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{{Quote|I don't know if you've ever operated one of those babies, but it beats the hell out of just about any other mode of transportation on a battlefield.|Spartan [[Edward Buck]], referring to a M808C Scorpion<ref>'''[[Halo: New Blood]]''', ''page 75'' (Google Play edition)</ref>}}
{{Quote|I don't know if you've ever operated one of those babies, but it beats the hell out of just about any other mode of transportation on a battlefield.|Spartan [[Edward Buck]], referring to a M808C Scorpion<ref>'''[[Halo: New Blood]]''', ''page 75'' (Google Play edition)</ref>}}
[[File:HCM808Scorpion1.jpg|thumb|250px|left|An M808 Scorpion during the [[Battle of Requiem]].]]
[[File:HCM808Scorpion1.jpg|thumb|250px|left|An M808 Scorpion during the [[Battle of Requiem]].]]
The central chassis is simple in design containing the main armament at the stern of the hull, a pintle-mounted machine gun, and the crew compartment forward of it. The chassis is covered with heavy ceramic-[[titanium]] armor plating, making it incredibly resilient to damage from small-arms and ordinary [[plasma]] weapons; however, it is still possible for infantry-portable anti-armor weapons to inflict catastrophic damage. The M808 Scorpion only requires two people to fulfill its effective role; the driver operates the vehicle and has complete control of the main armament while the gunner would man the machine gun. Typically, only two personnel operate a M808C Scorpion.<ref name="universe"/> However, if both individuals lack [[neural interface]]s, an additional gunner may be required to assist. Up to four additional passengers may safely<ref name="ENC"/> ride on—and fire from—the vehicle's "jumpseats", though doing so would put them at great risk of enemy counter-attack.<ref name="H1man"/><ref name="H2man"/><ref name="manual"/> If necessary, VIPs and sensitive material can be safely crammed inside the tank's main cabin.<ref name="ENC"/>
The central chassis is simple in design, consisting of a turret-mounted cannon toward the stern, a pintle-mounted machine gun and the operator's compartment forward of the turret, and four independently suspended track bogies. The chassis is covered with heavy ceramic-[[titanium]] armor plating, making it incredibly resilient to damage from small-arms and ordinary [[plasma]] weapons; however, it is still possible for infantry-portable anti-armor weapons to inflict catastrophic damage. The M808 Scorpion requires only two people to fulfill its effective role; the driver operates the vehicle and has complete control of the main armament while the gunner mans the machine gun. Typically, only two personnel operate a M808C Scorpion.<ref name="universe"/> However, if both individuals lack [[neural interface]]s, an additional gunner may be required to assist. Up to four additional passengers may safely<ref name="ENC"/> ride on — and fire from — the "jumpseats" (one on each bogie), though doing so places them at great risk of enemy firek.<ref name="H1man"/><ref name="H2man"/><ref name="manual"/> If necessary, VIPs and sensitive material can be safely crammed inside the tank's main cabin.<ref name="ENC"/>


