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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
[[ | [[File:Scorpion.jpg|thumb|left|160px|Scorpion blueprint.]] | ||
The M808 Scorpion is an armored attack vehicle that has been in service for more than thirty years, and serves as the UNSC's main anti-vehicle platform. The M808B is considered "light" by standard definitions but has served as the UNSC's main battle tank well before the [[Human-Covenant War]]. Its four-track nacelles design with each track mounted on an independent, computer-controlled suspension system, <ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=25446 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Project Page'']</ref> allows the Scorpion to traverse, climb over, or maneuver around large debris or other battlefield obstacles, and prevents the vehicle from being easily disabled. The central chassis is simple in design containing the main armament at the stern of the hull, and the crew compartment forward of it; and the machine gun at the bow on certain variants. The chassis is covered with heavy titanium-ceramic armor plating, making it incredibly resilient to small-arms fire; however, it's still possible for infantry-portable anti-armor weapons to inflict catastrophic damage. The M808B only requires a crew of one, with complete weapons control allocated to the driver, provided the driver is equipped with a neural interface. Otherwise, it requires one driver and one gunner on a coaxial mounted machine gun.<ref name="Encyc">Halo Encyclopedia, page 238-239</ref> As time has progressed, the Scorpion has been modified into more then a half-dozen different versions, however, despite the modifications the Scorpion's psychological aspect and versatility remain unchanged.<ref name="Encyc"/> | The M808 Scorpion is an armored attack vehicle that has been in service for more than thirty years, and serves as the UNSC's main anti-vehicle platform. The M808B is considered "light" by standard definitions but has served as the UNSC's main battle tank well before the [[Human-Covenant War]]. Its four-track nacelles design with each track mounted on an independent, computer-controlled suspension system, <ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=25446 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Project Page'']</ref> allows the Scorpion to traverse, climb over, or maneuver around large debris or other battlefield obstacles, and prevents the vehicle from being easily disabled. The central chassis is simple in design containing the main armament at the stern of the hull, and the crew compartment forward of it; and the machine gun at the bow on certain variants. The chassis is covered with heavy titanium-ceramic armor plating, making it incredibly resilient to small-arms fire; however, it's still possible for infantry-portable anti-armor weapons to inflict catastrophic damage. The M808B only requires a crew of one, with complete weapons control allocated to the driver, provided the driver is equipped with a neural interface. Otherwise, it requires one driver and one gunner on a coaxial mounted machine gun.<ref name="Encyc">Halo Encyclopedia, page 238-239</ref> As time has progressed, the Scorpion has been modified into more then a half-dozen different versions, however, despite the modifications the Scorpion's psychological aspect and versatility remain unchanged.<ref name="Encyc"/> | ||
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===''[[Halo Wars]]''=== | ===''[[Halo Wars]]''=== | ||
[[ | [[File:Unsc scorpion 3renders.jpg|400px|thumb|right|From left to right: the Scorpion from the least to the most upgraded variant in ''Halo Wars''.]] | ||
{{Main|Grizzly}} | {{Main|Grizzly}} | ||
The Scorpion is the UNSC main land vehicle, a highly reliable and strong unit. Available inside the [[Vehicle Depot]] at a cost of 500 resources per unit and at a minimum tech level of 2. When [[Sergeant Forge]] is the selected leader, the Scorpion can be upgraded to the Grizzly. It has two upgrades which greatly increase its effectiveness: | The Scorpion is the UNSC main land vehicle, a highly reliable and strong unit. Available inside the [[Vehicle Depot]] at a cost of 500 resources per unit and at a minimum tech level of 2. When [[Sergeant Forge]] is the selected leader, the Scorpion can be upgraded to the Grizzly. It has two upgrades which greatly increase its effectiveness: | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Thumb800x800 1426904445 2c3ca4c9b1 o.jpg|The Scorpion in ''Halo 3''. | |||
File:Reach Tank.jpg|The Scorpion as it appears in ''Halo: Reach''. | |||
File:Tank.jpg|The Scorpion accompanied by a group of SPARTANs. | |||
File:scorpionturret.jpg|A view of the Scorpion's turret and emblem. | |||
File:Delivery.png|Scorpion being delivered to New Mombasa. | |||
File:Snow Scorpion.jpg|The snow camo Scorpion. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||