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{{disambig header|the iteration of the Scorpion tank introduced in [[Halo 5: Guardians]]|other uses|Scorpion (disambiguation)}} | {{disambig header|the iteration of the Scorpion tank introduced in [[Halo 5: Guardians]]|other uses|Scorpion (disambiguation)}} | ||
{{Vehicle infobox | {{Vehicle infobox | ||
|name=M820 Scorpion | |name=M820 Scorpion | ||
|image=[[File:H5G - M820 Scorpion.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:H5G - M820 Scorpion.png|300px]] | ||
|manufacturer=[[Chalybs Defense Solutions]] | |manufacturer=[[Chalybs Defense Solutions]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/scorpion '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Scorpion'']</ref> | ||
|line=Scorpion | |line=Scorpion<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|model=M820 | |model=M820<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|cost= | |cost= | ||
|length={{Convert|10.2|m|ft|sp=us}} | |length={{Convert|10.2|m|ft|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|width={{Convert|8.5|m|ft|sp=us}} | |width={{Convert|8.5|m|ft|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|height={{Convert|5.7|m|ft|sp=us}} | |height={{Convert|5.7|m|ft|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|mass={{Convert| | |mass={{Convert|35|MT}}<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|max speed={{Convert|128.7|km/h|mph|sp=us}} | |max speed={{Convert|128.7|km/h|mph|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|engine= | |engine= | ||
|hull= | |hull= | ||
|armament=* | |armament=*One [[M990 electrothermal-chemical smoothbore cannon]]<ref name="universe"/> | ||
* | *One [[machine gun]]<ref name="universe"/> | ||
*One coaxial machine gun | *One coaxial machine gun<ref name="coaxial machine gun" group="note">The model of the Scorpion in [[Halo 5: Guardians]] has a coaxial machine gun visible, but it is not usable.</ref> | ||
|crew=One operator, one gunner | |crew=One operator, one gunner<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|complement=Up to four passengers | |complement=Up to four passengers<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|consumables= | |consumables= | ||
|othersystems= | |othersystems= | ||
|firstuse=[[2557]] | |firstuse=[[2557]]<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | |service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|role=*Anti-armor platform | |role=*Anti-armor platform<ref name="universe"/> | ||
*Direct assault and localized defense | *Direct assault and localized defense<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]<ref name="universe"/> | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''M820 Main Battle Tank''' ('''M820 MBT'''), commonly known as the '''Scorpion''', is the [[United Nations Space Command]]'s primary [[Tank|main battle tank]], introduced in [[2557]]. Manufactured by [[Chalybs Defense Solutions]], | The '''M820 Main Battle Tank''' ('''M820 MBT'''), commonly known as the '''Scorpion''', is the [[United Nations Space Command]]'s primary [[Tank|main battle tank]], introduced in [[2557]]. Manufactured by [[Chalybs Defense Solutions]],<ref name="universe"/> the M820 Scorpion is the successor of the [[M808 Scorpion|M808 model]] used throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="fodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-a-time-to-give-tanks '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder - A Time to Give Tanks'']</ref> | ||
== | == Specifications == | ||
===Design details=== | === Design details === | ||
The M820 Main Battle Tank is similar in most respects to its predecessor, the [[M808 Scorpion]]—it is a lightly built, highly mobile weapons platform, utilizing four independently operating tracked bogies for high maneuverability on rugged terrain, and features a low hull profile with a highly placed cannon, with a cuppola pintle-mounted crew-serviced [[machine gun]] and room on the bogies for limited troop transport. It differs from the M808 in a number of important ways, however, it is significantly lighter than its 66 ton predecessor—at only 35 tons—and can achieve a top speed of 128.7 kilometers per hour (80 miles per hour), a significant improvement over the M808's top speed of 96.5 kmph (60 mph). However, it does not exchange mass for armor protection, retaining its survivability. More importantly, the new Scorpion is built from the ground up with new technologies and techniques, lacking the Scorpion's deferred technology revisions and historical compromises. | The M820 Main Battle Tank is similar in most respects to its predecessor, the [[M808 Scorpion]]—it is a lightly built, highly mobile weapons platform, utilizing four independently operating tracked bogies for high maneuverability on rugged terrain, and features a low hull profile with a highly placed cannon, with a cuppola pintle-mounted crew-serviced [[machine gun]] and room on the bogies for limited troop transport. It differs from the M808 in a number of important ways, however, it is significantly lighter than its 66 ton predecessor—at only 35 tons—and can achieve a top speed of 128.7 kilometers per hour (80 miles per hour), a significant improvement over the M808's top speed of 96.5 kmph (60 mph). However, it does not exchange mass for armor protection, retaining its survivability. More importantly, the new Scorpion is built from the ground up with new technologies and techniques, lacking the Scorpion's deferred technology revisions and historical compromises.<ref name="universe"/> | ||
