This Scarab was a heavily modified model was used exclusively by the Banished.[1]
Variants
- Volatile Scarab
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Operational History
- "We are the Scarab. We are horror."
- — A Banished Scarab commander during the Second Ark Conflict.[1]
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Gameplay
Halo Wars 2
Scarab
- Info: Very heavy armor, Very high damage, Traverses all terrain, Super Unit.
- Tier: 3
- Cost: Population 40, Supplies 2,000, Power 2,000
The Scarab is a super unit that can be purchased at the War Council by all Banished leaders beside Voridus. Unlike its Halo Wars counterpart the Banished Scarab comes equipped with Thrasher missiles instead of a plasma cannon, and a plasma shield ability. The plasma shield ability makes the Scarab invincible for a short time. Up to three can be used at once in standard modes. Scarabs are effective against infantry, vehicles, and structures, but are only okay against aircraft. In Blitz the Scarab costs 300 energy and is only on the field for 30 seconds.
Volatile Scarab
- Info: Very high damage, Beam creates pool of infused gel, Can briefly shield itself from danger, Traverses all terrain, Slow moving, Very heavy armor, Super Unit.
- Tier: 3
- Cost: Population 40, Supplies 2,000, Power 2,000
The Scarab is a super unit that can be purchased at the War Council by Voridus. While largely similar to the base Scarab the Volatile Scarab creates pools of infusion gel while attacking. Like the base Scarab it comes equipped with a plasma shield and is effective against infantry, vehicles, and structures, but are only okay against aircraft.
Trivia
The Banished Scarab was nicknamed "Taterbug" by the community and Jeff Easterling.[2]
Gallery
Concept art for the Banished Scarab for Halo Wars 2.
Model of the Banished Scarab.
A Banished Scarab in Halo Wars 2.
A Banished Scarab being used in Blitz.
Blitz card of a Banished Scarab.
Four Banished Scarabs attack an Outpost.
A Banished Scarab using its plasma shield.
A Banished Scarab, Locusts, Hunters, and Skitterers attack an Outpost.
A Volatile Scarab in Halo Wars 2.
A Volatile Scarab breaks through High Charity's containment shield.
A Volatile Scarab after firing its focus beam.
A Scarab, Volatile Scarab, and Type-56 Lich attack an Abomination in Terminus Firefight.
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List of appearances
- Know Your Enemy (First appearance)
- Halo Wars 2