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==Summary==
{{Status|Canon}}
The 105th Orbital Drop Shock Trooper Division is the first and best ODST division of the [[UNSC]] [[Marines]].
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{{Military infobox
|image=[[File:Halo Shirt - 105th ODST.jpg|300px]]
|formed=
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
|branch= [[UNSC Marine Corps]]
|type=[[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers|Shock infantry]]
|role=Locate, close with and destroy the enemy with fire and maneuver
|size=approx. 15,000-20,000 troopers
|nicknames=Helljumpers
|battles=
*[[Battle of Hat Yai]]
*[[Battle of Skopje]]
*[[Battle of New Jerusalem]]
*[[Battle of Ariel]]
*[[Fall of Reach]]
*[[Battle of Tribute]]
*[[Battle of Installation 04]]
*[[Battle of Earth]]
*[[Battle of Installation 05]]
*[[Battle of Installation 00]]
|commanders=
}}
{{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>


the 105th is a unit with great pride, each ODST from this unit gets a tattoo, and their motto is "Feet first into Hell." for this reason, they are nicknamed the "Helljumpers." They are infamous for their brutality - even to fellow soldiers. On more than one occasion, ODSTs from the 105th have gotten into fights with Spartans, but as of yet, the Spartans have won every time.
==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 [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle]]s, has earned them the nickname "Helljumpers".


The 105th [[ODST]] Division is the toughest of all the ODST Divisions and are notorious for their tenacity. Delivered to their targets via HEV's ([[Human Entry Vehicles]]), these soldiers are always in the most danger of being killed on a mission. In addition to [[Body Suit|special armor]] and training, the ODSTs carry [[Combat Knife|Combat Knives]], and are trained in long-term survival without reinforcements.
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>


NSWG2-ODST Team 5 are among some of the toughest Helljumpers of the 105th.
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 around as early as 2525. Detatchments of the soldiers have been on a number of ships, including the ''[[UNSC Atlas]]''.
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>


As of 2525, the 105th was the only ODST unit in service. However, as the war against the Covenant expanded, the number of ODSTs has swelled, and there are several divisions. However, the SPARTAN-II unit still has more confirmed kills than any three ODST divisions put together.
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}}


[[Category:UNSC]]
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>
 
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]]
*[[7th Shock Troops Battalion]]
**[[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]]
*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>
 
==List of appearances==
{{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}}
 
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
[[Category:Orbital Drop Shock Trooper units]]

Latest revision as of 12:50, August 29, 2023

Helljumpers redirects here. For the GEN2 MJOLNIR armor, see HELLJUMPER-class Mjolnir. For the ONI Archive video, see Helljumpers (ONI Archive).
105th Shock Troops Division
Halo Shirt - 105th ODST.jpg

Affiliation:

United Nations Space Command

Branch:

UNSC Marine Corps

Type:

Shock infantry

Role:

Locate, close with and destroy the enemy with fire and maneuver

Size:

approx. 15,000-20,000 troopers

Nicknames:

Helljumpers

Engagements:

 

"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".[1]

Background[edit]

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 Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicles, has earned them the nickname "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 John-117, resulting in three ODST deaths and one severe injury.[2][3]

The 105th has a distinct anthem. Helljumpers sometimes play this song during orbital drops to focus their attention and to calm their nerves.[4]

History[edit]

The 105th was instated as early as 2525, with detachments of the Helljumpers being stationed on a number of ships, including the UNSC Atlas.[5]

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, the planet was glassed.[6] Elements of the 105th later participated in the Battle of Arcadia, and the Battle of Trove.[7][verification needed] In 2535, a small detachment of the 105th, assigned to the UNSC Midsummer Night foiled a Covenant attempt to deceive the citizens of the Rubble during the Battle of Metisette.[8] At some point during 2544,[9] a squad from the 105th Division was sent on an assassination mission to assassinate a logistics Prophet on Heian, aided by Spartan Cal-141.[10] In 2547, an element of the 105th Division took part in the Battle of Skopje, defending a major ship construction firm from Covenant attack.[6]

In January 2552, a unit of the 105th was deployed to Ariel to enact Operation: FIRESIDE. Ultimately, the Covenant were prevented from accessing the Knowing, a Forerunner artificial intelligence beneath the colony.[11]

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 September, subordinate units of the 105th stationed on the UNSC 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 Halo of humans.[3][12] Later that month, 105th Division ODSTs attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Force were almost completely annihilated during the Battle of New Jerusalem.[6][13]

Elements of the 105th Division's 7th Battalion were stationed on the UNSC In Amber Clad and participated in the Battle of Earth and later the Battle of Installation 05.[14] Another unit of the 105th, which was stationed on the UNSC Forward Unto Dawn, participated in the Battle of Installation 00, the last battle of the Human-Covenant War.[15]

Subordinate units[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • 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 7 references.

Gallery[edit]

  • ODST 105th Division Order of Battle (Viery, Reach).

    ODST 105th Division Order of Battle (Viery, Reach).

  • 10th Shock Troops Battalion Crest.

    10th Shock Troops Battalion Crest.

  • 19th Shock Troops Battalion Crest.

    19th Shock Troops Battalion Crest.

  • 7th Shock Troops Battalion patch

    7th Shock Troops Battalion patch

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 59 (2011)
  2. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, pages 65-67
  3. ^ a b Halo: The Flood
  4. ^ Halo: The Flood, page 36
  5. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach
  6. ^ a b c Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, Dirt
  7. ^ Halo Wars
  8. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol
  9. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - System Shocks (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2023) [archive]
  10. ^ Halo Legends: The Babysitter
  11. ^ Halo: Helljumper
  12. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved
  13. ^ Halo 3: ODST
  14. ^ Halo 2
  15. ^ Halo 3
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