===Armaments=== | === Armaments === | ||
The Scorpion is outfitted with a 150mm [[M990 electrothermal-chemical smoothbore cannon]], breaking legacy ammo compatibility with its M808 predecessor. Instead, the M820 Scorpion's cannon accommodates both planned cannon-launched guided munitions and future advances in energetic propellants. | The Scorpion is outfitted with a 150mm [[M990 electrothermal-chemical smoothbore cannon]], breaking legacy ammo compatibility with its M808 predecessor. Instead, the M820 Scorpion's cannon accommodates both planned cannon-launched guided munitions and future advances in energetic propellants.<ref name="universe"/> The Office of Naval Intelligence variant uses an experimental ammunition, and a variant of the Scorpion currently in skunkworks development by [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]] is set to incorporate [[directed-energy weapon]]s, a [[laser]]-firing primary cannon and a Gauss repeater turret.<ref name="close quarters">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-close-quarters '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder - Close Quarters'']</ref> The mainline M820 Scorpion is also armed with a pintle-mounted [[machine gun]].<ref name="universe"/> | ||
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
* '''[[Corp Scorpion]]''': An up-armored variant used by [[Liang Dortmund]] security forces to defend remote installations. | * '''[[Corp Scorpion]]''': An up-armored variant used by [[Liang Dortmund]] security forces to defend remote installations.<ref name="H5G"/> | ||
* '''[[Tundra Scorpion]]''': A Scorpion variant featuring tundra camouflage and better armor than the Corp variant. | * '''[[Tundra Scorpion]]''': A Scorpion variant featuring tundra camouflage and better armor than the Corp variant.<ref name="H5G"/> | ||
* '''[[Urban Scorpion]]''': A Scorpion variant featuring urban camouflage and better armor than the Corp variant. Used by [[UNSC Army]] and [[UNSC Marine Corps]] units for deployment against [[Insurrectionist]]s in urban areas. | * '''[[Urban Scorpion]]''': A Scorpion variant featuring urban camouflage and better armor than the Corp variant. Used by [[UNSC Army]] and [[UNSC Marine Corps]] units for deployment against [[Insurrectionist]]s in urban areas.<ref name="H5G"/> | ||
* '''[[Woodland Scorpion]]''': A Scorpion variant featuring improved off-road maneuverability, simplifies air transport into remote areas and has better armor than the Corp variant. | * '''[[Woodland Scorpion]]''': A Scorpion variant featuring improved off-road maneuverability, simplifies air transport into remote areas and has better armor than the Corp variant.<ref name="H5G"/> | ||
* '''[[ONI Scorpion]]''': The [[ONI]] "security" Scorpion features heavier armor than the Urban variant and has an upgraded cannon utilizing experimental ammunition. | * '''[[ONI Scorpion]]''': The [[ONI]] "security" Scorpion features heavier armor than the Urban variant and has an upgraded cannon utilizing experimental ammunition.<ref name="H5G"/> | ||
* '''[[XM820B4 Scorpion]]''': Also known as the '''Hannibal Scorpion''', the XM820B4 is a variant upgraded by [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]], serving as one of the corporation's several test bed tanks, outfitted with heavy armor and a [[directed-energy weapon]]. | * '''[[XM820B4 Scorpion]]''': Also known as the '''Hannibal Scorpion''', the XM820B4 is a variant upgraded by [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]], serving as one of the corporation's several test bed tanks, outfitted with heavy armor and a [[directed-energy weapon]].<ref name="close quarters"/> | ||
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File:H5G Corp scorpion.png|Corp Scorpion. | File:H5G Corp scorpion.png|Corp Scorpion. | ||
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== Development and operational history == | == Development and operational history == | ||
Following the loss of [[Chalybs Defense Solutions]]' facilities on [[Meridian]] in [[2551]], [[Acheron Security]] assumed production of the [[M808 Scorpion]]. Chalybs introduced the M820 MBT as the successor to the M808 in 2557. Though the M808 continued to serve in UNSC Army and Marine Corps armored units after 2557, the M820 Scorpion began to replace older models after its introduction. | Following the loss of [[Chalybs Defense Solutions]]' facilities on [[Meridian]] in [[2551]], [[Acheron Security]] assumed production of the [[M808 Scorpion]]. Chalybs introduced the M820 MBT as the successor to the M808 in 2557. Though the M808 continued to serve in UNSC Army and Marine Corps armored units after 2557, the M820 Scorpion began to replace older models after its introduction.<ref name="universe"/> By October 2558, the M820 had replaced its predecessor in [[War Games]] simulations aboard {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} among its Spartan forces.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | ||
