Mongoose: Difference between revisions

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*1 driver, 1 passenger<ref name="gameguide58">''[[Halo 4: Official Game Guide]]'', p. 58</ref><ref name="gameguide277">''Halo 4: Official Game Guide'', p. 277</ref>

The '''Mongoose''', '''Scout Mongoose'''<ref>''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', [[Forge]] object name</ref> or '''{{'}}Goose'''<ref name="bnetmongoose"/> is a light [[human]] [[ground vehicle|ground]] [[vehicle]] first introduced in ''[[Halo 3]]''. It is a small vehicle with no form of armament whatsoever, which can carry one driver and one passenger, and is best used for transporting players around the map or level quickly, rather than as a vehicle for combat.

The Mongoose is an ATV produced by [[AMG Transport Dynamics]] since [[2483]]<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/mongoose ''Halo Waypoint'': Mongoose]</ref> and is a popular [[Civilian]] [[Civilian vehicles|vehicle]] and [[United Nations Space Command]] vehicle.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1228363531772481537?s=19 ''Halo on Twitter'':] The Mongoose is an all-terrain quad bike that is wildly popular both on the civilian market and within the UNSC. #FictionFriday</ref> One of the prominent vehicles to be labelled the Mongoose is the M274 line, which featured a 1000cc hydrogen-injected internal combustion engine (ICE).<ref name="bnetmongoose"/> Circa [[2558]], the M290 Mongoose began to see much more prominent use.{{Ref/Reuse|H5GCamp}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5GMP}} The vehicles that have been given this name have been used prominently in a number of skirmishes and battles in the [[Human-Covenant War]] and the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] including the [[Battle of Metisette]], [[Battle at Szurdok Ridge]] and [[Skirmish on Conrad's Point]].

File:Halo3-Mongoose-Right.png|'''[[M274 Mongoose]]'''<br/><small>''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''</small>

File:H4-Mongoose.png|'''[[M274R Mongoose]]'''<br/><small>''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', ''[[Halo Online]]'' and ''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''</small>

File:H5G - M290 Mongoose.png|'''[[M290 Mongoose]]'''<br/><small>''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''</small>

The Mongoose is an archetypal [[Wikipedia:All-terrain vehicle|All-terrain vehicle]]; it's small, fast and used to traverse all types of terrain. Since its introduction in ''Halo 3'', it has gone through several visual and audio design changes though it has functionally remained nearly the same each time.

The Mongoose is only drivable in the campaign of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' in the level ''[[Mombasa Streets]]'' but only if the player acquires [[audio log]]s. These audio logs will begin unlocking one of the [[Supply cache|supply caches]]. Several of them contain the Mongoose which can be used throughout the entirety of the play space. Alternatively, if one is playing the ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' version of ''Halo 3: ODST'', the Rally Point/Checkpoint "Open City" will have all of these caches open to begin with.{{Ref/Reuse|ODSTCamp}}

There are a few variants of Mongoose. This includes some general variants as well as variants from the REQ system in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.

|The Gungoose is a type of Mongoose with guns strapped on to it. Depending on the game, these guns differ.

There are a total of 5 REQ variants of the Mongoose in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.

No direct analogous counterparts exist to the Mongoose. However several vehicles, come close to it in size or roughly the role they play in gameplay.

For the Covenant, the [[Ghost]] is a close size counterpart to the Mongoose. Although the Ghost is a single seat vehicle, with mounted weaponry and a boosting function.

The UNSC also has other vehicles that do the same role or of similar size. The [[Jackrabbit]] of ''Halo Wars 2'' performs and is of similar size to the Mongoose. With the weapon upgrade, the Jackrabbit can also perform similarly to a Mongoose with a passenger in the first-person shooter games.

The [[Troop Transport Warthog]] while also unarmed, provides much more transportation capabilities than the Mongoose as it has three more seats in the rear compartment.