The Scorpion's efficient engine allows it to travel up to 750 kilometers (466 miles) before needing to be refueled. Along with its weapons system, the Scorpion is equipped with anti-[[mine]] detecting software and electronics to help increase safety while in use.<ref name="ENC"/>
The Scorpion's efficient engine allows it to travel up to 750 kilometers (466 miles) before needing to be refueled. Along with its weapons system, the Scorpion is equipped with anti-[[mine]] detecting software and electronics to help increase safety while in use.<ref name="ENC"/>
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===Armaments===
===Armaments===
{{Main|M512 smooth-bore high-velocity cannon|M247T machine gun}}
{{Main|M512 smooth-bore high-velocity cannon|M247T machine gun}}
The M808C Scorpion is equipped with a two-tier weapon system. The tank's primary armament is the [[M512 smooth-bore high-velocity cannon]], a gun capable of firing 90mm [[tungsten]] shells and [[S1 canister shell|canister rounds]] with a three-to-four-second interval between each firing session.<ref name="visual"/> The primary weapon is also equipped with an autoload feed system, requiring no manual loading from the armor's personnel.<ref name="universe"/> The tank can also be outfitted with a 105mm gun for greater offensive power.<ref name="Halo: The Flood">'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 153''</ref> The M512 cannon is very powerful and can destroy a [[Covenant]] [[Type-26 Wraith]] in two to three shots. The main cannon is discernibly devastating to infantry targets at any range, instantly killing targets at the impact zone and severely injuring those close by.<ref name="ENC"/>
The M808C Scorpion is equipped with a two-tier weapon system. The tank's primary armament is the [[M512 smooth-bore high-velocity cannon]], a gun capable of firing 90mm [[tungsten]] shells and [[S1 canister shell|canister rounds]] with a three-to-four-second interval between each shot.<ref name="visual"/> The primary weapon is also equipped with an autoload feed system, requiring no manual loading from the armor's personnel.<ref name="universe"/> The tank can also be outfitted with a 105mm gun for greater offensive power.<ref name="Halo: The Flood">'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 153''</ref> The M512 cannon is very powerful and can destroy a [[Covenant]] [[Type-26 Wraith]] in two to three shots. The main cannon is discernibly devastating to infantry targets at any range, instantly killing targets at the impact zone and severely injuring those close by.<ref name="ENC"/>


The Scorpion's secondary armament is a mounted [[M247T machine gun]], capable of firing 7.62mm armor-piercing rounds at a very high rate. Along with its offensive capabilities as an anti-vehicle platform, the M808C also fulfills the role of anti-infantry; its machine gun can effectively take down heavily armored and shielded targets at medium range.<ref name="visual"/>  
The Scorpion's secondary armament is a mounted [[M247T machine gun]], capable of firing 7.62mm armor-piercing rounds at a very high rate. Along with its offensive capabilities as an anti-vehicle platform, the M808C also fills an anti-infantry role; its machine gun can eliminate heavily armored and shielded targets at medium range.<ref name="visual"/>  


==Operational history==
==Operational history==
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During the [[Fall of Reach]] in 2552, M808C Scorpions were dispatched around the continent of [[Eposz]], battling the Covenant invaders, particularly during the [[Battle at Szurdok Ridge]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign level ''[[Tip of the Spear]]''</ref> As the invasion drew to the end, an M808C Scorpion was abandoned near the Covenant-occupied [[Farragut Station]], near the ONI facility [[SWORD Base]]. It was recovered by [[SPARTAN-B312]] and the ODST squad accompanying the Spartan, and used to destroy the nearby Covenant [[Type-38 Anti-Aircraft Cannon|anti-air cannons]] and pave the team's way to SWORD Base's gate.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[The Package (level)|The Package]]''</ref> More Scorpions saw action during the [[Battle of Aszod]], but most of them were destroyed under the overwhelming Covenant forces.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]''</ref>
During the [[Fall of Reach]] in 2552, M808C Scorpions were dispatched around the continent of [[Eposz]], battling the Covenant invaders, particularly during the [[Battle at Szurdok Ridge]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign level ''[[Tip of the Spear]]''</ref> As the invasion drew to the end, an M808C Scorpion was abandoned near the Covenant-occupied [[Farragut Station]], near the ONI facility [[SWORD Base]]. It was recovered by [[SPARTAN-B312]] and the ODST squad accompanying the Spartan, and used to destroy the nearby Covenant [[Type-38 Anti-Aircraft Cannon|anti-air cannons]] and pave the team's way to SWORD Base's gate.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[The Package (level)|The Package]]''</ref> More Scorpions saw action during the [[Battle of Aszod]], but most of them were destroyed under the overwhelming Covenant forces.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]''</ref>


