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==Design== | ==Design== | ||
[[File:Lekgolo-scarab.jpg|thumb|240px|left|Exposed Lekgolo in a V2 Scarab's core.]] | [[File:Lekgolo-scarab.jpg|thumb|240px|left|Exposed Lekgolo in a V2 Scarab's core.]] | ||
At least two models of the Scarab exist: the V1 and the V2.<ref name="ENC"/> Both models are extremely powerful, possessing potent armament and armor. Although the Scarab appears to be a traditional vehicle, it is actually a biological construct, an [[Mgalekgolo]],<!-- Remember that the term Mgalekgolo refers to all Lekgolo assemblages, not just the Hunter; the Hunter is actually one of the least common Mgalekgolo forms.--> that is controlled by thousands of [[Lekgolo]] "eels". The chassis is built around the eels and a critical central core in specialized facilities, such as [[Assembly | At least two models of the Scarab exist: the V1 and the V2.<ref name="ENC"/> Both models are extremely powerful, possessing potent armament and armor. Although the Scarab appears to be a traditional vehicle, it is actually a biological construct, an [[Mgalekgolo]],<!-- Remember that the term Mgalekgolo refers to all Lekgolo assemblages, not just the Hunter; the Hunter is actually one of the least common Mgalekgolo forms.--> that is controlled by thousands of [[Lekgolo]] "eels". The chassis is built around the eels and a critical central core in specialized facilities, such as the [[Assembly Forges]] on the now-destroyed Covenant capital ''[[High Charity]]''. The Lekgolo are quite capable of maneuvering the construct on their own; however, each platform includes a pilot who "guides" the Scarab and several warriors who are stationed to repel boarders and, with the V2, to operate its deck-mounted [[Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon|plasma cannons]].<ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
Despite its enormous strength, the Scarab is quite vulnerable to being boarded; the platform's central core is protected only by the vehicle's external armor, so attacking the core is easy once a hostile boards the craft. A Scarab will also be temporarily stalled if its legs sustain enough damage, allowing a would-be boarder to jump into the vehicle's troop bay. To counter this, Scarabs typically carry squads of [[Unggoy]] and [[Kig-yar]], as well as some [[Jiralhanae]] and [[Sangheili]]. On the V1, an energy shield can be emitted in front of the corridor leading to the cockpit in order to hamper boarding actions.<ref name="TGJ">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Great Journey]]''</ref> | Despite its enormous strength, the Scarab is quite vulnerable to being boarded; the platform's central core is protected only by the vehicle's external armor, so attacking the core is easy once a hostile boards the craft. A Scarab will also be temporarily stalled if its legs sustain enough damage, allowing a would-be boarder to jump into the vehicle's troop bay. To counter this, Scarabs typically carry squads of [[Unggoy]] and [[Kig-yar]], as well as some [[Jiralhanae]] and [[Sangheili]]. On the V1, an energy shield can be emitted in front of the corridor leading to the cockpit in order to hamper boarding actions.<ref name="TGJ">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Great Journey]]''</ref> | ||
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While the V1 and the V2 both use a focus cannon as their primary weapon, their secondary and tertiary armaments vary. Both models mount secondary turrets which have greater effective range than the focus cannon. The V1 Scarab carries two, while the V2 carries one. In both cases, these turrets are used primarily in an anti-aircraft role. | While the V1 and the V2 both use a focus cannon as their primary weapon, their secondary and tertiary armaments vary. Both models mount secondary turrets which have greater effective range than the focus cannon. The V1 Scarab carries two, while the V2 carries one. In both cases, these turrets are used primarily in an anti-aircraft role. | ||
Additionally, the V2 Scarab carries three [[Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon]]s. These are used primarily in an anti-infantry role but are also effective against light vehicles and, to a lesser extent, light aircraft such as [[AV-14 Hornet]]s. The Scarab's crew also use these weapons to repel boarders; however, if one of these plasma cannons is captured, it can be used to deadly effect against the crew and the platform's core. | Additionally, the V2 Scarab carries three [[Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon]]s. These are used primarily in an anti-infantry role but are also effective against light vehicles and, to a lesser extent, light aircraft such as [[AV-14 Hornet]]s. The Scarab's crew also use these weapons to repel boarders; however, if one of these plasma cannons is captured, it can be used to deadly effect against the crew and the platform's core. | ||
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