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[[File:HReach-T47ScarabUHAP.png|300px|thumb|The ''Deutoros''-pattern Scarab, one of the most common models.]] | |||
'''"Scarab"''' is the name applied to a series of [[Covenant]] and [[Banished]] quadrupedal mining platforms.<ref name="HWU">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/scarab ''Halo Waypoint'': Universe, Vehicles, Scarab]</ref> | '''"Scarab"''' is the name applied to a series of [[Covenant]] and [[Banished]] quadrupedal mining platforms.<ref name="HWU">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/scarab ''Halo Waypoint'': Universe, Vehicles, Scarab]</ref> | ||
==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
Scarabs are quadrupedal mining platforms that are part of a larger class of constructs known as [[Excavator]]s. Out of nine tiers of Excavators they are classed tier-four on its scale. Scarabs are all fitted with a [[focus cannon]] for destroying targets or mining operations.{{Ref/Reuse|HWU}} | Scarabs are quadrupedal mining platforms that are part of a larger class of constructs known as [[Excavator]]s. Out of nine tiers of Excavators they are classed tier-four on its scale. Scarabs are all fitted with a [[focus cannon]] for destroying targets or mining operations.{{Ref/Reuse|HWU}} Scarabs are driven by hundreds of [[Rhulolekgolo]], which function as a gestalt intelligence. For this reason, the Scarab was not formally considered a vehicle by the Covenant, but was employed as an ultra-heavy infantry unit directed by a single colony of [[Lekgolo]]. Nevertheless, Scarabs are generally deemed too valuable to operate without support, and are almost always accompanied by a robust escort.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P279|Enc22|Page=279}} | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
=== | ===R'awuw-pattern Scarab=== | ||
*''' | *'''{{Pattern|R'awuw|Scarab}}''' - The largest model with the most powerful focus cannon, known as the Super Scarab.{{Ref/Reuse|HWU}} | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Super Scarab.png| | File:Super Scarab.png|R'awuw-pattern Scarab | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Type-36 Scarab=== | ===Type-36 Scarab=== | ||
*'''{{Pattern|Sumda'te|Scarab}}''' - A model with similar armament to the {{Pattern|Skar'wa|Mantis}}.{{Ref/Reuse|HWU}} | *'''{{Pattern|Sumda'te|Scarab}}''' - A model with similar armament to the {{Pattern|Skar'wa|Mantis}}.{{Ref/Reuse|HWU}} | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:Enc22 T36Scarab.png | |||
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===Type-47 Scarab=== | ===Type-47 Scarab=== | ||
Two models of the Type-47, the default and most common, Scarab exist: the Deutoros and the Protos. Both models are extremely powerful, possessing potent armament and armor.{{Ref/Reuse|HWU}} | Two models of the Type-47, the default and most common, Scarab exist: the Deutoros and the Protos. Both models are extremely powerful, possessing potent armament and armor.{{Ref/Reuse|HWU}} | ||
*'''{{Pattern|Protos|Scarab}}''' - A model of the Scarab specialized for artifact-retrieval. It was fitted with a focus cannon and two separate suspensor-mounted heavy plasma repeaters. {{Ref/Reuse|HWU}} | *'''{{Pattern|Protos|Scarab}}''' - A model of the Scarab specialized for artifact-retrieval. It was fitted with a focus cannon and two separate suspensor-mounted heavy plasma repeaters.{{Ref/Reuse|HWU}} | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H2A ScarabTransparent.png|Type-47A Scarab. | File:H2A ScarabTransparent.png|Type-47A Scarab. | ||
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===Banished Scarab=== | ===Banished Scarab=== | ||
*'''[[Barukaza Workshop Scarab]]''' - A model heavily modified by the [[Banished]] armed with an unstable plasma beam that deals incredible ground-target damage | *'''[[Barukaza Workshop Scarab]]''' - A model heavily modified by the [[Armory of Barukaza]] for the [[Banished]] and armed with an unstable plasma beam that deals incredible ground-target damage complimented with Thrasher missiles for air defense.<ref name="PL1">''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', [[Phoenix Logs]], Banished Units Scarab</ref> | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HW2 Banished Scarab.png|Banished Scarab | File:HW2 Banished Scarab.png|Banished Scarab | ||
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==Unidentified Scarab encounters== | ==Unidentified Scarab encounters== | ||
===Fall of Reach=== | ===Fall of Reach=== | ||
During the [[Fall of Reach]] after discovering the [[Menachite portal complex|Forerunner ruins]] under [[Menachite Mountain]] on [[Reach]], the Covenant attempted to use several Scarabs to dig deep into the mountain's caverns. However, the walkers were destroyed by | During the [[Fall of Reach]] after discovering the [[Menachite portal complex|Forerunner ruins]] under [[Menachite Mountain]] on [[Reach]], the Covenant attempted to use several Scarabs to dig deep into the mountain's caverns. However, the walkers were destroyed by {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}s manned by [[Spartan-II]]s.<ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]'', Chapter 12</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:43, February 21, 2024
"Scarab" redirects here. For other uses, see Scarab (disambiguation).
