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[[File:Floodpod closeup.JPG|thumb|250px|A Flood dispersal pod shortly before impacting the surface of [[Installation 08]].]]
The '''dispersal pod''',{{Ref/Book|Halo 3: The Official Strategy Guide|Page=107}} also known as a '''spore capsule''' when used to disperse [[Flood spore|spores]] in particular,{{Ref/Novel|Id=sil|Sil|Chapter=26|Quote=Even as we pick up the Librarian, prepare to rise to Audacity, and witness Mantle's Approach climb up behind us, matching our destination vector-the air is pierced by a plunging haze of millions of spore capsules.}} is a [[Flood]] [[Flood infection form|infection form]] that contains [[Flood combat form]]s, [[Flood pure form|pure forms]], and spore clouds.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22|Enc22|Page=407}} The dispersal pod uses hardened Flood biomass to shape the pod and protect the occupant from the stresses of orbital deployment.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} In essence, and in practice, the Flood dispersal pod is the equivalent of the [[drop pod]]s used by the [[Covenant]], the [[Banished]], and [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]].{{Ref/Level|Id=halo|H3|Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo}}{{Ref/Level|Id=covenant|H3|The Covenant}}


The '''Flood Dispersal Pod'''<ref>''[[Halo 3: Official Strategy Guide]]'', page 107</ref> is a [[Flood]] dissemination mechanism seen only in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
==Overview==
===Design details===
Dispersal pods are misshapen lumps of Flood biomatter grown to be disposable containers for Flood combat forms, pure forms, and spore clouds.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} The pod bears several spikes on its front, while the rear trails several tentacles and what appears to be a stream of gas.{{Ref/Reuse|halo}} The pod is capable of limited self-propulsion: it uses a directed-discharge of built-up gases to propel itself across a great distance into targeted territory.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}


[[Image:Flood pod closeup.JPG|thumb|right|A Flood Dispersal Pod, as seen on the level Halo.]]
===Usage===
In essence, and in practice, the Flood Dispersion Pod is the equivalent of the [[HEV]] drop pods used by UNSC [[ODST|Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] and [[Orbital Insertion Pod]] used by Sangheili [[SpecOps Elite|Special Forces]]. Rather than encasing its occupant(s) in protective Titanium-A and lead, the dispersal pod used Flood Biomass to shape the pod and protect the occupant from the stresses of orbital deployment.
Dispersal pods are deployed from a Flood-infected vessel down on to a world's surface, though they can also be expelled from ground-based hives.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} Each pod can carry one or two combat forms, which emerge from the pod upon impact after the outer casing shatters.{{Ref/Reuse|halo}} Pods are one of the key infection vectors utilized by the Flood during its interstellar stage, plague ships quickly seeding worlds with the parasite without ever even needing to set down.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}


Large dispersal Pods were deployed by [[High Charity]] as the [[Gravemind]] arrived with its armada at the [[Installation 00]], scattering Flood forces all over the artificial world, delivering significant numbers of [[Combat Forms]] to the surface<ref> ''[[The Covenant (Level)]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]''</ref>. It is presumed that the Flood infestation was spread across the Unfinished Installation. It is unlikely that the pods have a navigation system. Later, after the destruction of High Charity, more pods were used to deliver Combat Forms to the Control Room of the New [[Installation 04 (II)|Halo]] built by the Ark<ref>''[[Halo (Level) (Halo 3)|Halo (Level)]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]''</ref>, in an attempt by the Gravemind to stop the Halo's activation. They are similar to the [[Flood#Aquatic|proto]] Flood species in appearance, but obviously not in size. It might be possible that [[Flood#Aquatic|proto]] Flood evolve into dispersal pods. Or the pods might simply be based on captured knowledge of [[Human Entry Vehicle]] pods.
==History==
===Fall of Nomdagro===
When the Flood invaded the planet [[Nomdagro]] circa [[97,445 BCE]], millions of dispersal pods were deployed to the surface. Their numbers were so vast that they darkened the sky. Many of the pods broke apart in the upper atmosphere, while others landed in the oceans or land, covering the entire biosphere of the planet in [[Flood spores|spores]] and thus quickly altering it to suit the Flood's purposes. [[Spore mountain]]s were generated within moments, expediting the infestation of the planet. Many of these pods landed near the [[Ur-Didact]] and [[IsoDidact]] beside the planet's only [[Precursor]] artifact, putting an end to their confrontation and prompting the two, along with the [[Librarian]], to escape to the [[greater Ark]].{{Ref/Reuse|sil}}


== Trivia ==
===Battle of Installation 00===
*Flood Dispersal Pods resemble larger forms of the Flood growth podsspores seen in [[cortana (Level)|The Arbiter]].
Large numbers of dispersal pods were deployed from ''[[High Charity]]'' as the [[Gravemind]] arrived with its army at [[Installation 00]], scattering Flood forces all over the artificial world, delivering significant numbers of [[Flood combat form|combat forms]] to the surface.{{Ref/Reuse|covenant}} The Flood infestation was also spread across the unfinished [[Installation 08]]. Later, after the destruction of High Charity, more pods were used to deliver combat forms to the [[control room]] of the new Halo built by the Ark, in an attempt by the Gravemind to stop the Halo's activation.{{Ref/Reuse|halo}}
*They are only seen in ''Halo 3'' in the level "Halo". It is also unique for the Flood Dispersal Pods to come from the air instead of underground.
 
*They seem to have some sort of line that greatly resembles a [[Sentinel Beam]] following them.
==Production notes==
On rare occasions in ''Halo 3'', a pod may land on the ground but will not open and release its occupants.
 
