The Dropship is the standard method of planetary deployment for SMC infantry. Not seen in the first invasion of Stroggos, the dropship deploys thousands of troops en-masse during the second invasion.

Description

Fast and nimble, it can outmaneuver and avoid Strogg homing missiles in the hands of a skilled pilot. Although the Dropship lacks any offensive weaponry, it is armed with anti-ordnance countermeasures for avoiding any anti-aircraft fire, though they are apparently ineffective at confusing the Strogg missiles fired en masse at them.

Trivia

• Drop ships communicate via similar female voices. Unused dialogue from Anderson confirms the Rhino Squad drop ship was piloted by a female pilot who died instantly and the body was found 100 yards from the crash site. It can be supposed that the SMC uses women for the pilot role, given many other ships speak with a similar voice.
• The closest Strogg counterpart to the Dropship is the Troop Transport class observed dropping off Strogg in later missions.

Gallery

Concept Art of the Dropship interior.

Another concept art of dropship interior.