The Wolverine G is a variant of the Wolverine space fighter, one of the first upgraded models to enter production in the C Quadrant Defenders' space fleet. Original Wolverines' firepower was considered to lack sufficient punch, only bringing four machine guns to bear. This resulted in design specificiation 2674-G, calling for the modification of some existing fighters to include a pair of gauss cannons, to be designated Wolverine G.

This design change came at the cost of the internal combustion engines and propellers, requiring the fighter to rely entirely on its atomic rocket engine for propulsion. With the supplemental thrust of the propellers gone, the engine nacelles were reconfigured to carry a pair of rotary magnetic field generators to power the new gauss cannons. The RMFGs are positioned to provide improved airflow during atmospheric flight, combining the existing air intakes with additional air scoops to cool the generators. Each gauss cannon is connected to its respective RMFG by way of a ferrite slurry hose.

A bit about gauss weaponry:
A gauss cannon works on the concept of projecting a magnetic beam towards a ferrous target. Magnetic flux is first concentrated using a rotary magnetic field generator. It is then carried in ferrite slurry through ductwork towards a discharge coil, which concentrates and directs the magnetic flux. The discharge coil is located at the breech end of the cannon, using the shape of the barrel to further guide the flux beam towards the target. The result is a focused magnetic force capable of warping and weakening metal, as well as disrupting electrical flow within targets.

The Wolverine G variant's airfoil returns to form, using the tranditional wing design to offset the lack of thrust that the propeller engines would have provided in atmospheric conditions. The typical T-tail has also been replaced with a twin tail for additional stability. The resulting fighter sacrifices some speed and agility in flight (particularly when not in a vacuum) for the benefit of extra firepower against hard targets. The Wolverine G found its role among the figher corps, paving the way for later armament variations to follow.