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This article is about the iteration of the Scorpion tank introduced in Halo 5: Guardians. For other uses, see Scorpion (disambiguation).

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The M820 Scorpion is the United Nations Space Command's main battle tank as of October 2558. It is the successor of the M808 model used throughout the Human-Covenant War.^[1]

Specifications

Design details

The M820 Scorpion has almost identical firepower and protection to its M808 predecessor but has half the mass.^[1] Though the main hull looks very similar to the M808's the turret is much bulkier.

Variants

Corp Scorpion

An up-armored variant used by Liang Dortmund security forces to defend remote installations.^[2]

Tundra Scorpion

A Scorpion variant featuring tundra camouflage and better armor than the Corp variant.^[2]

Urban Scorpion

A Scorpion variant featuring urban camouflage and better armor than the Corp variant. Used by UNSC Army and UNSC Marine Corps units for deployment against Insurrectionists in urban areas.^[2]

Woodland Scorpion

A Scorpion variant featuring improved off-road maneuverability, simplifies air transport into remote areas and has better armor than the Corp variant.^[2]

ONI Scorpion

The ONI "security" Scorpion features heavier armor than the Urban variant and has an upgraded cannon utilizing experimental ammunition.^[2]

Operational history

The M820 Scorpion was put into service by 2558, and had become popular in War Games matches aboard the UNSC Infinity.^[2]

A M820 Corp Scorpion was used by Fireteam Osiris during the battle of Meridian^[3]

Only one M820 Scorpion was taken by Guardian 3209 to Genesis during the Battle of Genesis.^[4]

Gallery

H5G-ScorpionHUD.png

HUD of the Scorpion in Halo 5: Guardians
An M820 Scorpion with turret gunner and Spartan passenger
Fireteam Osiris using a Corp Scorpion during the Battle of Meridian.
An M820 during a Warzone simulation on March on Stormbreak.
The M820's machine gun
The side of a Damaged Corp scorpion.

Halo 5: Guardians REQ Cards and variants

Scorpion - Urban Variant
Scorpion - ONI Variant
Scorpion - Woodland Variant

List of appearances

Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)

Sources

^ ^a ^b Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - A Time to Give Tanks
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Halo 5: Guardians
^ Halo 5: Guardians, level Glassed
^ Halo 5: Guardians, level Genesis

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[fodder-1] Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - A Time to Give Tanks

[H5G-2] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Halo 5: Guardians

[3] Halo 5: Guardians, level Glassed

[4] Halo 5: Guardians, level Genesis

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 ==Operational history==
-The M820 Scorpion was put into service by [[2558]], and had become popular in [[War Games]] matches aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> The M820 Scorpion was used by [[Fireteam Osiris]] during both the battles of [[Battle of Meridian (2558)|Meridian]]<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', level [[Glassed (level)|Glassed]]</ref> and [[Battle of Genesis|Genesis]].<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', level [[Genesis (level)|Genesis]]</ref>
+The M820 Scorpion was put into service by [[2558]], and had become popular in [[War Games]] matches aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>
+A M820 Corp Scorpion was used by [[Fireteam Osiris]] during the battle of [[Battle of Meridian (2558)|Meridian]]<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', level [[Glassed (level)|Glassed]]</ref>
+Only one M820 Scorpion was taken by [[Guardian#Known_Guardians|Guardian 3209]] to [[Genesis]] during the [[Battle of Genesis]].<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', level [[Genesis (level)|Genesis]]</ref>
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