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{{disambig header|the iteration of the Scorpion tank introduced in [[Halo 5: Guardians]]|other uses|Scorpion (disambiguation)}}
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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/Reuse|universe}} the M820 Scorpion is the successor of the [[M808 Scorpion|M808 model]] used throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CFTanks|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-a-time-to-give-tanks|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - A Time to Give Tanks|D=14|M=07|Y=2021}}


The '''M820 Main Battle Tank''', 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>
==Overview==
 
==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.<ref name="universe"/>
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&nbsp;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/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Game|ID=REQ|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ Card|Detail=Scorpion Description|Quote=Main battle tank armed with a heavy cannon and pintle-mounted heavy machine gun. This new iteration of the storied Scorpion is half the mass of the old M808 yet has nearly identical firepower and armor protection.}}


===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.<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"/>
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/Reuse|universe}} The [[ONI Scorpion|variant]] used by Office of Naval Intelligence [[ONI Security|security forces]] uses an experimental ammunition,{{Ref/Reuse|CFTanks}}{{Ref/Game|Id=REQONI|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ Card|Detail=ONI Scorpion Description|Quote=ONI spares no expense with its "security" Scorpions, outfitting them with experimental ammunition using the latest energetic propellants. Advanced Scorpion with heavy armor and upgraded cannon.}} and a [[XM820B4 Scorpion|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/Site|Id=CFClose|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-close-quarters|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Close Quarters|D=17|M=10|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Game|Id=REQHannibal|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ Card|Detail=ONI Scorpion Description|Quote=This is but one of Hannibal Weapon Systems' tank test beds fitted with the latest in vehicle-borne directed energy weapons. Advanced Scorpion with heavy armor and fast-discharge laser currently undergoing trials within UNSC Infinity War Games.}} The mainline M820 Scorpion is also armed with a pintle-mounted [[M247T machine gun]],{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} alongside a coaxial machine gun adjacent to the main cannon.{{Ref/NoteReuse|coaxial machine gun}}


==Variants==
== Variants ==
*'''Corp Scorpion''': An up-armored variant used by [[Liang Dortmund]] security forces to defend remote installations.<ref name="H5G"/>
* '''[[Corp Scorpion]]''': An up-armored variant used by [[Liang Dortmund]] security forces to defend remote installations.{{Ref/Game|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ Card|Detail=Corp Scorpion Description|Quote=Liang Dortmund's bonded security force is authorized to use a range of milspec hardware to defend remote installations. Rugged Scorpion with extra armor.}}
*'''Tundra Scorpion''': A Scorpion variant featuring tundra camouflage and better armor than the Corp variant.<ref name="H5G"/>
* '''[[Tundra Scorpion]]''': A Scorpion variant featuring tundra camouflage and better armor than the Corp variant.{{Ref/Game|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ Card|Detail=The Scorpion has always served with the UNSC on every campaign, both on Earth and every extrasolar holdfast that humanity has rooted itself on. Improved Scorpion with extra armor.}}
*'''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"/>
* '''[[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/Game|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ Card|Detail=Urban Scorpion Description|Quote=Support package for the Scorpion now being rolled out to Army and Marine Corps units expected to deploy against Insurrection forces in urban areas. Improved Scorpion with upgraded armor.}}
*'''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"/>
* '''[[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/Game|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ Card|Detail=Woodland Scorpion Description|Quote=The new, lighter, Scorpion features improved off-road maneuverability and simplifies air transport into remote areas. Improved Scorpion with extra armor.}}
*'''ONI Scorpion''': The [[ONI]] "security" Scorpion features heavier armor than the Urban variant and has an upgraded cannon utilizing experimental ammunition.<ref name="H5G"/>
* '''[[ONI Scorpion]]''': The [[ONI]] "security" Scorpion features heavier armor than the Urban variant and has an upgraded cannon utilizing experimental ammunition.{{Ref/Reuse|REQONI}}
*'''XM820B4 Scorpion''': Upgraded by [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]], this variant is one of the corporation's several test bed tanks, outfitted with heavy armor and a [[directed-energy weapon]].<ref name="close quarters"/>
* '''[[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/Reuse|CFClose}}{{Ref/Reuse|REQHannibal}}
<gallery>
File:H5G Corp scorpion.png|Corp Scorpion.
File:H5G-TundraM820.png|Tundra Scorpion.
File:H5G-UrbanM820.png|Urban Scorpion.
File:H5G-Woodland Scorpion.png|Woodland Scorpion.
File:H5G-ONIM820.png|ONI Scorpion.
File:H5G-Hannibal Scorpion render.png|Hannibal Scorpion.
</gallery>


