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{{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)''', colloquially referred to as the '''Chaingun Warthog'''<ref>'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - ''[[List of REQ cards|Chaingun Warthog REQ card]]''</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>


{{Quote|Hey, Jason, explain to me why human beings would make a jeep that is this big? I mean look how big it is compared to [[Sergeant Johnson]].|[[Marty O'Donnell]]}}
==Design details==
{{Quote|Because it looks awesome.|[[Jason Jones]]}}<ref>Commentary on the Halo 3 Legendary Edition bonus disk</ref>
{{Main|M12 Warthog|M12B Warthog}}
Removing the turret of a Warthog to create dedicated [[Scout Warthog|scout]] or other weaponized 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/Reuse|universe}}, designed to eliminate lightly armored personnel and low-flying aircraft.


{{Quote|I think it looks more like a Puma.|[[Grif]] to [[Sarge]] in [[Red vs. Blue]]}}
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> The standard ammunition loadout for the chaingun is armor-piercing but a number of specialist rounds exist, such as proximity-fused-high-explosive or less-than-lethal-stunball rounds.{{Ref/Book|Id=osfm198|[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]|Page=198}}


The '''Warthog''' is a generic term used to describe the M12 line of [[United Nations Space Command]] ground [[vehicles]]. The Warthog is mostly used by [[UNSC]] [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] as a sort of cavalry unit, as the [[Covenant]] rarely employ proper defenses against such attacks, which included light mechanized forces advancing ahead of the main armored [[Scorpion tank]]s and foot soldiers to clear the way.  
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>


==Overview==
===Variants===
===Features===
Theoretically, any Warthog chassis is capable of being fitted with a chaingun mount. The following list summarizes all thus-far observed variants seen in an LRV configuration.
*The [[Warthog]] is the future "Hummer": all of its variants are equipped with a seemingly full-time 4x4 transmission and four-wheel steering to allow for sharper turning; however, higher speeds will result in the under steer that all Wheel Drive (AWD) cars suffer, unless you drive while using the emergency brake. The Standard Warthog can carry 3 people consisting of: 1 driver, 1 gunner, and 1 passenger (with the exclusion of the [[M12 Warthog APC|Warthog APC]] and the [[Transport Warthog | M831 TT]]). Interestingly, the Warthog LRV is water-resistant; it can easily drive underwater (although water retards its velocity). The Warthog is extremely quick and maneuverable, but is prone to rolling over as a result of tight cornering or being struck by bombs, and explosives.  
*[[M12 Warthog]]
**[[Fireball Warthog]] - Unique Warthog employed by the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}.
**[[M864 Arctic Warthog]] - Warthog variant designed for cold-weather environments.
**[[Red Team's Warthog]] - Unique Warthog employed by [[Red Team]] on [[Trove]].
*[[M12B Warthog]]
**Arctic variant - an Arctic camouflaged variant of the M12B LRV.<ref name="forza">''[[Forza 4 Autovista Warthog]]''</ref>
**[[Armored Warthog]] - Up-armored Warthog variant designed by [[Isabel]] for combating the [[Banished]] on [[Installation 00]]. These Warthogs feature larger gun-shields.
**[[Corp Warthog]] - 2558 [[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]]-branded security LRV.
**Khaki variant - a desert-camouflaged variant of the M12B LRV.<ref name="forza"/>
**[[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 ''[[Kemuksuru]]''.
**[[Tundra Warthog]] - 2558 Warthog variant designed for cold-weather environments.
**[[Woodland Warthog]] - 2558 Warthog variant designed for use in forested regions.
**[[Urban Warthog]] - 2558 Warthog variant designed for use in urban environments.


*There are a few differences between the Warthogs of [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] and [[Halo 2]]. While the Warthog in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] was notoriously difficult to control and was indestructible plus it was oversized, the revamped Warthog of [[Halo 2]] was a dream come true. The skill required for the vehicle handling was vastly reduced, and allies as well as enemies can now drive, the difficulty level varies the ability of the driver, and Warthogs and other vehicles no longer had their own Health Bar. There was also the addition of the horn, which can be useful for getting the attention of allies. Additionally, the Warthog now had a handbrake (power slide or drift), which allows the driver to lock up the rear wheels and slide the back end out, making it easier to squash enemies that move out of the way. The 'Hog's strongest point is the vehicle's anterior. The front end can take heavy blows from small or medium firearm attacks before exploding, being able to take a plasma grenade stick, although, two grenades on, or under the vehicle will do it in, and the glass protects the occupants from weapons fire (except for rockets and other explosive projectiles).
==Operational history==
Within [[Halo Wars]] the Warthog (a model used in 2531) has a variety of "flooring" ability that has not been witnessed in other Halo games. This allows the player to ramp the Warthog over canyons and other such jumps, achieving speeds and distances not seen in the other games of the series. This makes the Warthog a more versatile and useful attack vehicle.
[[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]].


