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[[File:12-9F5.jpg|thumb|12-9F5 right after being delivered to the [[John-117|Master Chief]]]]
[[File:12-9F5.jpg|thumb|250px|12-9F5 after being delivered to [[John-117]].]]
'''12-9F5''' was an [[M808B Main Battle Tank|M808B Scorpion tank]] in service with the [[UNSC]] [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]]. It appears to have a black chess piece in the form of a knight painted on its front left tread cover.
'''12-9F5''' was a specialized [[M808B Main Battle Tank|M808B Scorpion tank]] in service with the [[UNSC]] [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]]. The tank featured a wider-set track and an enhanced undercarriage, making it ideal for urban warfare. As well as its modifications, the vehicle appeared to have a black chess piece in the form of a knight painted on its front left tread cover.<ref name="Metropolis">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Metropolis]]''</ref>


In [[2552]], this tank was assigned to the frigate {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}. That year, during the [[Battle of Earth]], [[Commander]] [[Miranda Keyes]] ordered that a tank be sent to the [[John-117|Master Chief]] in [[Old Mombasa]] to help fight [[Covenant]] forces that had landed in downtown [[New Mombasa]]. The Chief used the tank to cross the main bridge to the downtown area, destroying numerous [[Ghosts]], [[Wraiths]], and [[Banshees]] along the way. However, he was forced to abandon the tank soon after in a [[New Mombasa 105 East#Tunnel system|highway tunnel]], because a set of [[blast door]]s in the tunnel prevented the tank from going any further.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Metropolis]]''</ref>
==History==
In [[2552]], 12-9F5 was assigned to the frigate {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}. In [[2552#November|November]] of that year, during the [[Battle of Earth]], the tank was delivered to [[John-117]] in [[Old Mombasa]] to assist him in [[Battle of Earth#Regret flees|fighting]] his way to the [[Hierarch|Prophet]] of [[Regret]]'s [[Solemn Penance|carrier]]. The Chief, accompanied by two Marines, used the tank to cross the [[New Mombasa 105 East#Kilindini Bridge|main bridge]] leading to downtown [[New Mombasa]], destroying numerous [[Ghosts]], [[Wraiths]], and [[Banshees]] along the way. However, he was soon forced to abandon the tank in a [[New Mombasa 105 East#Tunnel system|highway tunnel]] due to a set of [[blast door]]s preventing the tank from going any further.<ref name="Metropolis"/>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The tank will sometimes appear with an ID of [[UE8-14]] on [[Easy]] and [[Normal]] difficulties, but will most often appear correctly in [[Heroic]] and [[Legendary]]. The reason for this is unknown.
*The tank will sometimes appear with an ID of [[UE8-14]] on [[Easy]] and [[Normal]] difficulties, but will most often appear correctly in [[Heroic]] and [[Legendary]]. The reason for this is unknown.
*Some of the tanks used in ''[[Halo 3]]'' multiplayer (via [[Forge]]) bear the ID "12-9F5". However, the chess decal is replaced with a Scorpion decal, and is a ''Halo 3''-era Scorpion (with a separate seat for a gunner). Thus, it is unlikely that they are the same tank, although the tank could have had an overhaul.
*Some of the tanks used in ''[[Halo 3]]'' multiplayer (via [[Forge]]) bear the ID "12-9F5". However, the chess decal is replaced with a Scorpion decal, and is a ''Halo 3''-era Scorpion (with a separate seat for a gunner). Thus, it is unlikely that they are the same tank, although the tank could have had an overhaul.
*It is possible to drive the tank past the barricade in the tunnels with a [[Warthog]] and a little patience. However, you will soon be forced to abandon it anyways, as you have to go into the sewer system to get to the next area.
*It is possible to drive the tank past the barricade in the tunnels with a [[Warthog]] and a little patience. However, you will soon be forced to abandon it anyways, as you have to go into the sewer system to advance to the next area.


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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==Sources==
==Sources==
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[[Category:M808B Scorpion tanks]]
[[Category:M808B Scorpion tanks]]

Revision as of 03:06, March 28, 2016

File:12-9F5.jpg
12-9F5 after being delivered to John-117.

12-9F5 was a specialized M808B Scorpion tank in service with the UNSC Marine Corps. The tank featured a wider-set track and an enhanced undercarriage, making it ideal for urban warfare. As well as its modifications, the vehicle appeared to have a black chess piece in the form of a knight painted on its front left tread cover.[1]

History

In 2552, 12-9F5 was assigned to the frigate UNSC In Amber Clad. In November of that year, during the Battle of Earth, the tank was delivered to John-117 in Old Mombasa to assist him in fighting his way to the Prophet of Regret's carrier. The Chief, accompanied by two Marines, used the tank to cross the main bridge leading to downtown New Mombasa, destroying numerous Ghosts, Wraiths, and Banshees along the way. However, he was soon forced to abandon the tank in a highway tunnel due to a set of blast doors preventing the tank from going any further.[1]

Trivia

  • The tank will sometimes appear with an ID of UE8-14 on Easy and Normal difficulties, but will most often appear correctly in Heroic and Legendary. The reason for this is unknown.
  • Some of the tanks used in Halo 3 multiplayer (via Forge) bear the ID "12-9F5". However, the chess decal is replaced with a Scorpion decal, and is a Halo 3-era Scorpion (with a separate seat for a gunner). Thus, it is unlikely that they are the same tank, although the tank could have had an overhaul.
  • It is possible to drive the tank past the barricade in the tunnels with a Warthog and a little patience. However, you will soon be forced to abandon it anyways, as you have to go into the sewer system to advance to the next area.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level Metropolis