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The '''Orbital Drop Shock Troopers''' (or '''ODSTs''' for short) are a special forces unit of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]]. Barring the personnel of the [[Spartans|SPARTAN]] programs, ODSTs are the best troops available to the UNSC. | The '''Orbital Drop Shock Troopers''' (or '''ODSTs''' for short) are a special forces unit of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]]. Barring the personnel of the [[Spartans|SPARTAN]] programs, ODSTs are the best troops available to the UNSC. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
ODSTs were operating as early as [[2525]]<ref>[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]</ref>. The expectations on ODST units made them all-volunteer outfits, with some outsiders regarding such volunteers as 'crazy'.<ref>[[Halo: The Flood]], page 35</ref> By 2552 their strength had swelled to a number of divisions in an attempt to fill the demands of the [[Human-Covenant War]]. | [[Image:ODST.jpg|thumb|left|An [[HEV]] pod, special equipment for ODSTs.]] ODSTs were operating as early as [[2525]]<ref>[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]</ref>. The expectations on ODST units made them all-volunteer outfits, with some outsiders regarding such volunteers as 'crazy'.<ref>[[Halo: The Flood]], page 35</ref> By 2552 their strength had swelled to a number of divisions in an attempt to fill the demands of the [[Human-Covenant War]]. | ||
Some actively participated in training the [[SPARTAN-II]]s, and the efficacy of that program was demonstrated when a single [[John-117|SPARTAN-II]] killed three ODSTs during an exercise. These fatalities resulted in some enmity between the two groups of elite soldiers. Friction was heightened by the stunning success of the SPARTAN-II program, whose members proceeded to accumulate more confirmed kills than "any three divisions of ODSTs."<ref>Citation needed.</ref> | Some actively participated in training the [[SPARTAN-II]]s, and the efficacy of that program was demonstrated when a single [[John-117|SPARTAN-II]] killed three ODSTs during an exercise. These fatalities resulted in some enmity between the two groups of elite soldiers. Friction was heightened by the stunning success of the SPARTAN-II program, whose members proceeded to accumulate more confirmed kills than "any three divisions of ODSTs."<ref>Citation needed.</ref> | ||
==Operations== | ==Operations== | ||
[[Image:ODST 02.jpg|thumb|ODSTs preparing to enter a combat zone.]] | |||
When assaulting a planetary target from orbit ODSTs were trained to employ 'unorthodox' means of insertion. Those requiring stealth could be accomplished by 'jumping' from an orbiting ship and using a parachute once within the atmosphere. However, their hallmark method was in the form of [[Human Entry Vehicles]], a particularly hazardous means of reentry. | When assaulting a planetary target from orbit ODSTs were trained to employ 'unorthodox' means of insertion. Those requiring stealth could be accomplished by 'jumping' from an orbiting ship and using a parachute once within the atmosphere. However, their hallmark method was in the form of [[Human Entry Vehicles]], a particularly hazardous means of reentry. | ||
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==Equipment== | ==Equipment== | ||
In addition to using standard marine equipment, ODSTs were issued with special issue [[Body Suit|combat dress]]. | In addition to using standard marine equipment, ODSTs were issued with special issue [[Body Suit|combat dress]]. | ||
==Notable Actions== | ==Notable Actions== | ||
[[Image:Hevstohalo05.jpg|thumb|left|ODSTs in their [[Human Entry Vehicles]]]] | |||
ODSTs were embarked on the ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn]]'' when she discovered [[Installation 04|Alpha Halo]]. An ODST group led by [[Antonio Silva|Major Antonio Silva]] was later instrumental in frustrating [[Covenant]] attempts to purge the ring-world of the ''Pillar of Autumn'''s survivors.<ref>[[Halo: The Flood]]. The ODSTs are never referred to in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], although it is possible that they were wearing standard marine uniforms in the game.</ref> | ODSTs were embarked on the ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn]]'' when she discovered [[Installation 04|Alpha Halo]]. An ODST group led by [[Antonio Silva|Major Antonio Silva]] was later instrumental in frustrating [[Covenant]] attempts to purge the ring-world of the ''Pillar of Autumn'''s survivors.<ref>[[Halo: The Flood]]. The ODSTs are never referred to in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], although it is possible that they were wearing standard marine uniforms in the game.</ref> | ||
Members of the [[7th Orbital Drop Shock Trooper Battalion]] would later drop from ''[[UNSC In Amber Clad]]'' onto [[ Installation 05|Delta Halo]]. | Members of the [[7th Orbital Drop Shock Trooper Battalion]] would later drop from ''[[UNSC In Amber Clad]]'' onto [[ Installation 05|Delta Halo]]. | ||
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== List of ODSTs == | == List of ODSTs == | ||
[[Image:Odst_in_warthog.jpg|thumb|Members of the 7th ODST Battalion]] | |||
[[Image:ODSTStacker helmetless.jpg|thumb|[[Gunnery Sergeant Pete Stacker]]]] | |||
[[Image:odstsinpelican.jpg|thumb|A fire team of ODSTs in a [[Pelican]].]] | |||
<small>''Sorted by rank, then alphabetically if rank unknown.''</small> | <small>''Sorted by rank, then alphabetically if rank unknown.''</small> | ||
*[[Major Antonio Silva]] | *[[Major Antonio Silva]] | ||