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|name=M12G1 Light Anti-Armor Vehicle | |name=M12G1 Light Anti-Armor Vehicle | ||
|manufacturer=[[AMG Transport Dynamics]] | |manufacturer=[[AMG Transport Dynamics]] | ||
|line=Warthog | |line=Warthog | ||
|model=M12G1 | |model=M12G1 | ||
|length={{Convert|6|m|ft}}<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 240''</ref> | |length={{Convert|6|m|ft}}<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 240''</ref> | ||
|width= 2-3 meters | |width= 2-3 meters | ||
|height= | |height= | ||
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|avionics= | |avionics= | ||
|countermeasures= | |countermeasures= | ||
|armament=[[M68 Gauss cannon]] (1) <small>(pre-October 2558)</small><br>[[ | |armament=[[M68 Gauss cannon]] (1) <small>(pre-October 2558)</small><br>[[M70 Gauss cannon]] (1) {{C|October 2558-present}} | ||
|complement= | |complement= | ||
|crew=*1 driver | |crew=*1 driver | ||
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|role=*Reconnaissance | |role=*Reconnaissance | ||
*Light anti-vehicular | *Light anti-vehicular | ||
*Anti-air<ref name="ENC241">'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 241''</ref> | *Anti-tank<ref name="gaussreq">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Gauss Warthog REQ description]]''</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|woodland}} | ||
|affiliation=[[UNSC Defense Force]] | *Anti-air<ref name="ENC241">'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 241''</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|tundra}} | ||
*Anti-fauna{{Ref/Reuse|corp}} | |||
*Anti-personnel{{Ref/Reuse|corp}} | |||
|affiliation=[[UNSC Defense Force]]<br/> | |||
[[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''M12G1 Light Anti-Armor Vehicle''' ('''M12G1 LAAV'''), commonly known as the '''Gauss Warthog''', is a [[United Nations Space Command]] ground vehicle. | The '''M12G1 Light Anti-Armor Vehicle''' ('''M12G1 LAAV'''), commonly known as the '''Gauss Warthog''', is a [[United Nations Space Command]] ground vehicle.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC241}} The M12G1 is a variant of the [[M12 Warthog|M12 Warthog FAV]] armed with a mounted [[Wikipedia:Coilgun|Gauss cannon]], with the [[M68 Gauss cannon|M68]] serving as standard during the [[Human-Covenant War]] and the [[M70 Gauss cannon|M70]] coming into use in the following years. | ||
== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
The M12G1 LAAV is one of UNSC's anti-armor vehicles | The M12G1 LAAV is one of the UNSC's anti-armor vehicles. It is primarily designed to quickly and efficiently defeat lightly armored vehicles such as the [[Barukaza Workshop Chopper]] and {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}}, but can also be a threat to {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}s. The Gauss Warthog is almost exactly the same in every detail to the [[M12 Chaingun Warthog]] except that it is equipped with a mounted M68 Gauss Cannon, which fires a 25mm hypersonic projectile by means of magnetic acceleration. It takes about a half a second to recharge between cannon shots. Although it appears more rarely than the standard Warthog, its capabilities make it a fearsome, agile and powerful vehicle to use. | ||
===Usage=== | |||
Gauss Warthogs are typically employed by the UNSC Army and UNSC Marine Corps, serving primarily in an anti-tank/ anti-armor role during the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|gaussreq}} During the conflict, Gauss-equipped Warthogs were able to use rugged terrain to its advantage to pick off Covenant vehicles, whose propulsion drives were slowed by foliage.<ref name="woodland">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Woodland Gauss Warthog REQ description]]''</ref> However, Gauss vehicles assigned to more remote outposts would additionally be expected to serve in an anti-aircraft role, and the driver and gunner team would drill for both tasks.<ref name="tundra">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Tundra Gauss Warthog REQ description]]''</ref> Specialised Gauss Warthogs are also employed by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]],{{Ref/Reuse|oni}} who developed and tested prototype Gauss technology during the [[Requiem Campaign]].<ref name="CF">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-a-time-to-give-tanks '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder 10/8/2015: Issue 45 A Time to Give Tanks'']</ref> | |||
