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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*The Gremlin  and the [[Cyclops]] are the only known UNSC vehicles named after mythological creatures instead of UNSC's tradition of naming atmospheric vehicles after real animals, and the [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword]], the [[B-65 Shortsword|Shortsword]], and the [[YSS-1000 Sabre|Sabre]], which are named after bladed weapons.
*The Gremlin  and the [[Cyclops]] are the only known UNSC land-based vehicles named after mythological creatures instead of UNSC's tradition of naming vehicles after real animals.
*The "Gremlin" moniker is a reference to the [[wikipedia:Gremlin|folkloric creature of the same name]], which aviators sometimes jokingly claim cause mechanical problems in aircraft, which is ironic, as in gameplay the Gremlin cannot attack aircraft.
*The "Gremlin" moniker is a reference to the [[wikipedia:Gremlin|folkloric creature of the same name]], which aviators sometimes jokingly claim cause mechanical problems in aircraft, which is ironic, as in gameplay the Gremlin cannot attack aircraft.
*The Gremlin is similar in appearance to the cut [[Cougar]] unit. Its design was likely inspired by the Cougar.
*The Gremlin is similar in appearance to the cut [[Cougar]] unit. Its design was likely inspired by the Cougar.