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[[File:Ad Asklon Logo.png|thumb|250px|The "Asklon" logo of the company.]]
[[File:Ad Asklon Logo.png|thumb|250px|The "Asklon" logo of the company.]]
'''AMG Transport Dynamics''', also referred to as '''Asklon''',<ref name="odst">'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''', campaign level ''Mombasa Streets''</ref> is a vehicle manufacturing company. Its headquarters was formerly in [[New Mombasa]] before the [[Battle of Mombasa|invasion of the city]] in [[2552]]. It had contracts for light-armored vehicles for the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[UNSC Army|Army]], [[UNSC Navy|Navy]], and [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]] as well as other vehicles in [[human colonies]]. AMG also makes numerous civilian vehicles, such as the [[Capri]] and the civilian model of the [[Hog|Warthog]].
'''AMG Transport Dynamics''', also referred to as '''Asklon''', is a vehicle manufacturing company. AMG has contracts for light-armored vehicles for the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[UNSC Army|Army]], [[UNSC Navy|Navy]], and [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]] as well as other vehicles used throughout human space. The company also makes numerous civilian vehicles such as the [[Capri]] and the [[Hog]].


==History==
==History==
The first prototype of the [[M12 Warthog]], the Z-12, was designed in [[2319]], by AMG Transport Dynamics. AMG initiated a well-crafted advertising campaign and formed a skilled engineering team to showcase the Z-12 prototype's abilities in the unpopulated outlands of [[Mars]] and [[Luna]]. The manufacturing company claimed that the Z-12 could "go anywhere and do anything". In the first eight months of the Z-12's existence, AMG received over three dozen exclusivity contracts; the largest and most profitable of these contracts came from the [[Colonial Military Administration]]. AMG secured the deal with the CAA in [[2321]] to meet most of the organization's land-based transportation needs. The Z-12 was then transformed into the Warthog. Coming into service with the [[UNSC Defense Force]], the Warthog became the most popular military all-terrain vehicle. However, AMG's [[M274 Mongoose|Mongoose]] and [[Civet]] vehicle lines trailed closely behind.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/warthog '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Warthog'']</ref>
AMG Transport Dynamics designed the first prototype of the [[M12 Warthog]], the Z-12, was designed in [[2319]]. The company initiated a well-crafted advertising campaign and formed a skilled engineering team to showcase the Z-12 prototype's abilities in the unpopulated outlands of [[Mars]] and [[Luna]]. AMG claimed that the Z-12 could "go anywhere and do anything". In the first eight months of the Z-12's existence, AMG received over three dozen exclusivity contracts; the largest and most profitable of these contracts came from the [[Colonial Military Administration]]. AMG secured the deal with the CAA in [[2321]] to meet most of the organization's land-based transportation needs. The Z-12 was then resdesignated the M12 Warthog. Coming into service with the UNSC, the Warthog became the most popular military all-terrain vehicle. However, AMG's [[M274 Mongoose|Mongoose]] and [[Civet]] vehicle lines trailed closely behind.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/warthog '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Warthog'']</ref>


In [[2483]], AMG Transport Dynamics began to manufacture light-armored ATVs for the UNSC Defense Force. AMG produced seventeen different versions of the "Mongoose" line, with the most recent model being the [[M274 Mongoose]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/m274-ultra-light-all-terrain-vehicle-mongoose '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Mongoose'']</ref> In [[2523]], a rebellion broke out on [[Andesia]]. The widespread insurgency eventually reached the heavily defended AMG Transport Dynamics facilities in the capital city of [[Noctus]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-beta-late-than-never '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Cannon Fodder: Beta Late Than Never'']</ref>
In [[2483]], AMG Transport Dynamics began to manufacture lightly armored all-terrain vehicles for the UNSC. AMG produced seventeen different versions of the "Mongoose" line, with the most recent model being the [[M274 Mongoose|M274]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/m274-ultra-light-all-terrain-vehicle-mongoose '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Mongoose'']</ref> In [[2523]], a rebellion broke out on [[Andesia]]. The widespread insurgency eventually reached the heavily defended AMG Transport Dynamics facilities in the capital city of [[Noctus]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-beta-late-than-never '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder: Beta Late Than Never'']</ref>
 
