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*Light anti-vehicular
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*Anti-tank<ref name="gaussreq">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Gauss Warthog REQ description]]''</ref><ref name="woodland"/>
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[[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]]
[[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]]
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The '''M12G1 Light Anti-Armor Vehicle''' ('''M12G1 LAAV'''), commonly known as the '''Gauss Warthog''', is a [[United Nations Space Command]] ground vehicle.<ref name="ENC241"/> The M12G1 is a variant of the [[M12 Warthog|M12 Warthog FAV]] armed with a mounted [[Wikipedia:Coilgun|Gauss cannon]], with the [[M68 Gauss cannon|M68]] serving as standard during the [[Human-Covenant War]] and the [[M555 Gauss cannon|M555]] coming into use in the following years.
The '''M12G1 Light Anti-Armor Vehicle''' ('''M12G1 LAAV'''), commonly known as the '''Gauss Warthog''', is a [[United Nations Space Command]] ground vehicle.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC241}} The M12G1 is a variant of the [[M12 Warthog|M12 Warthog FAV]] armed with a mounted [[Wikipedia:Coilgun|Gauss cannon]], with the [[M68 Gauss cannon|M68]] serving as standard during the [[Human-Covenant War]] and the [[M555 Gauss cannon|M555]] coming into use in the following years.


==Specifications==
==Specifications==
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===Usage===
===Usage===
Gauss Warthogs are typically employed by the UNSC Army and UNSC Marine Corps, serving primarily in an anti-tank/ anti-armor role during the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="gaussreq"/> During the conflict, Gauss-equipped Warthogs were able to use rugged terrain to its advantage to pick off Covenant vehicles, whose propulsion drives were slowed by foliage.<ref name="woodland">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Woodland Gauss Warthog REQ description]]''</ref> However, Gauss vehicles assigned to more remote outposts would additionally be expected to serve in an anti-aircraft role, and the driver and gunner team would drill for both tasks.<ref name="tundra">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Tundra Gauss Warthog REQ description]]''</ref> Specialised Gauss Warthogs are also employed by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]],<ref name="oni"/> who developed and tested prototype Gauss technology during the [[Requiem Campaign]].<ref name="CF">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-a-time-to-give-tanks '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder 10/8/2015: Issue 45 A Time to Give Tanks'']</ref>
Gauss Warthogs are typically employed by the UNSC Army and UNSC Marine Corps, serving primarily in an anti-tank/ anti-armor role during the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|gaussreq}} During the conflict, Gauss-equipped Warthogs were able to use rugged terrain to its advantage to pick off Covenant vehicles, whose propulsion drives were slowed by foliage.<ref name="woodland">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Woodland Gauss Warthog REQ description]]''</ref> However, Gauss vehicles assigned to more remote outposts would additionally be expected to serve in an anti-aircraft role, and the driver and gunner team would drill for both tasks.<ref name="tundra">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Tundra Gauss Warthog REQ description]]''</ref> Specialised Gauss Warthogs are also employed by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]],{{Ref/Reuse|oni}} who developed and tested prototype Gauss technology during the [[Requiem Campaign]].<ref name="CF">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-a-time-to-give-tanks '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder 10/8/2015: Issue 45 A Time to Give Tanks'']</ref>


Outside of the UNSC, some corporate entities such as the [[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]] have been permitted to purchase Gauss Warthogs - among other milspec equipment - for defense against dangerous megafauna on alien worlds. However, these vehicles often end up deployed for riot suppression against crowds.<ref name="corp">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Corp Gauss Warthog REQ description]]''</ref>
Outside of the UNSC, some corporate entities such as the [[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]] have been permitted to purchase Gauss Warthogs - among other milspec equipment - for defense against dangerous megafauna on alien worlds. However, these vehicles often end up deployed for riot suppression against crowds.<ref name="corp">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Corp Gauss Warthog REQ description]]''</ref>
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During the [[Battle of Installation 00|final battle]] of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the Marines from the [[UNSC Forward Unto Dawn|''Forward Unto Dawn'']] utilized a Gauss Warthog during their push to secure [[Installation 00]]'s [[Cartographer]]. The Gauss Warthog was offered to John-117 by [[Private First Class|PFC]] [[Chips Dubbo]]. The Spartan and Dubbo used the Warthog to aid a trio of [[M808C Scorpion|Scorpion]] tanks in destroying a large contingent of [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraiths]] and other Covenant units guarding the Cartographer building. The Warthog also helped John-117 destroy a [[Type-47B Scarab|Scarab]] that entered the battle shortly afterwards.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]''</ref> Another Gauss Warthog was dropped by a [[D77H-TCI Pelican|Pelican]] to support the UNSC forces [[Battle of the Citadel|attacking the Citadel]]. Many more aided the Master Chief during his battle against a pair of Scarabs that were dropped in from orbit in front of the Citadel by the Covenant.<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]''</ref>
During the [[Battle of Installation 00|final battle]] of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the Marines from the [[UNSC Forward Unto Dawn|''Forward Unto Dawn'']] utilized a Gauss Warthog during their push to secure [[Installation 00]]'s [[Cartographer]]. The Gauss Warthog was offered to John-117 by [[Private First Class|PFC]] [[Chips Dubbo]]. The Spartan and Dubbo used the Warthog to aid a trio of [[M808C Scorpion|Scorpion]] tanks in destroying a large contingent of [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraiths]] and other Covenant units guarding the Cartographer building. The Warthog also helped John-117 destroy a [[Type-47B Scarab|Scarab]] that entered the battle shortly afterwards.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]''</ref> Another Gauss Warthog was dropped by a [[D77H-TCI Pelican|Pelican]] to support the UNSC forces [[Battle of the Citadel|attacking the Citadel]]. Many more aided the Master Chief during his battle against a pair of Scarabs that were dropped in from orbit in front of the Citadel by the Covenant.<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]''</ref>