Chalybs offers a number of variants - UNSC armored units operated the baseline Scorpion, as well as Tundra, Urban, and Woodland variants with camouflage paint schemes and improved armor, while ONI operates its own Scorpion variant for its [[ONI Security|Security forces]] which featured superior armor and used experimental rounds to improve lethality. Chalybs also offers a civilian variant of the Scorpion for private military contractors, the Corp Scorpion, which features superior armor to the baseline model. The UNSC contracted [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]] to provide an up-armored variant of the Scorpion featuring a [[directed energy weapon]] based on the [[M6 Spartan Laser]] in place of the M990 turret, and replacing the pintle-mounted machine gun with a Gauss cannon similar to that mounted to Hannibal's up-armored [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis|Mantis]]. | Chalybs offers a number of variants - UNSC armored units operated the baseline Scorpion, as well as Tundra, Urban, and Woodland variants with camouflage paint schemes and improved armor, while ONI operates its own Scorpion variant for its [[ONI Security|Security forces]] which featured superior armor and used experimental rounds to improve lethality. Chalybs also offers a civilian variant of the Scorpion for private military contractors, the Corp Scorpion, which features superior armor to the baseline model. The UNSC contracted [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]] to provide an up-armored variant of the Scorpion featuring a [[directed energy weapon]] based on the [[M6 Spartan Laser]] in place of the M990 turret, and replacing the pintle-mounted machine gun with a Gauss cannon similar to that mounted to Hannibal's up-armored [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis|Mantis]]. | ||
At least one Corp Scorpion was owned by the Liang-Dortmund Corporation and was present on Meridian when it came under attack by Promethean forces in October 2558. [[Governor]] [[Sloan]] authorized [[Fireteam Osiris]] to use the Scorpion to assist his own security forces with the defense of the colony, releasing it from its corporate operator, [[William Khaleed]]. | At least one Corp Scorpion was owned by the Liang-Dortmund Corporation and was present on Meridian when it came under attack by Promethean forces in October 2558. [[Governor]] [[Sloan]] authorized [[Fireteam Osiris]] to use the Scorpion to assist his own security forces with the defense of the colony, releasing it from its corporate operator, [[William Khaleed]].<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level, [[Glassed]]</ref> | ||
One M820 Scorpion was accidentally caught in the slipspace wake of [[Guardian#Known Guardians|Guardian 3209]] on its way to [[Genesis]], and was encountered by [[031 Exuberant Witness]] during the [[Battle of Genesis]]. She offered it to Fireteam Osiris during their mission to meet up with [[John-117]] and the rest of [[Blue Team]] at the [[Gateway]]. | One M820 Scorpion was accidentally caught in the slipspace wake of [[Guardian#Known Guardians|Guardian 3209]] on its way to [[Genesis]], and was encountered by [[031 Exuberant Witness]] during the [[Battle of Genesis]]. She offered it to Fireteam Osiris during their mission to meet up with [[John-117]] and the rest of [[Blue Team]] at the [[Gateway]].<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level, [[Genesis (level)|Genesis]]</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H5-ConceptArt-M820.jpg|Concept art. | File:H5-ConceptArt-M820.jpg|Concept art. | ||
H5G_Scorpion_Concept_Callout.jpg|Callout sheet for the M820. | |||
File:H5G-M820ScorpionMBT.png|Render of the Scorpion on ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | File:H5G-M820ScorpionMBT.png|Render of the Scorpion on ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
File:H5G-M820.png|Alternate render of the Scorpion in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:H5G-M820.png|Alternate render of the Scorpion in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards and variants=== | === ''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards and variants === | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:REQ Card - Scorpion.jpg|Scorpion - Basic Vehicle. | File:REQ Card - Scorpion.jpg|Scorpion - Basic Vehicle. | ||
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{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gameplay=yes}} | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gameplay=yes}} | ||
==List of appearances== | == List of appearances == | ||
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | * ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | ||
== | == Note == | ||
{{Ref/Notes}} | {{Ref/Notes}} | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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{{Scorpion variants}} | {{Scorpion variants}} | ||
[[Category:Drivable vehicles]] | [[Category:Drivable vehicles]] | ||
