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The '''Scorpion missile''' is a type of explosive ordnance used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. These missiles are commonly mounted on the UNSC's [[AV-19 SkyHawk]] jets and occasionally [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s. | The '''Scorpion missile''' is a type of explosive ordnance used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. These missiles are commonly mounted on the UNSC's [[AV-19 SkyHawk]] jets and occasionally [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc09|Enc09|Page=251}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=261}} They are equipped with motion tracking systems and proximity detonators that greatly increase their chances of crippling or destroying a target. They are also able to attain high cruising speeds and are very accurate, thanks to their advanced guidance systems, which quickly locate and lock onto a target.{{Ref/Novel|Id=TFOR27|TFOR|Chapter=27}} | ||
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During the [[Fall of Reach]], [[Colonel]] [[James Ackerson]] dispatched a SkyHawk fighter to attack [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[John-117]] and the [[AI]] [[Cortana]] while the pair were on a testing run, in an effort to kill these threats to Ackerson's success. | During the [[Fall of Reach]], [[Colonel]] [[James Ackerson]] dispatched a SkyHawk fighter to attack [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[John-117]] and the [[AI]] [[Cortana]] while the pair were on a testing run, in an effort to kill these threats to Ackerson's success. The SkyHawk launched a Scorpion missile at the Spartan, but it failed to kill him, as John-117 literally swatted the missile away with his [[Energy shielding|energy shielded]] arm, a unique improvisation on the part of the Master Chief, made possible only by the aid of Cortana.{{Ref/Reuse|TFOR27}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:59, November 19, 2023
The Scorpion missile is a type of explosive ordnance used by the United Nations Space Command. These missiles are commonly mounted on the UNSC's AV-19 SkyHawk jets and occasionally GA-TL1 Longswords.[2][3] They are equipped with motion tracking systems and proximity detonators that greatly increase their chances of crippling or destroying a target. They are also able to attain high cruising speeds and are very accurate, thanks to their advanced guidance systems, which quickly locate and lock onto a target.[4]
Operational history[edit]
During the Fall of Reach, Colonel James Ackerson dispatched a SkyHawk fighter to attack Spartan John-117 and the AI Cortana while the pair were on a testing run, in an effort to kill these threats to Ackerson's success. The SkyHawk launched a Scorpion missile at the Spartan, but it failed to kill him, as John-117 literally swatted the missile away with his energy shielded arm, a unique improvisation on the part of the Master Chief, made possible only by the aid of Cortana.[4]
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo: The Fall of Reach (First appearance)
- Halo: Fall of Reach
Sources[edit]
- ^ Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion, issue 1
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 251
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 261
- ^ a b Halo: The Fall of Reach, chapter 27