File:H4-Ghost.png|'''[[Ghost]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' and ''[[Halo Online]]''}}<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo Wars]]'' and ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''}}

File:HW2 - Jackrabbit.png|'''[[Jackrabbit]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo Wars 2]]''}}

File:H5G - M12 Warthog render.png|'''[[Scout Warthog]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''}}

File:H3-M831TroopTransportHog.png|'''[[Troop Transport Warthog]]''' <br/>{{Small|''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo: Reach]]''}}

{{Quote|The Mongoose is great for quick getaways and exceptional jumps.|''[[Halo 4: Official Game Guide]]''<ref name="gameguide277"/>}}

[[File:H3ODST-Rookie&Mongoose.png|thumb|right|250px|[[The Rookie]] driving a Mongoose.]]

In ''[[Halo 3]]'', the Mongoose is often driven by AI [[UNSC Marine Corps/Gameplay|Marines]], with a passenger that has a [[Rocket launcher]]. This behavior can be seen on ''[[The Storm]]'', ''[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]'' and ''[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]''. The Mongoose can be used by the player itself in these levels as well. Where the first Warthog is parked in the level ''[[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]]'', just to the left of it is a usable Mongoose. Using this does not change the levels final cutscene.{{Ref/Game|H3|campaign|Id=H3Camp}}

The Mongoose is available on the level ''[[Infinity (Halo 4 level)|Infinity]]'' in ''[[Halo 4]]''.<ref name="gameguide58"/> The Mongoose also appears in several missions of ''[[Spartan Ops]]'' including ''[[Memento Mori|Episode 5]] - [[Memento Mori/Spartan Thorne|Mission 5: Spartan Thorne]]'' and ''[[Exodus (Spartan Ops)|Episode 10]] - [[Exodus (Spartan Ops)/Seize the Power|Mission 3: Seize the Power]]''.{{Ref/Game|H4|''[[Spartan Ops]]''|Id=SOCamp}}

In ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', it is available in the campaign levels ''[[Glassed]]'' and ''[[Evacuation]]''. NPC teammates can be ordered onto the Mongoose when they appear. An unusable Mongoose appears in the level ''[[Meridian Station]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|H5GCamp}}

The Mongoose in ''Halo 3'' acts as an objective ferry primarily but can also be used to quickly reach out and control other areas. Initially, Mongoose spawned on ''[[Valhalla]]'' in both [[Capture the Flag]] and [[Slayer]] modes as well as on ''[[High Ground]]'' in [[1 Flag CTF|1-Flag CTF]].<ref name="bnetmongoose"/> In the map ''[[Avalanche]]'', the Mongoose has a unique and unchangeable winter themed skin. Uniquely, the Mongoose spawns on the [[M313 Elephant|Elephant]] in the map ''[[Sandtrap]]''. It is also fast enough to outrun the [[Brute landmine|landmines]] seen on the level.{{Ref/Game|H3|multiplayer|Id=H3MP}}

It is prominently featured in ''[[Halo 4]]'' and is again mostly a flag capture focused vehicle.<ref name="gameguide58"/> Mongoose however is one of the vehicles that can be spawned on vehicle pads in [[Dominion]]. The Mongoose is also affected by the [[Tactical packages|Wheelman tactical package]].{{Ref/Game|H4|multiplayer|Id=H4MP}}

The Mongoose was to appear in ''[[Halo Online]]'' prior to its cancellation. It was to be the same design as the the ''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo 4'' version and to appear on the map ''[[Reactor (Halo Online map)|Reactor]]''.<ref>[[Halo Online Announce Trailer|''Halo Online'', Announce Trailer]]</ref> It was also to appear on ''[[Diamondback]]'' and return to the ported ''Halo 3'' maps that originally had them.{{Ref/Game|HO|multiplayer|Id=HOMP}}

[[File:HR Mongoose Colors.jpg|thumb|right|250px|All the available colors for the Mongoose in ''Halo: Reach'' forge.]]

In ''Halo 3''{{'}}s forge, there is [[Mongoose Glitch|a glitch]] allowing players to bypass some map boundaries.{{Ref/Game|H3|forge|Id=H3forge}}

In ''Halo: Reach''{{'}}s forge, the Mongoose can have its color changed through in-game settings. No other forge allows their Mongoose to change. As well, two of the infantry focused maps, ''[[Boardwalk]]'' and ''[[Powerhouse]]'' can have Mongoose spawned on them.{{Ref/Game|HR|forge|Id=HRforge}}

In ''Halo 5: Guardians{{'}}'' forge, a new version of the Mongoose can be spawned called the "Invisible Mongoose". As it's name states, it is invisible but functions similarly to a normal Mongoose.{{Ref/Game|H5G|forge|Id=H5Gforge}} It is designed specifically to be welded with other [[Forge Objects|forge objects]].{{Ref/Reuse|H5Ginvisdescrip}}

*Smaller frame means the driver and passenger are very exposed to small arms fire.

