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The [[2554]] version of the M12S Warthog is approximately twenty-five percent smaller and thirty percent lighter than the militarized [[M12 Warthog|M12 "Warthog" Force Application Vehicle]], while having a stronger resemblance to the [[2558]] [[M12 Warthog#2558 model|M12B model]] overall. As a [[civilian]] model of the Warthog, the M12S inevitably lacks any form of armament. The M12S has two seats, one for the driver and the other for a passenger.<ref name="canon fodder"/>
The [[2554]] version of the M12S Warthog is approximately twenty-five percent smaller and thirty percent lighter than the militarized [[M12 Warthog|M12 "Warthog" Force Application Vehicle]], while having a stronger resemblance to the [[2558]] [[M12 Warthog#2558 model|M12B model]] overall. As a [[civilian]] model of the Warthog, the M12S inevitably lacks any form of armament. The M12S has two seats, one for the driver and the other for a passenger.<ref name="canon fodder"/>


Like the [[M12_Warthog#2554_model|2554 version of the M12 FAV]], this version of the Warthog uses a version of the second chassis. It also features an SLED searchlight, has an antenna on it. The M12S also uses a similar duel spring suspension to keep the vehicle stable in different environments.<ref>'''2554 M12S design compared to the 2554 M12 design.'''</ref> The size of both the front and rear tires is 420/60/20.<ref name="forza">[http://www.forzamotorsport.net/en-us/news/hma_9_1_16 '''Forza Motorsport''' - ''2554 AMG Dynamics M12S Warthog CST'']</ref>
Like the [[M12_Warthog#2554 model|2554 version of the M12 FAV]], this version of the Warthog uses a version of the second chassis. It also features an SLED searchlight, has an antenna on it. The M12S also uses a similar duel spring suspension to keep the vehicle stable in different environments.<ref>'''2554 M12S design compared to the 2554 M12 design.'''</ref> The size of both the front and rear tires is 420/60/20. Unlike the ''Halo'' versions of the Warthog, the M12S Warthog CST's speedometer is dynamic and changes along with the vehicle's speed.<ref name="forza">[http://www.forzamotorsport.net/en-us/news/hma_9_1_16 '''Forza Motorsport''' - ''2554 AMG Dynamics M12S Warthog CST'']</ref>


There are four manufacturer colors available for the M12S Warthog:
There are four manufacturer colors available for the M12S Warthog:
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The M12S was created for the video game ''[[Wikipedia:Forza Horizon 3|Forza Horizon 3]]'' as a playable vehicle and one of only two fictional vehicles in that game, alongside the [[w:c:finalfantasy:Regalia|Quartz Regalia]] from ''[[w:c:finalfantasy:Final Fantasy XV|Final Fantasy XV]]''. To unlock the M12S in ''Forza Horizon 3'', a free download to everyone who had played either ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' or ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' on Xbox One would be available. Eligible players would receive codes to download the Warthog via an Xbox Live Message, and codes were sent out between September 6, 2016 and September 23, 2016. In addition, players who did not play an Xbox One Halo game later had the chance to earn the Warthog via special #Forzathon events that were added to ''Forza Horizon 3'' in October 2016, February 2017, January 2018, and March 2018. <ref>[http://forzamotorsport.net/en-us/news/fh3_gonegold '''Forza Motorsport''' - ''Forza Horizon 3 Gone Gold'']</ref> Players may also purchase it through the in-game Auction House.
The M12S was created for the video game ''[[Wikipedia:Forza Horizon 3|Forza Horizon 3]]'' as a playable vehicle and one of only two fictional vehicles in that game, alongside the [[w:c:finalfantasy:Regalia|Quartz Regalia]] from ''[[w:c:finalfantasy:Final Fantasy XV|Final Fantasy XV]]''. To unlock the M12S in ''Forza Horizon 3'', a free download to everyone who had played either ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' or ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' on Xbox One would be available. Eligible players would receive codes to download the Warthog via an Xbox Live Message, and codes were sent out between September 6, 2016 and September 23, 2016. In addition, players who did not play an Xbox One Halo game later had the chance to earn the Warthog via special #Forzathon events that were added to ''Forza Horizon 3'' in October 2016, February 2017, January 2018, and March 2018. <ref>[http://forzamotorsport.net/en-us/news/fh3_gonegold '''Forza Motorsport''' - ''Forza Horizon 3 Gone Gold'']</ref> Players may also purchase it through the in-game Auction House.


The M12S reappears in the upcoming ''[[wikipedia:Forza Horizon 4|Forza Horizon 4]]''.<ref name="fh4">[https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/forza-horizon-4-general-pre-release-news-discussion.378948/page-18#post-12404107 '''GTPlanet''' - ''Forza Horizon 4: General Pre-Release News & Discussion | Page 18'', post #514]</ref> It is featured as the main vehicle of the Showcase Event named ''The Halo Experience Showcase'', with [[John-117]] behind the wheel.<ref name="fh4 Halo Experience">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKSVmuiG0uE '''YouTube''' - ''Forza Monthly | September'']</ref>
The M12S reappears in the upcoming ''[[wikipedia:Forza Horizon 4|Forza Horizon 4]]''.<ref name="fh4 carlist">[https://www.forzamotorsport.net/en-us/news/wir_9_7_18 '''Forza Motorsport''' - ''Forza Week in Review 9-7-18'']</ref> It is featured as the main vehicle of the Showcase Event named ''The Halo Experience Showcase'', with [[John-117]] behind the wheel.<ref name="fh4 Halo Experience">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKSVmuiG0uE '''YouTube''' - ''Forza Monthly | September'']</ref>


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
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File:FH3 M12S 4.jpg|An Urban-like camo on the M12S.
File:FH3 M12S 4.jpg|An Urban-like camo on the M12S.
File:M12S stats.png|The stats of the M12S.
File:M12S stats.png|The stats of the M12S.
File:FH4 John-HaloExperienceShowcase.png|An M12S ready to be driven by John-117 in ''Forza Horizon 4''.
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