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{{Center|This article is about the Mongoose introduced in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', were you looking for the variant introduced in ''[[Halo 3]]'', the [[M274 Mongoose]], or the variant introduced in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', the [[M290 Mongoose]]?}}
{{Center|This article is about the Mongoose introduced in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', for other vehicles named "Mongoose", see [[Mongoose (fiction)]].}}
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The '''M274R Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle'''<ref name="lootcrate">'''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]''' - [[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop 14]]</ref> (abbreviated '''M274R ULATV'''), commonly known as the '''Mongoose''', is a [[United Nations Space Command]] light ground reconnaissance vehicle designed by [[AMG Transport Dynamics]].


== Specifications ==
The '''M274R Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle'''<ref name="lootcrate">''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]'' - [[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop 14]]</ref> (abbreviated '''M274R ULATV'''), commonly known as the '''Mongoose''', is a [[United Nations Space Command]] light ground reconnaissance vehicle designed by [[AMG Transport Dynamics]].
 
==Design details==
[[File:LC 14 doc1.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Schematic of the M274R.]]
[[File:LC 14 doc1.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Schematic of the M274R.]]
=== Overview ===
{{Main|M274 Mongoose}}
The M274R Mongoose is a variant of the [[M274 Mongoose]] quad bike. The Mongoose served in a variety of roles with the UNSC's ground forces, including as a courier, tow vehicle, and flight line support handler. The Mongoose's heavy suspension can safely handle up to a metric ton of passengers and cargo, and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR]]-clad Spartans made extensive use of it in the [[Fall of Reach|defense of Reach]]. Though rated for use by UNSC tactical and light armored vehicle units, it is neither armed nor armored. Non-Spartan personnel consider the Mongoose a deathtrap in combat, though there were situations when it was used in anti-tank and raiding roles; most notably with [[M41 SPNKR|SPNKr]]-armed passengers providing heavy firepower while expertly trained drivers focused on not rolling over or being struck by [[Covenant]] [[plasma]].<ref name="lootcrate"/>
The M274R Mongoose is a variant of the [[M274 Mongoose]] quad bike. The Mongoose served in a variety of roles with the UNSC's ground forces, including as a courier, tow vehicle, and flight line support handler. The Mongoose's heavy suspension can safely handle up to a metric ton of passengers and cargo, and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR]]-clad Spartans made extensive use of it in the [[Fall of Reach|defense of Reach]]. Though rated for use by UNSC tactical and light armored vehicle units, it is neither armed nor armored. Non-Spartan personnel consider the Mongoose a deathtrap in combat, though there were situations when it was used in anti-tank and raiding roles; most notably with [[M41 SPNKR|SPNKr]]-armed passengers providing heavy firepower while expertly trained drivers focused on not rolling over or being struck by [[Covenant]] [[plasma]].<ref name="lootcrate"/>


=== Design details ===
Like the [[M12 Warthog]], the Mongoose is a four-wheel all-terrain vehicle capable of going over any obstacle without any difficulty. The vehicle is powered by a 1,000cc liquid-cooled, mid-engine mounted, four-stroke, hydrogen-injected ICE, allowing it to reach at a maximum speed of {{convert|95|km/h|mph}}.<ref name="wp mongoose">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/mongoose/b5c99753-e4e4-48cd-a2f6-efc2ec3c97e9 ''Halo Waypoint'': Mongoose] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20111011201605/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/gallery/mongoose/b5c99753-e4e4-48cd-a2f6-efc2ec3c97e9 Archive.org])</ref><ref name="lootcrate"/>
Like the [[M12 Warthog]], the Mongoose is a four-wheel all-terrain vehicle capable of going over any obstacle without any difficulty. The vehicle is powered by a 1,000cc liquid-cooled, mid-engine mounted, four-stroke, hydrogen-injected ICE, allowing it to reach at a maximum speed of {{convert|95|km/h|mph}}.<ref name="wp mongoose">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/mongoose/b5c99753-e4e4-48cd-a2f6-efc2ec3c97e9 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Mongoose''] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20111011201605/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/gallery/mongoose/b5c99753-e4e4-48cd-a2f6-efc2ec3c97e9 Archive.org])</ref><ref name="lootcrate"/>


