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{{Center|This article is about the Mongoose introduced in ''[[Halo 3]]'', were you looking for the variant introduced in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', the [[M290 Mongoose]]?}}
{{Center|This article is about the Mongoose introduced in ''[[Halo 3]]'', were you looking for the variant introduced in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', the [[M274R Mongoose]], or the variant introduced in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', the [[M290 Mongoose]]?}}
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|manufacturer=[[AMG Transport Dynamics]]
|manufacturer=[[AMG Transport Dynamics]]
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|length={{Convert|3.2|m|ft}}<ref name="visual">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 126''</ref>
|length={{Convert|3.2|m|ft}}<ref name="visual">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 126''</ref>
|width={{Convert|1.8|m|ft}}<ref name="visual"/>
|width={{Convert|1.8|m|ft}}<ref name="visual"/>
|height={{Convert|1.5|m|ft}}<ref name="H4EVG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 109''</ref>
|height={{Convert|1.5|m|ft}}
|mass={{Convert|896|lb|kg}}<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 237''</ref><ref name="bnet"/><br />
|mass={{Convert|896|lb|kg}}<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 237''</ref><ref name="bnet"/><br />
* Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: {{Convert|1077|kg|lb}}<ref name'"visual">'''[[Halo 3]]''', ''in-game [https://www.halopedia.org/images/a/a3/H3_Mongoose_label.png model stamp]''</ref>
* Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: {{Convert|1077|kg|lb}}<ref name'"visual">'''[[Halo 3]]''', ''in-game [https://www.halopedia.org/images/a/a3/H3_Mongoose_label.png model stamp]''</ref>
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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''.]]
At least one variant of the M274, the [[M274R Mongoose]], exists. It was used notably during the [[Fall of Reach]] and into the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]].
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="wp mongoose"/><ref>[https://twitter.com/Brav/status/485518090776477696/photo/1 '''Twitter:''' ''@Brav - 5 July 2014'']</ref>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
=== Disadvantages ===
=== Disadvantages ===
The Mongoose's high speed, light mass, and practically non-existent armor make it unwieldy and difficult to control at high speeds and/or over unstable terrain, making the ULATV vulnerable to destabilization, crashes, and flips. Thus, the standard UNSC Marine Corps operating protocol in engagements against Covenant forces is to place an [[M41 rocket launcher]]-armed Marine in the passenger position to fire rockets against slow-moving hostile vehicles, while the driver uses the Mongoose's superior speed to evade enemy return fire. To make matters worse, the design of the vehicle and its lack of armor leave both the driver and passenger completely exposed. Furthermore, with the exception of the Gungoose, the Mongoose does not incorporate any offensive or defensive capabilities, making the Mongoose's only practical defenses an armed passenger and its speed. In a last resort situation, the Mongoose ''can'' be used to run over nearby enemies. Yet, attempting a splatter is usually an ineffective plan: The low width and height of the vehicle, combined with the aforementioned instabilities when driving, make it very difficult to successfully score an impact on an opponent.
The Mongoose's high speed, light mass, and practically non-existent armor make it unwieldy and difficult to control at high speeds and/or over unstable terrain, making the ULATV vulnerable to destabilization, crashes, and flips. Thus, the standard UNSC Marine Corps operating protocol in engagements against Covenant forces is to place an [[M41 rocket launcher]]-armed Marine in the passenger position to fire rockets against slow-moving hostile vehicles, while the driver uses the Mongoose's superior speed to evade enemy return fire. To make matters worse, the design of the vehicle and its lack of armor leave both the driver and passenger completely exposed. The Mongoose does not incorporate any offensive or defensive capabilities, making the Mongoose's only practical defenses an armed passenger and its speed. In a last resort situation, the Mongoose ''can'' be used to run over nearby enemies. Yet, attempting a splatter is usually an ineffective plan: The low width and height of the vehicle, combined with the aforementioned instabilities when driving, make it very difficult to successfully score an impact on an opponent.
 
=== Changes from ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 3: ODST'' to ''Halo Reach'' ===
* 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''===
*The Gungoose is able to defend itself without the aid of passengers.


== Production notes==
== Production notes==
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During the production of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', an [[New Mombasa Police Department|NMPD]] [[:File:H3ODST-Cut-NMPD-Mongoose-Views.png|variant]] of the  M274 "Mongoose" ULATV was originally going to be put in the game{{Citation needed}}, but was cut before the game's final release.
During the production of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', an [[New Mombasa Police Department|NMPD]] [[:File:H3ODST-Cut-NMPD-Mongoose-Views.png|variant]] of the  M274 "Mongoose" ULATV was originally going to be put in the game{{Citation needed}}, but was cut before the game's final release.
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]]''.


==UNSC remarks==
==UNSC remarks==
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File:H3ODST-Cut-NMPD-Mongoose-Views.png|An [[NMPD]] variant of the Mongoose that was cut from ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:H3ODST-Cut-NMPD-Mongoose-Views.png|An [[NMPD]] variant of the Mongoose that was cut from ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:H3ODST-Rookie&Mongoose.png|[[The Rookie]] driving a Mongoose through the streets of New Mombasa.
File:H3ODST-Rookie&Mongoose.png|[[The Rookie]] driving a Mongoose through the streets of New Mombasa.
File:Mongoose.png|A [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta|beta]] render of the M274 Mongoose ULATV in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:HR_Hemorrhage_Mongooses.jpg|Two Spartan-IIIs driving a Mongoose on [[Forge World]].
File:HR Mongoose Colors.jpg|All available Mongoose colors.
File:HR_Mongoose_Turnaround.jpg|A turnaround reference of the M274 Mongoose.
File:H4-JohnsplattersPromethean.png|[[John-117]] using a Mongoose to splatter [[Promethean Knight]]s on {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4 Spartan-IV in Mongoose.jpg|A [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] driving a Mongoose on [[Ragnarok]].
File:H4_Mongoose.png|An alternative view of the Mongoose in ''Halo 4''.
File:HCMongoose.jpg|Two Spartan-IVs riding a Mongoose on [[Vortex]].
File:H2A-MongooseHUD.png|HUD of the Mongoose on [[Stonetown]] in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:H2A-Mongoose.png|A Spartan driving a Mongoose.
File:H2A_Gungoose_Concept.png|The Gungoose.
File:H2A-GungooseHUD.png|HUD of the Gungoose.
File:H2A-Gungoose.png|A Spartan firing the Gungoose's M67 machine guns.
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*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[Dirt]]''
**''[[Dirt]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Hunt the Truth]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Fractures]]''
**''[[Breaking Strain]]''
*''[[Halo: Retribution]]''
*''[[Halo: Retribution]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Renegades]]''
*''[[Halo: Renegades]]''
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