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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Unlike the UNSC's HEVs, which must be launched from a vessel in orbit of the target, Long Range Stealth Orbital Insertion Pods can be launched while a ship is actually in [[Slipspace]]. To date, they are the smallest manned UNSC ships that are capable of transitioning into normal space safely | Unlike the UNSC's HEVs, which must be launched from a vessel in orbit of the target, Long Range Stealth Orbital Insertion Pods can be launched while a ship is actually in [[Slipspace]]. To date, they are the smallest manned UNSC ships that are capable of transitioning into normal space safely; However, it also seems that only known Spartans can man and control them. Still, they are, according to occupants, a "bumpy ride."<ref>[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]] page 16</ref>They were implemented because of the smaller target they present for counter-attacks than a pelican, and, if one is destroyed, the entire squad is not lost. | ||
==Construction== | |||
Their construction consists of simple [[Titanium-A]] shell covered with [[Lead Foil]], to protect it from the heat, and a [[Stealth Ablative Coating]] to make the ships radar invisible.<ref>[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]] page 13</ref> | Their construction consists of simple [[Titanium-A]] shell covered with [[Lead Foil]], to protect it from the heat, and a [[Stealth Ablative Coating]] to make the ships radar invisible.<ref>[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]] page 13</ref> | ||
Revision as of 17:15, November 5, 2008
The Long Range Stealth Orbital Insertion Pod is an advanced variant of the UNSC Human Entry Vehicle.
Background
Unlike the UNSC's HEVs, which must be launched from a vessel in orbit of the target, Long Range Stealth Orbital Insertion Pods can be launched while a ship is actually in Slipspace. To date, they are the smallest manned UNSC ships that are capable of transitioning into normal space safely; However, it also seems that only known Spartans can man and control them. Still, they are, according to occupants, a "bumpy ride."[1]They were implemented because of the smaller target they present for counter-attacks than a pelican, and, if one is destroyed, the entire squad is not lost.
Construction
Their construction consists of simple Titanium-A shell covered with Lead Foil, to protect it from the heat, and a Stealth Ablative Coating to make the ships radar invisible.[2]
Operational history
They were used to land the 300 Spartan-III's on the surface of Pegasi Delta during Operation TORPEDO in 2545.
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Sources
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx page 16
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx page 13