==Operational history==
== Development and operational history ==
Though the M808 continued to serve in UNSC Army and Marine Corps armored units after 2557, the M820 Scorpion began to replace older materiel after its introduction.<ref name="universe"/> By 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 offered an a number of variants to buyers - UNSC armored units operated the baseline Scorpion, as well as Tundra, Urban and Woodland variants with camouflage paint schemes and improved armor, while ONI operated its own Scorpion variant for its Security forces which featured superior armor and used experimental rounds to improve lethality. Chalybs also offered a civilian variant of the Scorpion for private military contractors, the Corp Scorpion, which featured superior armor to the baseline Scorpion. 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]].
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/Reuse|universe}} By October 2558, the M820 had replaced its predecessor in [[War Games]] simulations aboard {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} among its Spartan forces.{{Ref/Game|H5G|Scorpion in-game vehicles}}


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]] authorised [[Fireteam Osiris]] to use the Scorpion to assist his own security forces with the defence of the colony, releasing it from its corporate operator, [[William Khaleed]].<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level, [[Glassed (level)|Glassed]]</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]].


At least 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>
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/Level|H5G|Glassed}}
 
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/Level|H5G|Genesis (level)|Genesis}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5G-M820.png|Alternate render of the Scorpion in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
H5G M820Scorpion Turret Concept.jpg|An initial sketch study of the Scorpion's turret.
File:H5G-M820model.jpg|Model of the M820
File:H5G M22Scorpion Concept.jpg|An early sketch of the M820, then-termed the M22 Scorpion.
File:M820 Scorpion-Manned.jpg|Fireteam Osiris using a M820.
File:H5G M820Scorpion Sketches Concept.jpg|Further development of the M820 Scorpion.
File:H5G-M820boom.png|Fireteam Osiris using a Corp Scorpion during the Battle of Meridian.
File:H5-ConceptArt-M820.jpg|Concept art.
File:H5G_Scorpion_Concept_Callout.jpg|Callout sheet for the M820.
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-M820model.jpg|Model of the M820.
File:M820 Scorpion-Manned.jpg|Fireteam Osiris using an M820.
File:H5G-Scorpion.png|An M820 during a [[Warzone]] simulation on [[March on Stormbreak]].
File:H5G-Scorpion.png|An M820 during a [[Warzone]] simulation on [[March on Stormbreak]].
File:H5G-M820Warzone.jpg|A Scorpion on March on Stormbreak.
File:H5G-M820Warzone.jpg|A Scorpion on March on Stormbreak.
File:H5G-M820MG.png|The M820's machine gun
File:H5G -M820MG concept art.jpg|Concept art of the M820's machine gun.
File:Hurt tank.png|The side of a damaged Corp scorpion.
File:H5G-M820MG.png|The M820's machine gun.
File:H5G-M820HUD-Campaign.png|HUD of the Scorpion by [[Edward Buck]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-M820HUD.png|HUD of the Scorpion in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-M820HUD.png|HUD of the Scorpion in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-M820gunnerHUD.png|HUD of the gunner for the M820.
File:H5G-M820gunnerHUD.png|HUD of the gunner for the M820.
File:H5G-M820&CorpM820.png|A Scorpion and Corp Scorpion on [[Escape from ARC]].
File:H5G-M820&CorpM820.png|A Scorpion and Corp Scorpion on [[Escape from ARC]].
File:H5G-UrbanM820.png|An Urban Scorpion
File:H5G-WoodlandM820.png|A Woodland Scorpion.
File:H5G-WoodlandM820.png|A Woodland Scorpion
File:H5G-WoodlandM820&TundraMantis.png|A Woodland Scorpion and a Tundra [[Mantis]].
File:H5G-WoodlandM820&TundraMantis.png|A Woodland Scorpion and a Tundra [[Mantis]]
File:H5G-M820brigade.png|A Tundra Scorpion leading two Scorpions.
File:H5G-TundraM820.png|A Tundra Scorpion
File:H5G-ONIScorpion-HUD.png|HUD of the ONI Scorpion.
File:H5G-M820brigade.png|A Tundra Scorpion leading two Scorpions
File:H5G-XM820B4charge.png|A Hannibal Scorpion charging its cannon.
File:H5G-ONIM820.png|An ONI Scorpion
File:H5G - Hannibal Scorpion turret.png|The Hannibal Scorpion's turret.
File:H5G-ONIScorpion-HUD.png|HUD of the ONI Scorpion
File:H5G-XM820B4HUD.png|HUD of the Hannibal Scorpion.
File:H5G-XM820B4charge.png|A Hannibal Scorpion charging its cannon
File:H5G-TresTanks.png|A Scorpion, Corp Scorpion, and Hannibal Scorpion.
File:H5G-XM820B4HUD.png|HUD of the Hannibal Scorpion
File:Asas.jpg|The symbol seen in the back of the Scorpion.
File:H5G-TresTanks.png|A Scorpion, Corp Scorpion, and Hannibal Scorpion
</gallery>
</gallery>


