M808C Scorpion: Difference between revisions

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"/>