Numerous M808C Scorpions were utilized by the UNSC Marines during the [[Battle of Mombasa]], but most of them, again, were destroyed by the Covenant, especially because the diminishing number of Marines in the city.<ref group="note">Two Scorpions can be found unmanned in the campaign level ''[[Kizingo Boulevard (level)|Kizingo Boulevard]]''. Scorpion wrecks are found scattered on the bridge to [[ONI Alpha Site]] and on the [[New Mombasa Waterfront Highway]].</ref> As the battle drew to an end, three ODSTs from squad [[Alpha-Nine]] commandeered a M808C Scorpion during their escape on the city's Waterfront Highway while escorting [[Quick to Adjust|an important asset]].<ref>'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''', campaign level ''[[Coastal Highway]]''</ref> During the later parts of the [[Battle of Earth]], the military base [[Crow's Nest]] was used as a storage for UNSC vehicles, including Scorpions, some of which were destroyed when the Covenant [[Battle of Voi#Crow's Nest|assaulted]] the base.<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Crow's Nest (level)|Crow's Nest]]''</ref>
Numerous M808C Scorpions were utilized by the UNSC Marines during the [[Battle of Mombasa]], but most of them, again, were destroyed by the Covenant, especially because the diminishing number of Marines in the city.<ref group="note">Two Scorpions can be found unmanned in the campaign level ''[[Kizingo Boulevard (level)|Kizingo Boulevard]]''. Scorpion wrecks are found scattered on the bridge to [[ONI Alpha Site]] and on the [[New Mombasa Waterfront Highway]].</ref> As the battle drew to an end, three ODSTs from squad [[Alpha-Nine]] commandeered a M808C Scorpion during their escape on the city's Waterfront Highway while escorting [[Quick to Adjust|an important asset]].<ref>'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''', campaign level ''[[Coastal Highway]]''</ref> During the later parts of the [[Battle for Earth]], the military base [[Crow's Nest]] housed many vehicles, including Scorpions, some of which were destroyed when the Covenant [[Battle of Voi#Crow's Nest|assaulted]] the base.<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Crow's Nest (level)|Crow's Nest]]''</ref>


[[File:Battle at Red Slate.png|thumb|250px|left|A M808C Scorpion battles a T-26 Wraith on Draetheus V.]]
[[File:Battle at Red Slate.png|thumb|250px|left|A M808C Scorpion battles a T-26 Wraith on Draetheus V.]]
Near the conclusion of the Human-Covenant War, particularly throughout the [[Battle of Installation 00]], three M808C Scorpions, one of them commandeered by [[John-117]], were deployed from {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}} near [[Installation 00]]'s [[Cartographer]] to punch through the Covenant defense to get to the Cartographer.<ref name="boom"/> In the ending hour of the war, a M808C Scorpion, dropped from a [[D77H-TCI Pelican]] was utilized in the [[Battle of the Citadel]], in which it played a vital role to eliminate the two Covenant [[Type-47 Scarab]] walkers.<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]''</ref>
Near the conclusion of the Human-Covenant War, particularly throughout the [[Battle of Installation 00]], three M808C Scorpions, one of them commandeered by [[John-117]], were deployed from {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}} near [[Installation 00]]'s [[Cartographer]] to punch through the Covenant defense to get to the Cartographer.<ref name="boom"/> In the ending hour of the war, an M808C Scorpion was used in the [[Battle of the Citadel]], in which it engaged two Covenant [[Type-47 Scarab]] walkers.<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]''</ref>