==='''Crew'''===
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>
1 Driver, 1 Passenger (shoots with what ever weapon they're carrying, except support weapons such as the missile pod), 1 Gunner (either a machine gun or gauss cannon on an xyz axis, providing the ability to shoot at all angles).


===Driver===
==Gameplay==
The driver has no forms of attack except ramming enemies with the '''Warthog''' itself, which in most occasions  instantly kills an enemy on foot in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]. In [[Halo 2]]  and [[Halo 3]], factors such as speed and direction do not allow every ram to be a guaranteed kill. [[Covenant]] enemies are also able to dodge a ram much easier now. However, when driving in open spaces, before you attempt to ram or run over an enemy, try to slide the Warthog and hit the enemy with the side, that way you have a better chance of killing them. A person carrying an objective item in multiplayer is not allowed to get into the driver seat under default settings(Only in Halo 2 and 3), and would have to get in the passenger seat. In certain mods, the driver is able to hold a weapon in his/her left hand while driving with their right, as well as firing the [[turret]].
===Changes from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' to ''Halo 2''===
*The Warthog is no longer indestructible.
*Handling has been improved overall.
*Players in the passenger seat will be in third-person not in first-person.


===Changes from ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 3:ODST'' to ''Halo 4''===
*Overheat was featured as firing continuously can make the turret overheated.
*Improved accuracy.


====Passenger====
===''Halo: Spartan Strike''===
[[Image:Turretless Warthog.jpg|thumb|left|A Warthog without a turret.]]
*On Mission A-3, the player can only man the Warthog's gunner seat.
*The passenger spot is sometimes receiving fire and so is perhaps the most difficult spot to use effectively, as it's extremely difficult to aim at nearby enemies while the Warthog is moving, especially in uneven areas and because of the restricting movement. Also, the ability to use scopes is prohibited while in the Warthog. [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] however, are a different story. Being computer-controlled, their aim is not affected by the jostling of off-road driving, and they are quite proficient at hitting enemies from the "shotgun" position. This can be used to a player's advantage if one gives a [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] in the passenger seat a powerful [[weapon]], such as the [[Rocket Launcher]], [[Sniper Rifle]], or a [[Spartan Laser]]. In [[Halo 3]], the [[Plasma Pistol]] is a popular choice for the occupant in the passenger seat in vehicular combat due to its overcharge shot's vehicle stopping ability. In Halo 2, targeting is altered by the fact that the camera now pulls out to third-person view. The main benefit the passenger seat occupant serves for player characters is transporting the objective carrier in multiplayer skirmishes. If/when you try to [[melee]] while in the passenger seat you will hear the attack and hear it hitting the car if you aim for it, but there is no animation (for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Spartan]] skin in Multiplayer. It is visible if you are using the [[Elite]] skin or playing as the [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]]).  
*On Mission A-4, A-6 and E-3, the player can fire their weapon from the Warthog, though the gunner seat is inaccessible with reduced rate of fire.


*The passenger is able to carry objectives such as the bomb in [[Assault]], or the enemies' flag in [[Capture the Flag]] unless changed in the game settings. It is suggested to fill the Warthog so there can still be a gunner on the ride back to the base. Also, [[VIPs]] can enter the passenger seat, but with the [[Spartan Laser]], [[Gauss Warthog]], and heat seeking missiles from the [[Hornet]], this is not recommended unless in emergencies. However, being in a [[Gauss Hog]] can tip the scales in your favor.
===''Halo Wars 2''===
*'''Info:''' Core Vehicle, Fast moving, Can ram enemies, Good all-round vehicle
*'''Tier:''' 2
*'''Cost''': Population 4, Supplies 250, Power 0
*'''Upgrade:''' Gauss Turret
*'''Tier:''' 3
*'''Cost''': Population 0, Supplies 0, Power 750
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.


Riding in the passenger seat is sometimes called "riding shotgun", or "shotgun" by Marines. This term has its origin in the from that during the 1880's, stagecoaches often had a guard who rode in the seat next to the driver, wielding a shotgun for defense.
===''Halo Infinite''===
*In Campaign, the Chaingun Warthog can be called in from UNSC [[FOB]]s, and will be delivered by [[Echo 216]].
==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances==
===Silver Timeline===
{{Notice/Silver|category=no}}
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}}


====Gunner====
==Production notes==
The gunner stands in the '''Warthog''''s turret and mans the heavy weapon mounted there, whether it be an [[M41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun]], [[M68 Gauss Cannon]], or [[102mm SC-HE Rocket Turret|Rocket Turret]] ([[Halo PC]] only). He is responsible for defending the driver and passenger of the Hog from incoming enemy fire. So as to not interrupt his line of fire, his heavy weapon is mounted on a 360-degree hydraulic-powered swivel-mount that is not affected by any erratic movement on the driver's part. The M41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun is very effective against aircraft such as Banshees and is also excellent at neutralizing infantry, while the [[M68 Gauss Cannon]] and the [[102mm SC-HE Rocket Turret]] excel in the anti-vehicle role, though the Rocket turret fires faster and less accurately than the Gauss cannon. The gunner is also the most exposed person on the Warthog, and therefore usually the one to take the most damage.
<!-- This section requires changes throughout the Halo franchise -->
A person carrying an objective item in [[multiplayer]] isn't allowed to use the '''Warthog''''s turret by default.
*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.
{{Clear}}
**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 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]]''.


