Editing M12B Warthog

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{{Convert|6.3|m|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|waypointuni}} (M12B)

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|height = {{Convert|3.2|m|ft|sp=us}} (M12){{Ref/Reuse|BNet}}<br>

|mass = {{Convert|3|MT}}{{Ref/Reuse|waypointuni}}{{Ref/Reuse|ENC240}}

|max speed = 125 km/h (78 mph){{Ref/Reuse|waypointuni}}

|crew = 1 driver, 1 passenger {{C|varies by model}}{{Ref/Reuse|waypointuni}}

|firstuse = [[2319]]{{Ref/Reuse|waypointuni}}

** Rapid transport{{Ref/Reuse|CU}}

* Force application vehicle{{Ref/Reuse|waypointuni}}

** Anti-armoured platform{{Ref/Reuse|waypointuni}}

** Anti-aircraft platform{{Ref/Reuse|waypointuni}}

** Anti-personnel platform{{Ref/Reuse|ENC241}}

* [[United Nations Space Command]]{{Ref/Reuse|waypointuni}}

The '''M12B Warthog Force Application Vehicle''' is a military vehicle employed by the [[United Nations Space Command]] armed forces, and a variant of the venerable [[M12 Warthog]]. It was infrequently employed late in the [[Human-Covenant War]] and became a predominant sight in the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|Post-War]] era.

The M12B [[design pattern]] had been introduced into UNSC service by at least late [[2552]].{{Ref/Reuse|T-shirt}} It incorporated side compartments into the body, features a more angular body style, utility bars over the hood and around the bed, and several other largely cosmetic changes, while keeping a similar design to the first chassis. This design typically carries several Jerrycans filled with water to be rendered into hydrogen for the engine. It has a lighting system of 24 LED brake light and ULED headlights. This chassis has a programmable nano-prismatic paint to refract color at any chromacity, depending on the vehicle's destination. A security bit was designed to prevent marines from tinkering with the finish, based on early and embarrassing experiences of the tech's deployment.{{Ref/Reuse|Altervista}} Unlike most models used throughout the Human-Covenant War, this chassis uses a swing-axle system, a redesigned transmission and drive shafts, and constant-velocity joints.

The 2554 M12B Force Application Vehicle "Warthog". What is unique about this variant is that is has a SLED searchlight, has "M-12" written on the steering wheel, used the original black colored UNSC insignia, uses a military alphabet stencil for the word "UNSC" and "STEP" on its body, has a yellow battery in the hood, and has an antenna on it. It also has a side rack holding something. In the seating area this one has brown chairs with bars to reinforce them, and a [[health pack]] between the seats of this variant. Unlike other models using this chassis, this one uses a dual spring suspension to keep the vehicle stable in different environments. This model also is darker than other models.{{Ref/Reuse|Altervista}}

This chassis entered service sometime after the [[Requiem Campaign]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-a-time-to-give-tanks '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - A Time to Give Thanks'']</ref> It is equipped with a variety of new weapons across its variants, including the [[M343A2 chaingun]],<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/chaingun '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Chaingun'']</ref> the [[M70 Gauss cannon]],<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/gauss-cannon '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Gauss Cannon'']</ref> and the [[M80 missile launcher]],<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/missile-launcher '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Missile Launcher'']</ref> as well as a number of experimental munitions, particularly Warthogs operated by ONI forces.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}

* '''Tundra Scout Warthog''' - A tundra camouflaged variant used by the UNSC to transport food and fuel during tundra and arctic campaigns. Features better armor than the Corp Hog.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}

* '''Urban Scout Warthog''' - An urban camouflaged variant used by the UNSC. Features better armor than the Corp Hog.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}

* '''Woodland Scout Warthog''' - A woodland camouflaged variant used by the UNSC. Features better armor than the Corp Hog.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}

* '''ONI Scout Warthog''' - The [[ONI]] Warthog features better armor than the camouflaged models and is only superficially similar to the standard military models.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}

* '''<nowiki>#</nowiki>550 Scuderia StarSpeed M-12R''' - An exemplar of heavily modified Rally Warthogs homologated for racing series across multiple systems and fitted with the latest hydrogen-burning turbines and ceramic applique armor, this Rally Warthog can handle environmental hazards that would leave even mil-spec vehicles as broken wrecks.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-driving-force '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Driving Force'']</ref>

 

M12B-platform Warthogs typically operate different weaponry to their M12 counterparts. The M12B Warthog [[M12 Chaingun Warthog|LRV]] generally equips [[M46 Vulcan]] or [[M343A2 chaingun]]s, while the [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog|Gauss]] variant equips [[M68 Gauss cannon]]s or [[M70 Gauss cannon]]s and the [[M12R Rocket Warthog|rocket]] variant equipping either an [[M79 rocket launcher]] or an [[M80 missile launcher]]. In addition, several other armed variants of M12B Warthog exist, including one [[M12F Flame Warthog|equipped]] with a mounted flamethrower, and others with increased [[Armored Warthog|armour protection]].

==Gallery==

===Screenshots===

File:HINF WarthogJump.png|John-117 driving an M12B Warthog on Installation 07 in a pre-release build of ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.

File:HINF MarinesAndWarthog.png|Two Marines riding in an M12B Warthog in a pre-release build of ''Halo Infinite''.

File:HINF-MoldyWarthog.png|An M12B Warthog close to destruction on [[Launch Site]].

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