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After the SOEIV has penetrated the atmosphere, at an altitude of 3,000ft,<ref name = "Xbox"/> the upper exterior panels separate acting as a drag-type chute, slowing its descent some and keep the pod on course. At about 50 meters, the pod’s computer controlled breaking rockets engage, slowing the pod further; allowing for a safe though somewhat abrupt landing. Drag chutes on SOEIVs do fail on rare occasions, leaving the pod’s occupant to die on impact. It’s the death that every ODST fears, and is referred to in hushed tones as "digging your own grave." | After the SOEIV has penetrated the atmosphere, at an altitude of 3,000ft,<ref name = "Xbox"/> the upper exterior panels separate acting as a drag-type chute, slowing its descent some and keep the pod on course. At about 50 meters, the pod’s computer controlled breaking rockets engage, slowing the pod further; allowing for a safe though somewhat abrupt landing. Drag chutes on SOEIVs do fail on rare occasions, leaving the pod’s occupant to die on impact. It’s the death that every ODST fears, and is referred to in hushed tones as "digging your own grave." | ||
SOEIVs are capable of smashing through almost any surface during re-entry, including buildings.<ref name = "Xbox"/> However, a reinforced roof should be able to withstand the impact, allowing an ODST to begin his mission with a distinct vertical advantage.<ref>''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'', page 132</ref> | |||
Upon landing, each ODST is responsible for stripping their pod of its store of extra weapons, ammo, and other supplies, which are then hauled to the unit’s temporary base camp. ODSTs are used to operating without resupply for extended periods, and they are well known to be at their best when under difficult conditions. | Upon landing, each ODST is responsible for stripping their pod of its store of extra weapons, ammo, and other supplies, which are then hauled to the unit’s temporary base camp. ODSTs are used to operating without resupply for extended periods, and they are well known to be at their best when under difficult conditions. | ||
[[Image:Halo3-ODST PodConcept-03.jpg|thumb|right|An illustration of the layout of a SOEIV.]] | [[Image:Halo3-ODST PodConcept-03.jpg|thumb|right|An illustration of the layout of a SOEIV.]] | ||
=== Capacity === | === Capacity === | ||
Each SOEIV contains a variable number of weapons, ammunition, rations, a radio, and can be used as a shelter if need be.<ref name = "Xbox"/> Dedicated SOEIV variants exist to deliver supply caches to ground forces, ranging from weapons and ammunition, to small light vehicles such an [[M274 Mongoose ULATV]], and even a [[Shiva-class Nuclear Missile]]. <ref>''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'', page 315</ref> | Each SOEIV contains a variable number of weapons, ammunition, rations, a radio, and can be used as a shelter if need be.<ref name = "Xbox"/> Dedicated SOEIV variants exist to deliver supply caches to ground forces, ranging from weapons and ammunition, to small light vehicles such an [[M274 Mongoose ULATV]], and even a [[Shiva-class Nuclear Missile]]. <ref>''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'', page 315</ref> | ||