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The '''''Suspa Al''-pattern Individual Assault Carapace''' ("'''fire seed'''") is a type of [[Covenant drop pod|insertion pod]] employed by the [[Covenant]].{{Ref/Reuse|WF66}}
The '''''Suspa Al''-pattern Individual Assault Carapace''' ("'''fire seed'''") is a type of [[Covenant drop pod|insertion pod]] employed by the [[Covenant]].{{Ref/Reuse|WF66}}


==Design==
==Overview==
The ''Suspa Al'' is a single-occupant design of insertion pod, hosting only a single [[Sangheili]] warrior. The pod is a teardrop-shaped design, with the bottom of the pod serving as an armor-piercing ram capable of punching through the fortified hull of a [[warship]] or deep into an armored bunker to deliver their payload deep into the heart of an enemy area. The pod's occupant sits in a shock couch, cocooned in a series of crushing [[gravitic]] [[Gravitic web|webs]]. All of the pod's life-support and safety systems are optimised for use by Sangheili warriors, and the pod's controls give the occupant a great degree of freedom in how the pod maneuvers during a drop, as opposed to the [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|SOEIV]]s employed by the [[ODST]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|WF66}}
===Design details===
The ''Suspa Al'' is a single-occupant design of insertion pod, hosting only a single [[Sangheili]] warrior. The pod is a teardrop-shaped design, with the bottom of the pod serving as an armor-piercing ram capable of punching through the fortified hull of a [[warship]] or deep into an armored bunker to deliver their payload deep into the heart of an enemy area. The pod's occupant sits in a shock couch, cocooned in a series of crushing [[gravitic]] [[Gravitic web|webs]]. All of the pod's life-support and safety systems are optimised for use by Sangheili warriors, and the pod's controls give the occupant a great degree of freedom in how the pod maneuvers during a drop, as opposed to the [[drop pod]]s employed by the [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]].{{Ref/Reuse|WF66}}


When landing, the pod's door  explodes off the front of the craft to allow the warrior to swiftly exit and engage the enemy. The door contains [[Inertial compensator|inertial compensation]] [[stasis generator]]s, which mitigate the risk of the occupant being killed or injured during transit and pre-impact deceleration.{{Ref/Reuse|WF66}}
When landing, the pod's door  explodes off the front of the craft to allow the warrior to swiftly exit and engage the enemy. The door contains [[Inertial compensator|inertial compensation]] [[stasis generator]]s, which mitigate the risk of the occupant being killed or injured during transit and pre-impact deceleration.{{Ref/Reuse|WF66}}


==History==
==Operational history==
During the empire's height, the ''Suspa Al'' [[design pattern]] was rarely employed, as [[artisan]]s allied with the Covenant's [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot]] orders jealously guarded the secrets of their construction.  Only the most pious of commanders were granted the honour of requisitioning their use, and only their use in battle guaranteed replacements.{{Ref/Reuse|WF66}} Many of the Sangheili troops selected for such orbital drops were themselves taken from the Zealot order, or otherwise aspired for membership in their chapterhouses.{{Ref/Reuse|WF66}}
During the empire's height, the ''Suspa Al'' [[design pattern]] was rarely employed, as [[artisan]]s allied with the Covenant's [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot]] orders jealously guarded the secrets of their construction.  Only the most pious of commanders were granted the honour of requisitioning their use, and only their use in battle guaranteed replacements.{{Ref/Reuse|WF66}} Many of the Sangheili troops selected for such orbital drops were themselves taken from the Zealot order, or otherwise aspired for membership in their chapterhouses.{{Ref/Reuse|WF66}}


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==Production notes==
==Production notes==
The ''Suspa Al'' pattern of drop pod was first seen in the [[E3]] [[2010]] [[Halo: Reach E3 2010 Trailer|trailer]] for ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. The drop pods were seen used by the Covenant troops attacking the [[Sabre Program Launch/Research Range]] at [[Farkas Lake]] in an early build of the level "[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]", but were later replaced by an alternate visual variant in the final game release. The final design is notably sleeker and rounder, effectively rendering the original E3 model cut content. The later [[2017]] release of ''[[Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo]]'' featured a high-resolution image of the ''Suspa Al'' pattern, with a great deal of information provided about its usage by the Covenant empire - effectively bringing the drop pod back from non-canon status.
{{Main|Cut Halo: Reach vehicles}}
The ''Suspa Al'' pattern of drop pod was concepted by [[:Category:Images by Steve Chon|Steve Chon]] and modelled by [[:Category:Images by Kayl Myers|Kayl Myers]] for ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/1Z9PZ|Site=ArtStation|Page=Halo: Reach - Covenant Drop Pod|D=04|M=07|Y=2024}} The drop pod was featured in the [[Halo: Reach E3 2010 Trailer|reveal trailer]] shown at [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] [[2010]], though was cut from the final game and replaced with the {{Pattern|Yado|Intrusion Carapace}}.
 