Following the end of the war, M808C Scorpions were popular during [[War Games]] matches aboard [[Anvil Station]] and the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. In [[2554]], M808C Scorpions were a part of the UNSC garrison on [[Draetheus V]]. Many were assigned to the [[23rd Armored Cavalry]] and operated during the [[Battle of Draetheus V|battle]] for the planet.<ref>'''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''', campaign level ''[[Mission 10: Battle at Red Slate|Battle at Red Slate]]''</ref> ''Infinity'' carried several M808Cs during her operations in both [[Battle of Requiem]], two of which were commandeered once again by John-117, the first being used to clear a path to the grounded ''Infinity'', and the second to punch through the Covenant defenses around the [[gravity well]] generator holding the ship within [[Requiem]].<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level, ''[[Infinity (level)|Infinity]]''</ref> At the [[Battle of Installation 03]], a M808C Scorpion was used to eliminate Covenant and [[Promethean]] opposition at the [[Altar]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''', campaign level ''[[Mission 15: Till Death Do Us Part|Till Death Do Us Part]]''</ref>
Following the end of the war, M808C Scorpions were popular during [[War Games]] matches aboard [[Anvil Station]] and the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. In [[2554]], M808C Scorpions were a part of the UNSC garrison on [[Draetheus V]]. Many were assigned to the [[23rd Armored Cavalry]] and operated during the [[Battle of Draetheus V|battle]] for the planet.<ref>'''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''', campaign level ''[[Mission 10: Battle at Red Slate|Battle at Red Slate]]''</ref> ''Infinity'' carried several M808Cs during her operations in both [[Battle of Requiem]], two of which were commandeered once again by John-117, the first being used to clear a path to the grounded ''Infinity'', and the second to punch through the Covenant defenses around the [[gravity well]] generator holding the ship within [[Requiem]].<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level, ''[[Infinity (level)|Infinity]]''</ref> At the [[Battle of Installation 03]], a M808C Scorpion was used to eliminate Covenant and [[Promethean]] opposition at the [[Altar]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''', campaign level ''[[Mission 15: Till Death Do Us Part|Till Death Do Us Part]]''</ref>