====Character Compatibility====
==Gallery==
*[[Elites]]
<gallery>
*[[SPARTAN Program|Spartans]]
File:Warthog Comparisons.jpg|The various iterations of the M12 LRV as seen in the ''Halo'' trilogy and ''Halo: Reach''.
*[[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]]
File:HCE-HotrodWarthogskin.jpg|A ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' Warthog with the Hot Rod skin in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.
*[[ODST]]
File:H2 District Warthog.jpg|A M12 LRV in ''Halo 2''.
*[[Flood Combat Forms]] (Halo 2)
File:Wartarticlethumb.jpg|Wireframe of the LRV variant.
 
File:WetaStudios-M12WarthogFAV.jpg|Full-scale Warthog built by [[WETA Workshop]] for the ''[[Halo: Landfall]]'' short films.
===UNSC Remarks===
File:MCC-H3Cameracrew.png|A M12 LRV with the Rally Hog skin in the ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' version of ''Halo 3''.
“It's (the M12) sort of a bear to wheel around, but that’s something you gotta expect – the thing is twice the size of my granddad’s car – but it’s something you get used to pretty damned quick.”
File:HW_Warthog_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Warthog in ''Halo Wars''.
 
File:Red Team.jpg|[[Red Team]] in a Warthog with a four barreled LAAG.
“On the battlefield speed is life and the M12 has that in spades – having a great big damn gun don’t hurt, either.”
File:HW Warthog Render_2.jpg|The Warthog in ''Halo Wars''.
 
File:HW Warthog HiPoly 1.jpg|A high-poly render of the Warthog from ''Halo Wars''.
“One word: hand. brake .”
File:HW Warthog HiPoly 2.jpg|Another view of the high-poly render.
 
File:HW Warthog HiPoly 3.jpg|
“I have yet to come up against an obstacle that the warthog couldn’t go right over.”
File:HW Warthog Wireframe.jpg|A wireframe view of the ''Halo Wars'' Warthog.
 
File:HW EarlyWarthog 1.jpg|The Warthog from early in ''Halo Wars''{{'}} development.
“The Sarge hates it when we ram stuff, says the ‘hog ain’t indestructible. But it sure feels like it when you’re plowing through a crowd of startled Grunts, though.”
File:HW EarlyWarthog 2.jpg|Another view of the early ''Halo Wars'' Warthog.
 
File:HW-M12LRV.png|An Fireball Warthog on Harvest.
“The seats are unreal! I was thinking of pulling a set out of a parts vehicle and shipping them home… but the wife shut it down – says everyone would be able tell where they came from.”
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.
“Look at these legs – pretty nice, huh? It’s totally from getting in and out’a the ‘hog's Thirty-six inch damn step height.”
File:Halo Reach Warthog.png|The Warthog in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''
 
File:H4FUD_GeneralBlack's_Warthog.jpg|The personal Warthog vehicle utilised by [[Daniel Black|General Black]] in ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''.
==Variants==
File:H4-M12WarthogLRV.png|An M12B Warthog LRV in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
===M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle===
File:M12 LRV H4 in use.jpg|A Warthog on [[Vortex]].
[[Image:M41 LAAG in Halo 3.PNG|thumb|right|200px|The [[M41-Light Anti-Aircraft Gun (LAAG)]] is the main armament of the M12 LRV.]]
File:M12_LRV.jpg|A Warthog on [[Ragnarok]].
The M12 Warthog LRV (Light Reconnaissance Vehicle) is the most common and versatile type of Warthog used by the [[UNSC]], being common in every Halo game to date. While nominally designed for reconnaissance, its speed and firepower make it very effective in a cavalry role. The rear-mounted, three-barreled [[M41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun]] 12.7 mm, is extremely effective against infantry and light vehicles, and is capable of picking apart armor should the need arise.
File:Halo4 warthog.jpg|Halo 4 Infobox.
 
File:Khaki_skin.png|The Khaki Skin of the Warthog.([[Forza 4 Autovista Warthog]]).
This Warthog also has a variant, with the only difference that it is snow camouflaged instead of the standard green. This Warthog has only been seen in the Halo 3 multiplayer map [[Avalanche]]. There are also Warthogs in Halo: Custom Edition that have winter camouflage patterns.
File:Snow_skin.png|The Arctic Skin of the Warthog.([[Forza 4 Autovista Warthog]]).
 