AMG's facility in [[New Mombasa]], [[Kenya]], on [[Earth]] was raided by the [[Covenant]] during their [[Battle of Mombasa|invasion of the city]] on [[2552#October|October 20. 2552]].<ref name="odst">'''Halo 3: ODST''', campaign level ''[[Mombasa Streets]]''</ref> It was destroyed when the Covenant [[glassed]] the city the following day.<ref>'''Halo 3: ODST''', campaign level ''[[Coastal Highway]]''</ref>


==AMG products==
==AMG products==
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
*The sign on the [[Tterrab Industries]] building seen in the level [[Metropolis]] in ''[[Halo 2]]'' originally read "Askloun".<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0yjEi4YnDM '''YouTube:''' ''First Look Halo 2'']</ref> The name was slightly altered in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
*The sign on the [[Tterrab Industries]] building seen in the level [[Metropolis]] in ''[[Halo 2]]'' originally read "Askloun".<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0yjEi4YnDM '''YouTube:''' ''First Look Halo 2'']</ref> The name was slightly altered in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
*In ''Halo 3: ODST'', the company is only referred to as "Asklon". Their posters can be seen throughout the city, including all the accessible buildings in [[Mombasa Streets]] and even the [[NMPD Headquarters]].<ref name="odst"/> It is possible that Asklon is either what the letter "A" in the title means, or a subdivision of the company.
*In ''Halo 3: ODST'', the company is only referred to as "Asklon". Their posters can be seen throughout the city, including all the accessible buildings in [[Mombasa Streets]] and even the [[NMPD Headquarters]].<ref name="odst"/> It is possible that Asklon is either what the letter "A" in the title means or that it is a subsidiary of the company.
*The logo looks similar to the icon for the [[Junior Detective]] achievement in ''Halo 3: ODST''.
*The logo looks similar to the icon for the [[Junior Detective]] achievement in ''Halo 3: ODST''.
*AMG may be a reference to either [[Wikipedia:AM General|AM General]], a real world company that produces the HMMWV or Humvee, or the [[Wikipedia:Mercedes-AMG|Mercedes-Benz AMG (Aufrecht Melcher Großaspach)]] tuning and racing division.
*AMG may be a reference to either [[Wikipedia:AM General|AM General]], a real world company that produces the HMMWV or Humvee, or the [[Wikipedia:Mercedes-AMG|Mercedes-Benz AMG (Aufrecht Melcher Großaspach)]] tuning and racing division.
*The "Destiny Awaits" poster foreshadows Bungie's first post-''Halo'' project, ''[[Destinypedia:Destiny|Destiny]]''. The white circle represents the Traveler, a mysterious object that orbits Earth and grants the player characters their special powers.
*The "Destiny Awaits" poster foreshadows ''[[Destinypedia:Destiny|Destiny]]'', Bungie's first post-''Halo'' video game franchise. The white circle represents [[Destinypedia:Traveler|the Traveler]], a mysterious object that orbits Earth and grants the player character supernatural abilities.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:AMG Building.JPG|AMG's New Mombasa Headquarters, as depicted in the [[Keep It Clean (Trailer)|"Keep it Clean" teaser]]. Does not exist in the final game.
File:Ad_Asklon_Cities.png|A list of cities with which the company was associated.
File:Asklon_Tablet.jpg|A tablet commonly displayed inside Asklon buildings; the goal of "Infinity" refers to an earlier Bungie game, ''[[Marathon|Marathon Infinity]]''.
File:Asklon building.jpg|An Asklon building in New Mombasa
File:Ad_Asklon_Destiny_Awaits.png|A common advertising poster for the company. The poster alludes to Bungie's later game, ''Destiny''.
File:Ad_Asklon_Destiny_Awaits.png|A common advertising poster for the company. The poster alludes to Bungie's later game, ''Destiny''.
File:Ad_Asklon_Cities.png|A list of cities with which the company was associated.
File:AMG Building.JPG|AMG's New Mombasa facility as seen in the [[Keep It Clean]] trailer for ''Halo 3: ODST''; the final game uses the name "Asklon" instead
File:Asklon_Tablet.jpg|A tablet that is seen inside Asklon buildings.
File:Asklon building.jpg|An Asklon building in New Mombasa.
</gallery>
</gallery>


Revision as of 19:46, February 7, 2015

The "Asklon" logo of the company.

