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{{Title|''Gloto''-pattern Breaching Carapace}}
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[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVGCDropPod}}
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The '''Type-51 Individual Breaching Carapace''' is a type of multi-occupant [[Covenant drop pod|orbital entry vehicle]] used by the [[Covenant remnant|reformed Covenant]]. Developed by [[Lodam Armory]], the T-51 IBC is the new Covenant's most prominent model of drop pod. It can carry up to five occupants and is similar in size to the variant used by the original Covenant but sleeker and more elongated in design.<ref name="H4EVG"/>
The '''''Gloto''-pattern Breaching Carapace'''{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P284}} {{Type|51|Individual Breaching Carapace|IBC}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVGCDropPod}} is a type of multi-occupant [[Covenant drop pod|orbital entry vehicle]] used by the [[Covenant remnants]], namely [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Jul 'Mdama's faction]].{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVGCDropPod}}
 
==Overview==
===Design details===
The ''Gloto''-pattern Breaching Carapace is a 1 to 5 personnel drop pod with a primary purpose to rapidly infiltrate planetary or ship-based defenses with discretion.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVGCDropPod}} It is one of three known drop pods in the "''Gloto''" family of [[design pattern]]s predominantly used by Jul 'Mdama's [[Hesduros|Hesduron]] forces - alongside the larger, multiple-occupant {{Pattern|Gloto'kef|Assault Carapace}} and the reusable {{Pattern|Gloto'kas|Assault Carapace}}. The ''Gloto'' bears heavy visual resemblance to these designs, with a pale purple [[nanolaminate]] hull and green-tinted lights adorning the surface.{{Ref/Game|Id=H4|H4|''Gloto''-pattern Breaching Carapace in-game model}}
 
The carapace's form is streamlined and aggressive, featuring four bulbous pods on each side of the vehicle - providing a "teardrop" profile while in flight. The bottom of the drop pod features terrain-locking prongs which embed in the ground upon impact, ensuring the vehicle's stability.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVGCDropPod}} Once landed, the single door opens by sliding up, opening up the internal bay and allowing for entry/exit. The internal bay can carry a single occupant similar to the {{Pattern|Kalu'teh|Breaching Carapace|}}, {{Pattern|Suspa Al|Assault Carapace|}}, {{Pattern|Udka|Assault Carapace|}}, and {{Pattern|Yado|Intrusion Carapace|drop pods}}.{{Ref/Reuse|H4}}
 
The pod is equipped with eight downward-facing [[maneuver drive]]s, four on either side of the pod. These are a braking system designed to activate when close to landing to provide deceleration.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVGCDropPod}} There are also what appear to be six additional thrusters located on the top of the pod, presumably used to provide initial acceleration during the launch phase.{{Ref/Reuse|H4}}
 
===Development history===
The ''Gloto''-pattern Breaching Carapace was developed by [[Lodam Armory]].{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVGCDropPod}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P284}}
 
===Usage===
The ''Gloto''-pattern Breaching Carapace is the most prominent model of drop pod used by Jul 'Mdama's faction in the post-[[Human-Covenant War|Covenant War]] era.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVGCDropPod}} During the opening stages of the [[Battle of Requiem]] in [[2557#July|July 2557]], Jul 'Mdama's Covenant used ''Gloto'' drop pods (alongside the ''Gloto'kef'' multiple-occupant pods) to deploy troops into the [[Core of Requiem]]. These pods were deployed from a {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}} which was hovering a close distance over the drop site.{{Ref/Level|H4|Forerunner (level)|Forerunner}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Halo4-Concept-CovDropPod-01.jpg|Renders of Type-51 IBC in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-T51CovDropPod-ScanRender.png|The ''Gloto'' in ''Halo 4''.
File:Halo4-Concept-CovDropPod-02.jpg|Closeup detail view of the T-51 drop pod render.
File:HTMCC H4 GlotoDropPod Launch Screenshot.png|A ''Gloto'' shortly after launching from a ''Zanar''-pattern light cruiser.
File:HTMCC H4 GlotoDropPod Exit.png|A [[Commander (Covenant)|Sangheili Commander]] climbing out of their ''Gloto''.
File:HTMCC H4 GlotoDropPod Landing Screenshot.png|A ''Gloto'' on impact.
File:HTMCC H4 GlotoDropPod Cliff Screenshot.png|A ''Gloto'' embedded in a cliff after landing.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'' {{C|Hazard sheet prop-only}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Covenant Vehicles}}
 
