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The Scarab was first seen in ''[[Halo 2]]'' level [[Outskirts (Level)|Outskirts]], where it appeared as a large, four-legged, silver-armored behemoth with an estimated height of one hundred feet. It featured an upper deck that was guarded by numerous Sangheili, Kig-yar, and Unggoy, along with a walkway going over the entrance to the control room. This model is manned by a traditional crew, rather than being controlled by Lekgolo worms. | The Scarab was first seen in ''[[Halo 2]]'' level [[Outskirts (Level)|Outskirts]], where it appeared as a large, four-legged, silver-armored behemoth with an estimated height of one hundred feet. It featured an upper deck that was guarded by numerous Sangheili, Kig-yar, and Unggoy, along with a walkway going over the entrance to the control room. This model is manned by a traditional crew, rather than being controlled by Lekgolo worms. | ||
Scarabs' armor were invulnerable to damage from [[90mm High Velocity Cannon|90mm shells]], [[102mm High-Explosive Anti-Tank|102mm shaped charges]],.50 caliber rounds, and [[ANVIL-II Air-to-Surface Missile|ANVIL HE missiles]]; the armor could be similar to the plating used on Covenant warships. In addition to the vehicle's main gun, two large anti-aircraft plasma weapons are mounted on top of the walkway; this weapon was used to neutralize the [[Dropship 77-Troop Carrier|Pelicans]] ferrying [[John-117]] and his strike team while en route to [[Regret's Carrier|Regret's Assault Carrier]] | Scarabs' armor were invulnerable to damage from [[90mm High Velocity Cannon|90mm shells]], [[102mm High-Explosive Anti-Tank|102mm shaped charges]],.50 caliber rounds, and [[ANVIL-II Air-to-Surface Missile|ANVIL HE missiles]]; the armor could be similar to the plating used on Covenant warships. In addition to the vehicle's main gun, two large anti-aircraft plasma weapons are mounted on top of the walkway; this weapon was used to neutralize the [[Dropship 77-Troop Carrier|Pelicans]] ferrying [[John-117]] and his strike team while en route to [[Regret's Carrier|Regret's Assault Carrier]]. | ||
The model featured in ''Halo 2'' is often theorized to be a dedicated excavation platform (and was used as such in the game), in contrast to the more combat-ready model featured in ''Halo 3'', ''Halo Wars'', and ''Halo 3: ODST'', as it lacks many of the onboard weapons featured on the other model. Its size makes it considerably less maneuverable than the smaller variant, preventing it from engaging fast-moving targets while confined in narrow areas, such as city streets. This handicap leaves it succeptible to boarding actions. | The model featured in ''Halo 2'' is often theorized to be a dedicated excavation platform (and was used as such in the game), in contrast to the more combat-ready model featured in ''Halo 3'', ''Halo Wars'', and ''Halo 3: ODST'', as it lacks many of the onboard weapons featured on the other model. Its size makes it considerably less maneuverable than the smaller variant, preventing it from engaging fast-moving targets while confined in narrow areas, such as city streets. This handicap leaves it succeptible to boarding actions. | ||