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M8900 Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle
Various views of the M8900 drop pod given a transparent crop.
Production information

Manufacturer:

Ushuaia Armory[1]

Product line:

SOIEV

Model:

M8900

Technical specifications

Length:

5.5 meters (18 ft)[1]

Mass:

500 kilograms (1,100 lb)[1]

Armament:

None

Crew:

One occupant

Usage

In service:

Human-Covenant War

Role(s):

Drop pod

Affiliation:

 

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] They were employed during Operation: FIRESIDE and the Battle of Mombasa.[2][3]

Gallery

  • Exploration concept art of SOEIV variants for Halo 3: ODST.

    Exploration concept art of SOEIV variants for Halo 3: ODST.

  • Concept art of a SOEIV drop pod for Halo 3: ODST.

    Concept art of a SOEIV drop pod for Halo 3: ODST.

  • Concept art of a cruiser's drop bay for Halo 3: ODST.

    Concept art of a cruiser's drop bay for Halo 3: ODST.

  • In-game models of the SOEIV from Halo 3: ODST.

    In-game models of the SOEIV from Halo 3: ODST.

  • The Rookie's SOEIV seen in Halo 3: ODST.

    The Rookie's SOEIV seen in Halo 3: ODST.

  • View from inside a SOEIV, with various screens and monitors.

    View from inside a SOEIV, with various screens and monitors.

  • The UNSC Say My Name's SOEIV drop bay in Halo 3: ODST.

    The UNSC Say My Name's SOEIV drop bay in Halo 3: ODST.

  • The violent re-entry of SOEIV drop pods bound for New Mombasa in the Keep It Clean trailer.

    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.

    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.

    Two UNSC frigates deploy their drop pods during the Battle of Ariel.

  • Drop pods in Halo: Initiation.

    Drop pods in Halo: Initiation.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 152
  2. ^ Halo: Helljumper
  3. ^ Halo 3: ODST, campaign level Prepare to Drop

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