Gungoose

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Gungoose
Gameplay role
Faction:	Human (UNSC)
Weapon type:	Ground
Locomotion method:	Wheels
Counterparts:	Covenant: Ghost Chopper Human Jackrabbit
Weapon stats
Armaments:	Twin Machine Guns (H2A) Twin Grenade Launchers (H5 and Infinite)
Max occupants:	1 driver, 1 passenger
Health:	Medium
Top speed:	Fast
Acceleration:	High
Variants
Halo 5 REQ variants:	Corp Gungoose Tundra Gungoose Urban Gungoose Woodland Gungoose ONI Gungoose

The Gungoose is a light human ground vehicle first introduced in Halo 2: Anniversary.

Universe and lore

The following is a list of all vehicles known by the "Gungoose" moniker in Halo lore that have appeared in the games:

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  M274-M Gungoose
  Halo 2: Anniversary

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  M290-M Gungoose
  Halo 5: Guardians

Overview

The Gungoose is an armed variant of the Mongoose, retaining the Mongoose's speed and utility while providing the driver with offensive capabilities. It serves as a Human equivalent to the Ghost. Alongside its armament it features a single passenger seat.

Unlock and acquisition requirements

The Gungoose is rarer than its unarmed counterpart, appearing sparingly on most multiplayer maps.

It is available as a Req in Halo 5's Warzone game mode, and is acquired through opening Req Packs.

In Halo Infinite's campaign, the Gungoose is available to be called in at FOBs once the player has gained 1,400 Valor.

Halo 2: Anniversary Multiplayer

Halo 2: Anniversary marked the first appearance of the Gungoose. In Halo 2: Anniversary, the Gungoose is armed with twin machine guns usable by the driver. The machine guns deal modest damage and have limited range, but the vehicle's speed and maneuverability make up for these drawbacks.

Halo 5: Guardians

Halo 5's Gungoose is armed with twin grenade launchers rather than machine guns. With its new armament, the Gungoose is much more powerful, capable of efficiently taking on groups of enemy infantry and dealing damage to vehicles. The arcing projectiles of the Gungoose in Halo 5 allow it to attack from longer distances. Although powerful, the Gungoose's grenade launchers take some time to reload before they can fire again, leaving it vulnerable.

In Halo 5: Guardians, the Gungoose can be found on some Arena multiplayer maps.

However, it can be acquired through the Requisition (REQ) system for the gamemode Warzone. To begin receiving the Gungoose regularly in REQ packs, one must unlock the certification. Something that can be acquired randomly from any type of pack.

Alongside the base Gungoose, Halo 5 features five unlockable variants: the Corp Gungoose, Tundra Gungoose, Urban Gungoose, Woodland Gungoose, and ONI Gungoose. These variants feature altered attributes such as increased armor compared to the regular Gungoose.

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  Gungoose REQ card

Halo Infinite

The Gungoose returns in Halo Infinite as a ground vehicle available in both Campaign and Multiplayer. It retains its twin grenade launchers from Halo 5. As with other vehicles, it can be customized with coatings and emblems in multiplayer. Halo Infinite's new vehicle damage model adds weakpoints to the Gungoose like the tires, which will alter handling if destroyed.

In campaign, the Gungoose is unlocked as a reward upon gaining 1,400 Valor, after which it can be requested at any UNSC-controlled Forward Operating Base.

The Gungoose is uncommon in multiplayer, and is usually found only in Big Team Battle, often dropped in by Pelicans. On Arena maps with vehicles, it is possible that Gungooses may be randomly selected to spawn in Fiesta game modes.

Variants

Halo 5: Guardians REQ variants

Main article: List of REQ cards

There are 5 REQ variants of the Mongoose in Halo 5: Guardians.

Image	Name	Rarity	Sale Price	Energy	Description
	Corp Gungoose	Uncommon
	Tundra Gungoose Battle of Shadow and Light	Rare
	Urban Gungoose	Rare
	Woodland Gungoose Battle of Shadow and Light	Rare
	ONI Gungoose	Rare

Strategy

• The Gungoose is best utilized for hit-and-run attacks, taking advantage of its speed to deal damage while avoiding taking it.
• The passenger seat on the Gungoose can be utilized by teammates, making it a good choice for transporting teammates carrying objective items while retaining defensive capability.
• In Halo 5: Guardians and Halo Infinite, the Gungoose's grenade launchers allow shooting over long distances, making it possible to bombard enemies while remaining out of reach.
• Though powerful, the Gungoose is something of a glass cannon with little durability. Making good use of the Gungoose's speed and agility are critical to survival.
• Air vehicles are a big threat to a Gungoose. Its weapons have a limited zone of fire that prevent it from shooting airborne enemies.

Counterparts

For the Covenant, the Ghost is a near direct counterpart to the Gungoose. The biggest differences are that the Ghost is single seat and has a booster.

The UNSC also has other vehicles that fill similar roles. The Jackrabbit of Halo Wars 2 with the weapon upgrade, performs similarly to the Gungoose.

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  Ghost
  Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, Halo: Reach, Halo 4, Halo 2: Anniversary, Halo 5: Guardians and Halo Online
  Halo Wars and Halo Wars 2

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  Jackrabbit
  Halo Wars 2

Gameplay

First-person shooters

Main article: First-person shooter

The Gungoose is small and agile, and it can be used to get places fast and move one or two people. The Gungoose, like other vehicles, can be hijacked. The passenger of the Gungoose can fire most types of weapons from their position, save for detached turrets or dual-wielded weapons.

Multiplayer

Main article: Multiplayer

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Forge

Main article: Forge Objects in Halo 2: Anniversary/Vehicles

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Advantages

• Smaller frame makes it harder to hit.
  • This smaller frame allows one to traverse through smaller areas and under some types of vehicles.
• Quite fast.

Disadvantages

• Weapon aim is mostly based on front-end positioning.
• Smaller frame means the driver and passenger are exposed to small arms fire.

Evolution

Changes from Halo 2: Anniversary to Halo 5: Guardians

• The design has changed completely, with most differences in the rear bumper area.
• The Gungoose was made slightly longer.
• The sitting position of the passenger has been changed, though this doesn't remove the passenger's ability to fire forward.
• The driver's weapons are different, with the Halo 5: Guardians version firing grenades.

Medals

The Gungoose also shares several other medals with other vehicles, such as the Splatter medal and Wheelman medal.

Production notes

The M274M "Gungoose" variant was originally to be featured in Halo 2, but was cut; the vehicle was included years later in the remastered multiplayer component of Halo 2: Anniversary.

Gallery

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  Concept art of the Gungoose.

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  HUD of the Gungoose.

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  A Spartan firing the Gungoose's M67 machine guns.

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  A Spartan riding the ONI Gungoose.

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  Third-person view of the M290-M Gungoose.

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  The M290-M Gungoose in Halo Infinite's Vehicle Bay.

List of appearances

• Halo 2: Anniversary (First appearance) (Multiplayer only)
• Halo 5: Guardians
• Halo Infinite