[[Category:Covenant Vehicles]]
{{Covenant Atmospheric/Exoatmospheric Vehicles}}
[[Category:Covenant vehicles]]

Latest revision as of 07:21, August 8, 2024

Gloto-pattern Breaching Carapace
A screenshot of the Gloto-pattern Breaching Carapace, taken by spawning the vehicle in the Halo 4 Editing Kit.
Production information

Manufacturer:

Lodam Armory[1][2]

Product line:

Covenant drop pod[1][2]

Technical specifications

Length:

3.9 meters (13 ft)[1][2]

Width:

3.9 meters (13 ft)[1][2]

Height:

8 meters (26 ft)[1][2]

Mass:

0.77 metric tons (0.76 LT; 0.85 ST)[2]

Complement:

1[3]

Usage

In service:

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

Affiliation:

Covenant[1]
Jul 'Mdama's Covenant[1]

 

The Gloto-pattern Breaching Carapace[2] (UNSC Type classification: Type-51 Individual Breaching Carapace, T-51 IBC)[1] is a type of multi-occupant orbital entry vehicle used by the Covenant remnants, namely Jul 'Mdama's faction.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The Gloto-pattern Breaching Carapace is a 1 to 5 personnel drop pod with a primary purpose to rapidly infiltrate planetary or ship-based defenses with discretion.[1] It is one of three known drop pods in the "Gloto" family of design patterns predominantly used by Jul 'Mdama's Hesduron forces - alongside the larger, multiple-occupant Gloto'kef-pattern Assault Carapace and the reusable Gloto'kas-pattern Assault Carapace. The Gloto bears heavy visual resemblance to these designs, with a pale purple nanolaminate hull and green-tinted lights adorning the surface.[3]

The carapace's form is streamlined and aggressive, featuring four bulbous pods on each side of the vehicle - providing a "teardrop" profile while in flight. The bottom of the drop pod features terrain-locking prongs which embed in the ground upon impact, ensuring the vehicle's stability.[1] Once landed, the single door opens by sliding up, opening up the internal bay and allowing for entry/exit. The internal bay can carry a single occupant similar to the Kalu'teh-pattern, Suspa Al-pattern, Udka-pattern, and Yado-pattern drop pods.[3]

The pod is equipped with eight downward-facing maneuver drives, four on either side of the pod. These are a braking system designed to activate when close to landing to provide deceleration.[1] There are also what appear to be six additional thrusters located on the top of the pod, presumably used to provide initial acceleration during the launch phase.[3]

Development history[edit]

The Gloto-pattern Breaching Carapace was developed by Lodam Armory.[1][2]

Usage[edit]

The Gloto-pattern Breaching Carapace is the most prominent model of drop pod used by Jul 'Mdama's faction in the post-Covenant War era.[1] During the opening stages of the Battle of Requiem in July 2557, Jul 'Mdama's Covenant used Gloto drop pods (alongside the Gloto'kef multiple-occupant pods) to deploy troops into the Core of Requiem. These pods were deployed from a Zanar-pattern light cruiser which was hovering a close distance over the drop site.[4]

Gallery[edit]

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  • The Gloto in Halo 4.

    The Gloto in Halo 4.

  • A Gloto shortly after launching from a Zanar-pattern light cruiser.

    A Gloto shortly after launching from a Zanar-pattern light cruiser.

  • A Sangheili Commander climbing out of their Gloto.

    A Sangheili Commander climbing out of their Gloto.

  • A Gloto on impact.

    A Gloto on impact.

  • A Gloto embedded in a cliff after landing.

    A Gloto embedded in a cliff after landing.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 121
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 284
  3. ^ a b c d Halo 4, Gloto-pattern Breaching Carapace in-game model
  4. ^ Halo 4, campaign level Forerunner

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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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