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The '''M864 Arctic Warthog''' is a [[M12 Warthog#Other models|variant]] of the [[M12 Warthog]] that is camouflaged and outfitted specifically for expeditions in arctic conditions. Despite these modifications, it does not have the extreme mobility modifications of the M862 variant.<ref name="ENC241">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 241''</ref><ref name="waypointuni">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/warthog '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Warthog'']</ref>
The '''M864 Arctic Warthog''' is a [[M12 Warthog#Other models|variant]] of the [[M12 Warthog]] that is camouflaged and outfitted specifically for expeditions in arctic conditions. Despite these modifications, it does not have the extreme mobility modifications of the M862 variant.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
 
==Overview==
===Design details===
{{Main|M12 Warthog}}
The M864 Arctic Warthog is one of several Warthogs designed for cold weather fielding. Unlike the [[M862 Arctic Warthog]], the M864 does not feature extensive mobility modifications such as tracks instead of wheels, and enclosed doors for crew comfort. In this regard, it bears more in common with the [[M12B Warthog]]'s [[Tundra Warthog|Tundra]] variant, as it has no external physical change from its base variant aside from a snow camouflage paint job.{{Ref/Map|H3|Avalanche}} It is instead fitted with structural and performance improvements to help it content with cold weather conditions.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


==Description==
==In-game information==
The M864 Arctic Warthog, one of several Warthogs designed for cold weather fielding. Unlike the [[M862 Arctic Warthog]], the M864 does not feature extensive mobility modifications such as tracks instead of wheels, and enclosed doors for crew comfort. In this regard, it bears more regard for the [[M12B Warthog]]'s [[Tundra Warthog|Tundra]] variant, as it has no external physical change from its base variant aside from a snow camouflage paint job.
===''Halo 3''===
The M864 appears exclusively on the ''[[Halo 3]]'' multiplayer map [[Avalanche]], replacing the standard M12 Warthog available usually in the game. This Warthog, like all other UNSC vehicles on the map, is outfitted with a special snow camouflage more suitable for the map's winter conditions. Despite this, however, it does not have any difference to the regular Warthog available in the game regarding gameplay mechanics.  


Currently-known models of the M864 have only been seen equipped with [[M41 Vulcan]] chainguns, like all [[M12 Chaingun Warthog]]s.
In [[Series 6: Raven|Series 6]] of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', the M864 Arctic Warthog was also featured on the map [[Icebox]] - a notable departure from the map's original ''[[Halo Online]]'' layout which featured a unique winterised take on the ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' Warthog model.


==Variants==
==Production notes==
*'''M864 A''': This is a variant of the M864 Arctic Warthog with an enclosed passenger compartment and treads in place of wheels.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BAGwarthog ''Bungie.net'': The Warthog]</ref>
The M864 Warthog was first introduced into ''Halo'' canon in a [[Bungie.net]] article on the Warthog written to promote ''[[Halo 3]]''. At the time of its writing, the vehicle was described with the attributes now attributed to the [[M862 Arctic Warthog]] cut from ''[[Halo 2]]''; an enclosed cabin and treads instead of wheels.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BAGwarthog|Site=Bungie.net|Page=M12 Warthog|D=16|M=04|Y=2020|LocalArchive=Machines, Materiel and Munitions from the Human-Covenant Conflict, 2525 - Present/Warthog}} This designation was followed-through in the [[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)|2009]] and [[Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition)|2011 editions]] of the ''Halo Encyclopedia'',{{Ref/Book|Enc09|Page=241}}{{Ref/Book|Enc11|Page=241}} before being changed in a 2015 [[Halo Waypoint]] article. On Waypoint, the M864 was instead changed to be an arctic vehicle fitted for cold environments though retaining the standard wheels, with the treaded variant instead being changed to the M862 Arctic Warthog.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} This updated description for the M864 has since been consistently applied in the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