===''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ Cards and variants===
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards and variants===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5G Scorpion.png|Scorpion - Basic Vehicle
File:REQ Card - Scorpion.jpg|Scorpion - Basic Vehicle.
File:REQ Card - Urban Scorpion.png|Scorpion - Urban Variant  
File:REQ Card - Tundra Scorpion.jpg|Scorpion - Tundra Variant.
File:Tundrascorpion.png|Scorpion - Tundra Variant
File:REQ Card - Woodland Scorpion.jpg|Scorpion - Woodland Variant.
File:REQ Card - ONI Scorpion.png|Scorpion - ONI Variant
File:REQ Card - Urban Scorpion.png|Scorpion - Urban Variant.
File:H5G-Woodland Scorpion.png|Scorpion - Woodland Variant
File:REQ Card - ONI Scorpion.png|Scorpion - ONI Variant.
File:H5G-Hannibal Scorpion render.png|Scorpion - Hannibal Variant
File:REQ Card - Hannibal Scorpion.jpg|Scorpion - Hannibal Variant.
</gallery>
</gallery>
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==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}


==Sources==
==Notes==
<references/>
{{Ref/Notes}}
 
== Sources ==
{{Ref/Sources}}


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Latest revision as of 08:10, May 7, 2023

This article is about the iteration of the Scorpion tank introduced in Halo 5: Guardians. For other uses, see Scorpion (disambiguation).
M820 Scorpion
H5G - M820 Scorpion.png
Production information

Manufacturer:

Chalybs Defense Solutions[1][2]

Product line:

Scorpion[2]

Model:

M820[2]

Technical specifications

Length:

10.2 meters (33 ft)[1][2]

Width:

8.5 meters (28 ft)[1][2]

Height:

5.7 meters (19 ft)[1][2]

Mass:

31.7 metric tons (31.2 LT; 34.9 ST)[1][2]

Maximum speed:

128.7 kilometers per hour (80.0 mph)[2]

Armament:

Crew:

One operator, one gunner[2]

Complement:

Up to four passengers[2]

Usage

Year introduced:

2557[2]

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts[2]

Role(s):

  • Anti-armor platform[2]
  • Direct assault and localized defense[2]

Affiliation:

United Nations Space Command[2]

 

The M820 Main Battle Tank (M820 MBT), commonly known as the Scorpion, is the United Nations Space Command's primary main battle tank, introduced in 2557. Manufactured by Chalybs Defense Solutions,[2] the M820 Scorpion is the successor of the M808 model used throughout the Human-Covenant War.[3]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

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.[1][2][4]

Armaments[edit]

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.[2] The variant used by Office of Naval Intelligence security forces uses an experimental ammunition,[3][5] and a variant of the Scorpion currently in skunkworks development by Hannibal Weapon Systems is set to incorporate directed-energy weapons, a laser-firing primary cannon and a Gauss repeater turret.[6][7] The mainline M820 Scorpion is also armed with a pintle-mounted M247T machine gun,[1] alongside a coaxial machine gun adjacent to the main cannon.[Note 1]

Variants[edit]

  • Corp Scorpion.

    Corp Scorpion.

  • Tundra Scorpion.

    Tundra Scorpion.

  • Urban Scorpion.

    Urban Scorpion.

  • Woodland Scorpion.

    Woodland Scorpion.

  • ONI Scorpion.

    ONI Scorpion.

  • Hannibal Scorpion.

    Hannibal Scorpion.

Development and operational history[edit]

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.[2] By October 2558, the M820 had replaced its predecessor in War Games simulations aboard UNSC Infinity among its Spartan forces.[12]

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 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 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.[13]

One M820 Scorpion was accidentally caught in the slipspace wake of 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.[14]

Gallery[edit]

  • An initial sketch study of the Scorpion's turret.

    An initial sketch study of the Scorpion's turret.

  • An early sketch of the M820, then-termed the M22 Scorpion.

    An early sketch of the M820, then-termed the M22 Scorpion.

  • Further development of the M820 Scorpion.

    Further development of the M820 Scorpion.

  • Concept art.

    Concept art.

