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|image= [[File:WolverineHW.png|200px]] | |image= [[File:WolverineHW.png|200px]] | ||
|name= M9 '' | |name= M9 Main Anti-Aircraft Tank | ||
|manufacturer=[[Ushuaia Armory]]<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 205''</ref> | |||
|line= | |line= | ||
|model=M9 | |model=M9 | ||
|class= | |class=Anti-aircraft vehicle | ||
|length= | |length=25.9 feet (7.9 meters)<ref name="EVG"/> | ||
|width= | |width=14.5 feet (4.4 meters)<ref name="EVG"/> | ||
|height= | |height= | ||
|poweroutput= | |poweroutput= | ||
|power= | |power= | ||
|shield gen= | |shield gen= | ||
|hull= | |hull= | ||
|sensor= | |sensor= | ||
|target= Laser targeting<ref name="Card"/> | |target=Laser targeting<ref name="Card"/> | ||
|navigation= | |navigation= | ||
|avionics= | |avionics= | ||
|countermeasures= | |countermeasures= | ||
|armament=* | |armament=*M260 Multiple Launch Rocket System<ref name="EVG"/> | ||
*[[XM511 Heavy Grenade Launcher]] | *[[XM511 Heavy Grenade Launcher]] | ||
|complement= | |complement= | ||
|crew= * | |crew= *One driver<ref name="EVG"/> | ||
* | *Two gunners<ref name="EVG"/> | ||
|skeleton= | |skeleton=One driver and one gunner | ||
|passengers= | |passengers= | ||
|capacity= | |capacity= | ||
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|othersystems= | |othersystems= | ||
|firstuse= | |firstuse= | ||
|role= Self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery | |role=Self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery | ||
|era= [[Halopedia:Timeline#The Great War era| | |era=*[[Halopedia:Timeline#Colonial and Insurrection Era|Insurrection]] | ||
|affiliation= [[ | *[[Halopedia:Timeline#The Great War era|Human-Covenant War]] | ||
|affiliation=[[UNSC Defense Force]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''M9 Main Anti-Aircraft Tank''', commonly referred to as the '''Wolverine''', is a highly mobile [[ | The '''M9 Main Anti-Aircraft Tank (MAAT)''', commonly referred to as the '''Wolverine''', is a highly mobile anti-air vehicle used by the [[UNSC Defense Force]]. It is manufactured by [[Ushuaia Armory]].<ref name="EVG"/><ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 239''</ref><ref name="Guide">'''[[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]''', ''page 44''</ref><ref name="Site">[http://halowars.com/GameInfo/vehicledepot.aspx#Wolverine '''Official Halo Wars Community Site''': ''Vehicle Depot - Wolverine'']</ref><ref name="Waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/wolverine/332c3508-0772-4c65-9621-7e1fc597cb45?filter=all Halo Waypoint: M9 Wolverine MAAT]</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
As its name suggests, the M9 | ==History== | ||
As its name suggests, the M9 MAAT is designed for anti-air combat. It is not a tank in the traditional sense, rather using a [[Wikipedia:Half-track|half-track]] design which enables it to operate in rough terrain; it received the "tank" moniker due to its development alongside the [[United Nations Space Command |UNSC's]] main battle tanks, as well as due to its general architecture and framework.<ref name="EVG"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> After serving in the [[Insurrection]], the Wolverine was used to great effect in the [[Human-Covenant War]], most prominently during military engagements on [[Harvest]], [[Arcadia]], [[Dwarka]], [[Jericho VII]], [[Miridem]], and [[Troy]].<ref name="EVG"/> The [[Mars]]-based factory responsible for producing the Wolverine was bombed by [[Insurrectionist]]s in [[2535]]; this halted further production of the vehicle, at least temporarily.<ref>[http://uk.gamespot.com/xbox360/strategy/halowars/video/6201267/halo-wars-story-interview '''Gamespot''' - ''Graeme Devine Interview'']</ref> | |||
The | ===Design=== | ||