==Gameplay==
The updated description has not strictly been assigned a visual appearance in any of the media describing it. However, its overall visual likeness appears to be based on the special Warthog featured on [[Avalanche]], a [[Downloadable content|DLC map]] for ''Halo 3''. At the time of the original article's writing, Avalanche was particularly notable among all ''Halo'' games for boasting the only alternate look for the Warthog (alongside specialised snow variants of the [[M808C Scorpion]] and [[AV-14 Hornet]]). However, in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' this behaviour was changed to make the snow camouflage a [[Skins (Halo 3)|selectable skin]] instead.
The M864 appears exclusively on the ''[[Halo 3]]'' multiplayer map [[Avalanche]], replacing the standard M12 Warthog available usually in the game. This Warthog, like all other UNSC vehicles on the map, is outfitted with a special snow camouflage more suitable for the map's winter conditions. Despite this, however, it does not have any difference to the regular Warthog available in the game regarding gameplay mechanics. On [[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]], it also appears on the new Halo 3 map [[Icebox]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 3]]''
**''[[Legendary Map Pack]]'' {{1st}}


==Sources==
==Sources==

Latest revision as of 15:00, November 25, 2024

M864 Arctic Warthog
H3 M864ArcticHog.png
Production information

Product line:

M12 Warthog[1][2]

Technical specifications

Length:

6.2 meters (20.5 ft)[1][3]

Width:

3.1 meters (10.1 ft)[3]

Height:

2.5 meters (8.1 ft)[1][3]

Armament:

1 modular turret slot

Crew:

  • 1 driver
  • 1 passenger
  • 1 gunner
Usage

In service:

Human-Covenant War

Role(s):

  • Arctic reconnaissance

Affiliation:

United Nations Space Command

 

The M864 Arctic Warthog is a variant of the M12 Warthog that is camouflaged and outfitted specifically for expeditions in arctic conditions. Despite these modifications, it does not have the extreme mobility modifications of the M862 variant.[1][2]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Main article: M12 Warthog

The M864 Arctic Warthog is one of several Warthogs designed for cold weather fielding. Unlike the M862 Arctic Warthog, the M864 does not feature extensive mobility modifications such as tracks instead of wheels, and enclosed doors for crew comfort. In this regard, it bears more in common with the M12B Warthog's Tundra variant, as it has no external physical change from its base variant aside from a snow camouflage paint job.[4] It is instead fitted with structural and performance improvements to help it content with cold weather conditions.[2]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 3[edit]

The M864 appears exclusively on the Halo 3 multiplayer map Avalanche, replacing the standard M12 Warthog available usually in the game. This Warthog, like all other UNSC vehicles on the map, is outfitted with a special snow camouflage more suitable for the map's winter conditions. Despite this, however, it does not have any difference to the regular Warthog available in the game regarding gameplay mechanics.

In Series 6 of Halo: The Master Chief Collection, the M864 Arctic Warthog was also featured on the map Icebox - a notable departure from the map's original Halo Online layout which featured a unique winterised take on the Halo: Reach Warthog model.

Production notes[edit]

The M864 Warthog was first introduced into Halo canon in a Bungie.net article on the Warthog written to promote Halo 3. At the time of its writing, the vehicle was described with the attributes now attributed to the M862 Arctic Warthog cut from Halo 2; an enclosed cabin and treads instead of wheels.[5] This designation was followed-through in the 2009 and 2011 editions of the Halo Encyclopedia,[6][7] before being changed in a 2015 Halo Waypoint article. On Waypoint, the M864 was instead changed to be an arctic vehicle fitted for cold environments though retaining the standard wheels, with the treaded variant instead being changed to the M862 Arctic Warthog.[1] This updated description for the M864 has since been consistently applied in the Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition).[2]

The updated description has not strictly been assigned a visual appearance in any of the media describing it. However, its overall visual likeness appears to be based on the special Warthog featured on Avalanche, a DLC map for Halo 3. At the time of the original article's writing, Avalanche was particularly notable among all Halo games for boasting the only alternate look for the Warthog (alongside specialised snow variants of the M808C Scorpion and AV-14 Hornet). However, in Halo: The Master Chief Collection this behaviour was changed to make the snow camouflage a selectable skin instead.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e Halo Waypoint, Warthog (Retrieved on Nov 3, 2015) [archive]
  2. ^ a b c d Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 137
  3. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 134
  4. ^ Halo 3, multiplayer map Avalanche
  5. ^ Bungie.net, M12 Warthog (Retrieved on Apr 16, 2020) [local archive] [external archive]
  6. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 241
  7. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 241