M478 Oryx Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle

The is a UNSC armoured vehicle. Utilised by the UNSC Army, it meets the requirements for their infantry fighting role. Compared to the expeditionary focused Crocodile IFV, the Oryx is more lightly armoured, carries lighter armament, and a smaller crew capacity, but benefits from improved mobility and modularity. Designed to be used in conjunction with tanks, rather than as a lone vehicle, the Oryx benefits and supports armoured formations with mounted infantry, and directed anti-personnel fire.