XRP12 Gremlin: Difference between revisions

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|name=XRP12 Combat Support Vehicle

|manufacturer=United Nations Space Command

|model=XRP12

|class=Combat support vehicle

|length=31.1 feet (9.8 meters){{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=83}}

|width=15.6 feet (4.8 meters){{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}

|countermeasures=

|armament=1 [[X23 Non-Nuclear Electromagnetic Pulse Cannon]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}

|firstuse=[[Insurrection]] <br> [[Human-Covenant War]]

*Electronic warfare{{Ref/Novel|Id=HDW2|DW|Chapter=2}}

The '''XRP12 Combat Support Vehicle''' ('''CSV'''), commonly known as the '''Gremlin''', is an electronic warfare truck used by the [[UNSC Armed Forces]].{{Ref/Reuse|HDW2}} It is used to hamper, interfere with, and disable enemy electronics in support of offensive operations.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Site|Id=HWLS|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/halowars/index.html?fbid=7d3b-Io5mXm|Site=Halo Wars: Official Website|Page=Gremlin|D=28|M=2|Y=2009|Detail=Defunct|NoArchive=yes}}

Like the [[SP42 Cobra]], the Gremlin features a six-wheel drive system, with two at the front and the other four toward the rear, which allow the vehicle a considerable degree of speed and maneuverability. The driver sits in the front of the vehicle; instead of having a window to see through, the Gremlin features a one-way screen similar to the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor's]] faceplate. The weaponry is mounted on top of the vehicle, allowing it to target and fire more easily. The XRP12 features no true armament, as it is equipped with only the X23 NNEMP cannon; thus, the Gremlin must be well protected by other forces.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The vehicle is crewed by one driver and five other operators.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}

Gremlins were active by at least [[2531]], with the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} stocking several around the time of the [[Harvest campaign]]. They were notably employed by the ''Spirit'' during the [[Battle of the Etran Harborage]], during which the ship deployed up to four such vehicles to use their EMP weaponry to disrupt several [[Forerunner]] devices on the [[shield world]] from dragging the ''Spirit of Fire'' down into the ground. The Gremlins were successful in delaying the ship's descent, allowing the ''Spirit'' to evacuate friendly forces from the surface.{{Ref/Level|HW|Shield World (level)|Shield World}}

By the time of the [[Second Ark Conflict]] in [[2559]], the ''Spirit of Fire'' still had at least a few Gremlins still operational and had deployed them in the back-lines of their conflict with the [[Banished]] alongside several [[Elephant]] recovery vehicles.{{Ref/Reuse|HDW2}}

==Gameplay==

In the campaign, the Gremlin is used to weaken the tractor beams in the level ''[[Shield World (level)|Shield World]]''. It is later available during the level ''[[Repairs]]'' to be used to defend the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}'s hull from [[Covenant]] boarders as [[HRUNTING Mark III Cyclops|Cyclopes]] repair the ship's power core.

In [[skirmish]] and multiplayer, the Gremlin serves as [[Ellen Anders|Professor Ellen Anders']] unique unit and is produced at the [[firebase]]. Although the Gremlin's weapon initially has minimal effect against infantry units, it can become fairly dangerous against infantry when the Focus Lens upgrade is researched. Strangely, the Gremlin's EMP weapon is reasonably effective against [[The Flood|Flood]] units and structures. It serves as an excellent anti-vehicle unit, as its EMP attack can prevent target vehicles from firing for certain periods of time and allowing other units to do extreme amount of damage with minimal threat of counterattack. In combination with the Cobra, these vehicles work very well together against all armored threats. However, while the Gremlin is an excellent deterrent to enemy vehicles, its almost non-existent armour makes almost any retaliation from enemy vehicles devestating; therefore, more well-protected units should be present to take the fire off of the Gremlin as it does its job. It also lacks any sort of air attack, making anti-air cover also essential in most cases.

'''Resources''': {{HWResources|200}}<br>

'''Minimum Tech Level''': {{HWTech|2}}<br>

'''Population Count''': {{HWPop|1}}<br>

'''Upgrades''':

*''Focusing Lens'': Enhances laser attack's range and damage. 200 resources and tech level of three.

*''Chain Amplifier'': EMP special ability can now hit up to three targets. 450 resources and tech level of four.

File:HW-GremlinsvsScarabs.jpg|An army of Gremlins battle a trio of [[Type-47B Scarab|T-47B Scarabs]].

File:HW-Gremlinlaser.png|Gremlins battle T-26 Wraiths.

File:HW-GremlinEMP.png|A Gremlin EMPs a T-26 Wraith.

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