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[[File:Scopion missile.jpg|115px|thumb|John-117 deflecting a Scorpion missile.{{Ref/Comic|FoRInv|Issue=1}}]]
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}}


{{Article Quote|Were you looking for the [[M808B Scorpion MBT|Scorpion]], the UNSC Main Battle Tank?}}
==Operational history==
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}}


[[Image:Agm_114.gif‎|250px|thumb|A current day anti tank missile, broadly similar in design and role to the Scorpion.]]
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''


'''Scorpion Missiles''' are a type of explosive ordnance used by the [[UNSC]]. These weapons are commonly mounted on the UNSC's [[SkyHawk]] jets and [[Longsword]] fighters for use in combat against the Covenant. 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. Thanks to these state-of-the art features Scorpion Rockets are capable of destroying even the most heavily armored of [[tank]]s.
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}


==Appearances==
{{UNSC ordnance}}
 
In [[Halo: The Fall of Reach]], Colonel [[James Ackerson]] dispatched a [[SkyHawk]] to attack [[SPARTAN-117]] and [[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, a result of John 117 literally swatting the rocket away with his energy shielded arm, a unique improvisation on the part of the Chief.
 
==See Also==
{{Template:UNSC Heavy Weapons}}
[[Category:Missiles]]
[[Category:Missiles]]
[[Category:Weapons]]
[[Category:UNSC air weapons]]
[[Category:Explosives]]

Latest revision as of 08:59, November 19, 2023

This article is about the anti-tank missile. For a UNSC main battle tank, see M808 Scorpion.
John-117 deflecting a Scorpion missile.[1]

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]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion, issue 1
  2. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 251
  3. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 261
  4. ^ a b Halo: The Fall of Reach, chapter 27

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