As the vehicle carries no armament of its own, having a passenger is essential if engaging in a combat zone. Due to its smaller profile, the Mongoose is a difficult target for both slow and fast moving enemy weaponry, as opposed to the Warthog, whose size is somewhat substantial. For quick and practical deployment, the Mongoose can be transported by a [[Pelican|Pelican dropship]].
As the vehicle carries no armament of its own, having a passenger is essential if engaging in a combat zone. Due to its smaller profile, the Mongoose is a difficult target for both slow and fast moving enemy weaponry, as opposed to the Warthog, whose size is somewhat substantial. For quick and practical deployment, the Mongoose can be transported by a [[Pelican|Pelican dropship]].


== M274-M ''Gungoose'' variant ==
===Variants===
[[File:H2A M274-M.png|thumb|300px|The M274-M ''Gungoose''.]]
*'''M274-M Gungoose''' - The M274-M Gungoose is an armed variant of the Mongoose. Colloquially known as the "Gungoose", the ''M'' variant is armed with a pair of optional [[M67 light anti-infantry weapon]]s.<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/mongoose ''Halo Waypoint'': Mongoose]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/Brav/status/485518090776477696/photo/1 ''Twitter:'' @Brav - 5 July 2014]</ref>
The M274-M Gungoose is an armed variant of the Mongoose. Colloquially known as the "Gungoose", the ''M'' variant is armed with a pair of optional [[M67 light anti-infantry weapon]]s.<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/mongoose ''Halo Waypoint'': Mongoose]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/Brav/status/485518090776477696/photo/1 '''Twitter:''' ''@Brav - 5 July 2014'']</ref>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
=== Changes from the M274 Mongoose in ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 3: ODST'' to ''Halo Reach'' ===
{{Main|Mongoose}}
* The Mongoose handles better over rough terrain than its incarnation from ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 3: ODST'' .
* The chassis is more detailed and is slightly larger.
* The windshield is absent, being replaced by a metal plate which features a mirror on either side.
* When the Mongoose makes jumps, there is an effect of making the Mongoose appear as if it is traveling through the air very fast.
* It is now possible to hijack a Mongoose.
* In Forge mode, it is now possible to give the Mongoose red, blue, green, brown, yellow, pink, or purple decal. In team games, the mongoose is the color of the closest spawning team.
 
=== Changes from ''Halo: Reach'' to ''Halo 4'' ===
* Like most vehicles in ''Halo 4'', it has a slight graphical change, giving it more detail and texture look.
* The color cannot be changed in Forge.
* Handling has been further improved.


===Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 2: Anniversary''===
==Production notes==
*The Gungoose is able to defend itself without the aid of passengers.
The M274M "Gungoose" variant was originally to be featured in ''Halo 2'', but was cut;<ref>''RTX 2014''</ref> the vehicle was included years later in the remastered multiplayer component of ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*A [[Wikipedia:Mongoose|mongoose]] is used to refer to two types of carnivorous mammals, in keeping with the UNSC's tradition of naming atmospheric vehicles after real animals, with the exceptions of the [[Cyclops]] and [[Gremlin]], which are named after mythical creatures.  
*A [[Wikipedia:Mongoose|mongoose]] is used to refer to two types of carnivorous mammals, in keeping with the UNSC's tradition of naming atmospheric vehicles after real animals, with the exceptions of the [[Cyclops]] and [[Gremlin]], which are named after mythical creatures.  
*The M274M "Gungoose" variant was originally to be featured in ''Halo 2'', but was cut;<ref>''RTX 2014''</ref> the vehicle was included years later in the remastered multiplayer component of ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.


==Gallery==
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File:H2A-GungooseHUD.png|HUD of the Gungoose.
File:H2A-GungooseHUD.png|HUD of the Gungoose.
File:H2A-Gungoose.png|A Spartan firing the Gungoose's M67 machine guns.
File:H2A-Gungoose.png|A Spartan firing the Gungoose's M67 machine guns.
File:H2A M274-M.png|The M274-M ''Gungoose''.
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==Sources==
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Revision as of 16:55, August 15, 2020

This article is about the Mongoose introduced in Halo: Reach, for other vehicles named "Mongoose", see Mongoose (fiction).