Outside of the UNSC, some corporate entities such as the [[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]] have been permitted to purchase Gauss Warthogs - among other milspec equipment - for defense against dangerous megafauna on alien worlds. However, these vehicles often end up deployed for riot suppression against crowds.<ref name="corp">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Corp Gauss Warthog REQ description]]''</ref> | |||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
Numerous Gauss Warthogs were used by the UNSC during the [[Harvest Campaign]]. [[Sergeant]] [[John Forge]] used a Gauss Warthog during the battles of [[Battle of Arcadia|Arcadia]] and the [[Battle of the | Numerous Gauss Warthogs were used by the UNSC during the [[Harvest Campaign]]. [[Sergeant]] [[John Forge]] used a Gauss Warthog during the battles of [[Battle of Arcadia|Arcadia]] and the [[Battle of the Trove|Etran Harborage]].<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', [[campaign]] level ''[[Arcadia City]]''</ref> | ||
In the opening actions of the [[Fall of Reach]] in July [[2552]], [[Noble Team]] members [[ | In the opening actions of the [[Fall of Reach]] in July [[2552]], [[Noble Team]] members [[Catherine-B320]] and [[SPARTAN-B312]] drove a Gauss Warthog when returning to [[Sword Base]] after clearing out [[Covenant]] hostiles in Sword Base's outposts [[Airview Base]] and [[Farragut Station]]. They used the Warthog to destroy a number of [[Rizvum-pattern Revenant|Revenants]] and other troops guarding the gate of the base.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign level ''[[ONI: Sword Base]]''</ref> | ||
During the [[Battle of Mombasa]], [[Gunnery Sergeant]] [[Stacker]] drove a Gauss Warthog and offered it to [[Master Chief Petty Officer|MCPO]] [[John-117]] in [[Kilindini Park Cultural Center]], [[New Mombasa]]. John-117 used Stacker's Warthog to fight his way through Covenant heavy [[ | During the [[Battle of Mombasa]], [[Gunnery Sergeant]] [[Stacker]] drove a Gauss Warthog and offered it to [[Master Chief Petty Officer|MCPO]] [[John-117]] in [[Kilindini Park Cultural Center]], [[New Mombasa]]. John-117 used Stacker's Warthog to fight his way through Covenant heavy [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|armor]] and reach a [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marine]] command post in [[Sector B]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Metropolis]]''</ref> As the Battle of Mombasa drew to a close, [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|ODSTs]] [[Edward Buck]] and [[the Rookie]] commandeered a Gauss Warthog on the [[New Mombasa Waterfront Highway|city's Waterfront Highway]] in order to cover Captain [[Veronica Dare]]'s commandeered [[Olifant]] that the [[Office of Naval Intelligence|intelligence officer]] was using to escort an [[Quick to Adjust|important asset]] out of the city.<ref>'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''', campaign level ''[[Coastal Highway]]''</ref> | ||
During the [[Battle of Installation 05]], UNSC Marine forces [[Battle of the Quarantine Zone|assaulting]] the [[Installation 05]] [[Library]] deployed a Gauss Warthog along with many other vehicles to battle the [[Flood]] forms in the [[Quarantine Zone]]. They were either killed or infected by the Flood, as the Warthog was under the control of several [[Flood combat form|combat forms]] by the time [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam | During the [[Battle of Installation 05]], UNSC Marine forces [[Battle of the Quarantine Zone|assaulting]] the [[Installation 05]] [[Library]] deployed a Gauss Warthog along with many other vehicles to battle the [[Flood]] forms in the [[Quarantine Zone]]. They were either killed or infected by the Flood, as the Warthog was under the control of several [[Flood combat form|combat forms]] by the time [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee and his [[Covenant Special Operations|Special Operations]] team passed through the area. The Warthog, along with many other Flood-controlled vehicles were destroyed by the Covenant team as they made their way towards the Library.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Quarantine Zone]]''</ref> | ||
