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Updated name used to refer to the M12 LRV from "M12 Warthog LRV" to "M12 Chaingun Warthog"
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(Updated name used to refer to the M12 LRV from "M12 Warthog LRV" to "M12 Chaingun Warthog") |
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<br>[[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]] | <br>[[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]] | ||
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{{Quote|Somebody order a Warthog?|[[Carol Rawley]] drops off an M12 Warthog | {{Quote|Somebody order a Warthog?|[[Carol Rawley]] drops off an M12 Chaingun Warthog during the [[Battle of Installation 04]].<ref name="TSC">'''[[Halo Combat Evolved]]''', campaign level [[The Silent Cartographer]]</ref>}} | ||
The '''M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle (LRV)''' is one of many weaponized configurations of the [[UNSC]]'s ubiquitous [[Warthog]] platform. Models fielded during the [[Insurrection]] and the [[Human-Covenant War]] featured a turret-mounted [[M41 Vulcan]] or [[M46 Vulcan]],<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'''</ref> while some more modern post-war variants are armed with an [[M343A2 chaingun]].<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | The '''M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle (LRV)''', known colloquially as the '''Chaingun Warthog'''<ref>'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - ''[[Forge]]'', vehicles menu</ref> or simply '''Warthog''', is one of many weaponized configurations of the [[UNSC]]'s ubiquitous [[Warthog]] platform. Models fielded during the [[Insurrection]] and the [[Human-Covenant War]] featured a turret-mounted [[M41 Vulcan]] or [[M46 Vulcan]],<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'''</ref> while some more modern post-war variants are armed with an [[M343A2 chaingun]].<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | ||
==Design details== | ==Design details== | ||
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Removing the turret of a Warthog to create dedicated [[Scout Warthog|scout]] or other weaponised variants of Warthog is a simple process, and has allowed the UNSC to employ many combat configurations of the vehicle with different weapons for different roles.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Woodland Scout Warthog REQ card description]]''</ref> Warthogs equipped with Light Anti-Aircraft chainguns are designated as Warthog Light Reconnaissance Vehicles. The Light Reconnaissance Vehicle is the most common variant of the Warthog seen on the battlefield<ref name="universe"/>, designed to eliminate lightly armored personnel and low-flying aircraft. | Removing the turret of a Warthog to create dedicated [[Scout Warthog|scout]] or other weaponised variants of Warthog is a simple process, and has allowed the UNSC to employ many combat configurations of the vehicle with different weapons for different roles.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Woodland Scout Warthog REQ card description]]''</ref> Warthogs equipped with Light Anti-Aircraft chainguns are designated as Warthog Light Reconnaissance Vehicles. The Light Reconnaissance Vehicle is the most common variant of the Warthog seen on the battlefield<ref name="universe"/>, designed to eliminate lightly armored personnel and low-flying aircraft. | ||
Chaingun Warthogs have been employed on both the [[M12 Warthog]] and [[M12B Warthog]] chassis types, all unified with the presence of a [[12.7×99mm Armor-Piercing|12.7x99mm]] chaingun of some variety. M12 Warthogs and their derivatives such as the [[M864 Arctic Warthog|M864 Arctic]]<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', ''multiplayer map [[Avalanche]]''</ref> and [[Fireball Warthog|Fireball]]<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref> Warthogs typically employed the [[M41 Vulcan]], a triple-barreled, electric-powered, linkless belt-fed machine gun capable of firing 500 penetrating rounds per minute.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 72''</ref> | |||
M12B variants of LRV, introduced in [[2552]], serve the same basic function as their forebears, though have upgraded armament to suit their upgraded chassis. M12B | M12B variants of LRV, introduced in [[2552]], serve the same basic function as their forebears, though have upgraded armament to suit their upgraded chassis. M12B Chaingun Warthogs typically employ the [[M46 Vulcan]] chaingun, though some introduced by late 2558 employ the [[M343A2 chaingun]]. The M12B has seen considerable evolution in the LRV design, with [[ONI Warthog|ONI-branded]] Chaingun Warthogs replacing their typical ammunition with [[High Explosive Dual Purpose ammunition]].<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|ONI Warthog REQ card description]]''</ref> UNSC forces working with the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] have additionally produced a [[Sword Warthog|unique variant]] of the Chaingun Warthog, designed to incorporate [[Energy shielding]] and [[Subanese crystal]] ammunition into the vehicle's design.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Sword Warthog REQ card]]''</ref> | ||
===Variants=== | ===Variants=== | ||
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==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
[[File:HW WarthogRecon.jpg|250px|thumb|right| | [[File:HW WarthogRecon.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Chaingun Warthogs performing recon during the [[Harvest campaign]].]] | ||
