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{{disambig header|the older variant of the M808 Scorpion tank|other uses|Scorpion (disambiguation)}}
{{disambig header|the older variant of the M808 Scorpion tank|other uses|Scorpion (disambiguation)}}
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|image=[[File:HW2 Blitz Scorpion.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:HW2 Blitz Scorpion.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=
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|max speed=
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|engine=
|engine=
|hull= titanium armor
|hull=Ceramic-Titanium armor
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*One cannon
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|affiliation=[[UNSC]]
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{{Quote|Scorpion ready to whoop ass.|A Scorpion pilot during the Banished occupation of Installation 00.{{Ref/Reuse|HW2}}}}
The '''M808S Main Battle Tank''', commonly known as the '''Scorpion''', is a variant of the [[M808 Scorpion]].<ref name="PL">'''Halo Wars 2''': [[Phoenix Logs#UNSC Units|Phoenix Logs]] - Scorpion</ref>
The '''M808S Main Battle Tank''', commonly known as the '''Scorpion''', is a variant of the [[M808 Scorpion]].<ref name="PL">'''Halo Wars 2''': [[Phoenix Logs#UNSC Units|Phoenix Logs]] - Scorpion</ref>
==Specifications==
==Design details==
The M808S Scorpion is armed with a high velocity cannon for engaging enemy vehicles and a medium machine gun for engaging enemy infantry. Scorpions in the field can be upgraded with submunition canister shells that deal heavy damage in a blast radius around their target.<ref name="PL"/>
The M808S Scorpion is armed with a high velocity cannon for engaging enemy vehicles and a medium machine gun for engaging enemy infantry. Scorpions in the field can be upgraded with submunition canister shells that deal heavy damage in a blast radius around their target. Unlike other variants of the M808, the M808S shows notable design differences, featuring a larger, broader turret housing its main cannon, similar to the later [[M820 Scorpion]] which succeeded the M808 in general service.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
 
==Operational history==
==Operational history==
The {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} carried a large complement of M808S Scorpions modified by [[Serina]] before [[2537]]. Her improvements include a more efficient armor arrangement, better situational awareness for the operator, and upgrades to the main cannon. [[Isabel]] found little room for improvement on this blueprint, but saw possibilities for specialized variants that leverage the chassis for other roles.<ref name="PL"/> Scorpions were used by UNSC forces attached to the UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'' [[Battle of Installation 00 (2559)|against]] [[Banished]] forces for control of [[Installation 00]] in May [[2559]].<ref name="HW2"/>
The {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} carried a large complement of M808S Scorpions modified by [[Serina]] before [[2537]]. Her improvements include a more efficient armor arrangement, better situational awareness for the operator, and upgrades to the main cannon. [[Isabel]] found little room for improvement on this blueprint, but saw possibilities for specialized variants that leverage the chassis for other roles.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}} Scorpions were used by UNSC forces attached to the UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'' [[Second Ark Conflict|against]] [[Banished]] forces for control of [[Installation 00]] in April [[2559]].{{Ref/Reuse|HW2}}
 
==Variants==
==Variants==
*'''Lockdown Scorpion''': This variant sports a black color scheme and has a battering ram at the front of the vehicle.<ref name="HW2">[[Halo Wars 2]]</ref>
*'''[[Lockdown Scorpion]]''': This variant sports a black color scheme and has a [[Wikipedia:Mine plow|mine plow]] affixed on the front of the vehicle.<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref>
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HW2 Blitz Lockdown Scorpion.png|Lockdown Scorpion.
File:HW2 Blitz Lockdown Scorpion.png|Lockdown Scorpion.
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*'''Info:''' Heavy Tank, Heavy armor, Powerful attack.
*'''Info:''' Heavy Tank, Heavy armor, Powerful attack.
*'''Tier:''' 3
*'''Tier:''' 3
*'''Cost''': Population 7, Supplies 600, Power 90
*'''Cost''': Population 7, Supplies 550, Power 90
'''Scorpion Upgrade: Canister shell'''
'''Scorpion Upgrade: Canister shell'''
*'''Info:''' New ability, Area attack, Strong against infantry, Ground attack only
*'''Info:''' New ability, Area attack, Strong against infantry, Ground attack only
*'''Tier:''' 3
*'''Tier:''' 3
*'''Cost''': Supplies 0, Power 900
*'''Cost''': Supplies 0, Power 900
In ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', Scorpions can be built at the [[UNSC Garage]] by all UNSC [[leader]]s except for [[Avery Johnson]] and [[John Forge]]. They are effective against infantry, vehicles, and structures, but are only okay against aircraft. In [[Blitz]] they cost 120 energy while Lockdown Scorpions cost 150 energy.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HW-EarlyM808S.jpg|Early model of the M808S Scorpion for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2-M808S Concept.jpg|Concept art of the M808S for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
File:HW-EarlyM808S.jpg|Early model of the M808S Scorpion.
File:HW2-M808S Render.jpg|A render of the M808S.
File:HW2B_Scorpion.png|The M808S Scorpion in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''.
File:HW2B_Scorpion.png|The M808S Scorpion in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''.
File:HW2 Lockdown Scorpoin.png|The Lockdown Scorpion in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 - Blitz Beta]]''.
File:HW2-M808S&M850.png|An M808S Scorpion with an [[M850 Grizzly]].
File:HW2-M808S.png|An M808S Scorpion in ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HW2-Spartanmenu.jpg|A Scorpion with a Spartan and Warthogs.
File:HW2-M808S&M850.png|An M808S Scorpion with a [[M850 Grizzly]].
File:HW2 TBO Scorpion compare.jpg|"The Best Offense" Scorpion compared.
File:HW2 Terror vs Scorpion.png|Being finished off by a Terror Wraith.
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==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
{{UNSC Vehicles}}


