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The Cougar was designed as a UNSC AFV, equipped with two [[M68 Gauss cannon]]s. Although anti-heavy armor fire would blow the Cougar away quite easily, this vehicle was highly effective in holding off enemy armored vehicles until slower armored units could arrive at the battlefield. The Cougar had gained infamy in several urban tactical situations prior to the deployments in the war against the [[Covenant]].{{Ref/Site|Id=HWFeatures|URL=http://halowars.com/Features.aspx|Site=Official Halo Wars Community Site|Page=Features|LocalArchive=Archive:Halowars.com/Features|D=14|M=7|Y=2007}} | The Cougar was designed as a UNSC AFV, equipped with two [[M68 Gauss cannon]]s. Although anti-heavy armor fire would blow the Cougar away quite easily, this vehicle was highly effective in holding off enemy armored vehicles until slower armored units could arrive at the battlefield. The Cougar had gained infamy in several urban tactical situations prior to the deployments in the war against the [[Covenant]].{{Ref/Site|Id=HWFeatures|URL=http://halowars.com/Features.aspx|Site=Official Halo Wars Community Site|Page=Features|LocalArchive=Archive:Halowars.com/Features|D=14|M=7|Y=2007}} | ||
It appeared as a somewhat standard armored fighting vehicle with two wheels up front and two pairs in the rear. It bore a small mounted turret armed with two [[M68 Gauss cannon]]s, as well as a machine gun or grenade launcher on other concept art.{{Ref/Reuse|CAThreadP2}} There was a windscreen on its forward body, with two side windows to provide a fairly high amount of visibility for the driver, which would have proved useful. It would have been able to reach a top speed of | It appeared as a somewhat standard armored fighting vehicle with two wheels up front and two pairs in the rear. It bore a small mounted turret armed with two [[M68 Gauss cannon]]s, as well as a machine gun or grenade launcher on other concept art.{{Ref/Reuse|CAThreadP2}} There was a windscreen on its forward body, with two side windows to provide a fairly high amount of visibility for the driver, which would have proved useful. It would have been able to reach a top speed of 90 mph.{{Ref/Reuse|CAThreadP2}} | ||
The Cougar was ultimately cut from the game in favor of other vehicle ideas.{{Ref/Site|Id=HW021408|URL=http://www.halowars.com/news/articles/archive/2008/02/14/Halo-Wars-Monthly-Update-02.14.08.aspx|Site=Official Halo Wars Community Site|Page=Halo Wars Monthly Update 02/14/08|D=09|M=5|Y=2008}} Its shape may have proved the inspiration of the [[SP42 Cobra]], as its role in ''Halo Wars'' was originally an anti-vehicle unit. The Cougar bears a striking resemblance to the World War II armored car, the [[Wikipedia:M8 Greyhound|M8 Greyhound]]. Another version of the Cougar is cut content in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'', having a very similar appearance to its ''Halo Wars'' concept.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=YTAlpha|OgkKdy-Klzw| | The Cougar was ultimately cut from the game in favor of other vehicle ideas.{{Ref/Site|Id=HW021408|URL=http://www.halowars.com/news/articles/archive/2008/02/14/Halo-Wars-Monthly-Update-02.14.08.aspx|Site=Official Halo Wars Community Site|Page=Halo Wars Monthly Update 02/14/08|D=09|M=5|Y=2008}} Its shape may have proved the inspiration of the [[SP42 Cobra]], as its role in ''Halo Wars'' was originally an anti-vehicle unit. The Cougar bears a striking resemblance to the World War II armored car, the [[Wikipedia:M8 Greyhound|M8 Greyhound]]. Another version of the Cougar is cut content in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'', having a very similar appearance to its ''Halo Wars'' concept.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=YTAlpha|OgkKdy-Klzw| | ||
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===Brute Tank=== | ===Brute Tank=== | ||
