Editing Mongoose (gameplay)

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{{Infobox/Vehicle/Gameplay
|name=Mongoose
|image=[[File:H5G - M290 Mongoose.png|300px]]
|faction=[[Human]] ([[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]])
|type=Ground
|locomotion=Wheels
|counterparts=
Human (UNSC):
*[[Scout Warthog]]
*[[Jackrabbit]]
*[[M831 Troop Transport Warthog|Troop Transport Warthog]]
[[Covenant]]:
*[[Ghost]]
|armament=None
|occupants=
1 driver, 1 passenger{{Ref/Book|Id=gameguide58|[[Halo 4: Official Game Guide]]|Page=58}}{{Ref/Book|Id=gameguide277|[[Halo 4: Official Game Guide]]|Page=277}}
|health=Medium
|speed=Fast
|acceleration=High
|generalvariants=[[Gungoose]]
|h5reqvariants=
*[[Corp Mongoose]]
*[[Tundra Mongoose]]
*[[Urban Mongoose]]
*[[Woodland Mongoose]]
*[[ONI Mongoose]]
}}
{{Quote|Heavy-duty all-terrain UNSC quad bike|''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' [[Forge]] description{{Ref/Game|Game=H5G|Mongoose: Scout [standard] description}}}}
The '''Mongoose''', '''Scout Mongoose'''{{Ref/Game|H5G|Forge object name}} or '''{{'}}Goose'''{{Ref/Reuse|bnetmongoose}} is a light [[human]] [[ground vehicle|ground]] [[vehicle]] first introduced in ''[[Halo 3]]''. It is a small vehicle with no form of armament whatsoever, which can carry one driver and one passenger, and is best used for transporting players around the map or level quickly, rather than as a vehicle for combat.

==Universe and lore==
{{Quote|[The M274] is pretty nimble for its size; add to that the fact that it can do ninety plus kilo papa hotel over uneven terrain and you’ve got the ultimate commando hot rod.|Remark of UNSC service member from [[E2-BAG/1/7]].<ref name="bnetmongoose">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BAGMongoose ''Bungie.net'': The Mongoose] (Copy on [https://web.archive.org/web/20171215153738/http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BAGMongoose Wayback Machine])</ref>}}
{{Main|Mongoose (fiction)}}
The Mongoose is an ATV produced by [[AMG Transport Dynamics]] since [[2483]]<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/mongoose ''Halo Waypoint'': Mongoose]</ref> and is a popular [[Civilian]] [[Civilian vehicles|vehicle]] and [[United Nations Space Command]] vehicle.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1228363531772481537?s=19 ''Halo on Twitter'':] The Mongoose is an all-terrain quad bike that is wildly popular both on the civilian market and within the UNSC. #FictionFriday</ref> One of the earliest known vehicles known as the Mongoose was the M270, though after decades of use it was replaced with the M274.{{Ref/Site|Id=CRL|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-cutting-room-lore|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder, Cutting Room Lore|D=26|M=07|Y=22}} This M274 Mongoose was among the most prominent to bear the name, and featured a 1000cc hydrogen-injected internal combustion engine (ICE).{{Ref/Reuse|bnetmongoose}} Circa [[2558]], the M290 Mongoose began to see much more prominent use.{{Ref/Reuse|H5GCamp}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5GMP}} The vehicles that have been given this name have been used prominently in a number of skirmishes and battles in the [[Human-Covenant War]] and the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] including the [[Battle of Metisette]], [[Battle at Szurdok Ridge]] and [[Skirmish on Conrad's Point]].

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

<gallery widths="210px">
File:H2 Mongoose Front Render.jpg|link=M270 Mongoose|'''[[M270 Mongoose]]'''<br><small>''[[Halo 2]]'' (cut)</small>
File:Halo3-Mongoose-Right.png|link=M274 Mongoose|'''[[M274 Mongoose]]'''<br><small>''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''</small>
File:H4-Mongoose.png|link=M274R Mongoose|'''[[M274R Mongoose]]'''<br><small>''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' multiplayer, ''[[Halo Online]]'' and ''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''</small>
File:H5G - M290 Mongoose.png|link=M290 Mongoose|'''[[M290 Mongoose]]'''<br><small>''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' and ''[[Halo Infinite]]''</small>
</gallery>

==Overview==
The Mongoose is an archetypal [[Wikipedia:All-terrain vehicle|All-terrain vehicle]]; it's small, fast, and used to traverse all types of terrain. Since its introduction in ''Halo 3'', it has undergone several visual and audio design changes though it has functionally remained nearly the same each time.

