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'''Forge's Warthog''',<ref name="PL"/><ref name="megaconstrux"/> also known as the '''Forgehog''',<ref name="megaconstrux">[https://www.megaconstrux.com/en-us/worlds/halo/playsets/forgehog-vs-banished-goliath ''Mega Construx'' - Forgehog vs Banished Goliath]</ref> was a customized Warthog that Sergeant [[John Forge]] operated personally.<ref name="PL">''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', [[Phoenix Logs]] - [[Phoenix Logs/UNSC Units/Forge's Warthog|John Forge's Warthog]]</ref>
'''Forge's Warthog''',{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}{{Ref/Reuse|megaconstrux}} also known as the '''Forgehog''',<ref name="megaconstrux">[https://www.megaconstrux.com/en-us/worlds/halo/playsets/forgehog-vs-banished-goliath ''Mega Construx'' - Forgehog vs Banished Goliath]</ref> was a customized Warthog that Sergeant [[John Forge]] operated personally.<ref name="PL">''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', [[Phoenix Logs]] - [[Phoenix Logs/UNSC Units/Forge's Warthog|John Forge's Warthog]]</ref>


==Design details==
==Design details==
Forge's Warthog is a specially customized [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]], kept out of motor pool circulation on the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} and the hands of other [[UNSC Marine Corps|marines]] and subject to long hours of customization and tweaking.
Forge's Warthog is a specially customized [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]], kept out of motor pool circulation on the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} and the hands of other [[UNSC Marine Corps|marines]] and subject to long hours of customization and tweaking.


Sergeant Forge customized the Gauss Warthog with turbochargers, roll bars, a defensive aura of [[Nanotechnology|nanobots]] to repair the vehicle, [[energy shielding]]<ref name="HW2">''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' - In-game unit</ref>, and modifications to the primary [[M68 Gauss cannon]] to allow it to fire an [[Anvil round]]. This turret can also be overcharged for increased power.<ref name="PL"/> The vehicle also has armored doors to protect the driver and gunner and heavier armor plating visually reminiscent of the [[Armored Warthog]] created by [[Isabel]].<ref name="HW2"/>
Sergeant Forge customized the Gauss Warthog with turbochargers, roll bars, a defensive aura of [[Nanotechnology|nanobots]] to repair the vehicle, [[energy shielding]]<ref name="HW2">''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' - In-game unit</ref>, and modifications to the primary [[M68 Gauss cannon]] to allow it to fire an [[Anvil round]]. This turret can also be overcharged for increased power.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}} The vehicle also has armored doors to protect the driver and gunner and heavier armor plating visually reminiscent of the [[Armored Warthog]] created by [[Isabel]].{{Ref/Reuse|HW2}}


Forge's Warthog also has an [[MQ-96 Support Drone]].<ref name="HW2"/>
Forge's Warthog also has an [[MQ-96 Support Drone]].{{Ref/Reuse|HW2}}


==Operational history==
==Operational history==
During the [[Harvest campaign]] and [[Battle for Arcadia]] in [[2531]], John Forge would often deploy in a Gauss Warthog, though it is unknown if this Warthog was the one he customised in particular.{{Ref/Note|In the campaign of ''Halo Wars'', Forge is often seen in a Gauss Warthog identical to other Gauss Warthogs in the game. Forge having a customised vehicle was introduced in ''Halo Wars 2'', so it is unclear if the vehicle he employed in the first game is intended to be the custom vehicle described in the Phoenix Logs.}} Forge used this Warthog for fast harassment of enemy troops, and kept it out of the hands of other soldiers on the ''Spirit of Fire''.<ref name="PL"/>
During the [[Harvest campaign]] and [[Battle for Arcadia]] in [[2531]], John Forge would often deploy in a Gauss Warthog, though it is unknown if this Warthog was the one he customised in particular.{{Ref/Note|In the campaign of ''Halo Wars'', Forge is often seen in a Gauss Warthog identical to other Gauss Warthogs in the game. Forge having a customised vehicle was introduced in ''Halo Wars 2'', so it is unclear if the vehicle he employed in the first game is intended to be the custom vehicle described in the Phoenix Logs.}} Forge used this Warthog for fast harassment of enemy troops, and kept it out of the hands of other soldiers on the ''Spirit of Fire''.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In [[2018]], a [[MEGA Construx]] toy set titled "Forgehog vs Banished Goliath" was released, featuring Forge's Warthog.<ref name="megaconstrux"/>
*In [[2018]], a [[MEGA Construx]] toy set titled "Forgehog vs Banished Goliath" was released, featuring Forge's Warthog.{{Ref/Reuse|megaconstrux}}
*The Warthog always has a Gauss Cannon attached permanently, however his unit icon has a machine gun turret attached.
*The Warthog always has a Gauss Cannon attached permanently, however his unit icon has a machine gun turret attached.



