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|name=M808B3 Tarantula | |name=M808B3 Tarantula | ||
|image= | |image=[[File:HCE Digsite Tarantula.jpg|300px]]<br>The 2540 Tarantula redesign.{{Ref/Reuse|CFDigsite}} | ||
|manufacturer= | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Reuse|CFDigsite}} | ||
|line=[[Scorpion]] | |line=[[Scorpion]] | ||
|model=M808B3 | |model=M808B3 | ||
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|armament= | |armament= | ||
*Twin [[Scimitar rocket pod|Scimitar 40x178mm hypervelocity rocket pods]]{{Ref/Reuse|Universe}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=140}} | *Twin [[Scimitar rocket pod|Scimitar 40x178mm hypervelocity rocket pods]]{{Ref/Reuse|Universe}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=140}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CFDigsite|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-digsite-dissection|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Digsite Dissection|D=28|M=07|Y=2023}} | ||
|crew= | |crew= | ||
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|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
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The '''M808B3 Tarantula''' is a a modified variant of the [[M808B Scorpion]] main battle [[tank]].{{Ref/Reuse|Universe}} | The '''M808B3 Tarantula''' is a a modified variant of the [[M808B Scorpion]] main battle [[tank]].{{Ref/Reuse|Universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFDigsite}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
{{Main|M808B Scorpion}} | {{Main|M808B Scorpion}} | ||
The Tarantula is fitted with twin [[Scimitar rocket pod|Scimitar 40x178mm hypervelocity rocket pods]].{{Ref/Reuse|Universe}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc09|Enc09|Page=238}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=248}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | The Tarantula is fitted with twin [[Scimitar rocket pod|Scimitar 40x178mm hypervelocity rocket pods]].{{Ref/Reuse|Universe}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc09|Enc09|Page=238}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=248}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFDigsite}} | ||
===Usage=== | ===Usage=== | ||
Tarantula models were employed during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. Due to their rigid manoeuvrability{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} and ineffectiveness against [[Covenant]] forces, most models were re-equipped as regular M808Bs.{{Ref/Reuse|Universe}} | Tarantula models were employed during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. Due to their rigid manoeuvrability{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} and ineffectiveness against [[Covenant]] forces, most models were re-equipped as regular M808Bs.{{Ref/Reuse|Universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFDigsite}} The design was resurrected in [[2540]] by Misriah Armory to test the potential use of older Scorpion hulls for heavy tank destroyers and multiple-launch rocket systems. The redesigned models changed the older Scimitar launchers for a hybrid design (pictured above) capable of firing the [[M19 missile]]s used by the [[M41 SPNKr]]s, which can be used as direct-fire heavy rockets or fire-and-forget guided missiles.{{Ref/Reuse|CFDigsite}} | ||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
The idea of a missile-equipped Scorpion first emerged during the [[Development of Halo 2|development]] of ''[[Halo 2]]''. A model for such a vehicle was created though never implemented in the game. Like several other [[Cut Halo 2 vehicles|vehicles cut from the game]] such as the [[M808B2 Sun Devil|Sun Devil]] Scorpion, the Tarantula was preserved in ''Halo'' canon in the [[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)|2009 ''Halo Encyclopedia'']].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} The original ''Halo 2'' model for the Tarantula was more recently restored by the [[Digsite]] asset restoration project, and is currently being worked on for inclusion alongside the Sun Devil as an asset in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' for [[Modding|modders]] to use.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/digsite-discoveries|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Digsite Discoveries|D=17|M=07|Y=2023}} | The idea of a missile-equipped Scorpion first emerged during the [[Development of Halo 2|development]] of ''[[Halo 2]]''. A model for such a vehicle was created though never implemented in the game. Like several other [[Cut Halo 2 vehicles|vehicles cut from the game]] such as the [[M808B2 Sun Devil|Sun Devil]] Scorpion, the Tarantula was preserved in ''Halo'' canon in the [[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)|2009 ''Halo Encyclopedia'']].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} The original ''Halo 2'' model for the Tarantula was more recently restored by the [[Digsite]] asset restoration project, and is currently being worked on for inclusion alongside the Sun Devil as an asset in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' for [[Modding|modders]] to use.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/digsite-discoveries|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Digsite Discoveries|D=17|M=07|Y=2023}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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The M808B3 Tarantula is a a modified variant of the M808B Scorpion main battle tank.[2][1]
Overview
Design details
- Main article: M808B Scorpion
The Tarantula is fitted with twin Scimitar 40x178mm hypervelocity rocket pods.[2][4][5][3][1]
Usage
Tarantula models were employed during the Human-Covenant War. Due to their rigid manoeuvrability[3] and ineffectiveness against Covenant forces, most models were re-equipped as regular M808Bs.[2][1] The design was resurrected in 2540 by Misriah Armory to test the potential use of older Scorpion hulls for heavy tank destroyers and multiple-launch rocket systems. The redesigned models changed the older Scimitar launchers for a hybrid design (pictured above) capable of firing the M19 missiles used by the M41 SPNKrs, which can be used as direct-fire heavy rockets or fire-and-forget guided missiles.[1]
Production notes
The idea of a missile-equipped Scorpion first emerged during the development of Halo 2. A model for such a vehicle was created though never implemented in the game. Like several other vehicles cut from the game such as the Sun Devil Scorpion, the Tarantula was preserved in Halo canon in the 2009 Halo Encyclopedia.[4][5] The original Halo 2 model for the Tarantula was more recently restored by the Digsite asset restoration project, and is currently being worked on for inclusion alongside the Sun Devil as an asset in Halo: Combat Evolved for modders to use.[6]
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f g Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Digsite Dissection (Retrieved on Jul 28, 2023) [archive]
- ^ a b c d e Halo Waypoint, Scorpion (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
- ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 140
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 238
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 248
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Digsite Discoveries (Retrieved on Jul 17, 2023) [archive]
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