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[[File:H5G AMG.png|thumb|300px|The logo of AMG Transport Dynamics]]
'''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]].
'''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==
[[File:Ad Asklon Logo.png|thumb|200px|The "Asklon" logo of the company.]]
[[File:Ad Asklon Logo.png|thumb|200px|The "Asklon" logo of the company.]]
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>
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 CMA in [[2321]] to meet most of the organization's land-based transportation needs. The Z-12 was then redesignated 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 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 name="BetaLate">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-beta-late-than-never '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon 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 name="BetaLate">[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'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's facility in Andesia's capital city of Noctus was involved with the [[Spartan branch]] and "CMMD GRP SEC 3" specifically.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', multiplayer map, ''[[Eden]]''</ref> In [[2556]], AMG was "flagged for review" by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] after the [[Terrorist attack on Sedra City|Sedra terrorist attack]].<ref name="Halo Nightfall">'''[[Halo: Nightfall: ONI: Walk the Path|ONI: Walk the Path]]'''</ref>
 
AMG's facility in [[Andesia]]'s capital city of [[Noctus]] was involved with the [[Spartan branch]] and "CMMD GRP SEC 3" specifically.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', multiplayer map ''[[Eden]]''</ref>
 
In [[2556]], AMG was "Flagged for Review" by [[ONI]] after the [[Terrorist attack on Sedra City|Sedra terrorist attack]].<ref name="Halo Nightfall">'''[[Halo: Nightfall: ONI: Walk the Path|ONI: Walk the Path]]'''</ref>
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==Products==
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==Facilities==
==Facilities==
The company had facilities in the following cities and locations:<ref>'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''': ''[[:File:Ad Asklon Cities.png|Asklon cities list poster]]''</ref>
The company had facilities in the following cities and locations:


*[[Mombasa]]
*[[Mombasa]]<ref name="facilities">'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''', ''[[:File:Ad Asklon Cities.png|Asklon cities list poster]]''</ref>
*[[Dusar]]
*[[Dusar]]<ref name="facilities"/>
*[[Nairobi]]
*[[Nairobi]]<ref name="facilities"/>
*[[Wikipedia:Chiba, Chiba|Chiba]]
*[[Wikipedia:Chiba, Chiba|Chiba]]<ref name="facilities"/>
*[[Wikipedia:Pelion|Pelion]]
*[[Wikipedia:Pelion|Pelion]]<ref name="facilities"/>
*[[Crisium City]]
*[[Crisium City]]<ref name="facilities"/>
*[[Seven Hills]]
*[[Seven Hills]]<ref name="facilities"/>
*[[Wikipedia:Essex Junction, Vermont|Essex Junction]]
*[[Wikipedia:Essex Junction, Vermont|Essex Junction]]<ref name="facilities"/>
*[[Sydney]]
*[[Sydney]]<ref name="facilities"/>
*[[Greater Chicago Industrial Zone|Chicago]]
*[[Greater Chicago Industrial Zone|Chicago]]<ref name="facilities"/>
*[[Noctus]]<ref name="BetaLate"/>
*[[Noctus]]<ref name="BetaLate"/>
==Divisions==
AMG Transport Dynamics has a motorsports division, currently managed by [[Erik Burch]]. The division has a notable time-honored tradition for improving upon their engineering capabilities through competition. The motorsports division has produced the 24 Hours prototype, which had won at least one [[Quezon]] motorsport event, and the dynamic and durable RallyHog models. Burch attempted to launch [[Project HOGSTICKER|Project: HOGSTICKER]], a project to create a Warthog with [[blamite]]-afterburners, but the project was denied funding by Special Projects Director [[Tyse Jenkins]], who found it to be an outlandish idea.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-needle-me-this '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Needle Me This'']</ref>


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==

Revision as of 12:00, February 13, 2016

The logo of AMG.
The logo of AMG Transport Dynamics

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

The "Asklon" logo of the company.

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 CMA in 2321 to meet most of the organization's land-based transportation needs. The Z-12 was then redesignated 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's facility in Andesia's capital city of Noctus was involved with the Spartan branch and "CMMD GRP SEC 3" specifically.[6] In 2556, AMG was "flagged for review" by the Office of Naval Intelligence after the Sedra terrorist attack.[7]

Products

M12 Warthog line

Mongoose line

Other

Civilian vehicles

Facilities

The company had facilities in the following cities and locations:

Divisions

AMG Transport Dynamics has a motorsports division, currently managed by Erik Burch. The division has a notable time-honored tradition for improving upon their engineering capabilities through competition. The motorsports division has produced the 24 Hours prototype, which had won at least one Quezon motorsport event, and the dynamic and durable RallyHog models. Burch attempted to launch Project: HOGSTICKER, a project to create a Warthog with blamite-afterburners, but the project was denied funding by Special Projects Director Tyse Jenkins, who found it to be an outlandish idea.[11]

Trivia

  • The sign on the Tterrab Industries building seen in the level Metropolis in Halo 2 originally read "Askloun".[12] 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. ^ a b 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. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, multiplayer map, Eden
  7. ^ ONI: Walk the Path
  8. ^ a b Bungie.net: The Warthog
  9. ^ Halo 3, the Mongoose's chassis
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Halo 3: ODST, Asklon cities list poster
  11. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Needle Me This
  12. ^ YouTube: First Look Halo 2
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