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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*The Gremlin  and the [[Cyclops]] are the only known UNSC vehicles named after mythological creatures instead of UNSC's tradition of naming atmospheric vehicles after real animals, and the [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword]], the [[B-65 Shortsword|Shortsword]], and the [[YSS-1000 Sabre|Sabre]], which are named after bladed weapons.
*The Gremlin  and the [[Cyclops]] are the only known UNSC vehicles named after mythological creatures instead of UNSC's tradition of naming atmospheric vehicles after real animals, and the [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword]], the [[B-65 Shortsword|Shortsword]], and the [[YSS-1000 Sabre|Sabre]], which are named after bladed weapons.
*The "Gremlin" moniker is a reference to the [[wikipedia:Gremlin|folkloric creature of the same name]], which aviators sometimes jokingly claim cause mechanical problems in aircraft, which is ironic, as in gameplay the Gremlin cannot attack aircraft.
*The "Gremlin" moniker is a reference to the [[wikipedia:Gremlin|folkloric creature of the same name]], which aviators sometimes jokingly claim cause mechanical problems in aircraft, which is ironic, as in gameplay the Gremlin cannot attack aircraft.
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File:UNSC Gremlin.jpg|Concept art of the Gremlin from ''Halo Wars''.
File:UNSC Gremlin.jpg|Concept art of the Gremlin from ''Halo Wars''.
File:200px-UnknownAFV.jpg|A rear view of the Gremlin.
File:200px-UnknownAFV.jpg|A rear view of the Gremlin.
File:HW-GremlinsvsScarabs.jpg|An army of Gremlins battle a trio of [[Type-47 Scarab|T-47B Scarabs]].
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