M8900 drop pod
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M8900 Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle | |
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M8900 |
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5.5 meters (18 ft)[1] |
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500 kilograms (1,100 lb)[1] |
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None |
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One occupant |
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The M8900 Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle is a SOIEV variant employed by the ODSTs. It was heavily employed during the Human-Covenant War.[1]
Overview
Design details
The M8900 is an angular design, featuring an armoured prow and several small armoured windows. The pod was favoured by the ODSTs during the later years of the Human-Covenant War, due to being significantly faster than the older M8823 HEV. This increased maneuverability makes the M8823 ideal for drops into areas heavily defended by anti-air weaponry.[1]
Operational history
During the Human-Covenant War, M8900s were the most common kind of drop pod favoured by ODSTs in the later war.[1] At some point after 2540, they were used to deploy ODSTs from UNSC Kronstadt onto Heian in Operation: GREY VEIL. During the engagement, one pod burnt up on entry, and another suffered a failure after landing in deep water - requiring rescue by Cal-141.[2] In the war's final years, they were employed by Alpha-Nine during Operation: FIRESIDE and the Battle of Mombasa.[3][4]
Gallery
Exploration concept art of SOEIV variants for Halo 3: ODST.
The Rookie's SOEIV seen in Halo 3: ODST.
The violent re-entry of SOEIV drop pods bound for New Mombasa in the Keep It Clean trailer.
Dozens of SOEIVs enter the airspace of New Mombasa just before the EMP blast from the Solemn Penance strikes in the Keep It Clean trailer.
Two UNSC frigates deploy their drop pods during the Battle of Ariel.
List of appearances
- Halo: Helljumper (First appearance)
- The Life
- Halo 3: ODST
- Halo 3: ODST Pre-mission Evaluation
- Halo Legends
- Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
- Halo: Initiation
- Halo: Spartan Strike
- Halo: Fireteam Raven
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 152
- ^ Halo Legends, episode The Babysitter
- ^ Halo: Helljumper
- ^ Halo 3: ODST, campaign level Prepare to Drop