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*It is vaguely similar in appearance to the cut "[[Cougar]]" unit, and was likely inspired by it. | *It is vaguely similar in appearance to the cut "[[Cougar]]" unit, and was likely inspired by it. | ||
*The "Gremlin" moniker is a reference to the [[wikipedia:Gremlin|folkloric creature of the same name]], which aviators sometimes jokingly claim cause mechanical problems in aircraft. An appropriate name, considering the Gremlin's EMP capabilities. | *The "Gremlin" moniker is a reference to the [[wikipedia:Gremlin|folkloric creature of the same name]], which aviators sometimes jokingly claim cause mechanical problems in aircraft. An appropriate name, considering the Gremlin's EMP capabilities. | ||
*The Gremlin can be made in the Firebase and has several upgrades | *The Gremlin can be made in the Firebase and has several upgrades, including a Focus Lens for increased firepower and | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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The Gremlin Combat Support Vehicle is a combat support vehicle used by the UNSC Marine Corps during 2531, during the early years of the Human-Covenant War. It has been seen engaging enemies with its roof-mounted EMP gun.[1]. It is a Special Purpose Vehicle, whose special ability is to temporarily disable non-infantry units. It is Anders' unique unit. It can be upgraded with Focusing Lens, to increase its weapon's range and effectiveness or with the Chain Amplifier, an upgrade which allows the EMP gun to hit multiple targets.
Trivia
- It is vaguely similar in appearance to the cut "Cougar" unit, and was likely inspired by it.
- The "Gremlin" moniker is a reference to the folkloric creature of the same name, which aviators sometimes jokingly claim cause mechanical problems in aircraft. An appropriate name, considering the Gremlin's EMP capabilities.
- The Gremlin can be made in the Firebase and has several upgrades, including a Focus Lens for increased firepower and
