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{{Title|''Gloto''-pattern Breaching Carapace}}
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The '''''Gloto''-pattern Breaching Carapace''',{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P284}} {{Type|51|Individual Breaching Carapace|IBC}}, 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}}
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==
==Overview==
===Design details===
===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. It is equipped with forward-braking thrusters for deceleration and a set of terrain-locking prongs on its underside to anchor the pod to the ground.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVGCDropPod}}
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===
===Development history===
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===Usage===
===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}}
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==
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<gallery>
File:H4-T51CovDropPod-ScanRender.png|The ''Gloto'' in ''Halo 4''.
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>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'' {{C|Hazard sheet prop-only}}


==Sources==
==Sources==

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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