105th Shock Troops Division
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| 105th Shock Troops Division | |
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Role: | Locate, close with and destroy the enemy with fire and maneuver |
Size: | approx. 15,000-20,000 troopers |
Nicknames: | Helljumpers |
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- "Jump Feet First into Hell!"
- — Official motto
The105th Shock Troops Division, also known by the sobriquet "Helljumpers", is a formation ofOrbital Drop Shock Troopers of theUNSC Marine Corps. It is highly regarded by many to be one of the best divisions in theUnited Nations Space Command armed forces. The division's insignia is a "Gold Comet".[1]
Background[edit]
Members of the 105th possess 'exceptional'esprit de corps and immense pride and distinction in their unit, reflected by the customary comet-and-skull tattoo each received. Their motto,"Jump Feet First into Hell!", coupled with their employment ofdrop pods, has earned them the nickname "Helljumpers".
The 105th is infamous for its brutality, even toward fellow human troops. On one occasion, ODSTs from the 105th were involved in a fight with the fourteen-year-oldSpartanJohn-117, resulting in three ODST deaths and one severe injury.[2][3]
The 105th has adistinct anthem. Helljumpers sometimes play this song during orbital drops to focus their attention and to calm their nerves.[4]
History[edit]
The 105th was instated as early as2525, with detachments of the Helljumpers being stationed on a number of ships, including theUNSC Atlas.[5]
The 105th were first deployed against theCovenant during theBattle of Hat Yai in late2528 or early2529. Though the ODSTs sustained fairly light losses,the planet wasglassed.[6] Elements of the 105th later participated in theBattle of Arcadia, and theBattle of Trove.[7][verification needed] In2535, a small detachment of the 105th, assigned to theUNSCMidsummer Night foiled a Covenant attempt to deceive the citizens ofthe Rubble during theBattle of Metisette.[8] At some point during2544,[9] a squad from the 105th Division was sent on an assassination mission to assassinate alogistics Prophet onHeian, aided by SpartanCal-141.[10] In2547, an element of the 105th Division took part in theBattle of Skopje, defending a major ship construction firm from Covenant attack.[6]
InJanuary 2552, a unit of the 105th was deployed toAriel to enactOperation: FIRESIDE. Ultimately, the Covenant were prevented from accessingthe Knowing, aForerunnerartificial intelligence beneath the colony.[11]
During theFall of Reach in summer 2552, several elements of the 105th were deployed across the planet, though they were unable to stop the Covenant onslaught. InSeptember, subordinate units of the 105th stationed on theUNSCPillar of Autumn, having survived the disaster atReach, fought in theBattle of Installation 04. These ODSTs were instrumental in frustrating Covenant attempts to purge theHalo of humans.[3][12] Later that month, 105th Division ODSTs attached to the26th Marine Expeditionary Force were almost completely annihilated during theBattle of New Jerusalem.[6][13]
Elements of the 105th Division's 7th Battalion were stationed on theUNSCIn Amber Clad and participated in theBattle of Earth and later theBattle of Installation 05.[14] Another unit of the 105th, which was stationed on theUNSCForward Unto Dawn, participated in theBattle of Installation 00, the last battle of the Human-Covenant War.[15]
Subordinate units[edit]
- 2nd Shock Troops Battalion
- 7th Shock Troops Battalion
- 9th Shock Troops Battalion
- 10th Shock Troops Battalion
- 11th Shock Troops Battalion
- 19th Shock Troops Battalion
- 22nd Shock Troops Battalion
Trivia[edit]
- The 105th Division should not be confused with the105th Drop Jet Platoon, which may have been similar to the ODSTs, albeit operating on a smaller scale.
- The number 105 is divisible by 7, possibly making it one of Bungie's many7 references.
Gallery[edit]
ODST 105th Division Order of Battle (Viery, Reach).
10th Shock Troops Battalion Crest.
19th Shock Troops Battalion Crest.
7th Shock Troops Battalion patch
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List of appearances[edit]
Sources[edit]
- ^Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition),page 59 (2011)
- ^Halo: The Fall of Reach,pages 65-67
- ^abHalo: The Flood
- ^Halo: The Flood,page 36
- ^Halo: The Fall of Reach
- ^abcHalo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe,Dirt
- ^Halo Wars
- ^Halo: The Cole Protocol
- ^Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - System Shocks(Retrieved on Jun 30, 2023)[archive]
- ^Halo Legends:The Babysitter
- ^Halo: Helljumper
- ^Halo: Combat Evolved
- ^Halo 3: ODST
- ^Halo 2
- ^Halo 3