The Wolverine's primary armament is the M260 Multiple Launch Rocket System,<ref name="EVG"/> a development of the General Support Rocket Systems that have served alongside main battle tanks since the mid-twentieth century.<ref name="Waypoint"/> This weapon possesses two pods of [[Argent V Missile|Argent V surface-to-air missiles]] that are located on either side of the driver and gunner seats; the weapon can be upgraded with two additional, smaller pods. 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.<ref name="Wolverine">[http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/vehicledepot.aspx#Wolverine '''HaloWars''': ''Wolverine'']</ref><ref name="Waypoint"></ref> | |||
The | The laser tracking<ref name="Card">[http://www.halowars.com/images/screenshots/wallpaper.aspx?s=UNSC_Wolverine_card.jpg '''HaloWars''', ''Wolverine Concept Art'']</ref> targeting systems and anti-air capabilities of the Wolverine are virtually peerless, but it can also angle its missile pods to launch missiles at ground targets, preferably stationary targets or structures;<ref name="EVG"/> because of this, Wolverines are sometimes used to provide indirect anti-armor support when main battle tanks are unavailable.<ref name="Waypoint"/> Although air vehicles pose little threat, the Wolverine is quite vulnerable to anti-armor attacks both from vehicles or heavily armed infantry.<ref name="Wolverine"/><ref name="Card"/><ref name="EVG"/> | ||
The | The driver has the use of a pivoting [[XM511 Heavy Grenade Launcher]] for defense from ground attacks. This weapon is deadly against infantry and quite powerful against light vehicles, but the Wolverine requires combined arms support for defense from heavier targets.<ref name="EVG"/><ref name="Wolverine"/><ref name="Card"/> | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
{{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 Banshees.|''GamePro, July 2008 Edition''}} | {{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 Banshees.|''GamePro, July 2008 Edition''}} | ||
Available inside the [[Vehicle Depot]], the Wolverine can be built when reaching tech level 3 at a price of 300 resources per unit. It also has two upgrades: | Available inside the [[UNSC Vehicle Depot|vehicle depot]], the Wolverine can be built when reaching tech level 3 at a price of 300 resources per unit. It also has two upgrades: | ||
*"''Volley''": Wolverines can launch a barrage attack that engages both air and ground targets. Costs 400 [[resources]] and tech level 3 required. | *"''Volley''": Wolverines can launch a barrage attack that engages both air and ground targets. Costs 400 [[resources]] and tech level 3 required. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*A wolverine is a carnivorous mammal, in keeping with the UNSC's tradition of naming atmospheric vehicles after real animals | *A [[Wikipedia:Wolverine|wolverine]] is a carnivorous mammal, in keeping with the UNSC's tradition of naming atmospheric vehicles after real animals. | ||
*The M9 MAAT bears a resemblance to the [[wikipedia:M1097 Avenger|M1097 Avenger Air Defense System]] used by the | *The M9 MAAT bears a resemblance to the [[wikipedia:M1097 Avenger|M1097 Avenger Air Defense System]] used by the United States Army in the 21st century and to the much older American M3 and German SdKfz 251 half tracks of World War II. | ||
*The Wolverine is similar to the [[w:c:cnc:CC-6 Pitbull|GDI Pitbull]] from ''Command & Conquer 3'', as | *The Wolverine is similar to the [[w:c:cnc:CC-6 Pitbull|GDI Pitbull]] from [[w:c: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 [[wikia:c:gijoe:Wolverine|G.I. Joe missile tank of the same name]], having similar | *The Wolverine also bears a striking resemblance to the [[wikia:c:gijoe:Wolverine|G.I. Joe missile tank of the same name]], having a similar role and design. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery widths="150"> | <gallery widths="150"> | ||
File:Wolveriney.jpg|Three Wolverines provide wide area | File:Wolveriney.jpg|Three Wolverines provide wide screen a wide area. | ||
File:Wolverine.JPG|A Wolverine firing a salvo of ARGENT-V missiles. | |||
File:Wolv renders.jpg|Wolverine renders. | File:Wolv renders.jpg|Wolverine renders. | ||
File:UNSC Wolverine card.jpg | File:UNSC Wolverine card.jpg | ||