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{{Vehicle infobox | {{Vehicle infobox | ||
|image= [[File:HW2 Wolverine.png|300px]] | |||
|image=[[File:HW2 Wolverine.png|300px]] | |name= M9 Main Anti-Aircraft Tank | ||
|manufacturer=[[Ushuaia Armory]] | |manufacturer=[[Ushuaia Armory]]<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 205''</ref> | ||
|line= | |line= | ||
|model= | |model=M9 | ||
| | |class=Anti-aircraft vehicle | ||
|length= | |length=25.9 feet (7.9 meters){{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | ||
|width= | |width=14.5 feet (4.4 meters){{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | ||
|height= | |height= | ||
| | |poweroutput= | ||
| | |power= | ||
| | |shield gen= | ||
|hull= | |hull= | ||
|armament=* | |sensor= | ||
* | |target=Laser targeting{{Ref/Reuse|Card}} | ||
|navigation= | |||
|avionics= | |||
|countermeasures= | |||
|armament=*[[M260 Multiple Launch Rocket System]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | |||
*[[XM511 Heavy Grenade Launcher]] | |||
|complement= | |complement= | ||
|crew= *One driver{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | |||
*Two gunners{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | |||
|skeleton=One driver and one gunner | |||
|passengers= | |||
|capacity= | |||
|consumables= | |consumables= | ||
|othersystems= | |othersystems= | ||
|firstuse= | |firstuse-title=In service | ||
| | |firstuse=[[Insurrection]] <br> [[Human-Covenant War]] <br> [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | ||
|role= | |role=Self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery | ||
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
*[[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]] | |||
*[[UNSC Army|Army]] (presumed) | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''M9 Main Anti-Aircraft Tank (MAAT)''', commonly referred to as the '''Wolverine''', is a half-track anti-air vehicle used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. It is manufactured by [[Ushuaia Armory]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 239''</ref><ref name="Guide">'''[[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]''', ''page 44''</ref><ref name="Site">[http://halowars.com/GameInfo/vehicledepot.aspx#Wolverine '''Official Halo Wars Community Site''': ''Vehicle Depot - Wolverine'']</ref><ref name="Waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/wolverine/332c3508-0772-4c65-9621-7e1fc597cb45?filter=all '''Halo Waypoint''': ''M9 Wolverine MAAT''] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20110323120202/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/wolverine/332c3508-0772-4c65-9621-7e1fc597cb45 Archive.org])</ref> | |||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
=== | ===History=== | ||
As its name suggests, the M9 MAAT is designed for anti-air combat. It is not a tank in the traditional sense, rather using a [[Wikipedia:Half-track|half-track]] design which enables it to operate in rough terrain; it received the "tank" moniker due to its development alongside the UNSC's main battle tanks, as well as due to its general architecture and framework.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} After serving in the [[Insurrection]], the Wolverine was used to great effect in the [[Human-Covenant War]], most prominently during military engagements on [[Harvest campaign|Harvest]], [[Battle of Arcadia|Arcadia]], [[Siege of Dwarka|Dwarka]], [[Battle of Jericho VII|Jericho VII]], [[Battle of Miridem|Miridem]], [[Massacre of Troy|Troy]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} and [[Defense of Concord|Concord]].{{Ref/Site|Id=S2StoryHub|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-ca/halo-infinite|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo Infinite|Detail=Season 02 Lone Wolves - Story & Intel|D=04|M=10|Y=2022}} | |||
[[Post-Covenant War conflicts|After the Human-Covenant War]], the Wolverine was used in the [[Battle of Draetheus V|Battle]] of [[Draetheus V]] against [[Merg Vol]]'s [[Merg Vol's Covenant|Covenant]] forces.<ref>''Halo: Spartan Assault''</ref> | |||
===Design=== | |||
The Wolverine's primary armament is the M260 Multiple Launch Rocket System,{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} a development of the General Support Rocket Systems that have served alongside main battle tanks since the mid-twentieth century.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} This weapon possesses two pods of [[Argent V missile|Argent V surface-to-air missiles]] that are located on either side of the driver and gunner seats; the weapon can be upgraded with two additional, smaller pods. These missiles are specialized to target and deliver their warhead to an aircraft with great speed and maneuverability. The missile pods are quite large and can be reloaded via a mechanical system in the Wolverine, which stores a small supply of missiles onboard.<ref name="Waypoint" /><ref name="Wolverine">[http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/vehicledepot.aspx#Wolverine '''HaloWars''': ''Wolverine'']</ref> | |||