===Unlock and acquisition requirements===
In most ''Halo'' games, the Mongoose can simply be found either on certain [[Multiplayer]] maps or in certain [[Campaign]] missions and doesn't need to be unlocked.

====''Halo 3: ODST''====
The Mongoose is only drivable in the campaign of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' in the level ''[[Mombasa Streets]]'' but only if the player acquires [[H3ODST:Audio log|Audio log]]s. These audio logs will begin unlocking one of the [[supply cache]]s. Several of them contain the Mongoose which can be used throughout the play space. Alternatively, if one is playing the ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' version of ''Halo 3: ODST'', the Rally Point/Checkpoint "Open City" will have all of these caches open to begin with.{{Ref/Reuse|ODSTCamp}}

====''Halo 5: Guardians''====
In ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', the Mongoose can be found on some [[Matchmaking|Arena]] multiplayer maps and in certain campaign levels.{{Ref/Game|H5G|campaign|Id=H5GCamp}}{{Ref/Game|H5G|multiplayer|Id=H5GMP}}

However, it can be acquired through the [[Requisition system|Requisition (REQ) system]] for the gamemode [[Warzone]]. To begin receiving the Mongoose regularly in REQ packs, one must unlock the certification. Something that can be acquired randomly from any type of pack.{{Ref/Game|H5G|requisition system}}{{Ref/Game|H5G|REQ card|Detail=Mongoose}}

<gallery>
File:REQ Card - Mongoose.jpg|Mongoose REQ card
</gallery>

====''Halo Infinite''====
In [[Halo Infinite]], the Mongoose is a reward for gaining 300 [[Valor]] and can be delivered at any [[Forward Operating Base]] (FOB) under UNSC control. Enough Valor will be obtained in normal gameplay before capturing any FOB, so it will always be available as a reward. Mongooses can also be found at [[Outpost Tremonius (location)|Outpost Tremonius]] after being captured.

===Variants===
There are a few variants of Mongoose. This includes some general variants and variants from the REQ system in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.

{| class="wikitable sortable " style="width: 60%;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"
|-
!scope="col"|Image
!scope="col"|Name
!scope="col"|Description
|-
|[[File:H2A M274-M.png|175px]]
|'''[[Gungoose]]'''
|The Gungoose is a type of Mongoose with guns strapped onto it. Depending on the game, these guns differ.
|-
|N/A
|'''Invisible Mongoose'''
|''Invisible vehicles for welding''.{{Ref/Game|H5G|Invisible Mongoose object description|Id=H5Ginvisdescrip}}
|}
====''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ variants====
{{Main|List of REQ cards}}
There are 5 REQ variants of the Mongoose in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
{| class="wikitable sortable " style="width: 80%;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"
|-
!scope="col"|Image
!scope="col"|Name
!scope="col"|Rarity
!scope="col"|Sale Price
!scope="col"|Energy
!scope="col"|Description
|-
|[[File:H5 Corp Mongoose.png|175px]]
|'''[[Corp Mongoose]]'''
|Common
|{{RP|50}}
|{{Energy|1}}
|''[[Liang-Dortmund Corporation|Liang Dortmund]]'s heavy-duty modification of the standard Mongoose. Rugged Mongoose with extra armor.''
|-
|[[File:H5 Tundra MONGOOSE.png|175px]]
|'''[[Tundra Mongoose]]''' <br><small>''[[Battle of Shadow and Light]]''</small>
|Common
|{{RP|50}}
|{{Energy|1}}
|''The Mongoose has proven to be a reliable alternative to more specialized hostile environment transports in climates that do not greatly exceed extremes found on [[Earth]]. Improved Mongoose with extra armor.''
|-
|[[File:H5 Urban MONGOOSE.png|175px]]
|'''[[Urban Mongoose]]'''
|Common
|{{RP|50}}
|{{Energy|1}}
|''Rugged utility vehicle used by [[UNSC Army]] scouts and [[UNSC Air Force|Air Force]] security patrols. Improved Mongoose with upgraded armor.''
|-
|[[File:H5 Woodland MONGOOSE.png|175px]]
|'''[[Woodland Mongoose]]''' <br><small>''[[Battle of Shadow and Light]]''</small>
|Common
|{{RP|50}}
|{{Energy|1}}
|''Cheap and lightweight Mongoose all-terrain vehicles are often pressed into use as light cargo transports in topography that stymies the larger Warthog. Improved Mongoose with extra armor.''
|-
|[[File:H5 ONI Mongoose.png|175px]]
|'''[[ONI Mongoose]]'''
|Common
|{{RP|50}}
|{{Energy|1}}
|''[[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] ensures that even their simulated vehicles are top-of-the-line. Advanced Mongoose with heavy armor.''
|}
===Counterparts===
No direct analogous counterparts exist to the Mongoose. However, several vehicles come close to it in size or roughly the role they play in gameplay.

