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{{Vehicle infobox
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==Overview==
==Overview==
===Design details===
===Design details===
The M8900 is an angular design, featuring an armoured prow and several small armoured windows. The pod was favoured by the ODSTs during the later years of the [[Human-Covenant War]], due to being significantly faster than the older [[M8823 drop pod|M8823 HEV]]. This increased maneuverability makes the M8823 ideal for drops into areas heavily defended by anti-air weaponry.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
The M8900 has an angular design, featuring an armoured prow and several small armoured windows. The pod was favoured by the ODSTs during the later years of the [[Human-Covenant War]], due to being significantly faster than the older [[M8823 drop pod|M8823 HEV]]. This increased maneuverability makes the M8823 ideal for drops into areas heavily defended by anti-air weaponry.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} The top of the pod is fitted with an air brake, while the bottom is fitted with reinforced impact plating to endure the landing.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}


==Operational history==
==Operational history==
During the [[Human-Covenant War]], M8900s were the most common kind of drop pod favoured by ODSTs in the later war.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} They were employed during [[Operation: FIRESIDE]] and the [[Battle of Mombasa]].{{Ref/Comic|HHJ}}{{Ref/Level|H3ODST|Prepare to Drop}}
During the [[Human-Covenant War]], M8900s were the most common kind of drop pod favoured by ODSTs in the later war.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} In [[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}} they were used to deploy ODSTs from {{UNSCShip|Kronstadt}} onto [[Heian]] in [[Operation: GREY VEIL]]. During the engagement, one pod burnt up on entry, and another suffered a failure after landing in deep water - requiring rescue by [[Cal-141]].{{Ref/Film|Id=Babysitter|HLeg|Episode=The Babysitter}} In the war's final years, they were employed by [[Alpha-Nine]] during [[Operation: FIRESIDE]] and the [[Battle of Mombasa]].{{Ref/Comic|HHJ}}{{Ref/Level|H3ODST|Prepare to Drop}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H3ODST_DropPod_Concept_1.jpg|Exploration concept art of SOEIV variants for ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:H3ODST_DropPod_Concept_1.jpg|Exploration concept art of SOEIV variants for ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:H3ODST_DropPod_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art of a SOEIV drop pod for ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:H3ODST_DropPod_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art of a SOEIV drop pod for ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:H3ODST_DropBay_Concept.png|Concept art of a cruiser's drop bay for ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:H3ODST_DropBay_Concept.png|Concept art of a cruiser's drop bay for ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:SOEIV-HEV-Drop-Pods.png|In-game models of the SOEIV from ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:SOEIV-HEV-Drop-Pods.png|In-game models of the SOEIV from ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:H3_ODST_SOEIV.jpg|The [[Rookie]]'s SOEIV seen in ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:H3_ODST_SOEIV.jpg|The [[Rookie]]'s SOEIV seen in ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:SOEIV Interface.png|View from inside a SOEIV, with various screens and monitors.
File:SOEIV Interface.png|View from inside a SOEIV, with various screens and monitors.
File:Say My Name dropbay.png|The UNSC ''Say My Name''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s SOEIV drop bay in ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:Say My Name dropbay.png|The UNSC ''Say My Name''{{'}}s SOEIV drop bay in ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:Orbit Descend.png|The violent re-entry of SOEIV drop pods bound for [[New Mombasa]] in the [[Keep It Clean (trailer)|Keep It Clean trailer]].
File:Orbit Descend.png|The violent re-entry of SOEIV drop pods bound for [[New Mombasa]] in the [[Keep It Clean (trailer)|Keep It Clean trailer]].
File:HEVs Dropping.png|Dozens of SOEIVs enter the airspace of New Mombasa just before the EMP blast from the ''[[Solemn Penance]]'' strikes in the Keep It Clean trailer.
File:HEVs Dropping.png|Dozens of SOEIVs enter the airspace of New Mombasa just before the EMP blast from the ''[[Solemn Penance]]'' strikes in the Keep It Clean trailer.
File:Helljumpers One-Cropped.png|Two [[UNSC frigate]]s deploy their drop pods during the [[Battle of Ariel]].
File:Helljumpers One-Cropped.png|Two [[UNSC frigate]]s deploy their drop pods during the [[Battle of Ariel]].
File:HLeg_TheBabysitter_SOIEVDeployment.png|UNSC ''Kronstadt'' deploying its SOIEVs.
File:InitiationDrop.jpg|Drop pods in ''Halo: Initiation''.
File:InitiationDrop.jpg|Drop pods in ''Halo: Initiation''.
</gallery>
</gallery>

