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The '''Flame Warthog''' is a a variant of the [[M12 Warthog]] that features a mounted flamethrower.
The '''M12F Flame Warthog''',{{Ref/Novel|Id=Fireside|Halo: Fireside}} or '''Flamehog''',<ref name="PL">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]] - Flame Warthog''</ref> is a variant of the [[M12 Warthog]] that features a mounted flamethrower.
 
==Design details==
{{Main|M12B Warthog}}
The Flame Warthog replaced the standard autocannon mount on [[M12 Chaingun Warthog|LRV]] Warthog models with a white-burning flamethrower.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}} The Flame Warthog is slightly tougher than the standard Warthog model.<ref name="waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/welcome-kinsano '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Welcome Kinsano!'']</ref>
 
===Veteran Flame Hog variant===
Some upgraded and slightly more expensive variants of the Flame Warthog replace the mounted flamethrower with a mounted incendiary grenade launcher, and further upgraded armor.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}
 
===Frost Hog variant===
Instead of the the tanks being full of [[Napalm]], they are full of super cooled fluids.  After the gunner freezes the enemies solid, the Warthog will shatter the enemies by ramming it, or a friendly [[ZAV-48 Frostraven]] will shatter the enemy with concussion or seismic Missiles.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-yappening ''Halo Waypoint'': The Yappening...]</ref>


==Operational history==
==Operational history==
Flame Warthogs were deployed against [[Banished]] forces on [[Installation 00]] by Lt. Colonel [[Morgan Kinsano]] in [[2559]]. In order to combat aircraft passengers were armed with [[M41 rocket launcher]]s.<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref>
Flame Warthogs were deployed against [[Banished]] forces on [[Installation 00]] by Lt. Colonel [[Morgan Kinsano]] in [[2559]]. In order to combat aircraft, passengers were armed with [[M41 rocket launcher]]s.<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref>
 
==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
*'''Info:''' Core Vehicle, Flamer gun, Good all-round vehicle
*'''Info:''' Core Vehicle, Flamer gun, Good all-round vehicle
*'''Tier:''' 2
*'''Tier:''' 2
*'''Cost:''' Population 4, Supplies 280, Power 0
*'''Cost:''' {{HW2Pop|4}}, {{HW2Supplies|280}}, {{HW2Power|0}}
*'''Flame Warthog upgrade: Incinerary Grenades'''
*'''Flame Warthog upgrade: Incendiary Grenades'''
**'''Info:''' Weapon upgrade, Burns ground beneath targets, Damage boost, Range boost
**'''Info:''' Weapon upgrade, Burns ground beneath targets, Damage boost, Range boost
**'''Tier:''' 3
**'''Tier:''' 3
**'''Cost:''' Supplies 0, Power 750
**'''Cost:''' {{HW2Supplies|0}}, {{HW2Power|750}}
In ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' the Flame Warthog is a unit exclusive to Morgan Kinsano, replacing the Machine Gun and Gauss Warthogs. Flame Warthogs are great for fighting infantry, but do only okay against vehicles and structures, and do very poor against aircraft. It costs 70 energy in [[Blitz]] while Veteran Flame Warthogs costs 100 energy.  
In ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', the Flame Warthog is a unit exclusive to Morgan Kinsano, replacing the Machine Gun and Gauss Warthogs. Flame Warthogs are great for fighting infantry, but do only okay against vehicles and structures, and do very poor against aircraft. It costs 70 energy in [[Blitz]], while Veteran Flame Warthogs cost 90 energy.
 
==Trivia==
*The Hellbringers still have their tanks attached despite not using their personal flamethrowers.
**The Blitz art for the Flamehog (flamethrower) has a Hellbringer that lacks it's tank.
*The Hellbringer's armor for the Flamehog (flamethrower) has a different Hellbringer armor that almost resembles Kinsano's Hellbringer design in the [https://www.halopedia.org/File:HW2_-_Kinsano_concept.png concept art].  


