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*Like most UNSC vehicles the Cobra is superficially similar to its [[Wikipedia:Cobra|animal namesake]]. When locked down the SP42 MBT lowers itself and becomes poised to fire; this is similar to actual cobras, which typically coil before striking. The vehicle is especially similar to the [[Wikipedia:Spitting cobra|spitting cobra]], which can project venom to great distances. | *Like most UNSC vehicles the Cobra is superficially similar to its [[Wikipedia:Cobra|animal namesake]]. When locked down the SP42 MBT lowers itself and becomes poised to fire; this is similar to actual cobras, which typically coil before striking. The vehicle is especially similar to the [[Wikipedia:Spitting cobra|spitting cobra]], which can project venom to great distances. | ||
*The Cobra's artillery mode has an uncanny resemblance to the [[ | *The Cobra's artillery mode has an uncanny resemblance to the [[starcraft:Siege tank (StarCraft)|Terran siege tank]] from ''Starcraft'', which can transform from tank mode to siege mode, with a sacrifice of mobility for longer range and greater firepower. | ||
*Despite its designation as a [[Wikipedia:Main battle tank|main battle tank]], the Cobra is technically a hybrid [[Wikipedia:Self-propelled gun|self-propelled gun]] and [[Wikipedia:Tank destroyer|tank destroyer]]. The "tank" moniker is likely an in-universe misnomer or simplification, as with the [[M9 Wolverine]]. | *Despite its designation as a [[Wikipedia:Main battle tank|main battle tank]], the Cobra is technically a hybrid [[Wikipedia:Self-propelled gun|self-propelled gun]] and [[Wikipedia:Tank destroyer|tank destroyer]]. The "tank" moniker is likely an in-universe misnomer or simplification, as with the [[M9 Wolverine]]. | ||