M9 Wolverine

"This new UNSC vehicle has a specialized role: anti-aircraft.The Wolverine's surface-to-air missiles enemy aircraft and buildings, but its virtually defenseless against powerful enemy ground units, so you'll have to protect it. A potent counter-punch to enemy Banshee's and Hornets."

- GamePro, July Edition

Wolverine

The Wolverine is a United Nations Space Command ground-based anti-aircraft battery in Halo Wars designed to eliminate Banshees and other airborne Covenant units such as Dropships and Air Artillery. It bears more than merely a passing resemblance to the M1097 Avenger Air Defense System used by the US Army in the 21st Century.

Because the Wolverine has only been the subject of a few seconds of gameplay footage, and little explanation, it is presumed that they are used in an Air Defense Role, intercepting Covenant air support fighters to prevent bombing runs against UNSC ground forces and emplacements. Aesthetically, the Wolverines bear a resemblance to both the M1097 Avenger, with which it also shares a similar role, and the MLRS rocket artillery system, which does not.

This unit is not seen outside Halo Wars, despite the Covenant's Earth assault. But by this time, it is possible that these units might have been replaced by others units not using a half-tracked system.

Stats

 * Air Damage: 14
 * Vehicle Damage: 5
 * Infantry Damage: 3
 * Structure Damage: 5
 * Defense: 14

Trivia

 * The Wolverine was seen in the gameplay video at X07.
 * The Wolverine was the original name of the Mongoose before it was changed.
 * This vehicle is probably the UNSC counterpart of the AA Wraith.