File:H2ACP-WarthogLRV.png|[[John-117]] driving an M12B Warthog LRV in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
'''Counters and Tactics'''
File:H2A warthog.png|A Warthog in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
====Tactic====
File:H2AMP-WarthogLRV.png|A Warthog on [[Stonetown]].
*If a Warthog is encountered, but only has a driver, they will attempt to roadkill players. If you are the one doing this, then it is wise to do this on a open fielded map where you can catch a person out in the open that has little room to run or hide. (E.g.[[Valhalla]], [[Blood Gulch]].)
File:SpartanStrike - Warthog.png|A Warthog in ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''.
 
File:H5G Warthog.jpg|An M12B Chaingun Warthog in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
*If a Warthog is encountered, but also has a gunner (passenger optional) they will attempt to gun down players and then try to flatten them under their tires.
File:H5G-LAAGHUD.png|A Warthog on [[Escape from ARC]].
 
File:H5G-M12BHUD.png|HUD of the M12B Warthog.
====Counters====
File:H5G-WarthogWarzone.jpg|A Warthog on [[Raid on Apex 7]].
*If you are under attack by a one-man Warthog driver, then jumping out of the way at the right time will allow you to leap right over it. Deploying a trip mine will eliminate him/her if they don't have enough time to react to it. Throwing a plasma grenade (if it sticks) will also engulf the driver in a big ball of plasma. A rocket launcher will work extremely well if they are approaching head-on. A Spartan Laser is usually adequate, 'if' you can charge it up in time before you have tire tracks painting your corpse. Dead-eye snipers can eliminate them from a safe distance. Also, if you manage to jump exactly right, you can board (in Halo 2 & 3) the Warthog's driver-seat from mid-air. If you miss and overshoot, you might end up sitting behind the turret, or in the passenger's seat. In the latter you can kill the driver quite easy with his/her only option being jumping out of the vehicle.
File:H5G-Warthogs.png|An ONI Warthog, Scout Warthog, and Warthog on [[Alluvion]].
 
File:HGB-Warthogmodel.jpg|A Warthog model in ''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''.
*Utilize your surroundings. In some situations, a well-timed jump to a nearby tree might result in your survival instead of having a face full of [[M41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun|LAAG]] rounds or skid marks down your back.
File:HO-Warthog.jpg|A Warthog in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
 
File:HW2B Warthog.png|An M12B Warthog LRV in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''.
*If a Warthog is encountered with a gunner, (passenger optional) then they usually will try to gun you down, rather than running you over. Eliminating them is almost the same as killing a one-man Warthog, but it has to be done faster, or the machine gun will kill you. If you are effective at sniping guys in a vehicle, then snipe the man on the turret first. Here too, you can board the vehicle mid-air, or jump up and simply hit the gunner. One or two shots should kill him/her, leaving the driver fairly defenseless.
File:HW2-Spartanmenu.jpg|Warthogs in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
 
File:HW2 Blitz Warthog.png|[[Blitz]] card of a Warthog.
===[[M12A1 Light Anti-Armor Vehicle]]===
File:HW2-Floodvehicles.png|Flood infected Warthogs in [[Terminus Firefight]].
[[Image:1220237463 Rocket warthog.png|right|thumb|150px|The [[M12A1 Warthog LAAV|Rocket Warthog]] in Halo PC]]
File:HRoa 1 warthog.png|A Warthog in ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''.
The M12A1 Warthog LAAV (Light Anti-Armour Vehicle) is a rare Warthog identified by black paint with yellow stripes and matching seats. This Warthog sports a rear-mounted [[102mm SC-HE Rocket Turret]] which allows it to take out heavily armoured targets, such as enemy tanks, with ease. The downside of this is that this Warthogs turret is slow to reload, and not as effective at taking out infantry. Additionally, players have found that firing the three rockets in rapid, succession greatly decreases accuracy, resulting in them falling short or going over the heads of the intended target.
File:HR Warthog.png|An M12B Warthog LRV in ''[[Halo: Recruit]]''.
 
File:HINF Warthog Render.png|The M12B Warthog LRV in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
This Warthog variant is only displayed in ''[[Halo PC]]'' Multiplayer and is replaced in Halo 2 and Halo 3 by the [[M12G1 Warthog LAAV]].
File:HINF MPOverview CanyonMap4.png|A Warthog missing a wheel in ''Halo Infinite''.
 
File:HINF-Breaker1.jpg|A trio of Warthogs with different coatings on [[Breaker]].
A similar version is mentioned in [[Halo: Fall of Reach|Fall of Reach]]; instead of the normal [[102mm SC-HE Rocket Turret]], [[Senior Chief Petty Officer]] [[Franklin Mendez|Franklin Mendez's]] Warthog features a rack of [[Argent V Missile|Argent V Missiles]].
File:HTV-Allegiance-ChadKai.jpg|Kai-125 lifting an M12B Warthog LRV in ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''.
 
