| M808B Scorpion Tank MBT |
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| Scorpion Tank that just brought down a Banshee. |
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| Long range tank cannon=dead Wraith. |
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| Try to get snipers on the Scorpion as much as possible; they're great for providing covering fire. |
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| Tank blast at group of Covenant=a lot of flying Covenant! |
DESCRIPTION:The Scorpion Tank is mainly used for wiping out vehicles(which it does very well), but has high anti-infantry capabilities. It has ceramic-titanium armor which is extremely tough, making it very hard to wipe out from small arms fire.Up to four soldiers may ride on its track pods, providing cover fire.It weighs 66 tons.
WEAPONS:Tank Cannon-90mm High Velocity
Machine Gun-7.62mm Armor Piercing, Tracer.
PROS:Its armor is amazingly strong and its cannon is the most powerful weapon in the game.Its machine gun is roughly as powerful as the Assault Rifle, but still fire it.The ability to fire both weapons at the same time makes combined firepower that is very hard to subdue.It can also run over enemies, and has unlimited ammo for both weapons.You can be very effective with Marines that have Sniper Rifles and Assault Rifles both on the same tank.
CONS:It is big, easy to spot,slow-moving,and can be taken down by Rocket Launchers or Grenades.Watch your back for heavy weapons.
TIPS:Never stop firing the machine gun, even if it is not that powerful, as combined firepower gives you more results.It is smart to retreat around corners when your cannon is recharging if possible.Remember if your enemies are too close to you to fire your cannon,run over them.Even if you miss them, they will dive over, giving you some extra time. Use this moment to backpedal so you can fire your cannon(machine gun blazing, remember), or to take out other enemies.Here are tips for fighting against vehicles with the Scorpion:
Warthog:Blast it.
Ghost:Blast it.Just make sure it doesn't strafe.
Scorpion:see anti-tank tips.
Wraith Tank:The Scorpion's cannon will take out the Wraith in only a few hits, depending on the difficulty, but watch out for the mortar.The Scorpion is very slow, and it can be hard to avoid a hit from the mortar, so its best to hide around corners or attack quickly and keep on moving.
HOW TO BEAT IT:If you face a tank in multiplayer, try to keep yourself hidden, because the moment you are seen or revealed, you will probably be shot by the cannon. The machine gun isn't very effective but still can injure you.Use a Rocket Launcher or some Grenades to take it out, or snipe with the Sniper Rifle or Pistol, concentrating on the pilot of the vehicle. If you are in another vehicle, try these tips:
Scorpion:It's a matter of who hits who first with their big gun.Try to use the land to your advantage, hiding from your enemy when he fires, or even jumping out, then attacking when he has to recharge.Good luck.
Warthog:Get out.You have no chance against a scorpion, even with that beautiful chain gun.The only situation you should ever try to drive a Warthog against a tank is when you have two extremely experienced players, a driver and a gunner(the driver excellent at stops and turning, the gunner good with hitting the right parts of the tank).Even then, the chances are slim.
Ghost:Keep on strafing and fire at the cannon to disable it.If you can get behind a scorpion's cannon, you have a high chance of winning. Just keep it frozen and you will most likely win.
| M 12 LRV |
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| Warthog firing at Ghost. |
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| Elite and Grunt dive to avoid a Warthog; one Grunt gets hit. |
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| Fireeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! |
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| Older picture of Warthog, but still cool looking. |
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| A 3D image of a Warthog; looks like the old model. |
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| This is how high you fly when you Warthog Jump. Add Grenades, throw Grenade, BOOOOOOOM.Quite funny. |
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| Weeeeeeeeeeeeee...wait..thats a cli-AHHHHHHHHHHH |
DESCRIPTION:The M 12 LRV(light reconnaissance vehicle), A.K.A Warthog, is the standard vehicle of the UEG armed forces. It is fast and very maneuverable, but can roll over pretty easily.It has a rear-mounted chain gun in the back with a rotating "turn-table" allowing the gunner to turn around in a complete circle and trigger buttons on the gun.It weighs 3.25 tons.
WEAPONS:12.7mm three-barreled chain gun, the M41 LAAG(Light Anti Aircraft Gun), a three-barreled,link-fed,electric powered, drum-fed weapon.It fires 450-550 12.7mm armor-piercing rounds per minute.
PROS:The Warthog is very fast and can get you places quickly, and its chain gun is extremely powerful and capable of wiping out entire groups of enemies in a short matter of time.While you drive, you can have a gunner and another Marine ride shotgun,providing covering fire from his Sniper Rifle or Assault Rifle(usually the latter).It is also effective at ramming enemies, and has unlimited ammo.
CONS:It can tip over easily and doesn't provide very much protection for the driver, just like the average jeep.And, you can't take the chain gun with you or shoot and drive simultaneously.
TIPS:When driving, make sure you don't fall over, and always try to point your gunner at the enemy, giving you a human shield and also allowing the gunner to have a good view of the enemy so he can rip it to shreds.You can get out and man the guns yourself, but don't be too selfish.Here are tips for fighting against vehicles with the Warthog:
Scorpion:Get out.You stand absolutely no chance.OUT I SAID OUT.
Ghost:The Ghost can be incredibly annoying.Make sure it doesn't freeze your chain gun, or you're in trouble. Ghosts go down pretty easily if you can keep hitting them, but be aware of their "freezing ability."
Warthog:See anti-warthog tips.
Wraith:The chain gun can be pretty effective against the Wraith, but only use it a long range.Don't go driving into a Wraith Tank's area, or you will take serious damage.The Warthog is fast, but it might not outmanuever the Wraith's mortar. However, if you keep moving, strafing and all, you can outmanuever a Wraith's mortar, but try to keep away from it.
HOW TO BEAT IT:If you face a Warthog in multiplayer, use heavy weapons, especially the Rocket Launcher, which can tip it over in one hit and kill the driver.Or, use Grenades, the second best weapon against vehicles. Wait until the driver tries to ram you, and throw the Grenade, then sidestep, Try Plasma Grenades for the best effect. If you are in another vehicle, try these tips:
Warthog:This may take a while. Whoever can fire the chain gun with the best accuracy will win this battle. There isn't much else to say..
Scorpion:Blast it.The Warthog's chain gun is strong, but no chance against the firepower of the scorpion.You'll make them fly high into the sky.HAHA!
Ghost:Keep strafing and firing, strafing and firing, and you can freeze the Warthog's chain gun.
| D77-TC Pelican Troop Carrier |
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| Dropship with lifeboats in the background coming in from the level Halo. |
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| Banshees tail this dropship. |
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| Pelican from the E3 video. |
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| Nice picture taken by the magazine Computer Games Magazine. |
DESCRIPTION:The Pelican Dropship can deploy up to 30 people from orbit to ground. It is capable of vertical takeoff and landing. This dropship is equipped with heavy armor, a 70mm chin gun, and electronic systems which are hardened against EMP(electromagnetic pulse).You cannot fly a dropship in Halo, but will be dropped off by them and will encounter crashed ones from time to time.This is an oppertunity to stock up on ammo,new weapons,items, and possibly an overturned Warthog.
For more tips or tricks with vehicles, go to the tips and tricks section.
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