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Warthog
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Warthog

A recurring military vehicle and character in the Twisted Metal vehicular combat franchise.
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3
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1996–2006
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2
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Warthog is a heavily armored military vehicle, typically depicted as a Humvee, appearing in titles such as Twisted Metal 2 and Twisted Metal 3. In Twisted Metal Small Brawl, it is represented as a radio-controlled toy car. The vehicle is traditionally driven by military-themed characters, such as the super-soldier Captain Rogers.
Debuting in the early entries of the demolition derby series, the vehicle's narrative in Twisted Metal 2 (1996) centers on a genetically engineered pilot seeking to reverse his rapid physical deterioration. This quest for vitality continues into Twisted Metal 3 [Greatest Hits] (1998), where the driver's storyline remains focused on obtaining a cure for his advanced age. In combat, the vehicle utilizes a signature special weapon consisting of high-damage, lock-on Patriot Missiles fired from its rear.
The property underwent a thematic shift in Twisted Metal Small Brawl (2001), which reimagines the driver as a young child named General Mike who commands the vehicle in localized neighborhood battles. Beyond the vehicular combat genre, the name is also associated with the hunting simulation Cabela's African Safari (2006), where it represents the actual wild animal species targeted by players. Across its appearances, the moniker remains a staple of PlayStation-era multiplayer gaming, representing both heavy-duty firepower and tactical resilience.

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