Although seemingly advantageous since it is able to support an additional 10 units, the lifepod has downsides to it, as well, which are as follows: * The Lifepod is guarded by Rebel Infantry, making it difficult to capture at the start of a game. * Once under a player's control, the lifepod may be highly contested among players. * Only one lifepod appears in Halo Wars on a single map, making them very rare. * Focusing military resources on the lifepod may result in the loss of the player's base due to the lack of adequate defenses. Since the lifepod is not a base, the player will most likely lose the game.