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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>
[[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 [[First Battle of Earth]], the tank was landed in downtown [[New Mombasa]] to fight the [[Covenant]] and the [[Scarab]] walker that was loose in the city. The tank was landed in front of the building being used by the [[405th Marine Infantry Division|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,destroying the tank's turret and killing its pilot<ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', level [[Metropolis]]</ref>.
==History==
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}}


===Trivia===
The 957-A3 appears on the [[War Games]] simulation [[Coagulation]], set in a canyon on [[Installation 05]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', multiplayer map ''[[Coagulation]]''</ref>
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.


==References==
==Trivia==
[[Image:Scarabcannon.jpg|thumb|The 957-A3 about to be destroyed by the Scarab's main cannon.]]
*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.
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*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>
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==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}}
 
{{Scorpions}}
 
[[Category:M808B Scorpion tanks]]

Latest revision as of 10:30, April 12, 2023

A 957-A3 variant M808B Scorpion deployed in the New Mombasa industrial zone during the Battle of Mombasa. From Halo 2: Anniversary campaign level Metropolis.
A 957-A3 in the New Mombasa industrial zone.

The 957-A3 was a locally-produced variant of the M808B Scorpion tank in service with the UNSC during the Human-Covenant War. It was codified by the UNSC Army.[1] The tank featured enhanced electronics for more accurate firing.[2] As well as its modifications, it had what appeared to be an arrowhead or lambda symbol painted on its left front tread cover.[3]

History[edit]

In 2552, a 957-A3 was assigned to the UNSC In Amber Clad. In October of that year, during the Battle for Earth, the tank was deployed in the industrial zone of New Mombasa to defend a Lethbridge Industrial building housing A Company from Covenant forces. Shortly after John-117 arrived, a Scarab walker started to advance on their position. The 957-A3 used its 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.[3]

The 957-A3 appears on the War Games simulation Coagulation, set in a canyon on Installation 05.[4]

Trivia[edit]

  • It is possible to save this tank from destruction. When arriving in this area to destroy the Zurdo-pattern Wraith, steal a Karo'etba-pattern 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 Karo'etba-pattern 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.
  • In the Halo 2: Anniversary map Bloodline—the remake of Coagulation—the 957-A3 is replaced by the 957-A4.[5]

Gallery[edit]

  • A 957-A3 is destroyed by a Scarab in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    A 957-A3 is destroyed by a Scarab in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • A 957-A3 about to be destroyed by a Scarab in Halo 2.

    A 957-A3 about to be destroyed by a Scarab in Halo 2.

  • The 957-A3 on Coagulation.

    The 957-A3 on Coagulation.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo Waypoint: Scorpion
  2. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 238
  3. ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level Metropolis
  4. ^ Halo 2, multiplayer map Coagulation
  5. ^ Halo 2: Anniversary, See this screenshot

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