M12 Warthog

The M12 Warthog FAV is a lightly armored ground vehicle in use by all branches of the United Nations Space Command, in addition to many colonial forces. Although lacking in armor and firepower, the Warthog's rugged construction and versatility has led to it being deployed in every environment that mankind has set foot in.

Role
A Force Application Vehicle is a light, highly-mobile vehicle that gets troops and firepower to where they're needed the most. The Warthog and vehicles like it were not originally intended to be frontline units. Rather, the Warthog was meant to supplement the mobility of and provide fire support to infantry squads on patrol. In the words of General Warren Slocum, the FAV "... is meant to be a better boot and a bigger gun."

As the single most common armored vehicle in the UNSC inventory, the Warthog was often pressed into use outside of its intended role. In the Insurrection, the Human-Covenant War, and the conflicts that were to follow, the Warthog could be found in the heart of the battle.

Development
In 2533, Warthog production peaked at AMG Transport's main facility in Crisium City, Luna. The month of February saw 91,253 Warthogs of all models roll off the assembly line.