Editing 957-A3

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[[File:H2A Scorpion957-A3.png|300px|thumb|A 957-A3 in the New Mombasa industrial zone.]]
The '''957-A3''' was a locally-produced variant of the [[M808B Main Battle Tank|M808B Scorpion tank]] in service with the [[UNSC]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. It was codified by the [[UNSC Army]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/scorpion '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Scorpion'']</ref> The tank featured enhanced electronics for more accurate firing.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 238''</ref> As well as its modifications, it had what appeared to be an arrowhead or lambda symbol painted on its left front tread cover.<ref name="Metropolis">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Metropolis]]''</ref>

==History==
In [[2552]], a 957-A3 was assigned to the {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}. In [[2552#October|October]] of that year, during the [[Battle for Earth]], the tank was deployed in the [[New Mombasa industrial zone|industrial zone]] of [[New Mombasa]] to defend a [[Lethbridge Industrial]] building housing [[A Company]] from [[Covenant]] forces. Shortly after [[John-117]] arrived, a [[Protos-pattern Scarab|Scarab]] walker started to advance on their position. The 957-A3 used its [[M512 smooth-bore high-velocity cannon|main cannon]] to fire on the walker, but to no avail. Within seconds, the Scarab's [[focus cannon]] destroyed the tank, killing the vehicle's operator.{{Ref/Reuse|Metropolis}}

The 957-A3 appears on the [[War Games]] simulation [[Coagulation]], set in a canyon on [[Installation 05]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', multiplayer map ''[[Coagulation]]''</ref>

==Trivia==
*It is possible to save this tank from destruction. When arriving in this area to destroy the {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}, steal a [[Type-32 Ghost]] and keep it alive. When the door opens to let you into the building, take the Ghost inside. With a little time and patience, you can get the [[Type-32 Ghost]] (or a [[Warthog]]) to the roof. Once on the roof, drive off and get to the tank as soon as possible. Get in the tank and move it straight back. If you are quick enough, the Scarab will not fire, and the tank is saved. Also, if the tank's operator survives, he will appear to be holding an invisible firearm.
*In the ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' map [[Bloodline]]—the remake of Coagulation—the 957-A3 is replaced by the 957-A4.<ref>'''Halo 2: Anniversary''', [[:File:H2AMPM808B.png|See this screenshot]]</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:H2A Scorpion957-A3Destroyed.png|A 957-A3 is destroyed by a Scarab in Halo 2: Anniversary.
File:Scarabcannon.jpg|A 957-A3 about to be destroyed by a Scarab in Halo 2.
File:H2 Scorpion 957-A3.jpg|The 957-A3 on Coagulation.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''

==Sources==
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[[Category:M808B Scorpion tanks]]