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'''957-A3''' was a specialized [[M808B Main Battle Tank|M808B Scorpion tank]] in service with the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. The tank featured enhanced electronics for more accurate firing.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 238''</ref> As well as it modifications, it had what appeared to be an arrowhead or lambda symbol painted on its left front tread cover.<ref name="Metropolis">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Metropolis]]''</ref>
'''957-A3''' was a [[M808B Main Battle Tank|M808B Scorpion tank]] in service with the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. It had what appeared to be an arrowhead or lambda symbol painted on its left front tread cover.


In [[2552]], 957-A3 was assigned to the {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}. That year, during the [[Battle of Earth]], the tank was landed in the [[New Mombasa industrial zone|industrial zone]] of [[New Mombasa]] to fight the [[Covenant]] and a [[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform|Scarab]] walker that was loose in the city. The tank was landed in front of the building being used by [[A Company]] as a staging area, just in time for the Scarab to appear. The tank fired its main gun at the Scarab, to no avail. It was then destroyed by the Scarab's main cannon.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Metropolis]]''</ref>
==History==
In [[2552]], 957-A3 was assigned to the {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}. In [[2552#November|November]] of that year, during the [[Battle of Earth]], the tank was deployed in the [[New Mombasa industrial zone|industrial zone]] of [[New Mombasa]] to defend a [[Lethbridge Industrial]] building housing [[A Company]] from [[Covenant]] forces. Shortly after [[John-117]] arrived, a [[Type-47 Scarab|Scarab]] walker started to advance on their position. 957-A3 used its [[M512 smooth-bore high-velocity cannon|main cannon]] to fire on the walker, but to no avail. Within seconds, the Scarab's [[focus cannon]] destroyed the tank, killing the vehicle's operator.<ref name="Metropolis"/>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*It is possible to save this tank from destruction. When arriving in this area to destroy the [[Wraiths]], steal a [[Ghost]] and keep it alive. When the door opens to let you into the building, take the Ghost inside. With a little time and patience, you can get the [[Ghost]] (or a [[Warthog]]) to the roof. Once on the roof, drive off and towards the tank as soon as possible! Get in the tank and move it straight back. If you are quick enough, the Scarab will not fire, and the tank is saved. The pilot whose ride you just saved is probably alive too, and he may even hitch a ride on the tread plating of 957-A3. Oddly, however, even though he appears to be grasping a weapon, he isn't holding anything, apparently handling an invisible firearm. This registers back to why he is there now, and what was supposed to happen to him. Even if you do manage to save this tank, you cannot continue with this tank through the rest of the level, since patrolling the cities from here isn't the objective; you're supposed to walk up the area you drove the Ghost/Warthog through where you will then be on the platform where you can board the Scarab.
[[File:957-A3.jpg|thumb|957-A3 as it appears on Coagulation.]]
*A tank with the same designation can be found on the multiplayer map Coagulation as well.
*It is possible to save this tank from destruction. When arriving in this area to destroy the [[Wraiths]], steal a [[Ghost]] and keep it alive. When the door opens to let you into the building, take the Ghost inside. With a little time and patience, you can get the [[Ghost]] (or a [[Warthog]]) to the roof. Once on the roof, drive off and get to the tank as soon as possible. Get in the tank and move it straight back. If you are quick enough, the Scarab will not fire, and the tank is saved. Also, if the tank's operator survives, he will appear to be holding an invisible firearm.
*A tank with the same designation can be found on the ''[[Halo 2]]'' multiplayer map [[Coagulation]].


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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==Sources==
==Sources==
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Revision as of 02:37, March 28, 2016

957-A3 about to be destroyed by a Scarab.

957-A3 was a specialized M808B Scorpion tank in service with the UNSC Marine Corps during the Human-Covenant War. The tank featured enhanced electronics for more accurate firing.[1] As well as it modifications, it had what appeared to be an arrowhead or lambda symbol painted on its left front tread cover.[2]

History

In 2552, 957-A3 was assigned to the UNSC In Amber Clad. In November of that year, during the Battle of Earth, the tank was deployed in the industrial zone of New Mombasa to defend a Lethbridge Industrial building housing A Company from Covenant forces. Shortly after John-117 arrived, a Scarab walker started to advance on their position. 957-A3 used its main cannon to fire on the walker, but to no avail. Within seconds, the Scarab's focus cannon destroyed the tank, killing the vehicle's operator.[2]

Trivia

File:957-A3.jpg
957-A3 as it appears on Coagulation.
  • It is possible to save this tank from destruction. When arriving in this area to destroy the Wraiths, steal a Ghost and keep it alive. When the door opens to let you into the building, take the Ghost inside. With a little time and patience, you can get the Ghost (or a Warthog) to the roof. Once on the roof, drive off and get to the tank as soon as possible. Get in the tank and move it straight back. If you are quick enough, the Scarab will not fire, and the tank is saved. Also, if the tank's operator survives, he will appear to be holding an invisible firearm.
  • A tank with the same designation can be found on the Halo 2 multiplayer map Coagulation.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 238
  2. ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level Metropolis