For the Covenant, the [[Ghost]] is a close size counterpart to the Mongoose. Although the Ghost is a single-seat vehicle, with mounted weaponry and a boosting function.

The UNSC also has other vehicles that do the same role or are of similar size. The [[Jackrabbit]] of ''Halo Wars 2'' performs and is of similar size to the Mongoose. With the weapon upgrade, the Jackrabbit can perform similarly to a Mongoose with a passenger in the first-person shooter games.

The [[Scout Warthog]] is the closest to the Mongoose in terms of gameplay. It is weaponless, with only one seat for a passenger. Though it is considerably larger than the Mongoose.

The [[Troop Transport Warthog]] while also unarmed provides much more transportation capabilities than the Mongoose as it has three more seats in the rear compartment.

<gallery widths="210px">
File:H4-Ghost.png|link=Ghost|'''[[Ghost]]'''<br>{{Small|''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' multiplayer, ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', ''[[Halo Online]]'' and ''[[Halo Infinite]]''}}<br>{{Small|''[[Halo Wars]]'' and ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''}}
File:HW2 - Jackrabbit.png|link=Jackrabbit|'''[[Jackrabbit]]'''<br>{{Small|''[[Halo Wars 2]]''}}
File:H5G - M12 Warthog render.png|link=Scout Warthog|'''[[Scout Warthog]]'''<br>{{Small|''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''}}
File:H3-M831TroopTransportHog.png|link=Troop Transport Warthog|'''[[Troop Transport Warthog]]''' <br>{{Small|''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo: Reach]]''}}
</gallery>

==Gameplay==
===First-person shooters===
{{Main|First-person shooter}}
{{Quote|The Mongoose is great for quick getaways and exceptional jumps.|''[[Halo 4: Official Game Guide]]''{{Ref/Reuse|gameguide277}}}}
The Mongoose is small and agile and it can be used to get places fast and move one or two people. The Mongoose also has a horn. Depending on the game and gametype, the Mongoose like other vehicles can be [[Boarding (gameplay mechanic)|hijacked]] as well. The passenger of the Mongoose can fire most types of weapons from their position, save for detached turrets or dual-wielded weapons. [[Non-playable character|NPC]] allies can ride in the passenger seat in some instances when it appears. They perform in a similar to player passengers.
====Stats====
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!rowspan=2|H3
!rowspan=2|ODST
!colspan=2|HR
!colspan=2|H4
!rowspan=1|H2A
!colspan=2|H5G
|-
!Launch
![[Halo: Reach Title Updates|TU]]
!Launch
![[Halo 4 Title Updates|TU]]
![[Multiplayer|MP]]
!Launch
![[Overtime]]
|-
!Type
|width=7%|Ground
|width=7%|Ground
|width=7%|Ground
|width=7%|Ground
|width=7%|Ground
|width=7%|Ground
|width=7%|Ground
|width=7%|Ground
|width=7%|Ground
|-
!Locomotion
|Wheels
|Wheels
|Wheels
|Wheels
|Wheels
|Wheels
|Wheels
|Wheels
|Wheels
|-
!Armament
|None
|None
|None
|None
|None
|None
|None
|None
|None
|-
!Passengers
|1
|1
|1
|1
|1
|1
|1
|1
|1
|-
!Top speed
|Fast
|Fast
|Fast
|Fast
|Fast
|Fast
|Fast
|Fast
|Fast
|-
!Health
|Medium
|Medium
|Medium
|Medium
|Medium
|Medium
|Medium
|Medium
|Medium
|}

