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The '''M9 Main Anti-Aircraft Tank (MAAT)''', commonly referred to as the '''Wolverine''', is a half-track anti-air vehicle developed by [[Ushuaia Armory]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} It is employed by the [[United Nations Space Command]] for air-defense and as makeshift, close-ranged missile artillery against static targets.{{Ref/Site|Id=Waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/wolverine/332c3508-0772-4c65-9621-7e1fc597cb45?filter=all|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=M9 Wolverine MAAT|D=23|M=03|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo Waypoint/2009 to 2014/Universe/Vehicles#Wolverine}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc09|Enc09|Page=239}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=239}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Guide|Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide|Page=44}}{{Ref/Site|Id=HWCS|URL=http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/vehicledepot.aspx#Wolverine|Site=Official Halo Wars Community Site|Page=Wolverine|D= | The '''M9 Main Anti-Aircraft Tank (MAAT)''', commonly referred to as the '''Wolverine''', is a half-track anti-air vehicle developed by [[Ushuaia Armory]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} It is employed by the [[United Nations Space Command]] for air-defense and as makeshift, close-ranged missile artillery against static targets.{{Ref/Site|Id=Waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/wolverine/332c3508-0772-4c65-9621-7e1fc597cb45?filter=all|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=M9 Wolverine MAAT|D=23|M=03|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo Waypoint/2009 to 2014/Universe/Vehicles#Wolverine}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc09|Enc09|Page=239}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=239}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Guide|Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide|Page=44}}{{Ref/Site|Id=HWCS|URL=http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/vehicledepot.aspx#Wolverine|Site=Official Halo Wars Community Site|Page=Wolverine|D=30|M=03|Y=2018|LocalArchive=Archive:Halowars.com/UNSC#Wolverine}} | ||
While classified as a "tank", the Wolverine is not designed and does not operate in a manner akin to more conventional [[Tank|main battle tanks]] (MBTs) such as the [[Scorpion]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Its classification as a tank is instead rooted in historical development within the UNSC. The Wolverine (in particular, its general architecture and framework) was designed alongside more conventional MBTs, leading to the vestigial classification being applied despite not being representative of its true role.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} | While classified as a "tank", the Wolverine is not designed and does not operate in a manner akin to more conventional [[Tank|main battle tanks]] (MBTs) such as the [[Scorpion]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Its classification as a tank is instead rooted in historical development within the UNSC. The Wolverine (in particular, its general architecture and framework) was designed alongside more conventional MBTs, leading to the vestigial classification being applied despite not being representative of its true role.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} | ||
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The M9 Wolverine is a half-track vehicle designed primarily for air-defence roles. The chassis features a centrally-located operator cabin with a large viewscreen capable of seating the vehicle's three crew, with two wheels in the front for steering and a tread system in the back for movement power.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The aft half of the vehicle contains the vehicle's primary armament - the [[M260 Multiple Launch Rocket System]], a 70mm missile launcher capable of firing a variety of munitions{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} and a development of the General Support Rocket Systems that have served alongside main battle tanks since the mid-twentieth century.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} The [[Argent V missile]]s are the predominant munitions loaded in these launchers, and serve as a potent short-ranged anti-air missile system effective against [[Insurrectionist]] and [[Covenant]] light aircraft.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} While not intended for the role, the M260 MLRS can be used in a limited role as close-ranged missile artillery - something typically ordered against static structures or as a last resort by desperate commanders.