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{{Vehicle | {{Vehicle infobox | ||
|image=[[File:Halo Wars 2 Blitz Card Guard Upgraded Warthog.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:Halo Wars 2 Blitz Card Guard Upgraded Warthog.png|300px]] | ||
|name=Armored Warthog | |name=Armored Warthog | ||
|manufacturer=[[AMG Transport Dynamics]] {{C|Original Warthog}} <br/> | |manufacturer=[[AMG Transport Dynamics]] {{C|Original Warthog}} <br/> | ||
[[Isabel]] {{C|Upgrades}} | [[Isabel]] {{C|Upgrades}}{{Ref/Reuse|youtube}} | ||
|line=Warthog | |line=Warthog | ||
|model=[[M12B Warthog|M12B FAV "Warthog"]]<br/> | |model=[[M12B Warthog|M12B FAV "Warthog"]]<br/> | ||
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|armament=[[M46 Vulcan]] chaingun | |armament=[[M46 Vulcan]] chaingun | ||
|complement= | |complement= | ||
|crew=*Driver (1) | |crew=*Driver (1)<br>Gunner (1)<br> passanger (1) | ||
|skeleton=Driver (1) | |skeleton=Driver (1) | ||
|passengers=Passenger (1) | |passengers=Passenger (1) | ||
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|firstuse=[[Second Ark Conflict]] | |firstuse=[[Second Ark Conflict]] | ||
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The '''Armored Warthog''' is an up-armored variant of the [[M12B Warthog]] | The '''Armored Warthog''' is an up-armored variant of the [[M12B Warthog]] employed by the forces of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} on [[Installation 00]].<ref name="youtube">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLUorDQrkHY '''YouTube''': ''Halo Canon - Canon Fodder - Blitz Beta (EXCLUSIVE CARD REVEAL)'']</ref> | ||
==Design details== | ==Design details== | ||
{{Main|M12B Warthog}} | {{Main|M12B Warthog}} | ||
Unlike many other Warthog variants, the Armored Warthog is an upgrade created by the AI [[Isabel]] for the crew of the stranded UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'' in response to a completely new battlefield problem presented by the [[Banished]] and their ruthlessly brutal arsenal, Isabel has assisted the crew of the ''Spirit of Fire'' in using available resources to create up-armored variants of the Warthog to deploy and particularly adverse circumstances. | Unlike many other Warthog variants, the Armored Warthog is an upgrade created by the AI [[Isabel]] for the crew of the stranded UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'' in response to a completely new battlefield problem presented by the [[Banished]] and their ruthlessly brutal arsenal, Isabel has assisted the crew of the ''Spirit of Fire'' in using available resources to create up-armored variants of the Warthog to deploy and thrive in particularly adverse circumstances.{{Ref/Reuse|youtube}} | ||
The Armored Warthog boasts significantly upgraded armor plating around the body of the vehicle, and a much larger shield protecting the operator of the vehicle's armament. Currently-observed vehicles have been seen in a [[M12 Chaingun Warthog|Light Reconnaissance Vehicle]] configuration, sporting an [[M46 Vulcan]] chaingun. The vehicle also has larger towbars around the front and four large headlights on the top of the vehicle.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''' - ''[[Blitz]] in-game model''</ref> | The Armored Warthog boasts significantly upgraded armor plating around the body of the vehicle, and a much larger shield protecting the operator of the vehicle's armament. Currently-observed vehicles have been seen in a [[M12 Chaingun Warthog|Light Reconnaissance Vehicle]] configuration, sporting an [[M46 Vulcan]] chaingun. The vehicle also has larger towbars around the front and four large headlights on the top of the vehicle.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''' - ''[[Blitz]] in-game model''</ref> | ||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
The Armored Warthog was employed by the forces of the ''Spirit of Fire'' during the [[Second Ark Conflict]] in [[2559]]. | The Armored Warthog was employed by the forces of the ''Spirit of Fire'' during the [[Second Ark Conflict]] in [[2559]].{{Ref/Reuse|youtube}} | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
The Armored Warthog is a unit available in the [[Blitz]] mode of ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. As such, it can only be employed in Blitz and [[Blitz Firefight]] | The Armored Warthog is a unit available in the [[Blitz]] mode of ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. As such, it can only be employed in Blitz and [[Blitz Firefight]] game modes. It is exclusively available to players playing as Isabel. | ||