As the most common variant of the [[M12 Force Application Vehicle]], the M12 Warthog | As the most common variant of the [[M12 Force Application Vehicle]], the M12 Chaingun Warthog has been in service with the UNSC for over two centuries. They saw use throughout the [[Insurrection]] and into the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/warthog '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Warthog'']</ref> They would see action in almost every major battle of the war. By [[2552]], M12B variants of the Chaingun Warthog had entered circulation, though both LRV variants saw action in the battles of [[Battle of Installation 04|Installation 04]] and [[Battle for Earth|Earth]]. M12 LRVs would be used by [[John-117]] to escape the destruction of both the downed {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} and [[Installation 08]]. | ||
In the post-war period, the M12 LRV has seen additional use against [[Covenant remnants]], with the vehicle being proliferated among the [[Human colonies|colonies]] for use by private corporate entities such as the [[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]] for security of their sites against all manner of threat.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Corp Warthog REQ card description]]''</ref> The [[550 Scuderia StarSpeed M-12R]] would also see use in rally racing on [[New Carthage]] while configured as an LRV.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Rally Warthog REQ card description]]''</ref> | In the post-war period, the M12 LRV has seen additional use against [[Covenant remnants]], with the vehicle being proliferated among the [[Human colonies|colonies]] for use by private corporate entities such as the [[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]] for security of their sites against all manner of threat.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Corp Warthog REQ card description]]''</ref> The [[550 Scuderia StarSpeed M-12R]] would also see use in rally racing on [[New Carthage]] while configured as an LRV.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Rally Warthog REQ card description]]''</ref> | ||
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*'''Tier:''' 2 | *'''Tier:''' 2 | ||
*'''Cost''': Population 4, Supplies 250, Power 0 | *'''Cost''': Population 4, Supplies 250, Power 0 | ||
Chaingun Warthogs can be built by all UNSC leaders besides [[Morgan Kinsano]] and [[Avery Johnson]] at the Garage. Warthogs perform well against infantry and okay against vehicles, aircraft, and structures. They can be upgraded to Gauss Warthogs at Tier 3. In [[Blitz]], Warthogs cost 60 energy while Armored Warthogs cost 80 energy. | |||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
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*Initially, the name "M12 | *Initially, the name "M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle" was the name given to the default Warthog platform, with specific names given for Gauss, Troop Transport and Rocket variants. With the release of ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', this was amended to clarify that the name of M12 Force Application Vehicle was the name of the overall platform, and the LRV designation is a variant specific to those vehicles mounting chainguns. | ||
**The later introduction of the M12B chassis in ''Halo 4'' confused this issue, as thus-far no Warthog has been referred to as the M12B LRV. | **The later introduction of the M12B chassis in ''Halo 4'' further confused this issue, as thus-far no Warthog has been referred to as the M12B LRV. | ||
*Several Warthog | *Several Chaingun Warthog models have been constructed in real-life for various live-action trailers and media. The most famous of these is the Warthog constructed by [[WETA Workshop]] for ''[[Halo: Landfall]]'', and later reused in ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''. More recently, a Warthog replica was constructed for display at ''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:HW EarlyWarthog 1.jpg|The Warthog from early in ''Halo Wars''<nowiki>'</nowiki> development. | File:HW EarlyWarthog 1.jpg|The Warthog from early in ''Halo Wars''<nowiki>'</nowiki> development. | ||
File:HW EarlyWarthog 2.jpg|Another view of the early ''Halo Wars'' Warthog. | File:HW EarlyWarthog 2.jpg|Another view of the early ''Halo Wars'' Warthog. | ||
File:HW-M12LRV.png|An Fireball Warthog | File:HW-M12LRV.png|An Fireball Warthog on Harvest. | ||
File:Homecoming_Warthog_Concept.png|Concept art of the Warthog in ''[[Halo Legends]]: [[Homecoming]]''. | File:Homecoming_Warthog_Concept.png|Concept art of the Warthog in ''[[Halo Legends]]: [[Homecoming]]''. | ||
File:Avatar RC Warthog.png|The RC Warthog Xbox 360 Avatar accessory. | File:Avatar RC Warthog.png|The RC Warthog Xbox 360 Avatar accessory. | ||
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File:H2AMP-WarthogLRV.png|A Warthog on [[Stonetown]]. | File:H2AMP-WarthogLRV.png|A Warthog on [[Stonetown]]. | ||
File:SpartanStrike - Warthog.png|A Warthog in ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''. | File:SpartanStrike - Warthog.png|A Warthog in ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''. | ||
File:H5G Warthog.jpg|An M12B Warthog | File:H5G Warthog.jpg|An M12B Chaingun Warthog in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
File:H5G-LAAGHUD.png|A Warthog on [[Escape from ARC]]. | File:H5G-LAAGHUD.png|A Warthog on [[Escape from ARC]]. | ||
File:H5G-M12BHUD.png|HUD of the M12B Warthog. | File:H5G-M12BHUD.png|HUD of the M12B Warthog. | ||