What a coincidence!

[RCIX]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M270_Multiple_Launch_Rocket_System

X, did you know of such a thing existing and named the in-game units of the same name after it?

[rubikscube]

I also believe x has stolen a name called "fighter" or "bomber" or "cruiser"

[keith.lamothe]

Haha

Bomber Pilot 1: "Hey, Bob, look down there!"
Bomber Pilot 2: "What? That truck there? With the--"
Bomber Pilot 1: "Yea, just like they make them back home! What a coinci-*BLAM!*

[triggerman602]

This is hardly a coincidence.

[x4000]

Yep! I always thought those trucks were fascinating, and that was exactly what the in game units (and much later, turrets) were named for.