*The visual and audio design has been completely changed. The Mongoose no longer features a windshield of any kind on top of other major changes to it's front bumper.

*The Mongoose handles better over rough terrain than its incarnation from ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 3: ODST'' .

*Minor visual changes including the changing of decals to era appropriate designs, color was made a brighter yellow-green, and the addition of stripes above the front wheel well.

*The audio of the Mongoose, specifically it's engine sounds have been changed a lot more.

*Minor visual changes including the changing of decals to different [[Human-Covenant war]] era designs and making the color less yellow and more green.

*Some audio changes in it's engine sounds.

*The design has changed completely, with most differences found in the rear bumper area.

==Skins==

File:H3_ArcticMongoose.png|Arctic camouflage <br/>{{Small|Available only on the ''[[Halo 3]]'' map ''[[Avalanche]]''.}}

File:H3 Mongoose HazardPay Skin.png|Hazard Pay <br/>{{Small|''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', [[Season 5: Anvil]] [[Challenges/Halo: The Master Chief Collection|Challenge]] reward}}

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The Mongoose also shares a number of other medals with other vehicles, such as the [[Splatter]] medal and [[Wheelman]] medal.

|Assist a teammate in the destruction of a Mongoose in a [[Warzone]] mode.

[[File:H2_Mongoose_Front_Render.jpg||thumb|right|200px|An early ''[[Halo 2]]'' prototype of the vehicle.]]

The Mongoose was originally intended to be put into ''Halo 2'', but was eventually [[Cut Halo 2 vehicles|one of many vehicles]] cut from the game.<ref>[[Halo 2: Collectors Edition DVD|''Halo 2: Collector's Edition'' DVD]]</ref>The Mongoose,internally referred to as the "ATV", was planned to be featured on a few maps such as ''[[Headlong]]''.{{Ref/Game|H2|[[:File:H2 Headlong DesignDoc.jpg|Headlong design document]]|Id=headlongdesign}} Early plans for the map ''[[Colossus (map)|Colossus]]'' called for the ATV on the map,{{Ref/Game|H2|[[:File:H2 Colossus DesignDoc Early.jpg|Colossus first design document]]|Id=colossusdesign}} however it was removed once the map was redesigned.{{Ref/Game|H2|[[:File:H2 Colossus DesignDoc 1.png|Colossus second design document]]|Id=colossus2design}} Concept art provided on [[Bungie.net]] for the map ''[[Burial Mounds]]'' featured an early Mongoose design, as well suggesting the map itself would feature and be designed for the Mongoose.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo2/asset_thumb_viewer.aspx?at=51&cc=22 ''Bungie.net:'' Halo 2 (Xbox) Concept Art]</ref>

For ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', concept art for the map ''[[Stonetown]]'' featured the Mongoose, specifically the ''Halo 3'' design,<ref>''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', [[:File:H2A - StonetownConcept2.jpg|Stonetown Concept 2]]</ref> though the final game went with ''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo 4{{'}}''s design.

File:H2_Mongoose_Rear_Render.jpg|Rear render of the ''Halo 2'' Mongoose.

File:H3 Mongoose label.png|The label on the Mongoose in ''Halo 3''.

File:HR_Mongoose_Turnaround.jpg|A turnaround reference of the M274 Mongoose.

File:H5G Phaeton chasing Spartans.png|A Phaeton firing upon a Mongoose.

File:H5G-Roadtrip.jpg|[[Fireteam Osiris]] in a Liang Dortmund Mongoose and Warthog.

File:Mongoosem290.png|Multiple [[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]] M290 Mongooses an

File:H5G-ONIM290M.png|A Spartan riding the ONI Gungoose.

File:MongooseHijack.jpg|A Mongoose being hijacked on ''Boardwalk'' by an Elite.

File:HW - Prerelease - Mongoose.png|Mongoose as an early prototype for ''[[Halo Wars]]''.

*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''