Editing 957-A3

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[[Image:957-A3.jpg|thumb|957-A3]]
'''957-A3''' was a [[Scorpion Tank]] built by the [[UNSC]]. It had what appeared to be an arrowhead or lamba symbol painted on its left front tread cover.

In [[2552]], 957-A3 was assigned to the [[UNSC In Amber Clad|UNSC ''In Amber Clad'']]. That year, during the [[Battle of Earth]], the tank was landed in downtown [[New Mombasa]] to fight the [[Covenant]] and the [[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform|Scarab]] walker that was loose in the city. The tank was landed in front of the building being used by the [[405th]] as a staging area, just in time for the Scarab to appear. The tank fired its main gun at the Scarab, to no avail. It was then destroyed by the Scarab's main cannon.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Metropolis]]''</ref>.

==Trivia==
*It is possible to save this tank from destruction. When arriving in this area to destroy the [[Wraiths]], steal a [[Ghost]] and keep it alive. When the door opens to let you into the building, take the Ghost inside. With a little time and patience, you can get the [[Ghost]] (or a [[Warthog]]) to the roof. Once on the roof, drive off and towards the tank as soon as possible! Get in the tank and move it straight back. If you are quick enough, the Scarab will not fire, and the tank is saved. The pilot whose ride you just saved is probably alive too, and he may even hitch a ride on the tread plating of 957-A3. Oddly, however, even though he appears to be grasping a weapon, he isn't holding anything, apparently handling an invisible firearm. This registers back to why he is there now, and what was supposed to happen to him. Even if you do manage to save this tank, you cannot continue with this tank through the rest of the level, since patrolling the cities from here isn't the objective; you're supposed to walk up the area you drove the Ghost/Warthog through where you will then be on the platform where you can board the Scarab.
*This tank has more of a grassy or savannah type color armor plate.
*The tank can be found on the multiplayer map Coagulation as well.

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}

==Sources==
[[Image:Scarabcannon.jpg|thumb|The 957-A3 about to be destroyed by the Scarab's main cannon.]]
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-[[File:H2A Scorpion957-A3.png|300px|thumb|A 957-A3 in the New Mombasa industrial zone.]]
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-The '''957-A3''' was a locally-produced variant of the [[M808B Main Battle Tank|M808B Scorpion tank]] in service with the [[UNSC]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. It was codified by the [[UNSC Army]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/scorpion '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Scorpion'']</ref> The tank featured enhanced electronics for more accurate firing.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 238''</ref> As well as its modifications, it had what appeared to be an arrowhead or lambda symbol painted on its left front tread cover.<ref name="Metropolis">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Metropolis]]''</ref>
+'''957-A3''' was a [[Scorpion Tank]] built by the [[UNSC]]. It had what appeared to be an arrowhead or lamba symbol painted on its left front tread cover.
-==History==
+In [[2552]], 957-A3 was assigned to the [[UNSC In Amber Clad|UNSC ''In Amber Clad'']]. That year, during the [[Battle of Earth]], the tank was landed in downtown [[New Mombasa]] to fight the [[Covenant]] and the [[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform|Scarab]] walker that was loose in the city. The tank was landed in front of the building being used by the [[405th]] as a staging area, just in time for the Scarab to appear. The tank fired its main gun at the Scarab, to no avail. It was then destroyed by the Scarab's main cannon.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Metropolis]]''</ref>.
-In [[2552]], a 957-A3 was assigned to the {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}. In [[2552#October|October]] of that year, during the [[Battle for Earth]], the tank was deployed in the [[New Mombasa industrial zone|industrial zone]] of [[New Mombasa]] to defend a [[Lethbridge Industrial]] building housing [[A Company]] from [[Covenant]] forces. Shortly after [[John-117]] arrived, a [[Protos-pattern Scarab|Scarab]] walker started to advance on their position. The 957-A3 used its [[M512 smooth-bore high-velocity cannon|main cannon]] to fire on the walker, but to no avail. Within seconds, the Scarab's [[focus cannon]] destroyed the tank, killing the vehicle's operator.{{Ref/Reuse|Metropolis}}
-The 957-A3 appears on the [[War Games]] simulation [[Coagulation]], set in a canyon on [[Installation 05]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', multiplayer map ''[[Coagulation]]''</ref>
 ==Trivia==
-*It is possible to save this tank from destruction. When arriving in this area to destroy the {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}, steal a {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}} and keep it alive. When the door opens to let you into the building, take the Ghost inside. With a little time and patience, you can get the {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}} (or a [[Warthog]]) to the roof. Once on the roof, drive off and get to the tank as soon as possible. Get in the tank and move it straight back. If you are quick enough, the Scarab will not fire, and the tank is saved. Also, if the tank's operator survives, he will appear to be holding an invisible firearm.
+*It is possible to save this tank from destruction. When arriving in this area to destroy the [[Wraiths]], steal a [[Ghost]] and keep it alive. When the door opens to let you into the building, take the Ghost inside. With a little time and patience, you can get the [[Ghost]] (or a [[Warthog]]) to the roof. Once on the roof, drive off and towards the tank as soon as possible! Get in the tank and move it straight back. If you are quick enough, the Scarab will not fire, and the tank is saved. The pilot whose ride you just saved is probably alive too, and he may even hitch a ride on the tread plating of 957-A3. Oddly, however, even though he appears to be grasping a weapon, he isn't holding anything, apparently handling an invisible firearm. This registers back to why he is there now, and what was supposed to happen to him. Even if you do manage to save this tank, you cannot continue with this tank through the rest of the level, since patrolling the cities from here isn't the objective; you're supposed to walk up the area you drove the Ghost/Warthog through where you will then be on the platform where you can board the Scarab.
-*In the ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' map [[Bloodline]]—the remake of Coagulation—the 957-A3 is replaced by the 957-A4.<ref>'''Halo 2: Anniversary''', [[:File:H2AMPM808B.png|See this screenshot]]</ref>
+*This tank has more of a grassy or savannah type color armor plate.
+*The tank can be found on the multiplayer map Coagulation as well.
-==Gallery==
-<gallery>
-File:H2A Scorpion957-A3Destroyed.png|A 957-A3 is destroyed by a Scarab in Halo 2: Anniversary.
-File:Scarabcannon.jpg|A 957-A3 about to be destroyed by a Scarab in Halo 2.
-File:H2 Scorpion 957-A3.jpg|The 957-A3 on Coagulation.
-</gallery>
 ==List of appearances==
 *''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
-*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
 ==Sources==
-{{Ref/Sources}}
+[[Image:Scarabcannon.jpg|thumb|The 957-A3 about to be destroyed by the Scarab's main cannon.]]
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-{{Scorpions}}
 [[Category:M808B Scorpion tanks]]