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|affiliation=[[UNSC Marine Corps]]
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]]
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The '''Grizzly''' is a [[United Nations Space Command]] heavy armored tank used during the [[Human-Covenant War]].
The '''Grizzly''' is a heavily armored tank developed by [[Sergeant]] [[John Forge]].<ref>''[[Halo Wars]]'', level [[Relic Interior]]: [[Serina]] refers to the Grizzly as Forge's "pet project". Forge remarks that he had personally supervised the upgrading of the Scorpion to the Grizzly units, stating that he had "...made [his] own ''special'' upgrades."</ref> It was used by the [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] stationed aboard the {{UNSCship|Spirit of Fire}} in [[2531#February|2531]]  during the [[Human-Covenant War]].


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
The Grizzly is an upgrade to the [[M808B Main Battle Tank|M808B 'Scorpion' Main Battle Tank]]. It is outfitted with twin cannons, a heavy machine gun, and fires canister rounds as its heavy artillery. It appears in ''[[Halo Wars]]''. It is available after completely upgrading the Scorpion, and usable only by the UNSC. It is obtainable only by choosing Sergeant [[John Forge]] as the UNSC player's hero unit.<ref name = "OXM">'''Official Xbox Magazine''', January 2009, pages 38-43</ref> Once it has been researched, it can be purchased at the [[Vehicle Depot]].
The Grizzly is an upgrade to the [[M808B Main Battle Tank]]. It is outfitted with two cannons, which are equipped with [[S1 Canister Shell|canister shells]], and a coaxial machine gun. It appears only in ''[[Halo Wars]]''. In the campaign, it is available during the level [[Relic Interior]]. In [[skirmish]] and multiplayer, it is available after completely upgrading the Scorpion when Sergeant Forge is selected as the player's hero unit.<ref name = "OXM">'''''Official Xbox Magazine''''', January 2009, pages 38-43</ref> Once it has been researched, it can be purchased at the [[Vehicle Depot]].


==In Combat==
==In Combat==
The Grizzly is an extremely capable unit, suitable for defeating large amounts of enemy armor and infantry. Since it possesses a secondary canister shell attack, it can decimate ground infantry squads with ease due to its large area damage. The armor plating has also been improved, able to survive multiple shots from a [[Hunter|Hunter's]] [[Assault Cannon]], and can survive a sustained hit from a [[Scarab|Scarab's]] main gun twice as long compared to the Scorpion. The co-axial machine gun has a faster firing rate and inflicts more damage per hit than the Scorpion's, at the cost of a longer reload time. Its main disadvantages are the cost it requires to be researched and its minor ineffectiveness against airborne units. Like the Scorpion, it is hard-countered by [[Cobra]]s, especially while they are in Lockdown.
The Grizzly is an extremely capable vehicle, suitable for defeating large numbers of enemy troops and vehicles. Since it possesses a secondary canister shell attack, it can decimate ground infantry squads with ease due to its large area damage. The armor plating has also been improved, able to survive multiple shots from a [[Mgalekgolo|Hunter's]] [[Assault Cannon]], and can survive a sustained hit from a [[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform|Scarab's]] main gun twice as long as a Scorpion. The coaxial machine gun has a faster firing rate and inflicts more damage per hit than the Scorpion's, at the cost of a longer reload time. Its main disadvantages are the cost it requires to be researched and its minor ineffectiveness against airborne units. Like the Scorpion, it is "hard countered" in-game by [[SP42 Cobra|Cobras]], especially while they are in lockdown mode.


