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*A [[Wikipedia:Wolverine|wolverine]] is a carnivorous mammal, in keeping with the UNSC's tradition of naming vehicles after real animals. | *A [[Wikipedia:Wolverine|wolverine]] is a carnivorous mammal, in keeping with the UNSC's tradition of naming vehicles after real animals. | ||
*In ''Halo Wars'', the Wolverine bears a swivel mount for the XM511 grenade launcher even before the weapon is installed. The grenade launcher is absent in ''Halo: Spartan Assault'', making the vehicle defenseless against ground attacks in the level ''[[Mission 3: Reinforcement of the Perch|Reinforcement of the Perch]]''. | *In ''Halo Wars'', the Wolverine bears a swivel mount for the XM511 grenade launcher even before the weapon is installed. The grenade launcher is absent in ''Halo: Spartan Assault'', making the vehicle defenseless against ground attacks in the level ''[[Mission 3: Reinforcement of the Perch|Reinforcement of the Perch]]''. | ||
*The Wolverine is similar to the [[ | *The Wolverine is similar to the [[cnc:CC-6 Pitbull|GDI Pitbull]] from [[c&c:CC-6 Pitbull|''Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars'']] in appearance, function, and armament. In addition to serving as an anti-aircraft unit, the Pitbull can carry a small mortar once upgraded, similar to the Wolverine's grenade launcher. | ||
*The Wolverine also bears a striking resemblance to the [[ | *The Wolverine also bears a striking resemblance to the [[gijoe:Wolverine|G.I. Joe missile tank of the same name]], having a similar role and design. | ||
*In an {{Plain|[http://uk.gamespot.com/xbox360/strategy/halowars/video/6201267/halo-wars-story-interview interview with Gamespot]}}, ''Halo Wars'' lead writer Graeme Devine claimed that the [[Mars|Martian]] factory responsible for producing the Wolverine was bombed by [[Insurrectionist]]s in [[2535]], halting further production of the vehicle. However, ''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide'' establishes [[Reach]]-based Ushuaia Armory as the Wolverine's manufacturer and makes no mention of the insurgent attack. Even if one of Ushuaia's factories on Mars were indeed destroyed, the company would still have access to their facilities on Reach and likely other planets, negating Devine's suspect explanation. | *In an {{Plain|[http://uk.gamespot.com/xbox360/strategy/halowars/video/6201267/halo-wars-story-interview interview with Gamespot]}}, ''Halo Wars'' lead writer Graeme Devine claimed that the [[Mars|Martian]] factory responsible for producing the Wolverine was bombed by [[Insurrectionist]]s in [[2535]], halting further production of the vehicle. However, ''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide'' establishes [[Reach]]-based Ushuaia Armory as the Wolverine's manufacturer and makes no mention of the insurgent attack. Even if one of Ushuaia's factories on Mars were indeed destroyed, the company would still have access to their facilities on Reach and likely other planets, negating Devine's suspect explanation. | ||