In July [[2557]], during the [[Battle of Requiem|initial battle]] on [[Requiem]], several Gauss Warthogs were deployed to engage [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] ground forces. Several were attached to Gypsy Company, and John-117 used one during his defense of the Mammoth assigned to destroy the Forerunner particle cannons guarding the gravity well holding the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} within the planet.<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level ''[[Reclaimer (level)|Reclaimer]]''</ref> Upon the ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s return to Requiem later in [[2558]], more Gauss Hogs were deployed to the interior of Requiem to aid in the removal of Covenant forces. Several were used by [[Fireteam Crimson]] during their missions, including the clearing of the location known as Quarry and the defense of Cauldron Base.<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''[[Spartan Ops]]''</ref> During the campaign, several prototype Gauss Warthogs sporting new and classified weaponry were deployed by ONI in classified operations for the purpose of field-testing.<ref name="CF"/>
In July [[2557]], during the [[Battle of Requiem|initial battle]] on [[Requiem]], several Gauss Warthogs were deployed to engage [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] ground forces. Several were attached to Gypsy Company, and John-117 used one during his defense of the Mammoth assigned to destroy the Forerunner particle cannons guarding the gravity well holding the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} within the planet.<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level ''[[Reclaimer (level)|Reclaimer]]''</ref> Upon the ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s return to Requiem later in [[2558]], more Gauss Hogs were deployed to the interior of Requiem to aid in the removal of Covenant forces. Several were used by [[Fireteam Crimson]] during their missions, including the clearing of the location known as Quarry and the defense of Cauldron Base.<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''[[Spartan Ops]]''</ref> During the campaign, several prototype Gauss Warthogs sporting new and classified weaponry were deployed by ONI in classified operations for the purpose of field-testing.{{Ref/Reuse|CF}}


On October 25, [[2558]], during the [[Battle of Meridian (2558)|Battle of Meridian]], [[Fireteam Osiris]] used a Corp Gauss Warthog to combat [[Promethean]] forces while attempting to return to their [[D79-TC Pelican]].<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level ''[[Evacuation]]''</ref>
On October 25, [[2558]], during the [[Battle of Meridian (2558)|Battle of Meridian]], [[Fireteam Osiris]] used a Corp Gauss Warthog to combat [[Promethean]] forces while attempting to return to their [[D79-TC Pelican]].<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level ''[[Evacuation]]''</ref>
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===M12B variants===
===M12B variants===
*'''Corp Gauss Warthog''' - Officially, these are purchased to keep out large, aggressive animals. In reality they are typically deployed to keep out large, unruly crowds. Features extra armor used by the [[Liang Dortmund Corporation]].<ref name="corp"/>
*'''Corp Gauss Warthog''' - Officially, these are purchased to keep out large, aggressive animals. In reality they are typically deployed to keep out large, unruly crowds. Features extra armor used by the [[Liang Dortmund Corporation]].{{Ref/Reuse|corp}}
*'''Tundra Gauss Warthog''' - Gauss Warthogs attached to remote garrison units serve as both anti-armor and anti-aircraft vehicles, and their driver/gunner pairs drill for both tasks. Improved Gauss Warthog with extra armor.<ref name="tundra"/>
*'''Tundra Gauss Warthog''' - Gauss Warthogs attached to remote garrison units serve as both anti-armor and anti-aircraft vehicles, and their driver/gunner pairs drill for both tasks. Improved Gauss Warthog with extra armor.{{Ref/Reuse|tundra}}
*'''Urban Gauss Warthog''' - Product-improved anti-tank Warthog with upgraded armor plating and redundant damage-bypass systems. An urban camouflaged variant that features better armor than the Corp Hog.<ref name="urban">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Urban Gauss Warthog REQ description]]''</ref>
*'''Urban Gauss Warthog''' - Product-improved anti-tank Warthog with upgraded armor plating and redundant damage-bypass systems. An urban camouflaged variant that features better armor than the Corp Hog.<ref name="urban">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Urban Gauss Warthog REQ description]]''</ref>
*'''Woodland Gauss Warthog''' - In rugged terrain the Gauss Warthog is a deadly tank hunter, easily picking off Covenant boosted-gravity vehicles slowed to a crawl in dense foliage. A woodland camouflaged variant that features better armor than the Corp Hog.<ref name="woodland"/>
*'''Woodland Gauss Warthog''' - In rugged terrain the Gauss Warthog is a deadly tank hunter, easily picking off Covenant boosted-gravity vehicles slowed to a crawl in dense foliage. A woodland camouflaged variant that features better armor than the Corp Hog.{{Ref/Reuse|woodland}}
*'''ONI Gauss Warthog''' - The ONI Gauss Warthog features a highly classified gauss cannon that produces lingering area of effect damage. The [[ONI]] Warthog features better armor than the camouflaged models.<ref name="oni">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|ONI Gauss Warthog REQ description]]''</ref>
*'''ONI Gauss Warthog''' - The ONI Gauss Warthog features a highly classified gauss cannon that produces lingering area of effect damage. The [[ONI]] Warthog features better armor than the camouflaged models.<ref name="oni">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|ONI Gauss Warthog REQ description]]''</ref>
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