The Armored Warthog [[List of Blitz cards|Blitz card]] has the following attributes; | The Armored Warthog [[List of Blitz cards|Blitz card]] has the following attributes; | ||
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*'''Guard:''' This unit covers nearby allies, receiving all damage they would normally take. | *'''Guard:''' This unit covers nearby allies, receiving all damage they would normally take. | ||
The Armored Warthog is classed as a Core Vehicle | The Armored Warthog is classed as a Core Vehicle and performs well against Infantry, Vehicles, and Aircraft. If this unit is in fatal/sever condition, if this unit is guarding another unit while it's be healed, this unit will also receive healing regardless if the unit it's guarding is full health or not. | ||
==Trivia== | |||
*Whenever this vehicle has been hijacked/boarded, the Spartan doesn't appear anywhere on the vehicle. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:HW2_Blitz_ArmoredWarthog.jpg|In-game views of the Armored Warthog. | File:HW2_Blitz_ArmoredWarthog.jpg|In-game views of the Armored Warthog. | ||
File:Blitz Armored Warthog.png|The Armored Warthog Blitz Card. | File:Blitz Armored Warthog.png|The Armored Warthog Blitz Card. | ||
File:HW2_ArmoredWarthog_1.png|Close-up screenshot of the Armored Warthog. | |||
File:HW2 Armored and Trooper Armor (Warthog).png|Armor comparison between the 2 armored variants. | |||
File:HW2 Armored Warthog Comparison.png|Comparison between the other Warthog variants. | |||
File:HW2 Warthog and Armored Warthog.png|Comparison with it's standard. | |||
File:HW2 Armored Warthog attack.png|The Armored Warthog fighting a Warthog. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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{{Warthogs}} | {{Warthogs}} | ||
[[Category:Warthog variants]] | [[Category:Warthog variants]] | ||
[[Category:UNSC | [[Category:UNSC vehicles]] | ||
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M46 Vulcan chaingun |
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The Armored Warthog is an up-armored variant of the M12B Warthog employed by the forces of the UNSC Spirit of Fire on Installation 00.[1]
Design details[edit]
- Main article: M12B Warthog
Unlike many other Warthog variants, the Armored Warthog is an upgrade created by the AI Isabel for the crew of the stranded UNSC Spirit of Fire in response to a completely new battlefield problem presented by the Banished and their ruthlessly brutal arsenal, Isabel has assisted the crew of the Spirit of Fire in using available resources to create up-armored variants of the Warthog to deploy and thrive in particularly adverse circumstances.[1]
The Armored Warthog boasts significantly upgraded armor plating around the body of the vehicle, and a much larger shield protecting the operator of the vehicle's armament. Currently-observed vehicles have been seen in a Light Reconnaissance Vehicle configuration, sporting an M46 Vulcan chaingun. The vehicle also has larger towbars around the front and four large headlights on the top of the vehicle.[2]
Operational history[edit]
The Armored Warthog was employed by the forces of the Spirit of Fire during the Second Ark Conflict in 2559.[1]
Gameplay[edit]
The Armored Warthog is a unit available in the Blitz mode of Halo Wars 2. As such, it can only be employed in Blitz and Blitz Firefight game modes. It is exclusively available to players playing as Isabel.
The Armored Warthog Blitz card has the following attributes;
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Cost to deploy: 80
- Guard: This unit covers nearby allies, receiving all damage they would normally take.
The Armored Warthog is classed as a Core Vehicle and performs well against Infantry, Vehicles, and Aircraft. If this unit is in fatal/sever condition, if this unit is guarding another unit while it's be healed, this unit will also receive healing regardless if the unit it's guarding is full health or not.
Trivia[edit]
- Whenever this vehicle has been hijacked/boarded, the Spartan doesn't appear anywhere on the vehicle.
Gallery[edit]
In-game views of the Armored Warthog.
The Armored Warthog Blitz Card.
Close-up screenshot of the Armored Warthog.
Armor comparison between the 2 armored variants.
Comparison between the other Warthog variants.
Comparison with it's standard.
The Armored Warthog fighting a Warthog.
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List of appearances[edit]
- Halo Wars 2 (First appearance)
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d YouTube: Halo Canon - Canon Fodder - Blitz Beta (EXCLUSIVE CARD REVEAL)
- ^ Halo Wars 2 - Blitz in-game model
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