105th Drop Jet Platoon
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The 105th Drop Jet Platoon was a platoon of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers in the UNSC Marine Corps.[1][Note 1]
Operational history
Battle of Jericho VII
The 105th Drop Jet Platoon saw action against the Covenant military ground forces during the Battle of Jericho VII in February 2535 where it was overrun and obliterated by a force of around a thousand Unggoy. The unit's annihilation would later be avenged when the offending Unggoy were eliminated by SPARTAN-IIs, led by Master Chief Petty Officer John-117, in the continued skirmishes of Jericho VII.[1]
List of appearances
- Halo: The Fall of Reach (First mentioned)
Note
- ^ Although never stated to be an ODST unit in The Fall of Reach, the Halo Encyclopedia (page 58, 2011 edition) notes that "Drop Jet Platoon" is a term historically given to ODST units.
Sources
- ^ a b Halo: The Fall of Reach, Prologue
