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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> | 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 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 [[ | 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 ''[[Kemuksuru]]'' 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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**Khaki variant - a desert-camouflaged variant of the M12B LRV.<ref name="forza"/> | **Khaki variant - a desert-camouflaged variant of the M12B LRV.<ref name="forza"/> | ||
**[[ONI Warthog]] - 2558 ONI security LRV firing high-explosive ammunition. | **[[ONI Warthog]] - 2558 ONI security LRV firing high-explosive ammunition. | ||
**[[Sword Warthog]] - Experimental 2558 LRV designed by joint UNSC-Swords of Sanghelios efforts. This LRV is equipped with an energy shield and a chaingun that fires [[ | **[[Sword Warthog]] - Experimental 2558 LRV designed by joint UNSC-Swords of Sanghelios efforts. This LRV is equipped with an energy shield and a chaingun that fires ''[[Kemuksuru]]''. | ||
**[[Tundra Warthog]] - 2558 Warthog variant designed for cold-weather environments. | **[[Tundra Warthog]] - 2558 Warthog variant designed for cold-weather environments. | ||
**[[Woodland Warthog]] - 2558 Warthog variant designed for use in forested regions. | **[[Woodland Warthog]] - 2558 Warthog variant designed for use in forested regions. | ||
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==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
[[File:HW WarthogRecon.jpg|250px|thumb | [[File:HW WarthogRecon.jpg|250px|thumb|Chaingun Warthogs performing recon during the [[Harvest campaign]].]] | ||
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]]. | 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]]. | ||
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==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances== | ==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances== | ||
===Silver Timeline=== | ===Silver Timeline=== | ||
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M12B Warthogs armed with M46 Vulcans are used by the UNSC against the Covenant.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=HTVOT|5KZ3MKraNKY|Paramount+|Halo The Series (2022) Official Trailer|Y=2022|M=1|D=30}} | M12B Warthogs armed with M46 Vulcans are used by the UNSC against the Covenant.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=HTVOT|5KZ3MKraNKY|Paramount+|Halo The Series (2022) Official Trailer|Y=2022|M=1|D=30}} | ||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:Warthog Comparisons.jpg|The various iterations of the M12 LRV as seen in the ''Halo'' trilogy and ''Halo: Reach''. | File:Warthog Comparisons.jpg|The various iterations of the M12 LRV as seen in the ''Halo'' trilogy and ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
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File:HTV-Allegiance-ChadKai.jpg|Kai-125 lifting an M12B Warthog LRV in ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''. | File:HTV-Allegiance-ChadKai.jpg|Kai-125 lifting an M12B Warthog LRV in ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''. | ||
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File:REQ_Card_-_Warthog.png|Base model. | File:REQ_Card_-_Warthog.png|Base model. | ||
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File:REQ_Card_-_ Warthog Sword.jpg|Sword Needler variant. | File:REQ_Card_-_ Warthog Sword.jpg|Sword Needler variant. | ||
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*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' | *''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Television Series Season One]]'' | ||
**''[[Contact]]'' | **''[[Contact]]'' | ||
**''[[Unbound]]'' | **''[[Unbound]]'' | ||
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**''[[Allegiance]]'' | **''[[Allegiance]]'' | ||
**''[[Transcendence]]'' | **''[[Transcendence]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]'' | |||
**''[[Sanctuary (TV Series)|Sanctuary]]'' | |||
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