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* This vehicle is probably the [[UNSC]] counterpart of the [[AA Wraith]]. | * This vehicle is probably the [[UNSC]] counterpart of the [[AA Wraith]]. | ||
*It bears more than merely a passing resemblance to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1097_Avenger M1097 Avenger Air Defense System] used by the US Army in the 21st Century and to the much older American M3 and German SdKfz 251 Half tracks of World War II | *It bears more than merely a passing resemblance to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1097_Avenger M1097 Avenger Air Defense System] used by the US Army in the 21st Century and to the much older American M3 and German SdKfz 251 Half tracks of World War II | ||
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Revision as of 20:10, July 16, 2008
- "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 Banshee's and Hornets."
- — GamePro, July Edition
File:Wolveriney.jpg
Three Wolverines provide wide area AAA protection to friendly units
The Wolverine is a United Nations Space Command ground-based anti-aircraft battery in Halo Wars designed to eliminate Banshees and other airborne Covenant units such as Spirit Dropships
Because the Wolverine has only been the subject of a few seconds of gameplay footage, and little explanation, it is presumed that they are used in an Air Defense Role, intercepting Covenant air support fighters to prevent bombing runs against UNSC ground forces and emplacements.
Stats
- Air Damage: 14
- Vehicle Damage: 5
- Infantry Damage: 3
- Structure Damage: 5
- Defense: 14
Trivia
- The Wolverine was seen in the gameplay video at X07.
- This vehicle is probably the UNSC counterpart of the AA Wraith.
- It bears more than merely a passing resemblance to the M1097 Avenger Air Defense System used by the US Army in the 21st Century and to the much older American M3 and German SdKfz 251 Half tracks of World War II
