Scorpion
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"Scorpion" is the name applied to a series of UNSC main battle tanks.[1]
Overview[edit]
The Scorpion is a large, unusual tank design fielded by the UNSC. While the most widely recognized model is commonplace, there are lesser-known variants that exist.
Variants[edit]
M808 Scorpion[edit]
- M808 Scorpion - Model first manufactured in 2218.[2]
- M808B Scorpion - Standard Scorpion with coaxial machine gun turret.[1]
- M808B2 Sun Devil - Intended to be an anti-aircraft platform, the Sun Devil replaces the 90mm cannon with two twin-linked 40mm autocannons.[1]
- M808B3 Tarantula - Heavy fire support variant armed with twin Scimitar 40x178mm hypervelocity rocket pods.[1]
- M808C Scorpion - A type of Scorpion with a pintle-mounted machine gun turret crewed by a separate gunner.[1]
- M808S Scorpion - A unique Scorpion used by the crew of the UNSC Spirit of Fire.[3]
- Lockdown Scorpion - A Scorpion with a mine plow and a black paint scheme.[3]
M820 Scorpion[edit]
- M820 Scorpion - A post-War model of Scorpion with a heavier cannon, pintle-mounted turret, and significantly altered chassis design.[1]
- Corp Scorpion - An up-armored variant used by Liang Dortmund corporate security forces to defend remote installations.[4]
- Tundra Scorpion: A Scorpion variant featuring tundra camouflage and better armor than the Corp variant.[5]
- Urban Scorpion: A Scorpion variant featuring urban camouflage and better armor than the Corp variant. Used by UNSC Army and UNSC Marine Corps units for deployment against Insurrectionists in urban areas.[6]
- Woodland Scorpion: A Scorpion variant featuring improved off-road maneuverability, simplifies air transport into remote areas and has better armor than the Corp variant.[7]
- ONI Scorpion: The ONI "security" Scorpion features heavier armor than the Urban variant and has an upgraded cannon utilizing experimental ammunition.[8]
- XM820B4 Scorpion - Also known as the Hannibal Scorpion, the XM820B4 is a variant upgraded by Hannibal Weapon Systems, serving as one of the corporation's several test bed tanks, outfitted with heavy armor and a directed-energy weapon.[9]
List of appearances[edit]
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 140
- ^ Halo Waypoint - Universe, Vehicles, Scorpion (Retrieved on Jan 25, 2016) [archive]
- ^ a b Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs: Scorpion
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ Card: Corp Scorpion Description "Liang Dortmund's bonded security force is authorized to use a range of milspec hardware to defend remote installations. Rugged Scorpion with extra armor."
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ Card: Tundra Scorpion Description "The Scorpion has always served with the UNSC on every campaign, both on Earth and every extrasolar holdfast that humanity has rooted itself on. Improved Scorpion with extra armor."
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ Card: Urban Scorpion Description "Support package for the Scorpion now being rolled out to Army and Marine Corps units expected to deploy against Insurrection forces in urban areas. Improved Scorpion with upgraded armor."
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ Card: Woodland Scorpion Description "The new, lighter, Scorpion features improved off-road maneuverability and simplifies air transport into remote areas. Improved Scorpion with extra armor."
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ Card: ONI Scorpion Description "ONI spares no expense with its "security" Scorpions, outfitting them with experimental ammunition using the latest energetic propellants. Advanced Scorpion with heavy armor and upgraded cannon."
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Close Quarters (Retrieved on Oct 17, 2021) [archive]
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