[[Category:UNSC Vehicles]]
{{Scorpion variants}}

Latest revision as of 09:35, November 10, 2023

This article is about the older variant of the M808 Scorpion tank. For other uses, see Scorpion (disambiguation).
M808S Scorpion
Blitz artwork
Production information

Product line:

M808 Scorpion

Model:

M808S

Technical specifications

Hull:

Ceramic-Titanium armor

Armament:

Crew:

  • One operator
Usage

In service:

Human-Covenant War
Post-Covenant War conflicts

Role(s):

  • Anti-armor platform
  • Anti-vehicular platform
  • Anti-infantry platform

Affiliation:

UNSC

 

"Scorpion ready to whoop ass."
— A Scorpion pilot during the Banished occupation of Installation 00.[1]

The M808S Main Battle Tank, commonly known as the Scorpion, is a variant of the M808 Scorpion.[2]

Design details[edit]

The M808S Scorpion is armed with a high velocity cannon for engaging enemy vehicles and a medium machine gun for engaging enemy infantry. Scorpions in the field can be upgraded with submunition canister shells that deal heavy damage in a blast radius around their target. Unlike other variants of the M808, the M808S shows notable design differences, featuring a larger, broader turret housing its main cannon, similar to the later M820 Scorpion which succeeded the M808 in general service.[2]

Operational history[edit]

The UNSC Spirit of Fire carried a large complement of M808S Scorpions modified by Serina before 2537. Her improvements include a more efficient armor arrangement, better situational awareness for the operator, and upgrades to the main cannon. Isabel found little room for improvement on this blueprint, but saw possibilities for specialized variants that leverage the chassis for other roles.[2] Scorpions were used by UNSC forces attached to the UNSC Spirit of Fire against Banished forces for control of Installation 00 in April 2559.[1]

Variants[edit]

  • Lockdown Scorpion.

    Lockdown Scorpion.

Gameplay[edit]

Halo Wars 2[edit]

  • Info: Heavy Tank, Heavy armor, Powerful attack.
  • Tier: 3
  • Cost: Population 7, Supplies 550, Power 90

Scorpion Upgrade: Canister shell

  • Info: New ability, Area attack, Strong against infantry, Ground attack only
  • Tier: 3
  • Cost: Supplies 0, Power 900

In Halo Wars 2, Scorpions can be built at the UNSC Garage by all UNSC leaders except for Avery Johnson and John Forge. They are effective against infantry, vehicles, and structures, but are only okay against aircraft. In Blitz they cost 120 energy while Lockdown Scorpions cost 150 energy.

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Gallery[edit]

  • Concept art of the M808S for Halo Wars 2

    Concept art of the M808S for Halo Wars 2

  • Early model of the M808S Scorpion.

    Early model of the M808S Scorpion.

  • A render of the M808S.

    A render of the M808S.

  • The M808S Scorpion in the Halo Wars 2 Open Beta.

    The M808S Scorpion in the Halo Wars 2 Open Beta.

  • An M808S Scorpion with an M850 Grizzly.

    An M808S Scorpion with an M850 Grizzly.

  • A Scorpion with a Spartan and Warthogs.

    A Scorpion with a Spartan and Warthogs.

  • "The Best Offense" Scorpion compared.

    "The Best Offense" Scorpion compared.

  • Being finished off by a Terror Wraith.

    Being finished off by a Terror Wraith.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Halo Wars 2
  2. ^ a b c Halo Wars 2: Phoenix Logs - Scorpion

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Scorpion MBT variants
M808 Scorpion variants
M820 Scorpion variants
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