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M12B Warthog

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M12B Force Application Vehicle
Cropped screenshot of the M12B Warthog.
Production information

Manufacturer:

AMG Transport Dynamics[1]

Model:

M12B FAV

Cost:

343,000 cR (2554 model)[2]

Technical specifications

Length:

6 meters (20 ft) (M12)[3]
6.3 meters (21 ft)[1] (M12B)

Width:

3 meters (9.8 ft)[4]

Height:

3.2 meters (10 ft) (M12)[4]
2.3 meters (7.5 ft) (M12B)[5]

Mass:

3 metric tons (3.0 LT; 3.3 ST)[1][3]

Maximum speed:

125 km/h (78 mph)[1]

Engine(s):

12.0 L liquid-cooled hydrogen-injected ICE

Hull:

Ballistic polycarbonate, titanium, carbon nanotube

Armament:

Variable

Crew:

1 driver, 1 passenger (varies by model)[1]

Usage

Year introduced:

2319[1]

Role(s):

  • Infantry mobility/multipurpose vehicle[6]
    • Internal security
    • Military patrol
    • Rapid transport[6]
    • Reconnaissance
  • Force application vehicle[1]
    • Anti-armoured platform[1]
    • Anti-aircraft platform[1]
    • Anti-personnel platform[3]

Affiliation:

 

The M12B Warthog Force Application Vehicle is a military vehicle employed by the United Nations Space Command armed forces, and a variant of the venerable M12 Warthog. It was infrequently employed late in the Human-Covenant War and became a predominant sight in the Post-War era.

Design details[edit]

For more general Warthog design specifics, see the section on the M12 Warthog page here.

The M12B design pattern had been introduced into UNSC service by at least late 2552.[5] It incorporated side compartments into the body, features a more angular body style, utility bars over the hood and around the bed, and several other largely cosmetic changes, while keeping a similar design to the first chassis. This design typically carries several Jerrycans filled with water to be rendered into hydrogen for the engine. It has a lighting system of 24 LED brake light and ULED headlights. This chassis has a programmable nano-prismatic paint to refract color at any chromacity, depending on the vehicle's destination. A security bit was designed to prevent marines from tinkering with the finish, based on early and embarrassing experiences of the tech's deployment.[2] Unlike most models used throughout the Human-Covenant War, this chassis uses a swing-axle system, a redesigned transmission and drive shafts, and constant-velocity joints.

Variants[edit]

2552 model[edit]

This design does not have an antenna on it, used a military alphabet stencil for the word "UNSC" on its body, has the original UNSC logo on it, and uses white paint for the arrows on the hood of the engine. In the hood, the engine has a black battery, and green chairs. This version of the M12B was stocked by the Marine forces of the UNSC Pillar of Autumn during the Battle of Installation 04[7] alongside regular M12 Warthogs,[8] and were later used by forces deploying from the UNSC In Amber Clad later in the year during the battles of Mombasa[9] and Delta Halo.[10]

2554 model[edit]

The 2554 M12B Force Application Vehicle "Warthog". What is unique about this variant is that it has a SLED searchlight, has "M-12" written on the steering wheel, used the original black colored UNSC insignia, uses a military alphabet stencil for the word "UNSC" and "STEP" on its body, has a yellow battery in the hood, and has an antenna on it. It also has a side rack holding something. In the seating area this one has brown chairs with bars to reinforce them, and a health pack between the seats of this variant. Unlike other models using this chassis, this one uses a dual spring suspension to keep the vehicle stable in different environments. This model is also darker than other models.[2]

2557 model[edit]

This model of the Warthog uses the post-war UNSC emblem, uses red paint for the arrows on the hood of the engine, and has a slightly darker shade of green. It was employed during the Battle of Requiem and ensuing Requiem Campaign in 2557 and