Type-54 Mass Deployment Carapace

The is a Republic drop pod. The Type-55 IBC is most often used for launching rapid attacks on enemy positions.

Description
The Type-55 IBC is a sleep pod, designed to be launched from an orbiting ship at high speed, penetrate the atmosphere without much care, and safely deliver it's single occupant to the target. The pods are launched using a set of impulse engines, thrusting it at high speed. Most of the journey is automated, and planned before launching, leaving it to the occupant to prepare for battle. The entire pod is environmentally sealed against heat, cold, and radiation. It is pressurised and has it's own life support and oxygen supply, meaning the pilot doesn't require specialist breathing gear. The pod itself is covered in a heavy armour shell, and a massive heat shield to survive orbital entry.

It possesses forward mounted thruster to slow its descent, and to steady the landing, it actually embeds itself into the ground using stabilising prongs. The passenger is kept safe and secure by gravity anchors at their feet, ensuring they aren't hurt by the landing. The door cracks open shortly after landing, allowing the passenger to leap out and enter battle.

The IBC is multi-environment, being capable of being launched from deep space, low orbit, or in atmosphere. It can also be used against a variety of targets, including urban and natural areas, or even against warships and stations.