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} The missile pods can be field-configured in a variety of mountings,{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} and can be reloaded via a mechanical system on the vehicle itself - with a small stockpile of missiles stored aboard.{{Ref/Reuse|HWCS}} | The M9 Wolverine is a half-track vehicle designed primarily for air-defence roles. The chassis features a centrally-located operator cabin with a large viewscreen capable of seating the vehicle's three crew, with two wheels in the front for steering and a tread system in the back for movement power.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The aft half of the vehicle contains the vehicle's primary armament - the [[M260 Multiple Launch Rocket System]], a 70mm missile launcher capable of firing a variety of munitions{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} and a development of the General Support Rocket Systems that have served alongside main battle tanks since the mid-twentieth century.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} The [[Argent V missile]]s are the predominant munitions loaded in these launchers, and serve as a potent short-ranged anti-air missile system effective against [[Insurrectionist]] and [[Covenant]] light aircraft.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} While not intended for the role, the M260 MLRS can be used in a limited role as close-ranged missile artillery - something typically ordered against static structures or as a last resort by desperate commanders.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} The missile pods can be field-configured in a variety of mountings,{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} and can be reloaded via a mechanical system on the vehicle itself - with a small stockpile of missiles stored aboard.{{Ref/Reuse|HWCS}} | ||
To the right side of the cabin is mounted a | To the right side of the cabin is mounted a 70mm [[XM511 Heavy Grenade Launcher]] - a belt-fed weapon capable of targeting infantry and armour for the vehicle's defence in the event that it has no easily-available friendly support.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}}{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} | ||
In the field, Wolverines can be constructed at the [[UNSC Vehicle Depot|vehicle depot]] and [[UNSC Garage|garage]] deployable structures that can be constructed at a [[Firebase]]. | In the field, Wolverines can be constructed at the [[UNSC Vehicle Depot|vehicle depot]] and [[UNSC Garage|garage]] deployable structures that can be constructed at a [[Firebase]]. | ||
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===Operational history=== | ===Operational history=== | ||
Wolverines were introduced relatively late into the [[Insurrection]] conflict,{{Ref/Game|Id=PL|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Wolverine}} and proved effective in countering [[Insurrectionist]] light aircraft.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} When the [[Human-Covenant War]] started in [[2525]], Wolverines were pressed into combat against the [[Covenant]] and proved extremely adept at countering the hegemony's [[Banshee]] and [[Seraph]] aircraft.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}} They served instrumental roles in a number of campaigns throughout the war including the battles for [[Harvest campaign|Harvest]], [[Battle for Arcadia|Arcadia]], [[Battle of Trove|Trove]], [[Siege of Dwarka|Dwarka]], [[Battle of Miridem|Miridem]], [[Massacre of Troy|Troy]], [[Battle of Jericho VII|Jericho VII]],{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} and [[Defense of Concord|Concord]].{{Ref/Site|Id=S2StoryHub|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-infinite-lone-wolves-intel|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo Infinite - Lone Wolves Intel|D=03|M=11|Y=2022|LocalArchive=Halo Infinite Story & Intel}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=WC| | Wolverines were introduced relatively late into the [[Insurrection]] conflict,{{Ref/Game|Id=PL|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Wolverine}} and proved effective in countering [[Insurrectionist]] light aircraft.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} When the [[Human-Covenant War]] started in [[2525]], Wolverines were pressed into combat against the [[Covenant]] and proved extremely adept at countering the hegemony's [[Banshee]] and [[Seraph]] aircraft.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}} They served instrumental roles in a number of campaigns throughout the war including the battles for [[Harvest campaign|Harvest]], [[Battle for Arcadia|Arcadia]], [[Battle of Trove|Trove]], [[Siege of Dwarka|Dwarka]], [[Battle of Miridem|Miridem]], [[Massacre of Troy|Troy]], [[Battle of Jericho VII|Jericho VII]],{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} and [[Defense of Concord|Concord]].{{Ref/Site|Id=S2StoryHub|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-infinite-lone-wolves-intel|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo Infinite - Lone Wolves Intel|D=03|M=11|Y=2022|LocalArchive=Halo Infinite Story & Intel}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=WC|Winter Contention}} | ||
