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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|Winter Contention}} | 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|Halo: 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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File:HW_Wolverine_Wireframe.jpg|A wireframe view of the Wolverine's early design. | File:HW_Wolverine_Wireframe.jpg|A wireframe view of the Wolverine's early design. | ||
File:HW_EarlyWolverine.jpg|The early version of the Wolverine in ''Halo Wars''. | File:HW_EarlyWolverine.jpg|The early version of the Wolverine in ''Halo Wars''. | ||
File:HW_Wolverine_Concept_2.png|Later concept art of the Wolverine, featuring explorations for the vehicle's armament and a redesigned, bulkier chassis. | File:HW_Wolverine_Concept_2.png|Later concept art of the Wolverine, featuring explorations for the vehicle's armament and a redesigned, bulkier chassis. | ||
File:HW_Wolverine_Concept_1.jpg|Relatively finalised concept art of the Wolverine. The missile launcher here was changed for the final game released, though was retained in the [[MEGA Brands Halo Toys]] Wolverine set released alongside the game. | File:HW_Wolverine_Concept_1.jpg|Relatively finalised concept art of the Wolverine. The missile launcher here was changed for the final game released, though was retained in the [[MEGA Brands Halo Toys]] Wolverine set released alongside the game. | ||
File:HW-Concept-M9WolverineMAAT-02.png|Another view of the model and design featured in the previous image, showcasing the final vehicle design and proportions though an alternate, unused missile launcher. | File:HW-Concept-M9WolverineMAAT-02.png|Another view of the model and design featured in the previous image, showcasing the final vehicle design and proportions though an alternate, unused missile launcher. | ||
File:HW UNSCArmourColumn Concept.jpg|An early concept piece depicting this earlier Wolverine launcher firing missiles. | |||
File:HW-Concept-M9WolverineMAAT-01.png|The Wolverine's final model, with the missile launchers used in the final game. The bottom-right of the model sheet here showcases a look at a slightly earlier Wolverine iteration, in which the cockpit was placed at the front of the vehicle rather than in the middle. | File:HW-Concept-M9WolverineMAAT-01.png|The Wolverine's final model, with the missile launchers used in the final game. The bottom-right of the model sheet here showcases a look at a slightly earlier Wolverine iteration, in which the cockpit was placed at the front of the vehicle rather than in the middle. | ||
File:HW2 Wolverine Concept.jpg|''Halo Wars 2'' concept art. | File:HW2 Wolverine Concept.jpg|''Halo Wars 2'' concept art. | ||
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*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | *''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]'' | ||
*''[[Winter Contention]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Halo: Winter Contention]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== |
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