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[[Image:Warthog gauss.jpg|right|thumb|150px|The [[M12G1 Warthog LAAV|Gauss Warthog]].]]
The M12G1 Warthog LAAV is a fairly new Warthog variant designed to replace the M12A1 model, removing the Rocket Turret in favour of a faster-firing [[M68 Gauss Cannon]]. It basically serves the same purpose as its predecessor, being primarily an anti-vehicular model but with a faster rate of fire at the cost of decreased anti-vehicular effectiveness. The rounds are fired in the same manner of the MAC gun, however, the rounds fired are much smaller in comparison to those used in ships and Orbital Defense Platforms. The upgrade from standard Warthog to M12G1 LAAV costs 800 resource points and requires 3 energy units in [[Halo Wars]].
 
===[[M831 Troop Transport]]===
[[Image:1219023867 Transportwarthog.jpg|right|thumb|180px|The [[M831 TT Warthog|Troop Transport Warthog]].]]
This Warthog scraps the back-mounted turret in favour of four side-facing seats, which give the vehicle 360-degree defence (provided there are Marines). This Warthog is ideal for transporting troops across the field. It first appeared in [[Halo 3]], but was planned to appear in [[Halo 2]]. In Campaign, the driver and side seats can be used by players, but not the "Transport Carriage" - this is reserved for [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] in which three can ride, despite the fact that there are 2 double seats in the back and enough room for 2 Marines on the back, over the rear bumper. In multiplayer, this variant is not available at all probably due to the fact that [[SPARTAN Program|Spartans]] and [[Elites]] can't ride in the back. This immense reduction in effectiveness resulted in its removal. However, there is a glitch on the map [[The Pit]], where you can get the troop warthog into the map and have the party leader drive it although it will result in instant death of those who get in to it.
 
===[[Warthog APC]]===
The Warthog Armored Personnel Carrier<ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''</ref> is a [[United Rebel Front]] ground vehicle. It is essentially an M12 Warthog modified by the URF to include a heavily armored passenger section capable of carrying troops and supplies. It has appeared in some [[Halo: Custom Edition]] maps like "w4rtorn cove" <ref>http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?pg=3&fid=857</ref>.
 
===[[Flatbed Warthog]]===
Avery Johnson and the militia forces on Harvest use the Flatbed Warthog during the book [[Halo: Contact Harvest]]. It is similar to the [[Troop Transport Warthog]].
 
===[[Civilian Warthog]]===
[[Image:Civilhog.jpg|thumb|right|180px|The [[Civilian Warthog|civilian version]] of the Warthog.]]
Due to the success of the Warthog in battle situations, a civilian variant, called the "Hog" or [[Yellow Warthog]] was mass-produced for public use. The adaptation of military vehicles for civilian use has been seen before (e.g. Hummer brand SUV s being based off military Humvee s). Obviously, not being intended for combat, the Hog uses standard vehicle walls, rather than armor plating, and is completely unarmed.  Sometimes when playing Xbox Live on the [[Halo 3]] map [[Sandtrap]], Warthogs appear without turrets, probably due to lag. On the [[Halo 3]] map [[The Pit]] there are 2 Warthogs outside the fence, one of which resembles a civilian warthog due to the lack of armaments. On the [[Halo 2]] multiplayer map [[Headlong]], there is an advertisement for civilian warthogs. Many players of [[Halo 2]] have claimed to have found ways of spawning the Civilian Warthog on [[Headlong]], (Or more commonly called, the "Golden Warthog") but none of these methods have been actually proven.
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==Multiplayer Use==
[[Image:Sm h3 Warthog.gif|thumb|A side profile of the LRV]]
The Warthog is an extremely important aspect in multiplayer games. Because it is a multi-person vehicle, it is mostly used in team matches, although there are people that enjoy running other players over by themselves. It is possibly the most used vehicle in [[Capture the Flag]] matches, as you can load 3 people in, then have the person in the side seat go in and grab the flag, while the gunner provides cover fire until they can drive back. It is also among the fastest land vehicles, next to the [[Mongoose]]. The horn can signal allies to get in but also alert nearby opponents to take cover when a Warthog is approaching. When the Warthog is at full speed, beware of [[trip mines]].
 
In Halo 2, it takes:
(Here are some examples)
-4 Brute Shot Explosives to blow it up
-1 Rocket from the Rocket launcher to blow it up
-Approx. 73 Beams from the Plasma Rifle to blow it up
-7 Shotguns rounds to blow it up
-12 Sniper Rounds to blow it up
-Approx. 10 rscds. of the Scorpions 50 cal. to blow it up
 
