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A drop pod.
The drop pod is a terran atmospheric insertion craft.
Overview
A grounded drop pod.
In use by 2502 or 2503,[1] the drop pod is shaped somewhat like a rounded cylinder, with two rounded ends: one boasting an orange-yellow engine, and the other equipped to slam into a planetary surface. On the engine end, there are four flaps that extend outwards from the engine and two vanes, one to either side of the engine.[2] Developed by the Terran Dominion, the pod degrades a few seconds after landing in order to prevent its technology from falling into enemy hands.[1]
Drop pods are used to covertly insert ghosts,[1] deploy marines,[3] resupply ground forces,[4] and aid mineral mining operations with MULEs.[5]
Game Unit
A descending drop pod.
In StarCraft II, drop pods are used by the orbital command's abilities[5] to deploy MULEs, and in the usage animation for increasing the supply output of supply depots.[4] The drop animation takes 5-10 seconds.[6] Drop pods may be deployed anywhere within line of sight.[7]
Wings of Liberty
In StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, drop pods are used to drop ground units at the merc compound. Several drop pods are seen in the campaign mission Gates of Hell, where Terran Dominion troops are attacked by the zerg during the invasion of Char.[8]
New barracks units arrive at the rally point by drop pod.
We have developed a new low-cost drop-pod that lets us send our infantry units straight from the Hyperion to the barracks' rally point. This technological marvel gives us the ability to reinforce instantly when far from our main base and to surprise the enemy from above. [9]
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