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
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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)