*'''Resources''': 1800 (upgrade for Scorpion) 500 (for individual unit).
*'''Resources''': 1800 (upgrade for Scorpion) 500 (for individual unit).
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==


[[File:001 grizzly.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The concept art of the Grizzly.]]
[[File:001 grizzly.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Early concept art of the Grizzly.]]
*Originally, the Grizzly was supposed to be equipped with a [[flamethrower]], but with the release of the game this has been proven to be removed from the final game. Although the canister shell ability seems to be flame based as opposed to shrapnel based.
*Originally, the Grizzly was stated to be equipped with a [[flamethrower]], but this was removed from the final game.<ref name = "OXM">'''''Official Xbox Magazine''''', January 2009, pages 38-43</ref>
*[[Serina]] refers to the Grizzly as Forge's "pet project". Forge remarked that he personally supervised the upgrading of the Scorpion to the Grizzly units; even stating that he made his "Own special upgrades..."
*The Grizzly is noticeably similar in appearance to the iconic [[W:c:cnc:Mammoth tank|Mammoth Tanks]] of the [[W:c:cnc|Command & Conquer franchise]]. Both the Grizzly and the Mammoth rest on four independently suspended tracks, possess dual cannons and secondary weapons, and are the heaviest armor available to their respective factions.
*The Grizzly is noticeably similar in appearance to the [[W:c:cnc:Mammoth tank|Mammoth Tanks]] of the [[W:c:cnc|Command &amp; Conquer franchise]]. Both the Grizzly and the Mammoth rest on four independently-suspended tracks, possess dual cannons, and are the heaviest armor available to their respective factions.
*Grizzly is also the name of an [[W:c:cnc:Grizzly Tank|Allied tank]] in [[W:c:cnc:Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2|Command &amp; Conquer: Red Alert 2]].
*If you look closely at the back, you will notice a hidden "fifth" tread under the turret. This is likely intended to support the extra rear end weight of the modified dual-mounted turrets.


==Sources==
==Sources==

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The Grizzly is a heavily armored tank developed by Sergeant John Forge.[1] It was used by the Marines stationed aboard the Template:UNSCship in 2531 during the Human-Covenant War.

Overview

The Grizzly is an upgrade to the M808B Main Battle Tank. It is outfitted with two cannons, which are equipped with canister shells, and a coaxial machine gun. It appears only in Halo Wars. In the campaign, it is available during the level Relic Interior. In skirmish and multiplayer, it is available after completely upgrading the Scorpion when Sergeant Forge is selected as the player's hero unit.[2] Once it has been researched, it can be purchased at the Vehicle Depot.

In Combat

The Grizzly is an extremely capable vehicle, suitable for defeating large numbers of enemy troops and vehicles. Since it possesses a secondary canister shell attack, it can decimate ground infantry squads with ease due to its large area damage. The armor plating has also been improved, able to survive multiple shots from a Hunter's Assault Cannon, and can survive a sustained hit from a Scarab's main gun twice as long as a Scorpion. The coaxial machine gun has a faster firing rate and inflicts more damage per hit than the Scorpion's, at the cost of a longer reload time. Its main disadvantages are the cost it requires to be researched and its minor ineffectiveness against airborne units. Like the Scorpion, it is "hard countered" in-game by Cobras, especially while they are in lockdown mode.

  • Resources: 1800 (upgrade for Scorpion) 500 (for individual unit).
  • Minimum Tech Level: 4 (upgrade for Scorpion) 2 (for individual unit once researched).
  • Population Count: 3

Trivia

File:001 grizzly.jpg
Early concept art of the Grizzly.
  • Originally, the Grizzly was stated to be equipped with a flamethrower, but this was removed from the final game.[2]
  • The Grizzly is noticeably similar in appearance to the iconic Mammoth Tanks of the Command & Conquer franchise. Both the Grizzly and the Mammoth rest on four independently suspended tracks, possess dual cannons and secondary weapons, and are the heaviest armor available to their respective factions.

Sources

  1. ^ Halo Wars, level Relic Interior: Serina refers to the Grizzly as Forge's "pet project". Forge remarks that he had personally supervised the upgrading of the Scorpion to the Grizzly units, stating that he had "...made [his] own special upgrades."
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Official Xbox Magazine, January 2009, pages 38-43

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