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File:H2 DropPod Screenshot Crop 1.png|An M8823 HEV in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
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M8823 Human Entry Vehicle
A cropped screenshot of an M8823 drop pod, spawned manually via the Halo 3 Editing Kit.
Production information

Manufacturer:

Ushuaia Armory[1]

Product line:

SOIEV

Model:

M8823

Technical specifications

Length:

2.7 meters (9 ft)[2]

Width:

2.6 meters (8.5 ft)[2]

Height:

5.5 meters (18 ft)[2][3]

Mass:

870 kilograms (1,900 lb)[1] (empty)[2]

Hull:

Titanium-A armor[1]

Armament:

None

Crew:

One occupant

Usage

In service:

Human-Covenant War

Role(s):

Drop pod

Affiliation:

 

"Could we possibly make any more noise?"
— Cortana

The M8823 Human Entry Vehicle is a SOIEV variant employed by the ODSTs. It was heavily employed during the Human-Covenant War.

Overview

Design details

The M8823 is a box-like design when compared to other drop pod designs, boasting a door and airframe coated in Titanium-A armor. When expelled, the door can be employed as cover by the occupant inside. The ODST inside sits in a crash web with minimal inertial dampening and comfort, and basic controls for course correction. However, the pod's internal computer directs the overall descent and evasive maneuvers. Upon entering atmosphere, the M8823 extends its drogue panels, as well as release decoys to draw enemy fire away while they begin to decelerate. At one kilometre above the surface, braking rockets engage to slow the pod down.[1]

The side panels of the M8823 are storage bays, capable of holding spare food, weapons, ammunition and other supplies to sustain planetary operations for a short time without resupply.[1]

Usage

The M8823 entered service in 2461. and was heavily employed by the UNSC and Colonial Military Authority during the Insurrection. During the Human-Covenant War it was primarily employed on smaller ships that did not have the facilities to transport dedicated ODST groups.[4]

Operational history

During the Human-Covenant War, M8823s were commonly employed by Charon and Stalwart-class UNSC frigates. 600 were also present aboard the Phoenix-class colony ship refit UNSC Spirit of Fire[5], and 124 aboard UNSC Infinity.[6] For its refit for Operation: RED FLAG, 216 were part of the complement of the UNSC Pillar of Autumn.[7]

During the Battle of Installation 05, John-117 and First Platoon deployed to the surface of the ring from UNSC In Amber Clad,[8] with ODSTs later deploying from UNSC Forward Unto Dawn during the Battle of Installation 00.[9] M8823s were later used to transport Sunray 1-1 to the surface of the Ark during the Second Ark Conflict.[10]

Gallery

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  • An M8823 HEV in Halo 2.

    An M8823 HEV in Halo 2.

  • Various views of the SOIEV in Halo 2.

    Various views of the SOIEV in Halo 2.

  • A scaled drawing of the SOEIV from Halo 2.

    A scaled drawing of the SOEIV from Halo 2.

  • Concept art of a SOEIV drop bay for Halo 2.

    Concept art of a SOEIV drop bay for Halo 2.

  • Models of the drop pod for Halo 2: Anniversary.

    Models of the drop pod for Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • Models of the drop pod for Halo 2: Anniversary.

    Models of the drop pod for Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • SOEIVs being deployed from the UNSC In Amber Clad from Halo 2.

    SOEIVs being deployed from the UNSC In Amber Clad from Halo 2.

  • SOEIVs are deployed to Installation 05 in Halo 2.

    SOEIVs are deployed to Installation 05 in Halo 2.

  • Various views of the M8823 HEV model in Halo 3.

    Various views of the M8823 HEV model in Halo 3.

  • A crashed SOEIV on Installation 00.

    A crashed SOEIV on Installation 00.

  • External view of SOEIV launching tubes at the bottom of UNSC Forward Unto Dawn from Halo 3.

    External view of SOEIV launching tubes at the bottom of UNSC Forward Unto Dawn from Halo 3.

  • SOEIVs being used to destroy Blisterbacks in Know Your Enemy.

    SOEIVs being used to destroy Blisterbacks in Know Your Enemy.

  • An ODST exiting their drop pod.

    An ODST exiting their drop pod.

  • Sunray 1-1 deploying from M8823s on Installation 00.

    Sunray 1-1 deploying from M8823s on Installation 00.

  • Four Spartans and their M8823 drop pods in Halo Infinite.

    Four Spartans and their M8823 drop pods in Halo Infinite.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e Halo: Warfleet, page 50-51
  2. ^ a b c d Bungie.net, Halo 3 ODST : Field Guide - SOEIV: The dimensions provided in the Field Guide are for the M8823 pod; not the M8900 model. (Retrieved on May 25, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint, UNSC Drop Pods (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  4. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 152
  5. ^ Halo: Warfleet, page 48-49
  6. ^ Halo: Warfleet, page 42-43
  7. ^ Halo: Warfleet, page 25
  8. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Delta Halo
  9. ^ Halo 3, campaign level The Ark
  10. ^ Halo Wars 2, campaign level Gatecrashers

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