Latest revision as of 09:12, November 30, 2024

M8900 Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle
A cropped screenshot of an M8900 drop pod, cropped from the original image here.
Production information

Manufacturer:

Ushuaia Armory[1][2][3]

Product line:

Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle

Technical specifications

Length:

2.3 meters (7.7 ft)[1][2]

Width:

2.7 meters (8.7 ft)[1][2]

Height:

5.0 meters (16.4 ft)[1][2][3]

Mass:

499 kilograms (1,100 lb)[1][2]

Armament:

None

Crew:

One occupant

Usage

In service:

Human-Covenant War

Role(s):

Drop pod

Affiliation:

 

The M8900 Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle is a SOIEV variant employed by the ODSTs. It was heavily employed during the Human-Covenant War.[3]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The M8900 has an angular design, featuring an armoured prow and several small armoured windows. The pod was favoured by the ODSTs during the later years of the Human-Covenant War, due to being significantly faster than the older M8823 HEV. This increased maneuverability makes the M8823 ideal for drops into areas heavily defended by anti-air weaponry.[3] The top of the pod is fitted with an air brake, while the bottom is fitted with reinforced impact plating to endure the landing.[1]

Operational history[edit]

During the Human-Covenant War, M8900s were the most common kind of drop pod favoured by ODSTs in the later war.[3] In 2544,[4] they were used to deploy ODSTs from UNSC Kronstadt onto Heian in Operation: GREY VEIL. During the engagement, one pod burnt up on entry, and another suffered a failure after landing in deep water - requiring rescue by Cal-141.[5] In the war's final years, they were employed by Alpha-Nine during Operation: FIRESIDE and the Battle of Mombasa.[6][7]

Gallery[edit]

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  • Exploration concept art of SOEIV variants for Halo 3: ODST.

    Exploration concept art of SOEIV variants for Halo 3: ODST.

  • Concept art of a SOEIV drop pod for Halo 3: ODST.

    Concept art of a SOEIV drop pod for Halo 3: ODST.

  • Concept art of a cruiser's drop bay for Halo 3: ODST.

    Concept art of a cruiser's drop bay for Halo 3: ODST.

  • In-game models of the SOEIV from Halo 3: ODST.

    In-game models of the SOEIV from Halo 3: ODST.

  • The Rookie's SOEIV seen in Halo 3: ODST.

    The Rookie's SOEIV seen in Halo 3: ODST.

  • View from inside a SOEIV, with various screens and monitors.

    View from inside a SOEIV, with various screens and monitors.

  • The UNSC Say My Name's SOEIV drop bay in Halo 3: ODST.

    The UNSC Say My Name's SOEIV drop bay in Halo 3: ODST.

  • The violent re-entry of SOEIV drop pods bound for New Mombasa in the Keep It Clean trailer.

    The violent re-entry of SOEIV drop pods bound for New Mombasa in the Keep It Clean trailer.

  • Dozens of SOEIVs enter the airspace of New Mombasa just before the EMP blast from the Solemn Penance strikes in the Keep It Clean trailer.

    Dozens of SOEIVs enter the airspace of New Mombasa just before the EMP blast from the Solemn Penance strikes in the Keep It Clean trailer.

  • Two UNSC frigates deploy their drop pods during the Battle of Ariel.

    Two UNSC frigates deploy their drop pods during the Battle of Ariel.

  • UNSC Kronstadt deploying its SOIEVs.

    UNSC Kronstadt deploying its SOIEVs.

  • Drop pods in Halo: Initiation.

    Drop pods in Halo: Initiation.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 52
  2. ^ a b c d e Halo Waypoint, UNSC Drop Pods: This article was originally written to describe the M8900 drop pod from Halo 3: ODST, and was later updated with a separate section to describe the updated M9407. As such, the 2015 Archive reflects the M8900 model. (Retrieved on Oct 27, 2015) [archive]
  3. ^ a b c d e Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 152
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - System Shocks (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2023) [archive]
  5. ^ Halo Legends, episode The Babysitter
  6. ^ Halo: Helljumper
  7. ^ Halo 3: ODST, campaign level Prepare to Drop

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