  • Callout sheet for the M820.

    Callout sheet for the M820.

  • Render of the Scorpion on Halo 5: Guardians.

    Render of the Scorpion on Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Alternate render of the Scorpion in Halo 5: Guardians.

    Alternate render of the Scorpion in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Model of the M820.

    Model of the M820.

  • Fireteam Osiris using an M820.

    Fireteam Osiris using an M820.

  • An M820 during a Warzone simulation on March on Stormbreak.

    An M820 during a Warzone simulation on March on Stormbreak.

  • A Scorpion on March on Stormbreak.

    A Scorpion on March on Stormbreak.

  • Concept art of the M820's machine gun.

    Concept art of the M820's machine gun.

  • The M820's machine gun.

    The M820's machine gun.

  • HUD of the Scorpion by Edward Buck in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

    HUD of the Scorpion by Edward Buck in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • HUD of the Scorpion in Halo 5: Guardians.

    HUD of the Scorpion in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • HUD of the gunner for the M820.

    HUD of the gunner for the M820.

  • A Scorpion and Corp Scorpion on Escape from ARC.

    A Scorpion and Corp Scorpion on Escape from ARC.

  • A Woodland Scorpion.

    A Woodland Scorpion.

  • A Woodland Scorpion and a Tundra Mantis.

    A Woodland Scorpion and a Tundra Mantis.

  • A Tundra Scorpion leading two Scorpions.

    A Tundra Scorpion leading two Scorpions.

  • HUD of the ONI Scorpion.

    HUD of the ONI Scorpion.

  • A Hannibal Scorpion charging its cannon.

    A Hannibal Scorpion charging its cannon.

  • The Hannibal Scorpion's turret.

    The Hannibal Scorpion's turret.

  • HUD of the Hannibal Scorpion.

    HUD of the Hannibal Scorpion.

  • A Scorpion, Corp Scorpion, and Hannibal Scorpion.

    A Scorpion, Corp Scorpion, and Hannibal Scorpion.

  • The symbol seen in the back of the Scorpion.

    The symbol seen in the back of the Scorpion.

Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards and variants[edit]

  • Scorpion - Basic Vehicle.

    Scorpion - Basic Vehicle.

  • Scorpion - Tundra Variant.

    Scorpion - Tundra Variant.

  • Scorpion - Woodland Variant.

    Scorpion - Woodland Variant.

  • Scorpion - Urban Variant.

    Scorpion - Urban Variant.

  • Scorpion - ONI Variant.

    Scorpion - ONI Variant.

  • Scorpion - Hannibal Variant.

    Scorpion - Hannibal Variant.

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List of appearances[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b The model of the Scorpion in Halo 5: Guardians has a coaxial machine gun visible, but it is not usable.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 140
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t Halo Waypoint, Scorpion (Retrieved on Apr 21, 2021) [archive]
  3. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - A Time to Give Tanks (Retrieved on Jul 14, 2021) [archive]
  4. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ Card: Scorpion Description "Main battle tank armed with a heavy cannon and pintle-mounted heavy machine gun. This new iteration of the storied Scorpion is half the mass of the old M808 yet has nearly identical firepower and armor protection."
  5. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, REQ Card: ONI Scorpion Description "ONI spares no expense with its "security" Scorpions, outfitting them with experimental ammunition using the latest energetic propellants. Advanced Scorpion with heavy armor and upgraded cannon."
  6. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Close Quarters (Retrieved on Oct 17, 2021) [archive]
  7. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, REQ Card: ONI Scorpion Description "This is but one of Hannibal Weapon Systems' tank test beds fitted with the latest in vehicle-borne directed energy weapons. Advanced Scorpion with heavy armor and fast-discharge laser currently undergoing trials within UNSC Infinity War Games."
  8. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ Card: Corp Scorpion Description "Liang Dortmund's bonded security force is authorized to use a range of milspec hardware to defend remote installations. Rugged Scorpion with extra armor."
  9. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ Card: The Scorpion has always served with the UNSC on every campaign, both on Earth and every extrasolar holdfast that humanity has rooted itself on. Improved Scorpion with extra armor.
  10. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ Card: Urban Scorpion Description "Support package for the Scorpion now being rolled out to Army and Marine Corps units expected to deploy against Insurrection forces in urban areas. Improved Scorpion with upgraded armor."
  11. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ Card: Woodland Scorpion Description "The new, lighter, Scorpion features improved off-road maneuverability and simplifies air transport into remote areas. Improved Scorpion with extra armor."
  12. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Scorpion in-game vehicles
  13. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Glassed
  14. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Genesis

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