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The M274R Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle[1] (abbreviated M274R ULATV), commonly known as the Mongoose, is a United Nations Space Command light ground reconnaissance vehicle designed by AMG Transport Dynamics.

Design details

Schematic of the M274R.

The M274R Mongoose is a variant of the M274 Mongoose quad bike. The Mongoose served in a variety of roles with the UNSC's ground forces, including as a courier, tow vehicle, and flight line support handler. The Mongoose's heavy suspension can safely handle up to a metric ton of passengers and cargo, and MJOLNIR-clad Spartans made extensive use of it in the defense of Reach. Though rated for use by UNSC tactical and light armored vehicle units, it is neither armed nor armored. Non-Spartan personnel consider the Mongoose a deathtrap in combat, though there were situations when it was used in anti-tank and raiding roles; most notably with SPNKr-armed passengers providing heavy firepower while expertly trained drivers focused on not rolling over or being struck by Covenant plasma.[1]

Like the M12 Warthog, the Mongoose is a four-wheel all-terrain vehicle capable of going over any obstacle without any difficulty. The vehicle is powered by a 1,000cc liquid-cooled, mid-engine mounted, four-stroke, hydrogen-injected ICE, allowing it to reach at a maximum speed of 95 kilometres per hour (59 mph).[2][1]

As the vehicle carries no armament of its own, having a passenger is essential if engaging in a combat zone. Due to its smaller profile, the Mongoose is a difficult target for both slow and fast moving enemy weaponry, as opposed to the Warthog, whose size is somewhat substantial. For quick and practical deployment, the Mongoose can be transported by a Pelican dropship.

Variants

  • M274-M Gungoose - The M274-M Gungoose is an armed variant of the Mongoose. Colloquially known as the "Gungoose", the M variant is armed with a pair of optional M67 light anti-infantry weapons.[3][4]

Gameplay

Main article: Mongoose

Production notes

The M274M "Gungoose" variant was originally to be featured in Halo 2, but was cut;[5] the vehicle was included years later in the remastered multiplayer component of Halo 2: Anniversary.

Trivia

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  • A mongoose is used to refer to two types of carnivorous mammals, in keeping with the UNSC's tradition of naming atmospheric vehicles after real animals, with the exceptions of the Cyclops and Gremlin, which are named after mythical creatures.

Gallery

  • A beta render of the M274 Mongoose ULATV in Halo: Reach.

    A beta render of the M274 Mongoose ULATV in Halo: Reach.

  • Two Spartan-IIIs driving a Mongoose on Forge World.

    Two Spartan-IIIs driving a Mongoose on Forge World.

  • All available Mongoose colors.

    All available Mongoose colors.

  • A turnaround reference of the M274 Mongoose.

    A turnaround reference of the M274 Mongoose.

  • John-117 using a Mongoose to splatter Promethean Knights on UNSC Infinity in Halo 4.

    John-117 using a Mongoose to splatter Promethean Knights on UNSC Infinity in Halo 4.

  • A Spartan-IV driving a Mongoose on Ragnarok.

    A Spartan-IV driving a Mongoose on Ragnarok.

  • An alternative view of the Mongoose in Halo 4.

    An alternative view of the Mongoose in Halo 4.

  • Two Spartan-IVs riding a Mongoose on Vortex.

    Two Spartan-IVs riding a Mongoose on Vortex.

  • HUD of the Mongoose on Stonetown in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    HUD of the Mongoose on Stonetown in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • A Spartan driving a Mongoose.

    A Spartan driving a Mongoose.

  • H2A Gungoose Concept.png

    The Gungoose.

  • HUD of the Gungoose.

    HUD of the Gungoose.

  • A Spartan firing the Gungoose's M67 machine guns.

    A Spartan firing the Gungoose's M67 machine guns.

  • The M274-M Gungoose.

    The M274-M Gungoose.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Halo Legendary Crate - Data Drop 14
  2. ^ Halo Waypoint: Mongoose (defunct, backup on Archive.org)
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint: Mongoose
  4. ^ Twitter: @Brav - 5 July 2014
  5. ^ RTX 2014

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