In the demo, the drop pods are used by the Covenant troops attacking the [[Sabre Program Launch/Research Range]] at [[Farkas Lake]] in an early build of the level "[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]". The design seen in the final game is notably sleeker and rounder, effectively rendering the original E3 model [[Cut Halo: Reach vehicles|cut content]].
 
The later [[2017]] release of ''[[Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo]]'' featured a high-resolution double-page spread focusing on the ''Suspa Al'' pattern, with a great deal of information provided about its usage by the Covenant empire.{{Ref/Reuse|WF66}} This feature brought the drop pod back into ''Halo'' canon.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Revision as of 10:46, July 4, 2024

Suspa Al-pattern Assault Carapace
Overview of the Suspa Al-pattern Assault Carapace, cropped from this image.
Production information

Manufacturer:

Tertiary Assembly Forges[1]

Product line:

Covenant drop pod

Technical specifications

Length:

5.9 meters (19 ft)[1]

Mass:

500 kilograms (1,100 lb)[1]

Engine(s):

Impulse drive[1]

Armament:

None[1]

Crew:

1 Warrior[1]

Usage

In service:

Human-Covenant War[1]
Post-Covenant War conflicts[1]

Role(s):

Transport[1]

Affiliation:

Covenant[1]
Covenant remnants[1]

 

The Suspa Al-pattern Individual Assault Carapace ("fire seed") is a type of insertion pod employed by the Covenant.[1]

Overview

Design details

The Suspa Al is a single-occupant design of insertion pod, hosting only a single Sangheili warrior. The pod is a teardrop-shaped design, with the bottom of the pod serving as an armor-piercing ram capable of punching through the fortified hull of a warship or deep into an armored bunker to deliver their payload deep into the heart of an enemy area. The pod's occupant sits in a shock couch, cocooned in a series of crushing gravitic webs. All of the pod's life-support and safety systems are optimised for use by Sangheili warriors, and the pod's controls give the occupant a great degree of freedom in how the pod maneuvers during a drop, as opposed to the drop pods employed by the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers.[1]

When landing, the pod's door explodes off the front of the craft to allow the warrior to swiftly exit and engage the enemy. The door contains inertial compensation stasis generators, which mitigate the risk of the occupant being killed or injured during transit and pre-impact deceleration.[1]

Operational history

During the empire's height, the Suspa Al design pattern was rarely employed, as artisans allied with the Covenant's Zealot orders jealously guarded the secrets of their construction. Only the most pious of commanders were granted the honour of requisitioning their use, and only their use in battle guaranteed replacements.[1] Many of the Sangheili troops selected for such orbital drops were themselves taken from the Zealot order, or otherwise aspired for membership in their chapterhouses.[1]

Following the collapse of the Covenant, the usage of the Suspa Al remains largely similar to how they were employed during the empire's reign, though the Zealots are now divided in loyalty amongst a large number of successor factions, and exercise less discretion in judging the worthy.[1]

Production notes

Main article: Cut Halo: Reach vehicles

The Suspa Al pattern of drop pod was concepted by Steve Chon and modelled by Kayl Myers for Halo: Reach.[2] The drop pod was featured in the reveal trailer shown at E3 2010, though was cut from the final game and replaced with the Yado-pattern Intrusion Carapace.

In the demo, the drop pods are used by the Covenant troops attacking the Sabre Program Launch/Research Range at Farkas Lake in an early build of the level "Long Night of Solace". The design seen in the final game is notably sleeker and rounder, effectively rendering the original E3 model cut content.

The later 2017 release of Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo featured a high-resolution double-page spread focusing on the Suspa Al pattern, with a great deal of information provided about its usage by the Covenant empire.[1] This feature brought the drop pod back into Halo canon.

Gallery

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  • Concept art for this drop pod.

    Concept art for this drop pod.

  • HR CovenantDropPod Overview.png

    Renders of Suspa Al in Halo: Reach.

  • A Suspa Al in the attack on Farkas Lake.

    A Suspa Al in the attack on Farkas Lake.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r Halo: Warfleet, page 66-67
  2. ^ ArtStation, Halo: Reach - Covenant Drop Pod (Retrieved on Jul 4, 2024) [archive]

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Atmospheric/Exoatmospheric Craft of the Covenant and its remnants
Combat aircraft
Support aircraft and gunships
Troop carriers
Boarding craft
Exoatmospheric Craft and shuttles
Drop pods and escape pods
Single-occupant Assault carapace: Suspa Al-pattern • Udka-pattern

Breaching carapace: Kalu'teh-pattern • Gloto-pattern
Intrusion carapace: Yado-pattern
Miscellaneous: Gydrozka Workshop Breaching Pod • Unidentified

Multiple-occupant Assault carapace: Gloto'kas-pattern • Gloto'kef-pattern • Yado'kef-pattern

Breaching carapace: Kalu'qeh-pattern

Miscellaneous Escape pod
Civilian transport craft
Pre-Covenant craft
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