Revision as of 10:33, April 15, 2021

John Forge's Warthog
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Production information

Manufacturer:

AMG Transport Dynamics

Product line:

Warthog

Model:

M12G1

Technical specifications

Length:

6 metres (20 ft)[1]

Width:

2-3 meters

Mass:

Approx: 3.5 tons

Armament:

M68 Gauss cannon (1)

Crew:

  • 1 driver
  • 1 gunner
  • 1 passenger
Usage

In service:

Human-Covenant War

Affiliation:

John Forge

 

Forge's Warthog,[2][3] also known as the Forgehog,[3] was a customized Warthog that Sergeant John Forge operated personally.[2]

Design details

Forge's Warthog is a specially customized M12G1 Gauss Warthog, kept out of motor pool circulation on the UNSC Spirit of Fire and the hands of other marines and subject to long hours of customization and tweaking.

Sergeant Forge customized the Gauss Warthog with turbochargers, roll bars, a defensive aura of nanobots to repair the vehicle, energy shielding[4], and modifications to the primary M68 Gauss cannon to allow it to fire an Anvil round. This turret can also be overcharged for increased power.[2] The vehicle also has armored doors to protect the driver and gunner and heavier armor plating visually reminiscent of the Armored Warthog created by Isabel.[4]

Forge's Warthog also has an MQ-96 Support Drone.[4]

Operational history

During the Harvest campaign and Battle for Arcadia in 2531, John Forge would often deploy in a Gauss Warthog, though it is unknown if this Warthog was the one he customised in particular.[Note 1] Forge used this Warthog for fast harassment of enemy troops, and kept it out of the hands of other soldiers on the Spirit of Fire.[2]

Gameplay

Forge's Warthog is a hero unit available to players playing as Sergeant Forge in the multiplayer of Halo Wars 2.

  • Info: Improved Warthog, Unique to Forge
  • Tier: 1
  • Cost: Population 0, Supplies 350, Power 275
  • Forge's Warthog upgrade: Anvil Round
    • Info: Fires an EMP round, Slows enemy vehicles
    • Tier: 1
    • Cost: Supplies 0, Power 325
  • Forge's Warthog upgrade: Defensive Aura
    • Info: Improved Nanobots, Increase nearby allies speed
    • Tier: 2
    • Cost: Supplies 0, Power 550
  • Forge's Warthog upgrade: Gauss Overcharge
    • Info: Upgraded Anvil Round ability
    • Tier: 3
    • Cost: Supplies 0, Power 650

Forge's Warthog comes equipped with energy shielding. Because Forge's Warthog is a hero unit there can only be one per player. In Blitz Forge's Warthog costs 220 energy and comes with the Rally ability to increase damage for nearby friendly units. Prior to upgrades the Warthog is effective against infantry and performs adequately against vehicles, aircraft, and structures. Once the Gauss Overcharge upgrade has been researched the Warthog will perform well against vehicles. Unlike in the original Halo Wars, Forge does not emerge from his Warthog when the vehicle is destroyed.

Trivia

  • In 2018, a MEGA Construx toy set titled "Forgehog vs Banished Goliath" was released, featuring Forge's Warthog.[3]
  • The Warthog always has a Gauss Cannon attached permanently, however his unit icon has a machine gun turret attached.

Gallery

List of appearances

Notes

  1. ^ In the campaign of Halo Wars, Forge is often seen in a Gauss Warthog identical to other Gauss Warthogs in the game. Forge having a customised vehicle was introduced in Halo Wars 2, so it is unclear if the vehicle he employed in the first game is intended to be the custom vehicle described in the Phoenix Logs.

Sources