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HW2-FlameWarthog.png|Blitz card of a Flame Warthog in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2-VeteranFlameHog.jpg|Blitz card of a Veteran Flame Warthog in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2-FlameWarthogdrop.png|Flame Warthogs being dropped into battle.
File:HW2-FlameWarthogdrop.png|Flame Warthogs being dropped into battle.
File:HW2-FlameWarthogs.png|Flame Warthogs escort Morgan Kinsano on Installation 00.
File:HW2-FlameWarthogs.png|Flame Warthogs escort Morgan Kinsano on Installation 00.
File:HW2-Kinsanocharge.png|Flame Warthogs attack a Banished [[Outpost]] with [[Hellbringers]] and Kinsano.
File:HW2-Kinsanocharge.png|Flame Warthogs attack a Banished [[Banished outpost]] with [[Hellbringers]] and Kinsano.
File:HW2 FlameHog 1.png|A Flame Warthog up-close.
File:HW2_Veteran_FlameHog_1.png|A Veteran Flame Warthog sporting an incendiary grenade launcher.
File:HW2_Veteran_FlameHog_2.png|A Veteran Flame Warthog sporting an incendiary grenade launcher.
File:HW2 Trooper and Flamehogs.png|Comparison to the Trooper variant.
File:HW2 Flamehog comparison (top).png|Flamehogs comparison (top)
File:HW2 Flamehog comparison (front).png|Flamehogs comparison (front)
File:HW2 Flamehog comparison (back).png|Flamehogs comparison (back)
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Fireside]]'' {{Fn}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


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Latest revision as of 16:32, February 22, 2024

M12F Flame Warthog
HW2-FlameWarthog.png
Production information

Manufacturer:

AMG Transport Dynamics

Product line:

Warthog

Technical specifications

Armament:

Mounted flamethrower

Crew:

  • 1 driver
  • 1 passenger
  • 1 gunner
Usage

In service:

Second Ark Conflict

Affiliation:

United Nations Space Command

 

The M12F Flame Warthog,[1] or Flamehog,[2] is a variant of the M12 Warthog that features a mounted flamethrower.

Design details[edit]

Main article: M12B Warthog

The Flame Warthog replaced the standard autocannon mount on LRV Warthog models with a white-burning flamethrower.[2] The Flame Warthog is slightly tougher than the standard Warthog model.[3]

Veteran Flame Hog variant[edit]

Some upgraded and slightly more expensive variants of the Flame Warthog replace the mounted flamethrower with a mounted incendiary grenade launcher, and further upgraded armor.[3]

Frost Hog variant[edit]

Instead of the the tanks being full of Napalm, they are full of super cooled fluids. After the gunner freezes the enemies solid, the Warthog will shatter the enemies by ramming it, or a friendly ZAV-48 Frostraven will shatter the enemy with concussion or seismic Missiles.[4]

Operational history[edit]

Flame Warthogs were deployed against Banished forces on Installation 00 by Lt. Colonel Morgan Kinsano in 2559. In order to combat aircraft, passengers were armed with M41 rocket launchers.[5]

Gameplay[edit]

  • Info: Core Vehicle, Flamer gun, Good all-round vehicle
  • Tier: 2
  • Cost: Population 4, Supplies 280, Power 0
  • Flame Warthog upgrade: Incendiary Grenades
    • Info: Weapon upgrade, Burns ground beneath targets, Damage boost, Range boost
    • Tier: 3
    • Cost: Supplies 0, Power 750

In Halo Wars 2, the Flame Warthog is a unit exclusive to Morgan Kinsano, replacing the Machine Gun and Gauss Warthogs. Flame Warthogs are great for fighting infantry, but do only okay against vehicles and structures, and do very poor against aircraft. It costs 70 energy in Blitz, while Veteran Flame Warthogs cost 90 energy.

Trivia[edit]

  • The Hellbringers still have their tanks attached despite not using their personal flamethrowers.
    • The Blitz art for the Flamehog (flamethrower) has a Hellbringer that lacks it's tank.
  • The Hellbringer's armor for the Flamehog (flamethrower) has a different Hellbringer armor that almost resembles Kinsano's Hellbringer design in the concept art.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]