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{{disambig header|the anti-tank missile|a UNSC main battle tank|M808 Scorpion}}
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[[File:Scopion missile.jpg|115px|thumb|right|John-117 deflecting a Scorpion missile]]
[[File:Scopion missile.jpg|115px|thumb|right|John-117 deflecting a Scorpion missile]]
The '''Scorpion missile''' is a type of explosive ordnance used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. These missiles are commonly mounted on the UNSC's [[SkyHawk]] jets and occasionally [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 261'' (2011 edition)</ref> They are equipped with motion tracking systems and proximity detonators that greatly increase their chances of crippling or destroying a target. They are also able to attain high cruising speeds and are very accurate, thanks to their advanced guidance systems, which quickly locate and lock onto a target.<ref name="for">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 261''</ref>
The '''Scorpion missile''' is a type of explosive ordnance used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. These missiles are commonly mounted on the UNSC's [[AV-19 SkyHawk]] jets and occasionally [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 261'' (2011 edition)</ref> They are equipped with motion tracking systems and proximity detonators that greatly increase their chances of crippling or destroying a target. They are also able to attain high cruising speeds and are very accurate, thanks to their advanced guidance systems, which quickly locate and lock onto a target.<ref name="for">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 261''</ref>


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