During the [[Battle of Installation 00|final battle]] of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the Marines from the [[UNSC Forward Unto Dawn|''Forward Unto Dawn'']] utilized a Gauss Warthog during their push to secure [[Installation 00]]'s [[Cartographer]]. The Gauss Warthog was offered to John-117 by [[Private First Class|PFC]] [[Chips Dubbo]]. The Spartan and Dubbo used the Warthog to aid a trio of [[M808C Scorpion|Scorpion]] tanks in destroying a large contingent of [[ | During the [[Battle of Installation 00|final battle]] of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the Marines from the [[UNSC Forward Unto Dawn|''Forward Unto Dawn'']] utilized a Gauss Warthog during their push to secure [[Installation 00]]'s [[Cartographer]]. The Gauss Warthog was offered to John-117 by [[Private First Class|PFC]] [[Chips Dubbo]]. The Spartan and Dubbo used the Warthog to aid a trio of [[M808C Scorpion|Scorpion]] tanks in destroying a large contingent of [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraiths]] and other Covenant units guarding the Cartographer building. The Warthog also helped John-117 destroy a [[Deutoros-pattern Scarab|Scarab]] that entered the battle shortly afterwards.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]''</ref> Another Gauss Warthog was dropped by a [[D77H-TCI Pelican|Pelican]] to support the UNSC forces [[Battle of the Citadel|attacking the Citadel]]. Many more aided the Master Chief during his battle against a pair of Scarabs that were dropped in from orbit in front of the Citadel by the Covenant.<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]''</ref> | ||
In July [[2557]], during the [[Battle of Requiem|initial battle]] on [[Requiem]], several Gauss Warthogs were deployed to engage [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] ground forces. Several were attached to Gypsy Company, and John-117 used one during his defense of the Mammoth assigned to destroy the Forerunner particle cannons guarding the gravity well holding the {{ | In July [[2557]], during the [[Battle of Requiem|initial battle]] on [[Requiem]], several Gauss Warthogs were deployed to engage [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] ground forces. Several were attached to Gypsy Company, and John-117 used one during his defense of the Mammoth assigned to destroy the Forerunner particle cannons guarding the gravity well holding the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} within the planet.<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level ''[[Reclaimer (level)|Reclaimer]]''</ref> Upon the ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s return to Requiem later in [[2558]], more Gauss Hogs were deployed to the interior of Requiem to aid in the removal of Covenant forces. Several were used by [[Fireteam Crimson]] during their missions, including the clearing of the location known as Quarry and the defense of Cauldron Base.<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''[[Spartan Ops]]''</ref> During the campaign, several prototype Gauss Warthogs sporting new and classified weaponry were deployed by ONI in classified operations for the purpose of field-testing.{{Ref/Reuse|CF}} | ||
On October 25, [[2558]], during the [[Battle of Meridian (2558)|Battle of Meridian]], [[Fireteam Osiris]] used a Corp Gauss Warthog to combat [[Promethean]] forces while attempting to return to their [[D79-TC Pelican]].<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level ''[[Evacuation]]''</ref> | On October 25, [[2558]], during the [[Battle of Meridian (2558)|Battle of Meridian]], [[Fireteam Osiris]] used a Corp Gauss Warthog to combat [[Promethean]] forces while attempting to return to their [[D79-TC Pelican]].<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level ''[[Evacuation]]''</ref> | ||
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===M12 variants=== | ===M12 variants=== | ||
*'''Spirit of Fire variant''' - The ''Spirit of Fire'' Warthog, also known as the Fireball Warthog, is a variant used by the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}. This variant has a flame decal on it.<ref>''[[Halo Wars]]'' '''- Unique unit: Fireball Warthog Marketplace description'''</ref> | *'''Spirit of Fire variant''' - The ''Spirit of Fire'' Warthog, also known as the Fireball Warthog, is a variant used by the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}. This variant has a flame decal on it.<ref>''[[Halo Wars]]'' '''- Unique unit: Fireball Warthog Marketplace description'''</ref> | ||
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File:Special Warthog (Halo Wars).png | |||
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===M12B variants=== | ===M12B variants=== | ||
*'''Corp Gauss Warthog''' - Officially, these are purchased to keep out large, aggressive animals. In reality they are typically deployed to keep out large, unruly crowds. Features extra armor used by the [[Liang Dortmund Corporation]]. | *'''Corp Gauss Warthog''' - Officially, these are purchased to keep out large, aggressive animals. In reality they are typically deployed to keep out large, unruly crowds. Features extra armor used by the [[Liang Dortmund Corporation]].{{Ref/Reuse|corp}} | ||