==Halo 3 Multiplayer Strategy==
*'''Only Two People: '''Only if you are playing Capture the Flag have three people in the Warthog because if you are in Slayer and someone takes you out it is an instant triple kill for the other team. If you use the Warthog for transport reasons make sure you destroy it when you reach your destination so the enemy cannot use it.
*'''Slow Down:''' When approaching an enemy slow down so the gunner doesn't have to turn around therefore giving him more to time to aim and kill the enemy.
*'''Drive Around the Outside: '''Drive around the outside of the map because if you go in the middle the enemies can kill you faster and get a quick sticky grenade on you.
*'''Running over other players:''' If you are in a Warthog that has taken a lot of damage or if you want to have a Warthog that is not damaged go find the other team and run them down. Try not to get hit by anything while you try this strategy out.
*'''Three Passenger Vehicles:''' Just like Only 2 People, when your playing CTF one player can drive, the other can be the gunner and the passenger can get the flag and driver can go to their base.
*'''Slow And Steady:''' Until you have developed more skill in the Warthog, driving it at top speed can cause difficulties for the gunner, meaning that you get killed quickly, and loss of a vital instrument in team games.
*'''Get Away:''' If you are fighting a Warthog on foot, try to throw a [[Plasma Grenade]] onto one of the back wheels. This will send the Warthog flying away from you, keeping you safe on the off-chance that the crew survives.
*'''Watch for grenades:'''Watch for grenades when driving the warthog. A well timed grenade can flip you over or even kill you, so it is best to drive at a steady pace, as mentioned above.
 
==Trivia==
[[Image:H2 Warthog Concepts.jpg|thumb|Early Halo 2 Warthog concepts]]
[[Image:WarthogB110707.jpg|right|thumb|Warthog built by WETA Studios for the [[Halo: Landfall]] series of short films.]]
[[Image:Snow Warthog.jpg|thumb|Snow Warthog with ice-crusted treads for use in the Halo 3 Legendary Map Pack(Avalanche).]]
[[Video:Real_Warthog_Ride-1214204637-173|right|200px]]
[[Image:HummerHX.jpg|right|thumb|The concept Hummer HX strongly resembles the Warthog]]
[[Image:WaH.jpg|right|thumb|The flaming warthog and Honor guard wraith from Halo Wars]]
*There was a civilian version of the Warthog made called the Sports Warthog.
*During [[Halo 2]]'s development [[Bungie]] considered more specialized warthog variants including a 'Snow', 'Jungle' and 'Transport' Warthog. Eventually, the 'Snow' and 'Transport' variants would be features in Halo 3, though the 'Jungle' version was not.
*In the ''[[Halo 2]]'' level [[Outskirts]], it is possible to get an [[Invincible Warthog]]. The Hog will show damage but cannot be destroyed but the players inside the Warthog can be killed.
*In [[Halo 2]] and [[Halo 3]], if you hold down the R button (honk the horn) without stopping for a while, the horn will stop sounding and you will be unable to use it again for a while. Sounding the horn while keeping the Warthog motionless will still give you away on the motion sensor.
*In [[Bungie]]'s information release on the Warthog (March 26, 2007), a code can be seen in the VideoRama of the Warthog, reading '''X.XX.713>ghost.713/non-auth/activity ongoing'''.
*[[WETA Workshop]], in [[Wikipedia:New Zealand|New Zealand]], built a full-scale, operating, accurate Warthog. It has several numbers on it, some possibly pertaining to that specific model or maybe even that specific Warthog, including, but not limited to, 5c8611, N/AAV-20, and others. WETA's Warthog is accurate in every function, including a "working" chaingun, four-wheel steering, digital displays, air bags, and the ability to "crab crawl"<ref>http://www.wetaworkshop.co.nz/projects/filmography/film/halo3</ref>. If you look at the driver's side of the windscreen, there are stamps portraying the number and type of [[Covenant]] troops killed. It can be seen in the short films "Halo: Arms Race". It can also be seen here: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUcreY0X33k]. Some of the team members of Bungie were given the chance to drive the WETA workshops Warthog. Three members of the Bungie team were driving the warthog around a parking lot when they scraped the side of the warthog on a small wooden structure built onto the side of a wall. This can be seen in the video on the right of the page.
*In the popular machinima series [[Red vs. Blue]], the Warthog is referred to as "the Jeep" and "the Puma". The name "Puma" arose after Grif said, "It doesn't look like a Warthog to me. It looks more like a Puma". As a joke by Bungie, the word "Puma" can be seen on the tires of the Warthogs in [[Multiplayer]].
*The dashboard of the vehicle changes in appearance throughout the series. It always showed a redline meter that glowed red when the Warthog accelerated, and glowed blue when the vehicle was driving.
*Many of the features of the Warthog can be blown off its chassis, including the hubcaps, bumper and engine covers.
*The concept of the [[wikipedia:Hummer HX|Hummer HX]] SUV by General Motors resembles the Warthog in the Halo games.  If it were to be produced, it would be the closest vehicle to a [[Halo]] Warthog with the exception of the [[WETA Workshop]] Warthog.
*In [[Multiplayer]] of [[Halo: PC]], there is an overview of the map that you are currently playing with on the control screen of the Warthog.
*The passenger seat aiming system was changed from [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] to the one in [[Halo 2]]. In [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] the passenger seat aimer uses the normal [[HUD]] as used when walking normally. But in [[Halo 2]] it was changed to the view the driver would get only slightly closer but still with the aiming reticule and the HUD. It remains unchanged in [[Halo 3]].
*The Troop Carrier Hog can be used on [[The Pit]] in [[Forge]] through a glitch.
*In [[Halo: PC]], there is a [[Double Warthog Driving in PC|glitch]] which allows you to drive two Warthogs at once.
*The windshield of any type of Warthog will deflect any [[plasma grenade]] that is thrown at it from the front. The grenade will, instead of sticking, bounce off of the windshield. In multiplayer games in [[Halo PC]] with infinite grenades, this can actually be used to throw grenades much farther than usual by throwing one [[plasma grenade]] onto the hood of the Warthog so it sticks, then throwing another plasma grenade onto the windshield so it bounces and is sent shooting off by the first grenade's explosion.
*The Warthog was originally going to be a Humvee like vehicle in the early stages of development of ''[[Halo]]''.
*On the [[Multiplayer]] map [[Valhalla]] you can find hydrogen jerry can containers, presumably for fueling Warthogs, especially since the usually are placed close to the Warthogs.
*For information on how to obtain a turretless Warthog in [[Halo 3]] see page [[Turretless Vehicle]].
*In [[Halo: CE]], Warthogs are slower, but invincible.
*If you preorder Halo Wars you recieve an exclusive "Flaming Warthog" skin for in game use.
*On very rare occasions, if two Warthogs go at each other, they might sometimes collide and explode like when two Choppers collide using boost.  A video and a screenshot can be seen here: http://www.bungie.net/Online/Halo3UserContentDetails.aspx?h3fileid=55847047 and http://www.bungie.net/Online/Halo3UserContentDetails.aspx?h3fileid=50174243
*On the Halo 3 level [[The Ark]] there is a destroyed Warthog on which the turret is still usuable. It appears after you arrive at the first downed Pelican. It is useful for taking on the Prowlers on lower difficulties or with proper cover on co-op.
 