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
File:HTMCC-H3 FloodDispersalPodImpact.png|The impact of a Flood dispersal pod in ''Halo 3''.
File:H3 Flood dispersal pod opening.jpg|A [[flood attacker form|attacker form]] emerging from the debris of a Flood dispersal pod in ''Halo 3''.
File:H3 - Flood pod.png|Angled view of a Flood dispersal pod in ''Halo 3''.
File:H3 - Flood dispersal pod.png|Flood dispersal pod arriving at Installation 08 in ''Halo 3''.
File:H3 - Flood Pod.png|A closeup of a flood dispersal pod in ''Halo 3''.
File:HWFDP.png|A Flood dispersal pod in ''Halo Wars''.
File:Halo flood dispersal concept art.jpg|Multiple concepts of a Flood dispersal pod for ''Halo 4''.
File:Halo flood dispersal concept art 2.jpg|Concept art of a Flood dispersal pod for ''Halo 4''.
</gallery>
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo: Silentium]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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A Flood dispersal pod on the level Halo.
A Flood dispersal pod shortly before impacting the surface of Installation 08.

The dispersal pod,[1] also known as a spore capsule when used to disperse spores in particular,[2] is a Flood infection form that contains Flood combat forms, pure forms, and spore clouds.[3] The dispersal pod uses hardened Flood biomass to shape the pod and protect the occupant from the stresses of orbital deployment.[3] In essence, and in practice, the Flood dispersal pod is the equivalent of the drop pods used by the Covenant, the Banished, and UNSC Orbital Drop Shock Troopers.[4][5]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Dispersal pods are misshapen lumps of Flood biomatter grown to be disposable containers for Flood combat forms, pure forms, and spore clouds.[3] The pod bears several spikes on its front, while the rear trails several tentacles and what appears to be a stream of gas.[4] The pod is capable of limited self-propulsion: it uses a directed-discharge of built-up gases to propel itself across a great distance into targeted territory.[3]

Usage[edit]

Dispersal pods are deployed from a Flood-infected vessel down on to a world's surface, though they can also be expelled from ground-based hives.[3] Each pod can carry one or two combat forms, which emerge from the pod upon impact after the outer casing shatters.[4] Pods are one of the key infection vectors utilized by the Flood during its interstellar stage, plague ships quickly seeding worlds with the parasite without ever even needing to set down.[3]

History[edit]

Fall of Nomdagro[edit]

When the Flood invaded the planet Nomdagro circa 97,445 BCE, millions of dispersal pods were deployed to the surface. Their numbers were so vast that they darkened the sky. Many of the pods broke apart in the upper atmosphere, while others landed in the oceans or land, covering the entire biosphere of the planet in spores and thus quickly altering it to suit the Flood's purposes. Spore mountains were generated within moments, expediting the infestation of the planet. Many of these pods landed near the Ur-Didact and IsoDidact beside the planet's only Precursor artifact, putting an end to their confrontation and prompting the two, along with the Librarian, to escape to the greater Ark.[2]

Battle of Installation 00[edit]

Large numbers of dispersal pods were deployed from High Charity as the Gravemind arrived with its army at Installation 00, scattering Flood forces all over the artificial world, delivering significant numbers of combat forms to the surface.[5] The Flood infestation was also spread across the unfinished Installation 08. Later, after the destruction of High Charity, more pods were used to deliver combat forms to the control room of the new Halo built by the Ark, in an attempt by the Gravemind to stop the Halo's activation.[4]

Production notes[edit]

On rare occasions in Halo 3, a pod may land on the ground but will not open and release its occupants.

Gallery[edit]

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  • The impact of a Flood dispersal pod in Halo 3.

    The impact of a Flood dispersal pod in Halo 3.

  • A attacker form emerging from the debris of a Flood dispersal pod in Halo 3.

    A attacker form emerging from the debris of a Flood dispersal pod in Halo 3.

  • Angled view of a Flood dispersal pod in Halo 3.

    Angled view of a Flood dispersal pod in Halo 3.

  • Flood dispersal pod arriving at Installation 08 in Halo 3.

    Flood dispersal pod arriving at Installation 08 in Halo 3.

  • A closeup of a flood dispersal pod in Halo 3.

    A closeup of a flood dispersal pod in Halo 3.

  • A Flood dispersal pod in Halo Wars.

    A Flood dispersal pod in Halo Wars.

  • Multiple concepts of a Flood dispersal pod for Halo 4.

    Multiple concepts of a Flood dispersal pod for Halo 4.

  • Concept art of a Flood dispersal pod for Halo 4.

    Concept art of a Flood dispersal pod for Halo 4.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo 3: The Official Strategy Guide, page 107
  2. ^ a b Halo: Silentium, chapter 26: "Even as we pick up the Librarian, prepare to rise to Audacity, and witness Mantle's Approach climb up behind us, matching our destination vector-the air is pierced by a plunging haze of millions of spore capsules."
  3. ^ a b c d e f Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 407
  4. ^ a b c d Halo 3, campaign level Halo
  5. ^ a b Halo 3, campaign level The Covenant

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Known Flood forms
Regular Spore • Pod • Seeder • Tadpole • Dispersal pod
Growths Stalk • Blister
Other Flood Super Cell (FSC)
Infected
Structures
Hives Hive • Den • Nest • Colony • Spore Mound • Cocooned base • Blightlands
Defensive Launcher • Root
Other Porta • Vent
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