Upon her return to the planet six months later during the [[Requiem Campaign]], ''Infinity'' again deployed M808C Scorpions to assist in ground operations, including another two that were assigned to Spartan [[Fireteam Crimson]] during their mission to the site codenamed [[Apex]].<ref>'''[[Spartan Ops]]''', ''Episode 9, Chapter 3: "[[Key/Science Mountain|Science Mountain]]‎"''</ref> By October, 2558, the [[M820 Scorpion|M820]] had largely replaced the M808C as the "mainline" iteration of the Scorpion, though some units continued to operate the older tanks.<ref name="universe"/>
Upon her return to the planet six months later during the [[Requiem campaign]], ''Infinity'' again deployed M808C Scorpions to assist in ground operations, including two that were assigned to Spartan [[Fireteam Crimson]] during their mission to the site codenamed [[Apex]].<ref>'''[[Spartan Ops]]''', ''Episode 9, Chapter 3: "[[Key/Science Mountain|Science Mountain]]‎"''</ref> By October, 2558, the [[M820 Scorpion|M820]] had largely replaced the M808C as the mainline iteration of the Scorpion, though some Army and Marine Corps units continued to operate the older tanks.<ref name="universe"/>
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===Changes from ''Halo: Reach'' to ''Halo 4''===
===Changes from ''Halo: Reach'' to ''Halo 4''===
*The velocity of the main cannon has been drastically reduced, now traveling at a fraction of the speed seen in any other game. The shot also arcs visibly at long range.
*The velocity of the main cannon has been drastically reduced, now traveling at a fraction of the speed seen in prior games. The shot also arcs visibly at long range.
*Along with other UNSC vehicles, a heavily damaged Scorpion will emit a siren.
*Along with other UNSC vehicles, a heavily damaged Scorpion will emit a siren.
*The tank's speed has once again been decreased.
*The tank's speed has once again been decreased.
*The pintle-mounted machine gun has been given more accuracy and now behaves more similarly to the Warthog's machine gun turret.
*The pintle-mounted machine gun has been given more accuracy and now behaves more similarly to the Warthog's machine gun turret.
*The tank's reticule has been changed to a more closed design with a circle at the centre.
*The tank's reticle has been changed to a more closed design with a circle at the centre.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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===General===
===General===
*A [[Wikipedia:scorpion|scorpion]] is a predatory arthropod, in keeping with the UNSC's tradition of naming vehicles after real animals with the exceptions of the [[Cyclops]] and [[Gremlin]], which are named after mythical creatures, and [[starfighter]]s, which are named after bladed weapons.  
*A [[Wikipedia:scorpion|scorpion]] is a predatory arthropod, in keeping with the tradition of most UNSC atmospheric vehicles being named after animals.
**The Scorpion tank resembles an actual scorpion with the front body being the pincers, the rear body being the legs and the cannon being the tail and its stinger.
**The Scorpion tank resembles an actual scorpion with the front body being the pincers, the rear body being the legs and the cannon being the tail and its stinger.
*The [[Legendary Map Pack]] features the map [[Avalanche]], a remake of the classic [[Sidewinder]]. For the remake, the Scorpion tank is adorned in full snow camouflage, along with all other UNSC vehicles. Avalanche is also the first ''[[Halo 3]]'' multiplayer map to have a Scorpion placed in it by default.
*The [[Legendary Map Pack]] features the map [[Avalanche]], a remake of the classic [[Sidewinder]]. For the remake, the Scorpion tank is adorned in full snow camouflage, along with all other UNSC vehicles. Avalanche is also the first ''[[Halo 3]]'' multiplayer map to have a Scorpion placed in it by default.
*In ''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]]'', the Scorpion had the word "MARINES" marked on its armor. This is not present in the final game.
*In ''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]]'', the Scorpion had the word "MARINES" marked on its armor. This is not present in the final game since all Scorpions encountered in the campaign are Army assets.
*In ''Halo: Reach'', the achievement "[[Tank Beats Everything]]" is earned by keeping the tank intact during the [[The Package (level)|ninth mission]] on Legendary difficulty.
*In ''Halo: Reach'', the achievement "[[Tank Beats Everything]]" is earned by keeping the tank intact during the [[The Package (level)|ninth mission]] on Legendary difficulty.
*A Scorpion tank is on display in the [[Museum of Humanity]]. A small model of the tank is also on display in the museum.
*A Scorpion tank is on display in the [[Museum of Humanity]]. A small model of the tank is also on display in the museum.
*Despite not being usable in-game, the barrel of a pintle-mounted machine gun can be seen on the right side of the turret (from the tank's perspective), close to the cannon on the ''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo 4'' models of the tank, with it being significantly more prominent on the latter and recessed on the former. This was made use of as an actual, usable weapon in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'', in which the Reach model of the tank was utilized to represent the M808B variant.
*Although it is not usable in-game, the barrel of a coaxially mounted machine gun can be seen on the right side of the turret on the ''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo 4'' models of the tank. This weapon was made usable in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'', in which the ''Halo: Reach'' model of the M808C was modified to represent the M808B variant.


===Easter eggs===
===Easter eggs===
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**"''ELECTRICAL CONNECTION PORT; CONTAINS HIGH VOLTAGE: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK; CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH; DISCONNECT ALL REMOTE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLIES BEFORE SERVICING''"
**"''ELECTRICAL CONNECTION PORT; CONTAINS HIGH VOLTAGE: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK; CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH; DISCONNECT ALL REMOTE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLIES BEFORE SERVICING''"
**"''INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION: AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR SCATTER RADIATION LASER TYPE UNSC HIGHVOL WAVELENGTH [[343 Industries|343]]NM, 1024NM; OUTPUT POWER: CLASS IV LASER''".
**"''INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION: AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR SCATTER RADIATION LASER TYPE UNSC HIGHVOL WAVELENGTH [[343 Industries|343]]NM, 1024NM; OUTPUT POWER: CLASS IV LASER''".
**One of the labels appears backwards.
*All of the Scorpions in ''Halo 4'' bear the number 0383, a reference to the number seven (0+3+8+3=14, 14/2=7). They also bear two skull decals; one on the left front tread and another on the left side of the main gun's barrel.


===Glitches===
===Glitches===
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