====Campaign====
[[File:H3ODST-Rookie&Mongoose.png|thumb|250px|[[Jonathan Doherty]] driving a Mongoose.]]
In ''[[Halo 3]]'', the Mongoose is often driven by AI [[UNSC Marine Corps/Gameplay|Marines]], with a passenger that has a [[Rocket launcher]]. This behavior can be seen on ''[[The Storm]]'', ''[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]'' and ''[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]''. The Mongoose can be used by the player itself in these levels as well. Where the first Warthog is parked in the level ''[[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]]'', just to the left of it is a usable Mongoose. Using this does not change the level's final cutscene.{{Ref/Game|H3|campaign|Id=H3Camp}}

In ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', the Mongoose can be used in ''[[Mombasa Streets]]'' after opening the right supply caches. The supply caches are denoted with the [[Superintendent]] icon. The cache in [[New Mombasa Sector 5|Sector 5]], where the Rookie's drop pod lands, contains two Mongooses.{{Ref/Game|ODST|campaign|Id=ODSTCamp}}

In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', the Mongoose is usable on the level ''[[The Package]]''. It is also usable on ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]''; if [[Emile-A239]] is left to drive the Mongoose on the level, he will receive a boost in force over the gap of a broken bridge to make it. It is seen, but not used in the level ''[[Tip of the Spear]]''.{{Ref/Game|HR|campaign|Id=HRCamp}}

The Mongoose is available on the level ''[[Infinity (Halo 4 level)|Infinity]]'' in ''[[Halo 4]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|gameguide58}} The Mongoose also appears in several missions of ''[[Spartan Ops]]'' including ''[[Memento Mori|Episode 5]] - [[Memento Mori/Spartan Thorne|Mission 5: Spartan Thorne]]'' and ''[[Exodus (Spartan Ops)|Episode 10]] - [[Exodus (Spartan Ops)/Seize the Power|Mission 3: Seize the Power]]''.{{Ref/Game|H4|''[[Spartan Ops]]''|Id=SOCamp}}

In ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', it is available in the campaign levels ''[[Glassed]]'' and ''[[Evacuation]]''. NPC teammates can be ordered onto the Mongoose when they appear. An unusable Mongoose appears in the level ''[[Meridian Station]]''. The [[Halo Kart]] easter egg on ''Evacuation'' has players race the level on Mongooses.{{Ref/Reuse|H5GCamp}}

In the arcade game ''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]'', the Mongoose can be seen on ''[[Rubble]]'' but it cannot be operated by the players at any point.{{Ref/Game|FTR|campaign|Id=FTRCamp}}

In ''[[Halo Infinite]]'', the Mongoose is a reward for gaining 300 [[Valor]] and can be requested for delivery from any UNSC-controlled [[Forward Operating Base]], which [[Echo 216]] will deliver via Pelican drop.{{Ref/Game|Infinite|Forward Operating Base}} The Mongoose can also be found at [[Outpost Tremonius (location)|Outpost Tremonius]] after it has been captured, as well as at various locations in the overworld.

[[File:HCMongoose.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Two Spartan-IVs riding a Mongoose on ''[[Vortex]]''.]]

====Multiplayer====
The Mongoose in ''Halo 3'' acts as an objective ferry primarily but can also be used to quickly reach out and control other areas. Initially, Mongoose spawned on ''[[Valhalla]]'' in both [[Capture the Flag]] and [[Slayer]] modes as well as on ''[[High Ground]]'' in [[1 Flag CTF|1-Flag CTF]].{{Ref/Reuse|bnetmongoose}} In the map ''[[Avalanche]]'', the Mongoose has a unique and unchangeable winter themed skin. Uniquely, the Mongoose spawns on the [[M313 Elephant|Elephant]] in the map ''[[Sandtrap]]''. It is also fast enough to outrun the [[Brute landmine|landmines]] seen on the level.{{Ref/Game|H3|multiplayer|Id=H3MP}}

In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', the Mongoose is featured on a number of maps in the [[Big Team Battle]] mode, including Forge variants like ''[[Hemorrhage]]''. It is one of the primary vehicles used in the [[Race]] gametype. The Mongoose is also usable on the [[Firefight]] map ''[[Installation 04 (map)|Installation 04]]''.{{Ref/Game|HR|multiplayer|Id=HRMP}} 

