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===Usage===
===Usage===
Gauss Warthogs are typically employed by the UNSC Army and UNSC Marine Corps, serving primarily in an anti-tank/ anti-armor role during the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|gaussreq}} During the conflict, Gauss-equipped Warthogs were able to use rugged terrain to its advantage to pick off Covenant vehicles, whose propulsion drives were slowed by foliage.<ref name="woodland">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Woodland Gauss Warthog REQ description]]''</ref> However, Gauss vehicles assigned to more remote outposts would additionally be expected to serve in an anti-aircraft role, and the driver and gunner team would drill for both tasks.<ref name="tundra">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Tundra Gauss Warthog REQ description]]''</ref> Specialised Gauss Warthogs are also employed by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]],{{Ref/Reuse|oni}} who developed and tested prototype Gauss technology during the [[Requiem Campaign]].<ref name="CF">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-a-time-to-give-tanks '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder 10/8/2015: Issue 45 A Time to Give Tanks'']</ref>
Gauss Warthogs are typically employed by the UNSC Army and UNSC Marine Corps, serving primarily in an anti-tank/ anti-armor role during the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|gaussreq}} During the conflict, Gauss-equipped Warthogs were able to use rugged terrain to its advantage to pick off Covenant vehicles, whose propulsion drives were slowed by foliage.<ref name="woodland">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Woodland Gauss Warthog REQ description]]''</ref> However, Gauss vehicles assigned to more remote outposts would additionally be expected to serve in an anti-aircraft role, and the driver and gunner team would drill for both tasks.<ref name="tundra">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Tundra Gauss Warthog REQ description]]''</ref> Specialised Gauss Warthogs are also employed by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]],{{Ref/Reuse|oni}} who developed and tested prototype Gauss technology during the [[Requiem Campaign]].<ref name="CF">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-a-time-to-give-tanks '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder 10/8/2015: Issue 45 A Time to Give Tanks'']</ref>


Outside of the UNSC, some corporate entities such as the [[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]] have been permitted to purchase Gauss Warthogs - among other milspec equipment - for defense against dangerous megafauna on alien worlds. However, these vehicles often end up deployed for riot suppression against crowds.<ref name="corp">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Corp Gauss Warthog REQ description]]''</ref>
Outside of the UNSC, some corporate entities such as the [[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]] have been permitted to purchase Gauss Warthogs - among other milspec equipment - for defense against dangerous megafauna on alien worlds. However, these vehicles often end up deployed for riot suppression against crowds.<ref name="corp">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Corp Gauss Warthog REQ description]]''</ref>