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{{Quote|This new [[UNSC]] [[vehicle]] has a specialized role: anti-aircraft.The Wolverine's surface-to-air missiles enemy aircraft and buildings, but its virtually defenseless against powerful enemy ground units, so you'll have to protect it. A potent counter-punch to enemy [[Banshee|Banshee's]].|''GamePro'', July Edition}}

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|image=[[Image: UNSC_Wolverine_card.jpg|200px]]

|name=MAAT-9 Wolverine

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|armament= [[Argent V Missile]] Pod (2),

[[XM511 Heavy Grenade Launcher]]

|role= Self Propelled Anti-Aircraft

|era= [[Human-Covenant War]]

|affiliation= [[UNSC]]

The '''MAAT-9 Wolverine''' is a [[United Nations Space Command]] fast moving anti-air vehicle.

[[Image:Unsc wolv.jpg|thumb|left|The Wolverine.]]

As the name suggests, the '''Main Anti-Air Tank Wolverine''' is designed for anti-air combat. In its arsenal are two pods of [[Argent V Missile]]s that are located on the left and right of the driver and gunner seats. 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, the exact standard amount is unknown.<ref name = "Wolverine">[http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/vehicledepot.aspx#Wolverine Wolverine]. ''[[Ensemble Studios]]''. Accessed on 2008-22-08</ref>

The laser tracking<ref name = "Card">[http://www.halowars.com/images/screenshots/wallpaper.aspx?s=UNSC_Wolverine_card.jpg Wolverine Concept Art]. [[Ensemble Studios]]. Accessed on 2008-26-09</ref> targeting systems and anti-air capabilities of the Wolverine are second to none, but it can also angle its missile pods to launch missiles at ground targets, preferably stationary targets or structures. Although air vehicles generally know to steer clear, the Wolverine is quite vulnerable to anti-armor attacks both from vehicles or heavily upgraded infantry,<ref name = "Wolverine"/> possessing only light armor. However, it is a versatile unit for rough terrain operations.<ref name = "Card"/>

The driver has the use of a pivoting<ref name = "Card"/> [[XM511 Heavy Grenade Launcher]] for defense from ground attacks, which can potentially wreck soft targets, but truly this support vehicle relies on heavier units to defend it from a determined attack. Sending a group of Wolverines on a skirmish alone is suicidal. <ref name = "Wolverine"/>

==Upgrades=

Volley A barrage attack that engages and ground targets. Cost 200

Dual Launchers Increases number of missile launchers for more damage. Cost 450

[[Image:Wolverine.JPG|thumb|The Wolverine in-game]]  

*Air Damage: 14

*Vehicle Damage: 5

*Infantry Damage: 3

*Structure Damage: 5

*Defense: 14

*This vehicle is most likely the [[UNSC]] counterpart of the [[AA Wraith]].

*It bears more than merely a passing resemblance to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1097_Avenger M1097 Avenger Air Defense System] used by the US Army in the 21st Century and to the much older American M3 and German SdKfz 251 Half tracks of World War II.

*Apparently, the factory that produced the Wolverine design and parts was located on Mars, and was bombed in 2535, halting further production of the unit.<ref>[http://uk.gamespot.com/xbox360/strategy/halowars/video/6201267/halo-wars-story-interview Halo Wars Interview]</ref>

*The Wolverine is similar to the GDI Pitbull Light Recon vehicle from Command and Conquer 3, as they are both anti-air units and the Pitbull carries a small mortar, similar to the Wolverine's grenade launcher.

*When fully upgraded the wolverine can be used effectively as a rocket artillery unit, especially in groups.

==Images==

Image:Wolveriney.jpg|Three Wolverines provide wide area AAA protection to friendly units.

Image:Wolv renders.jpg|Wolverine renders.

==References==

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{{UNSC vehicles}}

{{Halo Wars UNSC Units}}