It is prominently featured in ''[[Halo 4]]'' and is again mostly a flag capture focused vehicle.{{Ref/Reuse|gameguide58}} The Mongoose however is one of the vehicles that can be spawned on vehicle pads in [[Dominion]]. The Mongoose is also affected by the [[Tactical packages|Wheelman tactical package]].{{Ref/Game|H4|multiplayer|Id=H4MP}}

The Mongoose returns only in the multiplayer of ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. It functions similarly to previous versions and can be used on ''[[Bloodline]]'' and ''[[Stonetown]]''.{{Ref/Game|H2A|multiplayer|Id=H2AMP}}

In ''Halo 5: Guardians'', the Mongoose is a part of the Requistion system. A number of Mongoose spawn in front of each homebase on ''[[Raid on Apex 7]]'' both in [[Warzone]] and [[Warzone Firefight]].{{Ref/Reuse|H5GMP}}

The Mongoose was to appear in ''[[Halo Online]]'' before its cancellation. It was to be the same design as the ''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo 4'' version and to appear on the map ''[[Reactor (Halo Online map)|Reactor]]''.<ref>[[Halo Online Announce Trailer|''Halo Online'', Announce Trailer]]</ref> It was also to appear on ''[[Diamondback]]'' and return to the ported ''Halo 3'' maps that originally had them.{{Ref/Game|HO|multiplayer|Id=HOMP}}

The Mongoose is also set to appear in the ''Halo Infinite'' multiplayer being usable on the map [[Fragmentation]]{{Ref/Reuse|HIDemo}} and [[Behemoth]].{{Ref/Game|Halo Infinite Multiplayer Tech Preview}}

====Forge====
[[File:HR Mongoose Colors.jpg|thumb|250px|All the available colors for the Mongoose in ''Halo: Reach'' forge.]]
{{Main|Forge Objects in Halo 3/Vehicles|Forge Objects in Halo: Reach/Vehicles}}
The Mongoose can be spawned through Forge. In the [[H3:Forge|''Halo 3'' Forge]], the [[Reach:Forge|''Halo: Reach'' Forge]], the [[H4:Forge|''Halo 4'' Forge]], and the [[H2AMP:Forge|''Halo 2: Anniversary'' Forge]]; the ability to spawn the Mongoose is dependent on the map being Forged. In the [[H5G:Forge|''Halo 5: Guardians''{{'}} Forge]] however, the Mongoose and any of its variants can be spawned on any map.

In ''Halo 3''{{'}}s forge, there is [[Mongoose glitch|a glitch]] allowing players to bypass some map boundaries.{{Ref/Game|H3|forge|Id=H3forge}} The two ported ''Halo Online'', ''[[Waterfall]]'' and ''[[Edge]]'', maps can also have Mongooses placed and used on them.{{Ref/Game|[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]] {{C|Halo 3 component}}|forge}}

In ''Halo: Reach''{{'}}s forge, the Mongoose can have its color changed through in-game settings. No other forge allows their Mongoose to change colors. As well, two of the infantry focused maps, ''[[Boardwalk]]'' and ''[[Powerhouse]]'' can have Mongoose spawned on them.{{Ref/Game|HR|forge|Id=HRforge}}

In ''Halo 5: Guardians{{'}}'' forge, a new version of the Mongoose can be spawned called the "Invisible Mongoose". As it's name states, it is invisible but functions similarly to a normal Mongoose.{{Ref/Game|H5G|forge|Id=H5Gforge}} It is designed specifically to be welded with other [[forge objects]].{{Ref/Reuse|H5Ginvisdescrip}}

====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====
*Weaponless.
*Smaller frame means the driver and passenger are exposed to small arms fire.

====Tactics and strategies====
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==Evolution==
===Changes from ''Halo 3''/''Halo 3: ODST'' to ''Halo: Reach''===
*The visual and audio design has been completely changed. The Mongoose no longer features a windshield of any kind on top of other major changes to its front bumper.
**The color of the Mongoose can change.
*The Mongoose handles better over rough terrain than its incarnation from ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 3: ODST''.
*The chassis is slightly larger.
*It is now possible to hijack a Mongoose.

===Changes from ''Halo: Reach'' to ''Halo 4''===
*Minor visual changes include changing decals to era-appropriate designs, color being made a brighter yellow-green, and adding stripes above the front wheel well.
*The audio of the Mongoose, specifically its engine sounds, have been changed.
*The ability to change the Mongooses' color has been removed.
*Handling has been further improved.

===Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 2: Anniversary''===
*Minor visual changes, including the changing of decals to different Human-Covenant War-era designs and making the color less yellow and more green.
*Some audio changes in its engine sounds.

===Changes from ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians''===
*The design has changed completely, with most differences in the rear bumper area.
*The Mongoose 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.

===Changes from ''Halo 5: Guardians'' to ''Halo Infinite''===
*Each of the tires can be independently shot off. This affects the way that the user controls the vehicle.

==Skins and coatings==
===Non-selectable skins===
====''Halo 3''====
<gallery>
File:H3_ArcticMongoose.png|[[Camouflage|Arctic camouflage]] <br>{{Small|Available only on ''[[Avalanche]]'' (''Halo 3'' and ''MCC''), ''[[Waterfall]]'' (''MCC'' only) and [[Icebox]] (''MCC'' only)}}
</gallery>
===Selectable skins===
====''Halo 3''====
{{Main|Skins (Halo 3)}}
The following skins are only selectable on the ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' version of ''Halo 3''.
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|-
!scope="col"|Icon
!scope="col"|Image
!scope="col"|Name
!scope="col"|Description
!scope="col"|Rarity
!scope="col"|Unlock requirements
|-
|N/A
|[[File:H3 Mongoose HazardPay Skin.png|80px]]
|Hazard Pay
|''Safety first!''
|N/A
|[[Series 5: Anvil]] [[Challenges/Halo: The Master Chief Collection|Challenge]] reward
|-
|N/A
|[[File:H3 Mongoose Racer Skin.png|80px]]
|Blue Lightning 
|''Put the pedal to the metal.''
|N/A
|[[Series 6: Raven]], Tier 61
|-
|N/A
|[[File:H3 Mongoose Turbo Skin.png|80px]]
|Turbo
|''The color of finality.''
|N/A
|[[Series 6: Raven]], Tier 79
|-
|N/A
|[[File:H3 Mongoose BlackRhine Skin.png|80px]]
|Black Rhine
|''Being stylish means never having to apologize for excess.''
|N/A
|[[Series 6: Raven]], [[The Exchange]]
|-
|N/A
|[[File:H3 Mongoose AmethystRaven Skin.png|80px]]
|Amethyst Raven
|''Purple makes you go faster, scientifically.''
|N/A
|[[Series 6: Raven]], Tier 45
|-
|N/A
|[[File:H3 Mongoose GildedLion Skin.png|80px]]
|Gilded Lion
|''Suitable for parades and full-frontal assaults.''
|N/A
|[[Series 8: Mythic]], Tier 11
|}
==Medals==
The Mongoose also shares several other medals with other vehicles, such as the [[Splatter]] medal and [[Wheelman]] medal.
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|-
!scope="col"|Icon
!scope="col"|Name
!scope="col"|Game(s)
!scope="col"|Unlock requirements
|-
|[[File:H5G-mongoose destroyed.png|75px]]
|[[Mongoose Destroyed]]
|''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
|Destroy a Mongoose in a Warzone mode.
|-
|[[File:H5G-mongoose assist.png|75px]]
|[[Mongoose Assist]]
|''Halo 5: Guardians''
|Assist a teammate in destroying a Mongoose in a [[Warzone]] mode.
|}

