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* 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. | * 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 (presumably by [[Insurrectionist]]s, halting further production of the unit.<ref>[http://uk.gamespot.com/xbox360/strategy/halowars/video/6201267/halo-wars-story-interview Halo Wars Interview]</ref> | *Apparently, the factory that produced the Wolverine design and parts was located on Mars, and was bombed in 2535 (presumably by [[Insurrectionist]]s), 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 [http://cnc.wikia.com/wiki/CC-6_Pitbull GDI Pitbull] from ''Command & Conquer 3'', as they are both anti-air units and the Pitbull carries a small mortar once upgraded, similar to the Wolverine's grenade launcher. | *The Wolverine is similar to the [http://cnc.wikia.com/wiki/CC-6_Pitbull GDI Pitbull] from ''Command & Conquer 3'', as they are both anti-air units and the Pitbull carries a small mortar once upgraded, similar to the Wolverine's grenade launcher. | ||
*When fully upgraded the wolverine can be used effectively as a rocket artillery unit, especially in groups. | *When fully upgraded the wolverine can be used effectively as a rocket artillery unit, especially in groups. | ||
* The Wolverine also bears a striking resemblance to the [http://gijoe.wikia.com/wiki/Wolverine G.I. Joe missile tank of the same name], having similar roles and designs. | * The Wolverine also bears a striking resemblance to the [http://gijoe.wikia.com/wiki/Wolverine G.I. Joe missile tank of the same name], having similar roles and designs. | ||