During the defensive actions on [[Concord]], Wolverines were deployed in the province of [[Caravelle province|Caravelle]] alongside the [[Concordian militia]] and [[UNSC Army Rangers]], though two were ultimately lost to Banshee fire.{{Ref/Reuse|S2StoryHub}} Later on in the campaign, Wolverines operated in conjunction with a number of [[S-14 Baselard]]s, with the Baselard fighters sacrificing themselves to draw Covenant aircraft into the [[Hinterlands region]] of Concord into the range of Wolverine emplacements.{{Ref/Reuse|WC}} | During the defensive actions on [[Concord]], Wolverines were deployed in the province of [[Caravelle province|Caravelle]] alongside the [[Concordian militia]] and [[UNSC Army Rangers]], though two were ultimately lost to Banshee fire.{{Ref/Reuse|S2StoryHub}} Later on in the campaign, Wolverines operated in conjunction with a number of [[S-14 Baselard]]s, with the Baselard fighters sacrificing themselves to draw Covenant aircraft into the [[Hinterlands region]] of Concord into the range of Wolverine emplacements.{{Ref/Reuse|WC}} | ||
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===''Halo Wars''=== | ===''Halo Wars''=== | ||
Wolverines can be built at the [[UNSC Vehicle Depot|vehicle depot]] after reaching tech level {{HWTech|3}} at a price of {{HWResources|300}} [[resources]] and {{HWPop|2}} slots per unit. It also has two upgrades: | Wolverines can be built at the [[UNSC Vehicle Depot|vehicle depot]] after reaching tech level {{HWTech|3}} at a price of {{HWResources|300}} [[resources]] and {{HWPop|2}} slots per unit. It also has two upgrades: | ||
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* | *''Volley'': Wolverines can launch a barrage attack that engages both air and ground targets. This upgrade requires {{HWResources|400}} and a tech level of {{HWTech|3}}. | ||
*''Dual Launchers'': Increases the number of missile launchers for more damage. This upgrade costs {{HWResources|900}} and requires a tech level of {{HWTech|4}}. | |||
===''Halo Wars 2''=== | ===''Halo Wars 2''=== | ||
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*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.{{Ref/YouTube|47PFHMOZgkY|GameSpot|Halo Wars Story Interview}} 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. | *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.{{Ref/YouTube|47PFHMOZgkY|GameSpot|Halo Wars Story Interview}} 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. | ||
*The Wolverine's background, as originally listed on [[Halo Waypoint]],{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} lifts much of the vehicle's development history from the real-world [[Wikipedia:M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System|M270 MLRS]] - an obvious influence on the vehicle's M260 MLRS armament naming. | *The Wolverine's background, as originally listed on [[Halo Waypoint]],{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} lifts much of the vehicle's development history from the real-world [[Wikipedia:M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System|M270 MLRS]] - an obvious influence on the vehicle's M260 MLRS armament naming. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Development images=== | ===Development images=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:HW_Wolverine_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art of the Wolverine for ''[[Halo Wars]]''. | ||
File: | File:HW-Concept-M9WolverineMAAT-01.png|Concept art of the Wolverine. | ||
File: | 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: | File:HW_Wolverine_Concept_2.png|Concept art of the Wolverine, | ||
File:HW_Wolverine_Concept_2.png| | File:HW_Wolverine_HiPoly_Render_1.jpg|A high-poly render of the Wolverine from ''Halo Wars''. | ||
File: | File:HW_Wolverine_HiPoly_Render_2.jpg|Another high-poly render. | ||
File: | File:HW_Wolverine_Wireframe.jpg|A wireframe view of the Wolverine. | ||
File: | File:HW_EarlyWolverine.jpg|An early version of the Wolverine in ''Halo Wars''. | ||
File: | |||
File:HW2 Wolverine Concept.jpg|''Halo Wars 2'' concept art. | File:HW2 Wolverine Concept.jpg|''Halo Wars 2'' concept art. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | *''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]'' | ||
*''[[ | *''[[Winter Contention]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== |