One Standing]]''
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo: Helljumper]]''
*''[[The Life]]''
{{Col-2}}
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Origins]]''
**''[[The Babysitter]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[Dirt]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''
*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Hunt the Truth]]'' {{mo}}
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]'' {{Mo}}
{{Col-end}}


==Related Articles==
==Sources==
*[[United Nations Space Command]]
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*[[UNSC Marine Corps]]
*[[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]]
*[[UNSC Military Units]]


== Sources ==
[[Category:Orbital Drop Shock Trooper units]]
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[[Category:UNSC Military Units]]
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