AMG Transport Dynamics, also referred to as Asklon, is a vehicle manufacturing company. AMG has contracts for light-armored vehicles for the UNSC Army, Navy, and Marine Corps as well as other vehicles used throughout human space. The company also makes numerous civilian vehicles such as the Capri and the Hog.

History

AMG Transport Dynamics designed the first prototype of the M12 Warthog, the Z-12, was designed in 2319. The company initiated a well-crafted advertising campaign and formed a skilled engineering team to showcase the Z-12 prototype's abilities in the unpopulated outlands of Mars and Luna. AMG claimed that the Z-12 could "go anywhere and do anything". In the first eight months of the Z-12's existence, AMG received over three dozen exclusivity contracts; the largest and most profitable of these contracts came from the Colonial Military Administration. AMG secured the deal with the CAA in 2321 to meet most of the organization's land-based transportation needs. The Z-12 was then resdesignated the M12 Warthog. Coming into service with the UNSC, the Warthog became the most popular military all-terrain vehicle. However, AMG's Mongoose and Civet vehicle lines trailed closely behind.[1]

In 2483, AMG Transport Dynamics began to manufacture lightly armored all-terrain vehicles for the UNSC. AMG produced seventeen different versions of the "Mongoose" line, with the most recent model being the M274.[2] In 2523, a rebellion broke out on Andesia. The widespread insurgency eventually reached the heavily defended AMG Transport Dynamics facilities in the capital city of Noctus.[3]

AMG's facility in New Mombasa, Kenya, on Earth was raided by the Covenant during their invasion of the city on October 20. 2552.[4] It was destroyed when the Covenant glassed the city the following day.[5]

AMG products

M12 Warthog line

Mongoose line

Other

Civilian vehicles

Facilities

The company had facilities in the following cities and locations:[8]

Trivia

  • The sign on the Tterrab Industries building seen in the level Metropolis in Halo 2 originally read "Askloun".[10] The name was slightly altered in Halo 3: ODST.
  • In Halo 3: ODST, the company is only referred to as "Asklon". Their posters can be seen throughout the city, including all the accessible buildings in Mombasa Streets and even the NMPD Headquarters.[4] It is possible that Asklon is either what the letter "A" in the title means or that it is a subsidiary of the company.
  • The logo looks similar to the icon for the Junior Detective achievement in Halo 3: ODST.
  • AMG may be a reference to either AM General, a real world company that produces the HMMWV or Humvee, or the Mercedes-Benz AMG (Aufrecht Melcher Großaspach) tuning and racing division.
  • The "Destiny Awaits" poster foreshadows Destiny, Bungie's first post-Halo video game franchise. The white circle represents the Traveler, a mysterious object that orbits Earth and grants the player character supernatural abilities.

Gallery

  • A list of cities with which the company was associated.

    A list of cities with which the company was associated.

  • A tablet commonly displayed inside Asklon buildings; the goal of "Infinity" refers to an earlier Bungie game, Marathon Infinity.

    A tablet commonly displayed inside Asklon buildings; the goal of "Infinity" refers to an earlier Bungie game, Marathon Infinity.

  • An Asklon building in New Mombasa

    An Asklon building in New Mombasa

  • A common advertising poster for the company. The poster alludes to Bungie's later game, Destiny.

    A common advertising poster for the company. The poster alludes to Bungie's later game, Destiny.

  • AMG's New Mombasa facility as seen in the Keep It Clean trailer for Halo 3: ODST; the final game uses the name "Asklon" instead

    AMG's New Mombasa facility as seen in the Keep It Clean trailer for Halo 3: ODST; the final game uses the name "Asklon" instead

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo Waypoint: Warthog
  2. ^ Halo Waypoint: Mongoose
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder: Beta Late Than Never
  4. ^ a b Halo 3: ODST, campaign level Mombasa Streets
  5. ^ Halo 3: ODST, campaign level Coastal Highway
  6. ^ a b Bungie.net: The Warthog
  7. ^ Halo 3, the Mongoose's chassis
  8. ^ Halo 3: ODST: Asklon cities list poster
  9. ^ Halo Waypoint: Cannon Fodder: Beta Late Than Never
  10. ^ YouTube: First Look Halo 2
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