XRP12 Gremlin
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Overview
The Gremlin Combat Support Vehicle is a combat support vehicle used by the UNSC Marine Corps during 2531, during the early years of the Human-Covenant War. It has been seen engaging enemies with its roof-mounted EMP gun [1]. It is a Special Purpose Vehicle, with the ability to temporarily disable non-infantry units. It is Anders' unique unit and can be produced in the Command Center. The Gremlin is rather effective at disabling enemy bases and structures, although its EMP has no effect on infantry. The Gremlin is, inexplicably, reasonably effective against Flood-related units and structures, which have no electronic parts that could be influenced by the EMP.
Appearance
Like the Cobra, the Gremlin moves on 6 tires, with 2 at the front and 4 towards the rear. The drivers sit in the front of the vehicle, and instead of having a window to see out of, it features a one-way screen similar to a Spartan's visor. The weaponry is mounted on top of the Gremlin, allowing it to target and release easier.
Cost and Upgrades
Resource: 200
Minimum Tech Level: 2
Population Count: 1
Upgrades:
- Focusing Lens: Enhances laser attack's range and damage. 200 resources and tech level of two.
- Chain Amplifier: EMP special ability can now hit up to three targets. 450 resources and tech level of three.
Trivia
- It is vaguely similar in appearance to the cut "Cougar" unit, and was likely inspired by it.
- The "Gremlin" moniker is a reference to the folkloric creature of the same name, which aviators sometimes jokingly claim cause mechanical problems in aircraft. An appropriate name, considering the Gremlin's EMP capabilities.
- This is one of the two UNSC vehicles that is not named after a real life animal, instead being named after a mythological creature, the other being the Cyclops.
- The Gremlin is used to weaken the tractor beams in Shield World (Level).