==Images==
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Image:Boom Goes the 'Hog copy.jpg|A M12 Warthog LRV prepares for lift off thanks to the new and ever so fun [[Fusion Coil]]s.
File:REQ_Card_-_Warthog.png|Base model.
Image:H3 Warthog.jpg|Pristine and battle-damaged variants of the Warthog in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:REQ_Card_-_ Warthog Corp.jpg|Corp variant.
Image:War-hog_copy.jpg|Schematics of the [[Halo 3]] M12 Warthog LRV.
File:REQ_Card_-_ Warthog Urban.jpg|Urban variant.
Image:Halo1Warthog.jpg|The M12 Warthog LRV in Halo PC.
File:REQ_Card_-_ Warthog Tundra.jpg|Tundra variant.
Image:Warthog01USE.jpg|1:1 Scale 'Hog made by WETA. The human is real.
File:REQ_Card_-_ Warthog Woodland.jpg|Woodland variant.
Image:Warthog Convoy.jpg|A Warthog convoy in the level [[The Storm]].
File:REQ_Card_-_ Warthog ONI.jpg|ONI variant.
Image:Warthog in Action.jpg|The M12 Warthog LRV made by WETA in Action.
File:REQ_Card_-_ Warthog Sword.jpg|Sword Needler variant.
Image:Snowhod.jpg|Snow Warthog featured in the new map [[Avalanche]]
Image:WarthogVs.JPG|An M12 Warthog LRV on [[Standoff]] during a game of King-of-the-Hill.
Image:Warthogboom.JPG|An ice-crusted M12 Warthog LRV explodes, attacked by [[AV-14 Attack VTOL]] Hornet.
Image:warthog_jump14.jpg|An M12 Warthog LRV makes a jump in [[Sandtrap]].
Image:Schematics of a M12 Warthog LRV.jpg|Schematics of a M12 Warthog LRV.
Image:1220919436 Warthog inside.png|An inside look of a Warthog's control system.
Image:1226436474 Unsc warthog render.jpg|The Warthog as seen in [[Halo Wars]].
Image:WaH.jpg|The flaming warthog and honor guard wraith from Halo Wars.
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==List of appearances==
*Air damage: 5
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*Structure Damage: 1
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
*Defense: 7
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*Cost: 1 Population unit, 150 resource units and requires 0 energy.
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
 
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M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle
M12 w/ M41
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M12B w/ M46
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M12B w/ M343A2
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Production information

Manufacturer:

AMG Transport Dynamics

Product line:

Warthog

Model:

M12 Force Application Vehicle

  • M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle
Technical specifications

Length:

6 metres (20 ft)[1]

Width:

3 metres (9.8 ft)

Height:

2.5 meters (8.2 ft) (M12B)[2]

Mass:

Approx. 3.5 tonnes (7,700 lb)

Maximum speed:

125 Km/h (78mph)

Engine(s):

12.0 L liquid-cooled hydrogen-injected ICE

Hull:

Ballistic polycarbonate, titanium, carbon nanotube

Armament:

M41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun (1) or
M46 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun (1) or
M343A2 chaingun (1)

Crew:

  • 1 driver
  • 1 passenger
  • 1 gunner
Usage

In service:

