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The '''Scarab''' is a [[Covenant]] ground vehicle. | The '''Scarab''' is a [[Covenant]] ground vehicle. | ||
==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
The Scarab is a towering Covenant combat walker, upheld on four long mechanical legs - it is extremely different from the Covenant's other ground-based vehicles, such as the [[Wraith]], [[Ghost]], or [[Spectre]]. It is the largest known ground-based vehicle, as well as the most resistant to damage. But, the on board reactors that power the vehicle and plasma supply seem to be extremely flammable when introduced to flame and gasoline<ref>[[Ghosts of Onyx]], Page 209</ref> | The Scarab is a towering Covenant combat walker, upheld on four long mechanical legs - it is extremely different from the Covenant's other ground-based vehicles, such as the [[Wraith]], [[Ghost]], or [[Spectre]]. It is the largest known ground-based vehicle, as well as the most resistant to damage. But, the on board reactors that power the vehicle and plasma supply seem to be extremely flammable when introduced to flame and gasoline<ref>[[Ghosts of Onyx]], Page 209</ref> | ||
[[Image:Scarab.jpg|thumb|right|The Scarab readies its cannon.]] | |||
Not much is known about the Scarab, other than what it can do in battle. It is commonly thought to be a mining vehicle that is simply very useful as a [[Covenant]] Heavy Assault Vehicle, but it's original purpose seems to be as a weapon.<ref>[[Halo:Ghosts of Onyx]], Page 206</ref> | |||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
[[Image:scarabcannon.jpg|thumb|The Scarab fires upon a [[Scorpion Tank|Scorpion]].]] | |||
At least three Scarabs are seen in ''[[Halo 2]]'' (in ''[[Metropolis (Level)|Metropolis]]'', ''[[Turf]]'', and ''[[The Great Journey (Level)|The Great Journey]])''; they also appeared in the ''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'', the book ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', and will be in ''[[Halo Wars]]''. They appear to be major assault platforms, causing mass destruction and chaos in preparation for more ground troops to fight. But, as invincible as they may seem, Scarabs fall relatively easily in Earth's tightly packed and narrow cities. And, like any other vehicle, it can be neutralized from the inside out—kill the crew and it's a giant paperweight. | At least three Scarabs are seen in ''[[Halo 2]]'' (in ''[[Metropolis (Level)|Metropolis]]'', ''[[Turf]]'', and ''[[The Great Journey (Level)|The Great Journey]])''; they also appeared in the ''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'', the book ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', and will be in ''[[Halo Wars]]''. They appear to be major assault platforms, causing mass destruction and chaos in preparation for more ground troops to fight. But, as invincible as they may seem, Scarabs fall relatively easily in Earth's tightly packed and narrow cities. And, like any other vehicle, it can be neutralized from the inside out—kill the crew and it's a giant paperweight. | ||
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Another Scarab was on [[Installation 05]] near the [[Control Room]]. Though guarded by a large group of [[Brute]]s, this Scarab was eventually captured by the [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]]. It was commandeered by [[Sergeant Johnson]], and used to break into the [[Control Room]] of the Halo. | Another Scarab was on [[Installation 05]] near the [[Control Room]]. Though guarded by a large group of [[Brute]]s, this Scarab was eventually captured by the [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]]. It was commandeered by [[Sergeant Johnson]], and used to break into the [[Control Room]] of the Halo. | ||
Scarabs also appeared in [[Ghosts of Onyx]]. [[Spartan-104]] encountered one during his mission in Cuba. [[Will]] destroyed it by crashing a fuel truck into it and igniting the combustibles. [[Kurt]] also witnessed one arrive on [[Onyx]] during the Covenant invasion. | Scarabs also appeared in [[Ghosts of Onyx]]. [[Spartan-104]] encountered one during his mission in Cuba. [[Will]] destroyed it by crashing a fuel truck into it and igniting the combustibles. [[Kurt]] also witnessed one arrive on [[Onyx]] during the Covenant invasion. This one however seem to act like a first strike vehicle.<ref>[[Ghosts of Onyx]] Page 306</ref> | ||
Scarabs will also apparently make an appearance in [[Halo Wars]], since one is seen in a promotion poster. | Scarabs will also apparently make an appearance in [[Halo Wars]], since one is seen in a promotion poster. | ||