The "Brute Tank" is a vehicle cut from the game, notable for its high similarity to the existing [[ | The "Brute Tank" is a vehicle cut from the game, notable for its high similarity to the existing [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraith]]. However, the Brute Tank instead comes equipped with a [[M512 smooth-bore high-velocity cannon|turret]] like those found on the [[M808B Scorpion|Scorpion]] tank. Text strings in the "Sway" alpha build reference <code>brutetank_power_hack_obstruction</code>, possibly meaning the tank was to have some form of hacking ability.{{Ref/Reuse|YTAlpha}} Presumably, this vehicle was intended to be used by the [[Jiralhanae]] and their [[Avitus|Chieftain]]. | ||
Although the Brute Tank icon found in the final release of ''Halo Wars'' depicts a Wraith with a Scorpion turret, some models seen in earlier builds have a more distinctive appearance of a Wraith with a more Covenant-style turret; these vehicles bear some resemblance to certain ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' concept art, shown below. Another piece of concept art uploaded to ArtStation by Nathan Stefan shows a vehicle very similar to the Brute Tank, though the image itself is named <code>gorgon-005</code> - this vehicle bears little resemblance to the [[#Gorgon|Gorgon]], so the art's status is unclear. | Although the Brute Tank icon found in the final release of ''Halo Wars'' depicts a Wraith with a Scorpion turret, some models seen in earlier builds have a more distinctive appearance of a Wraith with a more Covenant-style turret; these vehicles bear some resemblance to certain ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' concept art, shown below. Another piece of concept art uploaded to ArtStation by Nathan Stefan shows a vehicle very similar to the Brute Tank, though the image itself is named <code>gorgon-005</code> - this vehicle bears little resemblance to the [[#Gorgon|Gorgon]], so the art's status is unclear. | ||
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The Gorgon was a vehicle created for the Covenant and intended for use in the anti-air role. The vehicle was envisioned as a walker equipped with a [[heavy needle cannon]], used to attack air targets. The vehicle's mech-based nature conflicted with Ensemble's philosophy that anything with legs was considered infantry, and the overwhelming abundance of Covenant ground vehicles - combined with the relative lack of aircraft - ultimately led to the Gorgon being scrapped and replaced with the {{Pattern|Bkowe'nei|Vampire}}.{{Ref/Site|Id=1UP|URL=http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?pager.offset=0&cId=3172311&p=|Site=1UP|Page=10 Things You Didn't Know About Halo Wars|D=13|M=4|Y=2016}} A very similar vehicle; the [[Reaver]], was later implemented in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | The Gorgon was a vehicle created for the Covenant and intended for use in the anti-air role. The vehicle was envisioned as a walker equipped with a [[heavy needle cannon]], used to attack air targets. The vehicle's mech-based nature conflicted with Ensemble's philosophy that anything with legs was considered infantry, and the overwhelming abundance of Covenant ground vehicles - combined with the relative lack of aircraft - ultimately led to the Gorgon being scrapped and replaced with the {{Pattern|Bkowe'nei|Vampire}}.{{Ref/Site|Id=1UP|URL=http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?pager.offset=0&cId=3172311&p=|Site=1UP|Page=10 Things You Didn't Know About Halo Wars|D=13|M=4|Y=2016}} A very similar vehicle; the [[Reaver]], was later implemented in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | ||
Interestingly, a later Artstation upload by Nathan Stefan titled <code>gorgon-005.jpg</code> depicts a vehicle more similar in nature to the [[ | Interestingly, a later Artstation upload by Nathan Stefan titled <code>gorgon-005.jpg</code> depicts a vehicle more similar in nature to the [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraith]] or similarly-cut [[#Brute Tank|Brute Tank]].{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/2JvrY|Site=ArtStation|Page=Halo Wars Concept art I did for Microsoft at Ensemble Studios|D=01|M=5|Y=2021}} | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HW Gorgon Render.jpg|The cut Gorgon mech. | File:HW Gorgon Render.jpg|The cut Gorgon mech. | ||