*'''Tundra Gauss Warthog''' - | *'''Tundra Gauss Warthog''' - Gauss Warthogs attached to remote garrison units serve as both anti-armor and anti-aircraft vehicles, and their driver/gunner pairs drill for both tasks. Improved Gauss Warthog with extra armor.{{Ref/Reuse|tundra}} | ||
*'''Urban Gauss Warthog''' - Product-improved anti-tank Warthog with upgraded armor plating and redundant damage-bypass systems. An urban camouflaged variant that features better armor than the Corp Hog.<ref name=" | *'''Urban Gauss Warthog''' - Product-improved anti-tank Warthog with upgraded armor plating and redundant damage-bypass systems. An urban camouflaged variant that features better armor than the Corp Hog.<ref name="urban">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Urban Gauss Warthog REQ description]]''</ref> | ||
*'''Woodland Gauss Warthog''' - In rugged terrain the Gauss Warthog is a deadly tank hunter, easily picking off Covenant boosted-gravity vehicles slowed to a crawl in dense foliage. A woodland camouflaged variant that features better armor than the Corp Hog. | *'''Woodland Gauss Warthog''' - In rugged terrain the Gauss Warthog is a deadly tank hunter, easily picking off Covenant boosted-gravity vehicles slowed to a crawl in dense foliage. A woodland camouflaged variant that features better armor than the Corp Hog.{{Ref/Reuse|woodland}} | ||
*'''ONI Gauss Warthog''' - The ONI Gauss Warthog features a highly classified gauss cannon that produces lingering area of effect damage. The [[ONI]] Warthog features better armor than the camouflaged models.<ref name=" | *'''ONI Gauss Warthog''' - The ONI Gauss Warthog features a highly classified gauss cannon that produces lingering area of effect damage. The [[ONI]] Warthog features better armor than the camouflaged models.<ref name="oni">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|ONI Gauss Warthog REQ description]]''</ref> | ||
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File:H5G Gauss Corp.png|Corp Gauss Warthog. | File:H5G Gauss Corp.png|Corp Gauss Warthog. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:H2-M12G1-GaussHog.png|The Gauss Warthog in ''[[Halo 2]]''. | File:H2-M12G1-GaussHog.png|The Gauss Warthog in ''[[Halo 2]]''. | ||
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File:H5G-OsirisinGaussHog.png|[[Fireteam Osiris]] in a Gauss Warthog in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | File:H5G-OsirisinGaussHog.png|[[Fireteam Osiris]] in a Gauss Warthog in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
File:Gauss Basic.png|''Halo 5: Guardians'' Gauss Warthog. | File:Gauss Basic.png|''Halo 5: Guardians'' Gauss Warthog. | ||
File: | File:H5G_Meridian_GaussHog.png|A gauss hog on Meridian. | ||
File:HGB-GaussWarthogmodel.jpg|A Gauss Warthog model for ''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''. | File:HGB-GaussWarthogmodel.jpg|A Gauss Warthog model for ''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''. | ||
File:HW2 - Forge hog.png|Concept art of John Forge's Gauss Warthog for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | File:HW2 - Forge hog.png|Concept art of John Forge's Gauss Warthog for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | ||
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File:HW2 Blitz Trooper Warthog.png|[[Blitz]] card of a Trooper Gauss Warthog in ''Halo Wars 2''. | File:HW2 Blitz Trooper Warthog.png|[[Blitz]] card of a Trooper Gauss Warthog in ''Halo Wars 2''. | ||
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File:REQ Card - Gauss Warthog. | File:REQ Card - Gauss Warthog.jpg|Gauss Warthog. | ||
File: | File:REQ Card - Corp Gauss Warthog.jpg|Corp Gauss Warthog. | ||
File:REQ Card - Tundra Gauss Warthog.jpg|Tundra Gauss Warthog. | |||
File:REQ Card - Woodland Gauss Warthog.jpg|Woodland Gauss Warthog. | |||
File:REQ Card - Urban Gauss Warthog.jpg|Urban Gauss Warthog. | |||
File:REQ Card - ONI Gauss Warthog.png|ONI Gauss Warthog. | File:REQ Card - ONI Gauss Warthog.png|ONI Gauss Warthog. | ||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | *''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' | *''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' | ||
**''[[ | **''[[Palace Hotel]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 4]]'' | *''[[Halo 4]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | *''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]'' | *''[[Halo: Envoy]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Hippocratica]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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