== | The laser tracking<ref name="Card">[http://www.halowars.com/images/screenshots/wallpaper.aspx?s=UNSC_Wolverine_card.jpg '''HaloWars''', ''Wolverine Concept Art'']</ref> targeting systems and anti-air capabilities of the Wolverine are virtually peerless, but it can also angle its missile pods to launch missiles at ground targets, preferably stationary targets or structures;{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} because of this, Wolverines are sometimes used to provide indirect anti-armor support when main battle tanks are unavailable.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} Although aircraft pose little threat, the Wolverine is quite vulnerable to ground-based anti-armor weaponry.{{Ref/Reuse|Wolverine}}{{Ref/Reuse|Card}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | ||
The | The driver has the use of a pivoting [[XM511 Heavy Grenade Launcher]] for defense from ground attacks. This weapon is deadly against infantry and quite powerful against light vehicles, but the Wolverine requires combined arms support for defense from heavier targets.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Wolverine}}{{Ref/Reuse|Card}} | ||
*''' | ===Variants=== | ||
*'''Arctic Wolverine''' - The arctic variant of the Wolverine is equipped with a modified drive-train system to allow for better maneuverability in harsh arctic regions, as well as additional insulation and region-specific camouflage for sub-zero ambush tactics unknown to Covenant forces. | *'''Vanguard Wolverine''' - This Wolverine variant is capable of detecting Cloaked enemies. In Blitz mode, this unit has the "Rush" ability, which means it suffers no deployment fatigue when deployed. | ||
*'''Covert Ops Wolverine''' - The Covert Ops Wolverine is a highly | *'''Arctic Wolverine''' - The arctic variant of the Wolverine is equipped with a modified drive-train system to allow for better maneuverability in harsh arctic regions, as well as additional insulation and region-specific camouflage for sub-zero ambush tactics unknown to Covenant forces.<ref>[https://www.megaconstrux.com/en-us/worlds/halo/playsets/unsc-arctic-wolverine '''Mega Construx''' ''- UNSC Arctic Wolverine 96852'']</ref> | ||
*'''Covert Ops Wolverine''' - The Covert Ops Wolverine is a highly maneuverable anti-air vehicle that combines the M260 Multiple Launch Rocket System with IR signature reduction and limited Active Camo technology.<ref>[https://www.megaconstrux.com/en-us/worlds/halo/playsets/covert-ops-unsc-wolverine-97072 '''Mega Construx''' ''- Covert Ops: UNSC Wolverine 97072'']</ref> | |||
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File:HW2 Blitz Vanguard Wolverine.png|Blitz card of Vanguard Wolverines. | File:HW2 Blitz Vanguard Wolverine.png|Blitz card of Vanguard Wolverines. | ||
File:MEGA_UNSCArcticWolverine.jpg|Arctic Wolverine. | File:MEGA_UNSCArcticWolverine.jpg|Arctic Wolverine. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== | ==Gameplay== | ||
===''Halo Wars''=== | |||
{{Quote|This new UNSC vehicle has a specialized role: anti-aircraft.The Wolverine's surface-to-air missiles enemy aircraft and buildings, but its virtually defenseless against powerful enemy ground units, so you'll have to protect it. A potent counter-punch to enemy Banshees.|''GamePro, July 2008 Edition''}} | |||
Available inside the [[UNSC Vehicle Depot|vehicle depot]], the Wolverine can be built when reaching tech level 3 at a price of 300 [[resources]] and two population slots per unit. It also has two upgrades: | |||
*''Volley'': Wolverines can launch a barrage attack that engages both air and ground targets. This upgrade requires 400 resources and a tech level of 3. | |||
*''Dual Launchers'': Increases the number of missile launchers for more damage. This upgrade costs 900 resources and requires a tech level of 4. | |||
* | |||
===''Halo Wars 2''=== | ===''Halo Wars 2''=== | ||
*'''Info:''' Anti-Air, Detects cloaked units, Mid-range missiles, Light armor | *'''Info:''' Anti-Air, Detects cloaked units, Mid-range missiles, Light armor | ||
*'''Tier:''' 2 | *'''Tier:''' 2 | ||
*'''Cost''': | *'''Cost''': Population 4, Supplies 150, Power 180 | ||
Unlike its ''Halo Wars'' counterpart, the Wolverine has no upgrades, instead having the dual launchers by default. The Wolverine can be built at a garage for every UNSC leader. While effective against aircraft, they do poorly against infantry, vehicles, and structures. In [[Blitz]] Wolverines cost | Unlike its ''Halo Wars'' counterpart, the Wolverine has no upgrades, instead having the dual launchers by default. The Wolverine can be built at a garage for every UNSC leader. While effective against aircraft, they do poorly against infantry, vehicles, and structures. In [[Blitz]] Wolverines cost 40 energy, while Vanguard Wolverines cost 70 energy. | ||
