Deutoros-pattern Scarab: Difference between revisions

Unlike most Covenant vehicles, the Scarab does not use anti-gravity propulsion to move; it instead uses a quadrupedal "leg" assembly for locomotion. These jointed legs are very powerful, capable of crushing vehicles ranging from civilian cargo trucks to [[M808B Main Battle Tank]]s; they are strong enough to even withstand the shock of low-orbital drop.<ref name="The Covenant">'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Covenant]]''</ref><ref name="TPoA">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]''</ref> The legs are also very nimble, affording the Scarab a surprising degree of maneuverability; for example, the Protos Scarab can mantle inclines in excess of forty-five degrees<ref name="Highway">Halo 3: ODST, campaign level ''[[Coastal Highway]]''</ref> and can attempt to right itself if it is knocked off balance.<ref name="TPoA"/> The Protos Scarab, and possibly the Deutoros as well, is capable of operating underwater, if only for brief periods.<ref name="Highway"/>