Editing Barukaza Workshop Scarab

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{{Center|''This article is about the Scarab model introduced in [[Halo Wars 2]]. For other types of Scarab, see [[Scarab]]. For real-world uses of the word, see [[Scarab (disambiguation)]].''}}

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|image=[[File:HW2 Banished Scarab.png|300px]]
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|armament=*One [[focus cannon]]<ref name="PL1"/><br>
*6 Thrasher missiles turret<ref name="PL1"/>
|crew=One supervisor, [[Lekgolo]] operators<ref name="PL1"/>
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The '''Scarabs''' utilized by the [[Banished]] are heavily modified [[Scarab]]s.<ref name="PL1"/>

==Design Details==
===Chassis===
The Banished scarab sports a very bulky appearance, being covered in armor plating.<ref name="PL1"/>

===Crew and complement===
The Scarab is "piloted" by a Banished supervisor, and the Scarabs control systems are controlled by colonies of Lekgolo worms.<ref name="PL1"/>

===Generators===
The Scarabs have plasma generators that are unstable due to the modifications by the Banished to maximise firepower. The unstable plasma generators quickly kill the Lekgolo worms that form its control system.<ref name="PL1"/>

===Mobility===
The Scarab is slow but very mobile and can easily travel up cliffs and across rough terrain.<ref name="PL1"/>

===Armaments===
Banished Scarabs are armed with an unstable plasma beam that deals incredible ground-target damage and Thrasher missiles for air defense.<ref name="PL1"/> When not in use the Thrasher missiles launchers are retracted and protected by the body of the Scarab.<ref name="HW2">'''Halo Wars 2''', Scarab model</ref>

==Variants==
===Volatile Scarab===
The '''Volatile Scarab''' variant was created after [[Voridus]] learnt how to harness the power of the [[Installation 00]]'s [[Infusion gel]]. The Scarabs bulk had enough containment systems required to weaponize the gel. Voridus had specially selected pilots ready to pilot for him when he is otherwise occupied.<ref name="PL2">'''Halo Wars 2''', Phoenix Logs, Banished Units ''Volatile Scarab''</ref>
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File:HW2 Volitile Scarab.png|Volatile Scarab
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==Operational History==
{{Quote|We are the Scarab. We are horror.|A Banished Scarab commander during the Second Ark Conflict.<ref name="HW2"/>}}
Many of these Scarabs were deployed by the Banished onto [[Installation 00|the Ark]] during the mercenary group's arrival at the installation. At least one Scarab was deployed during the initial [[Attack on Installation 00|assault]] on the UNSC research outposts on the Ark on [[2558#November|November 25, 2558]].<ref name="The Graveyard">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]]'' – "The Graveyard"</ref>

Following the arrival of the long-lost {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} at the Ark in [[2559#March|March, 2559]], and the subsequent [[Second Ark Conflict|conflict]] between the Banished and the UNSC, a number of Scarabs were deployed against the human forces. Following the failure of numerous assault waves to wipe out a UNSC base defended by [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[Alice-130]] and other forces, a single Scarab was unleashed as a final attempt by the Banished to crush the human opposition. Arriving on the beachhead after travelling underwater, the Scarab proceeded to attack the UNSC defenders. Despite its best efforts, the Scarab was destroyed by the UNSC forces, forcing the Banished to retreat.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[From the Deep]]''</ref> Later in the battle, as Banished forces poured onto [[Installation 09|the newly created]] [[Halo Array|Halo installation]] in order to wrest control from the ''Spirit of Fire'', [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman]] [[Orda Val 'Saham]] was overseeing the repair of a damaged Scarab on the surface of the ring. UNSC forces under the command of [[Douglas-042]] led an assault on the repair team, seeking to commandeer the Scarab in order to destroy a number of Banished barricades and bases in the area. Despite 'Saham's best efforts to stop the attackers, the Honor Guardsman and his forces soon fell allowing Douglas-042 to board and take control of the Scarab. While the Scarab's [[focus cannon]] was functional, its Thrasher missiles were offline forcing other UNSC forces to protect the Scarab from aerial assaults. Using the Scarab, Douglas-042 was able to destroy a number of barricades, as well as numerous [[Outpost|Banished bases]] and large amounts of vehicles and infantry protecting the [[access point]] the Banished were using to deploy forces onto the ring.<ref>'''Halo Wars 2]''', campaign level, ''[[The Foundry]]''</ref> As [[Ellen Anders|Professor Anders]] attempted to deactivate Installation 09's firing mechanism, UNSC forces fought to defend against masses of Banished attackers in order to buy her time. [[Atriox]] first sent a single Scarab along with one of the assault waves but it was soon destroyed by the human forces including a [[D81-LRT Condor|Condor]] gunship. As the intense battle continued, three Scarabs were deployed at once as a last-ditch effort to wipe out the humans. Despite the overwhelming firepower from the Scarabs, they were ultimately bested by the UNSC forces and the Halo ring successfully transitioned into [[slipspace]]. Furious with his defeat, Atriox observed what remained of his forces, which still consisted of a sizable armada, including a number of Scarabs.<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', campaign level, ''[[Last Stand (Halo Wars 2 level)|Last Stand]]''</ref> 