====Pros==== | |||
*Effective against air unit | |||
*Cheap to manufacture | |||
==== | ====Cons==== | ||
*Weak against all ground units | |||
*Does not have abilities. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*In ''Halo Wars'', the Wolverine bears a swivel mount for the XM511 grenade launcher even before the weapon is installed. The grenade launcher is absent in ''Halo: Spartan Assault'', making the vehicle defenseless against ground attacks in the level ''[[Mission 3: Reinforcement of the Perch|Reinforcement of the Perch]]''. | *In ''Halo Wars'', the Wolverine bears a swivel mount for the XM511 grenade launcher even before the weapon is installed. The grenade launcher is absent in ''Halo: Spartan Assault'', making the vehicle defenseless against ground attacks in the level ''[[Mission 3: Reinforcement of the Perch|Reinforcement of the Perch]]''. | ||
*The Wolverine also bears a striking resemblance to the [[gijoe:Wolverine|G.I. Joe missile tank of the same name]], having a similar role and design. | *The Wolverine also bears a striking resemblance to the [[gijoe:Wolverine|G.I. Joe missile tank of the same name]], having a similar role and design. | ||
*In an interview with Gamespot, ''Halo Wars'' lead writer Graeme Devine claimed that the [[Mars|Martian]] factory responsible for producing the Wolverine was bombed by [[Insurrectionist]]s in [[2535]], halting further production of the vehicle. | *In an {{Plain|[http://uk.gamespot.com/xbox360/strategy/halowars/video/6201267/halo-wars-story-interview interview with Gamespot]}}, ''Halo Wars'' lead writer Graeme Devine claimed that the [[Mars|Martian]] factory responsible for producing the Wolverine was bombed by [[Insurrectionist]]s in [[2535]], halting further production of the vehicle. However, ''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide'' establishes [[Reach]]-based Ushuaia Armory as the Wolverine's manufacturer and makes no mention of the insurgent attack. Even if one of Ushuaia's factories on Mars were indeed destroyed, the company would still have access to their facilities on Reach and likely other planets, negating Devine's suspect explanation. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HW_Wolverine_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art of the Wolverine for ''[[Halo Wars]]''. | |||
File:HW-Concept-M9WolverineMAAT-01.png|Concept art of the Wolverine. | |||
File:HW-Concept-M9WolverineMAAT-02.png|Concept art of the Wolverine's XM511 grenade launcher. | |||
File:HW_M9Wolverine_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Wolverine. | |||
File:HW_Wolverine_Concept_2.png|Concept art of the Wolverine, | |||
File:HW_Wolverine_HiPoly_Render_1.jpg|A high-poly render of the Wolverine from ''Halo Wars''. | |||
File:HW_Wolverine_HiPoly_Render_2.jpg|Another high-poly render. | |||
File:HW_Wolverine_Wireframe.jpg|A wireframe view of the Wolverine. | |||
File:HW_EarlyWolverine.jpg|An early version of the Wolverine in ''Halo Wars''. | |||
File:HW-M9WolverineMAAT.png|Wolverine in ''[[Halo Wars]]''. | File:HW-M9WolverineMAAT.png|Wolverine in ''[[Halo Wars]]''. | ||
File:WolverineHW.png|A Wolverine outfitted with an XM511 grenade launcher. | File:WolverineHW.png|A Wolverine outfitted with an XM511 grenade launcher. | ||
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File:HSA-WolverineBarrage.jpg|[[SPARTAN-IV Program|Spartan]] [[Edward Davis]] escorting a pair of Wolverines in ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''. | File:HSA-WolverineBarrage.jpg|[[SPARTAN-IV Program|Spartan]] [[Edward Davis]] escorting a pair of Wolverines in ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''. | ||
File:HSA-M9WolverineMAAT.png|A stock M9 Wolverine. | File:HSA-M9WolverineMAAT.png|A stock M9 Wolverine. | ||
File:HW2 Wolverine Concept.jpg|''Halo Wars 2'' concept art. | |||
File:HW2B Wolverine.png|An M9 Wolverine in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''. | File:HW2B Wolverine.png|An M9 Wolverine in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''. | ||
File:HW2 Blitz Wolverine.png|A Blitz card of a Wolverine in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | File:HW2 Blitz Wolverine.png|A Blitz card of a Wolverine in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | ||
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*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | *''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]'' | ||
*''[[ | *''[[Winter Contention]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== |