

ODST deployment via SOEIVs is often considered more effective than dropship deployment, as it allows for a spacecraft to make a quick pass over a world and deploy hundreds of ODSTs in SOEIVs in rapid succession. ODSTs-trained for any kind of landing operation-expect to arrive at a world with hellish conditions, only to enter incredibly difficult combat zones. This allows them to conduct a variety of missions against targets that more conventional forces cannot approach undetected. Serving as the rapid reaction force of the UNSC Marine Corps, Orbital Drop Shock Troopers are distinguished by their unconventional method of deployment, known as "transorbital support interdiction", in which the troopers are dropped to the surface of a world aboard small, purpose-built deployment vehicles. Roles and operations " We had a damn hard job, and we did it better than anyone." - Spartan Edward Buck, a former Shock Trooper, referring to the ODST. 2.4 Battle for Earth and Fall of the Covenant.Its primary training facilities were located on Reach prior to the glassing of the planet. The organization is headquartered in the Martian city of Kenosha, Tanais. One of the primary special operations forces of the United Nations Space Command, the ODST are under the administrative and operational control of Naval Special Weapons. The Orbital Drop Shock Troopers ( ODST), informally referred to as Helljumpers, are an elite special operations component of the UNSC Marine Corps and the Corps' rapid reaction force specialized in transorbital support interdiction tactics. how will you leave?" Shock Troopers: " We go feet first, sir!" - Major Antonio Silva rousing his battalion aboard the Pillar of Autumn Oh no, you're going to leave the Pillar of Autumn in a different method. They'll ride to the surface in air-conditioned comfort, sipping wine, and nibbling on appetizers. Major Antonio Silva: " Most of the crew-not to mention your fellow jarheads-will be leaving the ship in lifeboats. This article is about the special forces group.
