M700 Viper
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The M700 Viper was a main battle tank in service with the UNSC Army.[1]
Overview
Design
The Viper had stealth features and had more speed in comparison to the Scorpion.[1]
Usage
First introduced to UNSC service in the latter years of the Domus Diaspora, it would see use with the UNSC Army until the early years of Operation: TREBUCHET. During this service, the Viper's design led it be used to direct fire support and acting as a mobile response. The larger Scorpion would take on other frontline roles.[1]
Production notes
The M700 Viper was originally planned to be added to Halo: Combat Evolved, and known only as the "Stealth Tank". However it ended up cut from the game. As part of the Digsite Alpha initiative for Halo: The Master Chief Collection, the vehicle will be added back into the game as the "Viper".[2]
The stealth tank was originally built and designed by Marcus Lehto. He designed it as a lower, stealthier vehicle to complement the M808B Scorpion, featuring a "low profile with counter vented fire stabilization".[3]
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![The stealth tank being driven by the player in older 1999-era builds of Halo.[3]](https://halo.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/2/24/Stealth_tank.png/159px-Stealth_tank.png)
The stealth tank being driven by the player in older 1999-era builds of Halo.[3]
![A player standing next to the stealth tank.[3]](https://halo.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/0/07/Prexbox_Husk.png/160px-Prexbox_Husk.png)
A player standing next to the stealth tank.[3]
A stealth tank next to a Warthog.
An Orion-clad soldier next to the stealth tank.
Stealth tanks in combat.
A team of Orion cyborgs next to a stealth tank.
Size comparison between the Viper and the Scorpion in Pre-Xbox Halo: Combat Evolved.
Two "Stealth Tanks" firing in Pre-Xbox Halo: Combat Evolved.
![The stealth tank being driven by the player in older 1999-era builds of Halo.[3]](/File:Stealth_tank.png)
![A player standing next to the stealth tank.[3]](/File:Prexbox_Husk.png)
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Cutting Room Lore (Retrieved on Jul 26, 2022) [archive]
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Cutting Room Floor (Retrieved on Jul 6, 2022) [archive]
- ^ a b c Twitter, Marcus Lehto (@game_fabricator): "Here's an old #Halo vehicle I built, the Stealth Tank. Low profile with counter vented fire stabilization." (Retrieved on Jul 27, 2022) [archive]
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