Insurrection
Human-Covenant War
Post-Covenant War conflicts

Role(s):

  • Reconnaissance
  • Anti-personnel
  • Anti-aircraft[3]

Affiliation:

United Nations Space Command
Insurrectionists
Liang-Dortmund Corporation

 

"Somebody order a Warthog?"
— Carol Rawley drops off an M12 Chaingun Warthog during the Battle of Installation 04.[4]

The M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle (LRV), colloquially referred to as the Chaingun Warthog[5] 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,[6] while some more modern post-war variants are armed with an M343A2 chaingun.[7]

Design details[edit]

Main articles: M12 Warthog, M12B Warthog

Removing the turret of a Warthog to create dedicated scout or other weaponized 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.[8] 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[2], 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 12.7x99mm chaingun of some variety. M12 Warthogs and their derivatives such as the M864 Arctic[9] and Fireball[10] Warthogs typically employed the M41 Vulcan, a triple-barreled, electric-powered, linkless belt-fed machine gun capable of firing 500 penetrating rounds per minute.[11] The standard ammunition loadout for the chaingun is armor-piercing but a number of specialist rounds exist, such as proximity-fused-high-explosive or less-than-lethal-stunball rounds.[12]

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-branded Chaingun Warthogs replacing their typical ammunition with High Explosive Dual Purpose ammunition.[13] UNSC forces working with the Swords of Sanghelios have additionally produced a unique variant of the Chaingun Warthog, designed to incorporate Energy shielding and Kemuksuru ammunition into the vehicle's design.[14]

Variants[edit]

Theoretically, any Warthog chassis is capable of being fitted with a chaingun mount. The following list summarizes all thus-far observed variants seen in an LRV configuration.

Operational history[edit]

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.[2] 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 Installation 04 and Earth. M12 LRVs would be used by John-117 to escape the destruction of both the downed UNSC 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 colonies for use by private corporate entities such as the Liang-Dortmund Corporation for security of their sites against all manner of threat.[16] The 550 Scuderia StarSpeed M-12R would also see use in rally racing on New Carthage while configured as an LRV.[17]

Gameplay[edit]

Changes from Halo: Combat Evolved to Halo 2[edit]

  • The Warthog is no longer indestructible.
  • Handling has been improved overall.
  • Players in the passenger seat will be in third-person not in first-person.

Changes from Halo 3 and Halo 3:ODST to Halo 4[edit]

  • Overheat was featured as firing continuously can make the turret overheated.
  • Improved accuracy.

Halo: Spartan Strike[edit]

  • On Mission A-3, the player can only man the Warthog's gunner seat.
  • On Mission A-4, A-6 and E-3, the player can fire their weapon from the Warthog, though the gunner seat is inaccessible with reduced rate of fire.

Halo Wars 2[edit]

  • Info: Core Vehicle, Fast moving, Can ram enemies, Good all-round vehicle
  • Tier: 2
  • Cost: Population 4, Supplies 250, Power 0
  • Upgrade: Gauss Turret
  • Tier: 3
  • Cost: Population 0, Supplies 0, Power 750

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.

Halo Infinite[edit]

  • In Campaign, the Chaingun Warthog can be called in from UNSC FOBs, and will be delivered by Echo 216.

Non-canon and dubious canon appearances[edit]

Silver Timeline[edit]

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M12B Warthogs armed with M46 Vulcans are used by the UNSC against the Covenant.[18]

Production notes[edit]

  • 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 further confused this issue, as thus-far no Warthog has been referred to as the M12B LRV.
  • 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[edit]

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List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 240
  2. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint: Warthog
  3. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 241
  4. ^ Halo Combat Evolved, campaign level The Silent Cartographer
  5. ^ Halo 5: Guardians - Chaingun Warthog REQ card
  6. ^ Halo 2: Anniversary
  7. ^ Halo 5: Guardians
  8. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Woodland Scout Warthog REQ card description
  9. ^ Halo 3, multiplayer map Avalanche
  10. ^ Halo Wars
  11. ^ Halo: The Flood, page 72
  12. ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, page 198
  13. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, ONI Warthog REQ card description
  14. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Sword Warthog REQ card
  15. ^ a b Forza 4 Autovista Warthog
  16. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Corp Warthog REQ card description
  17. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Rally Warthog REQ card description
  18. ^ YouTube - Paramount+, Halo The Series (2022) Official Trailer (Retrieved on Jan 30, 2022)

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Warthog FAV variants
Mainline configurations
M12 Warthog variants
M12B Warthog variants
Civilian Warthog variants
Unique and individual vehicles
Prototypes and Proposals

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Human ground vehicles
Light vehicles
Heavy recovery vehicles
Self-propelled artillery
Anti-aircraft and siegework platforms
APCs and IFVs
Specialist and support vehicles
HRUNTING (Mark III Cyclops) • HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL (Mark I ADS (Mk I [J] Green Machine) • Mark II (Mk II [D] Geyrion • Mk II [J] Colossus) • Mark IX Mantis)
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