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*This vehicle is most likely the [[UNSC]] counterpart of the [[AA Wraith]].
*This vehicle is most likely 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.
*The Wolverine is not featured in any of the Halo series as its factory was bombed during 2535, stopping all construction of them.<ref>[http://uk.gamespot.com/xbox360/strategy/halowars/video/6201267/halo-wars-story-interview Halo Wars Interview]</ref>
*The Wolverine is not featured in any of the Halo series as its factory was bombed during 2535, stopping all known construction.<ref>[http://uk.gamespot.com/xbox360/strategy/halowars/video/6201267/halo-wars-story-interview Halo Wars Interview]</ref>


==Images==
==Images==

Revision as of 18:55, December 23, 2008

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"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

Template:Ship The MAA-9 Wolverine (MBT) is a United Nations Space Command fast moving anti-air vehicle.

Overview

Renders of the M9 Wolverine.
The Wolverine.

The Wolverine is designed for anti-air combat. In its arsenal are two pods of Argent V Missiles that are located on the left and right of the driver and gunner seats. 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, the exact standard amount is unknown.[1]

The laser tracking[2] targeting systems and anti-air capabilities of the Wolverine are second to none, but it can also angle its missile pods to launch missiles at ground targets, preferably stationary targets or structures. Although air vehicles generally know to steer clear, the Wolverine is quite vulnerable to anti-armor attacks both from vehicles or heavily upgraded infantry,[1] possessing only light armor. However, it is a versatile unit for rough terrain operations.[2]

The driver has the use of a pivoting[2] XM511 Heavy Grenade Launcher for defense from ground attacks, which can potentially wreck soft targets, but truly this support vehicle relies on heavier units to defend it from a determined attack. Sending a group of Wolverines on a skirmish alone is suicidal. [1]

Halo Wars Stats

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The Wolverine in-game
  • Air Damage: 14
  • Vehicle Damage: 5
  • Infantry Damage: 3
  • Structure Damage: 5
  • Defense: 14

Trivia

  • This vehicle is most likely 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.
  • The Wolverine is not featured in any of the Halo series as its factory was bombed during 2535, stopping all known construction.[3]

Images

References

  1. ^ a b c Wolverine. Ensemble Studios. Accessed on 2008-22-08
  2. ^ a b c Wolverine Concept Art. Ensemble Studios. Accessed on 2008-26-09
  3. ^ Halo Wars Interview

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