Several months after the launch of the Halo ring Atriox, seeking to gain the upper hand against the crew of the ''Spirit of Fire'' in their ongoing battle, dispatched a force led by Jiralhanae brothers [[Voridus]] and [[Pavium]] to scout the ruined shell of [[High Charity]] for useful technologies. A Scarab was deployed to assist in destroying natural barricades and [[Sentinels]] guarding the quarantined wreckage of the former [[Covenant]] holy city. Succeeding in clearing the way, Voridus used the Scarab's focus cannon to blast a hole in the [[containment shield]], inadvertently releasing the [[Flood]] trapped within.<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', campaign level ''[[What Could Go Wrong?]]''</ref>

==Gameplay==
===''Halo Wars 2''===
====Scarab====
*'''Info:''' Very heavy armor, Very high damage, Traverses all terrain, Super Unit.
*'''Tier:''' 3
*'''Cost:''' Population 40, Supplies 2,000, Power 2,000
The Scarab is a super unit that can be purchased at the [[War Council]] by all Banished [[leader]]s aside from [[Voridus]]. Unlike its ''Halo Wars'' counterpart the Banished Scarab comes equipped with [[Thrasher missile]]s instead of a plasma cannon, and a plasma shield ability. The plasma shield ability makes the Scarab invincible for a short time. Up to three can be used at once in standard modes. Scarabs are effective against infantry, vehicles, and structures, but are only okay against aircraft. In [[Blitz]] the Scarab costs 300 energy and is only on the field for 60 seconds.

====Volatile Scarab====
*'''Info:''' Very high damage, Beam creates pool of infused gel, Can briefly shield itself from danger, Traverses all terrain, Slow moving, Very heavy armor, Super Unit.
*'''Tier:''' 3
*'''Cost:''' Population 40, Supplies 2,000, Power 2,000
The Scarab is a super unit that can be purchased at the War Council by Voridus. While largely similar to the base Scarab the Volatile Scarab creates pools of [[infusion gel]] while attacking. Like the base Scarab it comes equipped with a plasma shield and is effective against infantry, vehicles, and structures, but are only okay against aircraft.

==Trivia==
The Banished Scarab was nicknamed "Taterbug" by the community and [[Jeff Easterling]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/GrimBrotherOne/status/829173519070097408 '''Twitter''' ''- GrimbrotherOne Taterbug]</ref>

==Gallery==
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File:HW2 Scarab.png|Concept art for the Banished Scarab for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2 AltCover Exploration.jpg|Concept sketch depicting Atriox and a Scarab.
File:HW2_BanishedForces_Concept.jpg|Concept art of Atriox and a Scarab for ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HW2-Scarabmodels.jpg|Model of the Banished Scarab.
File:HW2-Banished-01.jpg|A Banished Scarab in ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HW2-BlitzScarab.png|A Banished Scarab being used in [[Blitz]].
File:HW2 Blitz Scarab Assault(best).jpg|Blitz card of a Banished Scarab.
File:HW2-RIP.png|Four Banished Scarabs attack an [[Outpost]].
File:HW2-Scarabshield.png|A Banished Scarab using its plasma shield.
File:HW2-Colonyarmyvsoutpost.png|A Banished Scarab, Locusts, Hunters, and Skitterers attack an Outpost.
File:HW2-VolitileScarab.png|A Volatile Scarab in ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HW2-Scarabbeatsshield.png|A Volatile Scarab breaks through High Charity's containment shield.
File:HW2-Focusbeamd.png|A Volatile Scarab after firing its focus beam.
File:HW2-CharlieFoxtrot.png|A Scarab, Volatile Scarab, and Type-56 Lich attack an [[Abomination]] in [[Terminus Firefight]].
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==List of appearances==
*''[[Know Your Enemy]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''

==Sources==
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