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==Overview==
==Overview==
The M260 Multiple Launch Rocket System,<ref name="EVG"/> is a development of the General Support Rocket Systems that have served alongside main battle tanks since the mid-twentieth century.<ref name="Waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/wolverine/332c3508-0772-4c65-9621-7e1fc597cb45?filter=all '''Halo Waypoint''': ''M9 Wolverine MAAT''] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20110323120202/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/wolverine/332c3508-0772-4c65-9621-7e1fc597cb45 Archive.org])</ref>
The M260 Multiple Launch Rocket System, is a development of the General Support Rocket Systems that have served alongside main battle tanks since the mid-twentieth century.<ref name="Waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/wolverine/332c3508-0772-4c65-9621-7e1fc597cb45?filter=all '''Halo Waypoint''': ''M9 Wolverine MAAT''] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20110323120202/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/wolverine/332c3508-0772-4c65-9621-7e1fc597cb45 Archive.org])</ref>


This weapon possesses two pods of [[Argent V missile|Argent V surface-to-air missiles]] that are located on either side of the driver and gunner seats; the weapon can be upgraded with two additional, smaller pods. These missiles are specialized to target and deliver their warhead to an aircraft with great speed and maneuverability. The missile pods are quite large and can be reloaded via a mechanical system in the Wolverine, which stores a small supply of missiles onboard.<ref name="Wolverine">[http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/vehicledepot.aspx#Wolverine '''HaloWars''': ''Wolverine'']</ref><ref name="Waypoint"></ref>
This weapon possesses two pods of [[Argent V missile|Argent V surface-to-air missiles]] that are located on either side of the driver and gunner seats; the weapon can be upgraded with two additional, smaller pods. These missiles are specialized to target and deliver their warhead to an aircraft with great speed and maneuverability. The missile pods are quite large and can be reloaded via a mechanical system in the Wolverine, which stores a small supply of missiles onboard.<ref name="Wolverine">[http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/vehicledepot.aspx#Wolverine '''HaloWars''': ''Wolverine'']</ref><ref name="Waypoint"></ref>