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== Countermeasures == | == Countermeasures == | ||
[[Image:Turretless Scorpion.jpg|thumb|The Turretless version of the Scorpion.]] | [[Image:Turretless Scorpion.jpg|thumb|The Turretless version of the Scorpion.]] | ||
*Firing a [[Rocket Launcher]] or a [[Fuel Rod Cannon]] at the Scorpion generally inflicts damage or kills the driver. | *Firing a [[Rocket Launcher]] or a [[Fuel Rod Cannon]] at the Scorpion generally inflicts damage or kills the driver. In halo 3 you can also use the [[Spartan Laser]], take care however because the charging time of the laser could be long enough for the driver to find and kill you. | ||
*Sniper Rifles: Snipe the Driver or the Gunner. Note: Sniping the driver is only really possible in Halo: Combat Evolved/Halo PC, because in Halo 2 and Halo 3, the driver's compartment is covered over. | *Sniper Rifles: Snipe the Driver or the Gunner. Note: Sniping the driver is only really possible in Halo: Combat Evolved/Halo PC, because in Halo 2 and Halo 3, the driver's compartment is covered over. | ||
*Board the Tank, either punching it repeatedly in the back or planting a grenade into it. Be warned though, with the new gunner feature, this makes it an excellent tactic in conjunction with a Sniper. | *Board the Tank, either punching it repeatedly in the back or planting a grenade into it. Be warned though, with the new gunner feature, this makes it an excellent tactic in conjunction with a Sniper. | ||
*Using another Tank or Anti-Tank Vehicle such as the Wraith | *Using another Tank or Anti-Tank Vehicle such as the Wraith, Gauss Warthog, Another scorpion or a Hornet (halo 3). | ||
*Using a [[Power Drain]] will disable the movement of the tank, also decreasing the enemy's shield. This also proved to be quite risky as the Scorpion will still be able to fire its cannon. | *Using a [[Power Drain]] will disable the movement of the tank, also decreasing the enemy's shield. This also proved to be quite risky as the Scorpion will still be able to fire its cannon. | ||
*Although risky, it is possible to take out a tank using two plasma grenades in Halo: Combat Evolved/Halo PC, as they are significantly stronger than in Halo 2/Halo 3. This tactic is especially useful if you have unlimited grenades. | *Although risky, it is possible to take out a tank using two plasma grenades in Halo: Combat Evolved/Halo PC, as they are significantly stronger than in Halo 2/Halo 3. This tactic is especially useful if you have unlimited grenades. | ||
*In halo 3, one can use the overcharged bolt of the [[plasma pistol]] to drain the tank's energy. this could give a player enough time to go to the tank and beat the driver. | |||
== Multi player Use == | == Multi player Use == | ||