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==History==
==History==
In [[2552]], 12-9F5 was assigned to the frigate {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}. In [[2552#October|October 20]] of that year, during the [[Battle of Earth]], the tank was delivered to [[John-117]] in [[Old Mombasa]] to assist him in [[Battle of Mombasa|fighting]] his way to the [[Hierarch|Prophet]] of [[Prophet of Regret|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 [[Type-32 Ghost]]s, [[Type-26 Wraith]], and [[Type-26 Banshee|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/Reuse|Metropolis}}
In [[2552]], 12-9F5 was assigned to the frigate {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}. In [[2552#October|October 20]] of that year, during the [[Battle of Earth]], the tank was delivered to [[John-117]] in [[Old Mombasa]] to assist him in [[Battle of Mombasa|fighting]] his way to the [[Hierarch|Prophet]] of [[Prophet of Regret|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 [[Type-32 Ghost]]s, {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}, and [[Type-26 Banshee|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/Reuse|Metropolis}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==

Revision as of 17:43, August 17, 2022

M808B Scorpion 12-9F5 deployed at Kilindini Bridge during the Battle of Mombasa. From Halo 2 Anniversary campaign level Metropolis.
12-9F5 at the entrance to Kilindini Bridge.

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.[1] 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.[2]

History

In 2552, 12-9F5 was assigned to the frigate UNSC In Amber Clad. In October 20 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 Type-32 Ghosts, Zurdo-pattern Wraith, 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.[2]

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.

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 238
  2. ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level Metropolis