M9 Wolverine: Difference between revisions

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|image= [[File:HW2 Wolverine.png|300px]]  

|manufacturer=[[Ushuaia Armory]]<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 205''</ref>

|model=M9

|class=Anti-aircraft vehicle

|length=25.9 feet (7.9 meters)<ref name="EVG"/>

|width=14.5 feet (4.4 meters)<ref name="EVG"/>

|height=

|poweroutput=

|power=

|shield gen=

|armament=*[[M260 Multiple Launch Rocket System]]<ref name="EVG"/>

*[[XM511 Heavy Grenade Launcher]]

|firstuse-title=In service

|firstuse=[[Insurrection]] <br> [[Human-Covenant War]] <br> [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]

|role=Self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery

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 name="EVG"/><ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''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>

===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 name="EVG"/><ref name="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]], [[Arcadia]], [[Dwarka]], [[Jericho VII]], [[Miridem]], and [[Troy]].<ref name="EVG"/> 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>

The Wolverine's primary armament is the M260 Multiple Launch Rocket System,<ref name="EVG"/> a development of the General Support Rocket Systems that have served alongside main battle tanks since the mid-twentieth century.<ref name="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="Wolverine">[http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/vehicledepot.aspx#Wolverine '''HaloWars''': ''Wolverine'']</ref><ref name="Waypoint"></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 name="EVG"/> because of this, Wolverines are sometimes used to provide indirect anti-armor support when main battle tanks are unavailable.<ref name="Waypoint"/> Although aircraft pose little threat, the Wolverine is quite vulnerable to ground-based anti-armor weaponry.<ref name="Wolverine"/><ref name="Card"/><ref name="EVG"/>

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 name="EVG"/><ref name="Wolverine"/><ref name="Card"/>

*'''Vanguard Wolverine''' - This Wolverine variant is capable of detecting Cloaked enemies.

*'''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>

==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.

*'''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 40 energy, while Vanguard Wolverines cost 70 energy.

*The Wolverine also bears a striking resemblance to the [[w:c:gijoe:Wolverine|G.I. Joe missile tank of the same name]], having a similar role and design.

*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.

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