Orbital Drop Infantry

The Orbital Drop Infantry has been a long-serving Coalition outfit of specialist, high trained soldiers. Forming the backbone of any large operations, they are an implement of firepower and positive results in trans-planetary combat. Operating exclusively from Coalition Naval vessels, the ODI are an exceptional ship-to-ship force in unison with their tactical planetary training. The infamous Jumpers of the Drop Infantry utilize a wide array of weaponry and equipment, including mass produced vehicles from the Coalition motor pool. The ODI have been a very well equipped and managed force, often being the testbed units for next-generation weaponry and equipment; this efficiency is reflected in whatever theaters the Jumpers deploy to.

History
The Orbital Drop Infantry had served as part of the Colonial Military, long before their adaptation as a more specialized planetary assault force in the Coalition Apparatus. In 2540, the ODI gained their notoriety in modern combat with the first major conflict in the Outer Empire's New Yefi Region, by assaulting the heavily defended Korora Continent and reclaiming it from the Armed Forces of Tikiria.

Modern ODI
With the several regime changes the Drop Infantry have survived, they have remained the cutting edge of the ground deployment forces of the Coalition. Their expertise often extends into zero-gee and stellar combat situations as well; the ODI are efficient ship-to-ship combatants using the Forward Infantry Combat Network, an extensive HUD and logistical analysist to aid the squad and individual soldier.

Current Structure of the ODI;

The smallest ODI unit is the Jumper platoon, composed of 40 infantrymen and their personal equipment. Vehicles form a large part of the Orbital Drop Infantry; through a combination of stand-alone combat, support and direct assault vehicles, the Drop Infantry are capable of forming a well armored spearhead in the form of the ODI Combat Squadron.

Unit Organization (Drop Infantry)

Orbital Drop Infantry organization

Ranking structure
Administrative & Authority Ranks

General of the Infantry, GIL-10

Major General, MJG-9

Brigadier General, BDG-8

Colonel, CLN-7

Lieutenant Colonel, LCL-6

Major, MJR-5

Liuetenant Major, LMR-4

Captain, CPT-3

Lieutenant, LTN-2

Specialist Combat Technicians

Chief Autonomous Technical Officer, CATO-6

<p style="text-align: center;">Mechanical Officer 3rd Class, MO3-5

<p style="text-align: center;">Infantry Warfare Expert, IWE-4

<p style="text-align: center;">Infantry Warfare Specialist, IWS-3

<p style="text-align: center;">Combat Specialist 2nd Class, CS-2

<p style="text-align: center;">Infantry Combat Specialist, ICS-1

<p style="text-align: center;">Enlisted Ranks

<p style="text-align: center;">Master Sergeant, MS-90

<p style="text-align: center;">Staff Sergeant, SSG-80

<p style="text-align: center;">Sergeant, SGT-70

<p style="text-align: center;">Cadet Sergeant, SOG-60

<p style="text-align: center;">Corporal, CPL-50

<p style="text-align: center;">Specialist, SPC-40

<p style="text-align: center;">Private, PVT-30

Weapons, Vehicles & Equipment
Firearms

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