==Achievements==
{| class="wikitable sortable " style="width: 60%;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"
|-
!scope="col"|Icon(s)
!scope="col"|Name
!scope="col"|Game(s)
!scope="col"|Description
!scope="col"|Gamerscore
|-
|[[File:H3 Achievement Mongoose Mowdown.png|75px]]
|[[Mongoose Mowdown]]
|''[[Halo 3]]'' {{C|Original only}}
|Splatter an enemy in a ranked free-for-all playlist.
|5{{Gamerscore}}
|}
==Production notes==
[[File:H2 Mongoose Front Render.jpg||thumb|200px|An early ''[[Halo 2]]'' prototype of the vehicle.]]
The Mongoose was [[Development of Halo 2|originally intended]] to be put into ''Halo 2'', but was eventually [[Cut Halo 2 vehicles|one of many vehicles]] cut from the game.<ref>[[Halo 2: Collectors Edition DVD|''Halo 2: Collector's Edition'' DVD]]</ref> The Mongoose, internally referred to as the "ATV", was planned to be featured on a few maps such as ''[[Headlong]]''.{{Ref/Game|H2|[[:File:H2 Headlong DesignDoc.jpg|Headlong design document]]|Id=headlongdesign}} Early plans for the map ''[[Colossus (map)|Colossus]]'' called for the ATV on the map,{{Ref/Game|H2|[[:File:H2 Colossus DesignDoc Early.jpg|Colossus first design document]]|Id=colossusdesign}} however it was removed once the map was redesigned.{{Ref/Game|H2|[[:File:H2 Colossus DesignDoc 1.png|Colossus second design document]]|Id=colossus2design}} Concept art provided on [[Bungie.net]] for the map ''[[Burial Mounds]]'' featured an early Mongoose design, as well suggesting the map itself would feature and be designed for the Mongoose.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo2/asset_thumb_viewer.aspx?at=51&cc=22 ''Bungie.net:'' Halo 2 (Xbox) Concept Art]</ref>

During the [[Development of Halo Wars|development]] of ''[[Halo Wars]]'', the Mongoose was prototyped to be included in the game as a unit.{{Ref/Game|HW|[[:File:HW - Prerelease - Mongoose.png|Mongoose test]]}}

For ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', concept art for the map ''[[Stonetown]]'' featured the Mongoose, specifically the ''Halo 3'' design,{{Ref/Game|[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]|[[:File:H2A - StonetownConcept2.jpg|''Stonetown'' Concept 2]]}} though the final game went with ''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo 4{{'}}''s design.

[[Development of Halo 5: Guardians|Prior to the release]] of ''Halo 5: Guardians'', the Mongoose was intended to be used in the level ''[[Reunion]]'' but was removed.{{Ref/Game|H5G|[[:File:H5G - Gateway activation building.jpg|''Reunion'' pre-release]]}}
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:H2_Mongoose_Rear_Render.jpg|Rear render of the ''[[Halo 2]]'' Mongoose.
File:H2_BurialMounds_Perspective_Concept.jpg|Concept art for the ''Halo 2'' map [[Burial Mounds]] depicting Mongooses.
File:H3 Mongoose label.png|The label on the Mongoose in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:H3 Beta Mongoose.jpg|A Spartan-II on a Mongoose in the ''[[Halo 3 Beta]]''.
File:HW - Prerelease - Mongoose.png|Mongoose as an early prototype for ''[[Halo Wars]]''.
File:HR_Mongoose_Turnaround.jpg|A turnaround reference of the M274 Mongoose in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:MongooseHijack.jpg|A Mongoose being hijacked on ''Boardwalk'' by an Elite.
File:H4-JohnsplattersPromethean.png|[[John-117]] using a Mongoose to splatter [[Promethean Knight]]s on {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4 Spartan-IV in Mongoose.jpg|A [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] driving a Mongoose on [[Ragnarok]].
File:H4_Mongoose.png|An alternative view of the Mongoose in ''Halo 4''.
File:H2A-MongooseHUD.png|HUD of the Mongoose on [[Stonetown]].
File:H5-ConceptArt-M290Mongoose.jpg|Concept art of the M290 Mongoose for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G_Mongoose_Concept_Callout.jpg|Concept art of the M920 for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G_Mongoose_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the M920 for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-Wargoose.png|A Gungoose during the [[Battle of Meridian (2558)|Battle of Meridian]].
File:H5G-Bump.jpg|Two [[Spartan-IV]]s using a Mongoose on [[Raid on Apex 7]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-M290HUD.png|Third-person view of a Mongoose.
File:Mongoosem290.png|Multiple [[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]] M290 Mongooses.
File:H5G-OsirisM290.jpg|[[Jameson Locke]] and [[Edward Buck]] aboard a Mongoose.
File:H5G-OsirisM2901.jpg|Locke and [[Olympia Vale]] on a Mongoose.
File:HINF BehemothGoose.png|The M290 Mongoose in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF MPOverview CanyonMap3.png|Spartan-IVs driving M290 Mongoosees on [[Fragmentation]].
File:HINF-MiniMongoose.png|A miniature Mongoose made in Forge for custom games.
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==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' {{C|[[Multiplayer]] only}}
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo Online]]'' {{C|Game cancelled}}
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]'' {{C|Unusable}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''

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