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{{Center|''This article is about the M12 Warthog. For the weapon, see [[M12 machine gun]].''}} | {{Center|''This article is about the M12 Warthog. For the weapon, see [[M12 machine gun]].''}} | ||
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The most ubiquitous models are the [[M12 Chaingun Warthog|M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle]] variants, which is equipped with advanced surveillance and a turret-mounted machine gun for a basic defensive capability. The M12 and its predecessors such as the [[Z-12]] have been a part of the UNSC's mechanized infantry divisions and armored vehicle divisions since [[2319]],{{Ref/Reuse|WaypointUni}} and is the most publicly recognizable vehicle in their arsenal. By the later stages of the [[Human-Covenant War]], a second chassis variant of the M12 known as the [[M12B Warthog]] entered service with some UNSC units. | The most ubiquitous models are the [[M12 Chaingun Warthog|M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle]] variants, which is equipped with advanced surveillance and a turret-mounted machine gun for a basic defensive capability. The M12 and its predecessors such as the [[Z-12]] have been a part of the UNSC's mechanized infantry divisions and armored vehicle divisions since [[2319]],{{Ref/Reuse|WaypointUni}} and is the most publicly recognizable vehicle in their arsenal. By the later stages of the [[Human-Covenant War]], a second chassis variant of the M12 known as the [[M12B Warthog]] entered service with some UNSC units. | ||
== | ==Specifications== | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
[[File:Warthog Halo Reach.jpeg|250px|thumb|left|The M12 model]] | [[File:Warthog Halo Reach.jpeg|250px|thumb|left|The M12 model]] | ||
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===Usage=== | ===Usage=== | ||
The M12 served as the UNSC's go-to ground vehicle for over two centuries, following its official adoption by the [[Colonial Military | The M12 served as the UNSC's go-to ground vehicle for over two centuries, following its official adoption by the [[Colonial Military Administration|CMA]] in [[2321]]. It was at this time the [[Z-12]] prototype was given the formal designation of M12. The Warthog has since had over a dozen major variants, with military surplus models becoming extremely common throughout the [[Outer Colonies]].{{Ref/Reuse|LootCrate}} This, combined with the parts commonality and shared handling characteristics of the similarly-common Spade truck ensures that most recruits are familiar with the Warthog prior to joining up{{Ref/Reuse|CF100}} - with knowledge of how to use and maintain a Warthog required by all UNSC service personnel regardless of branch, duty or station.{{Ref/Reuse|WaypointUni}} | ||
The commonality of Warthogs in the colonies was a key strategic advantage to the UNSC during the early years of the [[Human-Covenant War]], and dozens of Warthog variant templates were kept aboard the factory modules stored aboard {{Class|Phoenix|colony ship}}s such as {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}.{{Ref/Game|HW2|Phoenix Logs| | The commonality of Warthogs in the colonies was a key strategic advantage to the UNSC during the early years of the [[Human-Covenant War]], and dozens of Warthog variant templates were kept aboard the factory modules stored aboard {{Class|Phoenix|colony ship}}s such as {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}.{{Ref/Game|HW2|[[Phoenix Logs]]|Detail=Warthog}} The Warthog saw constant use throughout the war from the [[Harvest campaign]]{{Ref/Game|HW}} to the [[Fall of Reach]].{{Ref/Game|HR}}, though by late [[2552]] the newer [[M12B Warthog|M12B]] model of Warthog had begun to supercede the original M12. Both models saw action in the battles of [[Battle of Installation 04|Installation 04]], [[Battle for Earth|Earth]] and [[Battle of Installation 00|Installation 00]]. Notably, an M12 was responsible for allowing [[John-117]] and [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] to escape the rapidly-destructing [[Installation 08]].{{Ref/Level|H3|Halo (Halo 3 level)|LevelLinkText=Halo}} | ||
The M12 was gradually replaced in [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war]] service with the M12B, though did continue remain sporadically employed.{{Ref|''[[Halo: Tales From Slipspace]]''|''[[On the Brink]]''}} | The M12 was gradually replaced in [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war]] service with the M12B, though did continue remain sporadically employed.{{Ref|''[[Halo: Tales From Slipspace]]''|''[[On the Brink]]''}} | ||
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===Development history=== | ===Development history=== | ||
[[AMG Transport Dynamics]] designed the first Warthog prototype in [[2319]], dubbed the "[[Z-12]]". The Z-12 prototype vehicles quickly proved to be popular due to a well-crafted advertising campaign and adept engineering team which demonstrated the prototype's impressive feature set and unparalleled functionality in the unpopulated remote territories of both [[Luna]] and [[Mars]]. AMG claimed that the vehicle that could "go anywhere and do anything". Within the first eight months of the Z-12 prototype's existence, AMG received over three dozen exclusivity contracts. Most of these contracts came from the [[Colonial Military | [[AMG Transport Dynamics]] designed the first Warthog prototype in [[2319]], dubbed the "[[Z-12]]". The Z-12 prototype vehicles quickly proved to be popular due to a well-crafted advertising campaign and adept engineering team which demonstrated the prototype's impressive feature set and unparalleled functionality in the unpopulated remote territories of both [[Luna]] and [[Mars]]. AMG claimed that the vehicle that could "go anywhere and do anything". Within the first eight months of the Z-12 prototype's existence, AMG received over three dozen exclusivity contracts. Most of these contracts came from the [[Colonial Military Administration]]. By [[2321]], AMG Transport Dynamics worked with the CMA and established a deal to cover all of their land-based transportation needs. Around the time of this deal, the Z-12 became integrated into the M12 Force Application Vehicle. In addition, a pneumatically-powered swivel mount and armored body panels were added to the vehicle.{{Ref/Reuse|WaypointUni}}{{Ref/Reuse|LootCrate}} | ||
By [[2329]], the M12 FAV had become the most common all-terrain vehicle in service with the military—closely followed by the [[Mongoose]] and [[Civet]] vehicle lines that were also produced by AMG. CMA personnel began to refer to the M12 as the "Warthog", first establishing the vehicle's nickname. Eventually, the Warthog was adopted by the [[United Nations Space Command]] in [[2350]].{{Ref/Reuse|LootCrate}} More than a dozen iterative changes were added to the Warthog, and over two centuries later, after its original creation and design, the M12 Warthog remained the standard utility vehicle in UNSC service. Due to how commonplace the Warthog is, all UNSC personnel are required to know how to operate and maintain an M12 Warthog, regardless of military speciality or branch of service.{{Ref/Reuse|WaypointUni}} | By [[2329]], the M12 FAV had become the most common all-terrain vehicle in service with the military—closely followed by the [[Mongoose]] and [[Civet]] vehicle lines that were also produced by AMG. CMA personnel began to refer to the M12 as the "Warthog", first establishing the vehicle's nickname. Eventually, the Warthog was adopted by the [[United Nations Space Command]] in [[2350]].{{Ref/Reuse|LootCrate}} More than a dozen iterative changes were added to the Warthog, and over two centuries later, after its original creation and design, the M12 Warthog remained the standard utility vehicle in UNSC service. Due to how commonplace the Warthog is, all UNSC personnel are required to know how to operate and maintain an M12 Warthog, regardless of military speciality or branch of service.{{Ref/Reuse|WaypointUni}} | ||
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