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*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. | *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. | ||
Riding in the passenger seat is sometimes called "riding shotgun" | Riding in the passenger seat is sometimes called "riding shotgun" or "shotgun" by Marines. This term finds its origins in the [[United States of America|American]] west in the 1880's. Wells Fargo stagecoaches often carried a strongbox filled with gold, money, and other valuables, thus making them a popular target for outlaws and thieves. To help to deter the robberies, Wells Fargo assigned each of their stagecoaches a "shotgun messenger" who rode in the seat next to the driver brandishing a 10- or 12-gauge shotgun. | ||
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