"Scarab" is the name applied to a series of Covenant and Banished quadrupedal mining platforms.[1]
Summary[edit]
Scarabs are quadrupedal mining platforms that are part of a larger class of constructs known as Excavators. Out of nine tiers of Excavators they are classed tier-four on its scale. Scarabs are all fitted with a focus cannon for destroying targets or mining operations.[1] Scarabs are driven by hundreds of Rhulolekgolo, which function as a gestalt intelligence. For this reason, the Scarab was not formally considered a vehicle by the Covenant, but was employed as an ultra-heavy infantry unit directed by a single colony of Lekgolo. Nevertheless, Scarabs are generally deemed too valuable to operate without support, and are almost always accompanied by a robust escort.[2]
Variants[edit]
R'awuw-pattern Scarab[edit]
- R'awuw-pattern Scarab - The largest model with the most powerful focus cannon, known as the Super Scarab.[1]
R'awuw-pattern Scarab
Type-36 Scarab[edit]
- Sumda'te-pattern Scarab - A model with similar armament to the Skar'wa-pattern Mantis.[1]
Type-47 Scarab[edit]
Two models of the Type-47, the default and most common, Scarab exist: the Deutoros and the Protos. Both models are extremely powerful, possessing potent armament and armor.[1]
- Protos-pattern Scarab - A model of the Scarab specialized for artifact-retrieval. It was fitted with a focus cannon and two separate suspensor-mounted heavy plasma repeaters.[1]
Type-47A Scarab.
- Deutoros-pattern Scarab - The most common Type-47 Scarab. It was fitted with a focus cannon and secondary heavy plasma cannon.[1]
Type-47B Scarab.
Type-47B Scarab with a variant chassis.
Banished Scarab[edit]
- Barukaza Workshop Scarab - A model heavily modified by the Armory of Barukaza for the Banished and armed with an unstable plasma beam that deals incredible ground-target damage complimented with Thrasher missiles for air defense.[3]
Banished Scarab
- Volitile Scarab - This variant of the Banished Scarab was created after Voridus learnt how to harness the power of the Installation 00's Infusion gel.[4]
Volatile Scarab
Unidentified Scarab encounters[edit]
Fall of Reach[edit]
During the Fall of Reach after discovering the Forerunner ruins under Menachite Mountain on Reach, the Covenant attempted to use several Scarabs to dig deep into the mountain's caverns. However, the walkers were destroyed by Zurdo-pattern Wraiths manned by Spartan-IIs.[5]
Battle of Havana and the Onyx Conflict[edit]
During the Battle of Havana on Earth, Spartan-II Blue Team destroyed a Scarab.[6] Another Scarab that had an onboard reactor was deployed during the Onyx Conflict by the Joyous Exultation Covenant.[7]
Post-War[edit]
In September 2558, a Jiralhanae chieftain named Hekabe had access to Scarabs during his attack on Carrow.[8]
Trivia[edit]
Like all known Excavators, the Scarab is named after an insect rather than a supernatural entity like most Covenant vehicles. However, scarabs do have significant supernatural relevance in Egyptian mythology.
Gallery[edit]
Early concept art for Halo Infinite depicting what appears to be a variant of Scarab firing on a spacecraft.
List of appearances[edit]
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g Halo Waypoint: Universe, Vehicles, Scarab
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 279
- ^ Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs, Banished Units Scarab
- ^ Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs, Banished Units Volatile Scarab
- ^ Halo: First Strike, Chapter 12
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, Chapter 23
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, Chapter 33
- ^ Halo: Envoy, Chapter 5
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