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{{Cabal infobox | {{Cabal infobox | ||
|image= [[File:Scorpius Turret.jpg|325px]] | |image= [[File:Scorpius Turret.jpg|325px]] | ||
|name= Scorpius | |name= Scorpius | ||
| | |Species= [[Cabal]] | ||
| | |Legion(s)= [[Red Legion]] <br> [[Loyalists]] <br> [[Unnamed Red Legion Deserters]] | ||
| | |Role(s)= Automated Weaponry | ||
| | |Mission(s)= [[Larceny]] <br> [[1AU]] <br> [[The Arms Dealer]] <br> [[Leviathan]] <br> [[Tree of Probabilities]] | ||
| | |Height= | ||
|Weight= | |||
|Weapon(s)= Scorpius Turret | |||
|Abilities= Target Lock | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Scorpius''' is a ballistic war turret that is employed by the [[Cabal Empire]].<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMsUfpNT_Fc</ref> | The '''Scorpius''' is a ballistic war turret that is employed by the [[Cabal Empire]].<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMsUfpNT_Fc</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Scorpius units are ballistic turrets that are deployed onto battlefields by [[ | Scorpius units are ballistic turrets that are deployed onto battlefields by [[Red Legion]] and [[Loyalists|Loyalist]] forces at great speeds from the sky. They are fragile, but make up for this weakness with an astonishing amount of firepower, possessing the highest firing rates of any enemy unit in ''[[Destiny 2]]''. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
In-game, Scorpius units are rather weak but compensate for this fragility with an overwhelming rate of fire. When a | In-game, Scorpius units are rather weak but compensate for this fragility with an overwhelming rate of fire. When a Guardian approaches, the Scorpius will immediately sound an alarm, and instantaneously target their enemy. If let loose for too long, they can quickly destroy [[Guardian]] shields in seconds. When encountering a Scorpius, Guardians should take cover immediately and prioritise their destruction. The turret's entire head is a precision damage area, and as such should become the Guardian's main target if a Scorpius detects them. | ||
==Types== | ==Types== | ||
*[[Honored Scorpius]] | |||
*[[Honored | |||
*[[Volcanic Scorpius]] | *[[Volcanic Scorpius]] | ||
*[[Watchers]] | *[[Watchers]] | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The scout Legions of the [[Cabal]] do not make use of the Scorpius. | |||
*They are possibly inspired or named after the Roman [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorpio_(weapon) Scorpio] siege engine; usage of "Scorpius" tends to refer to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorpius constellation]. | *They are possibly inspired or named after the Roman [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorpio_(weapon) Scorpio] siege engine; usage of "Scorpius" tends to refer to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorpius constellation]. | ||
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*''[[Destiny 2]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Destiny 2]]'' {{1st}} | ||
**''[[Curse of Osiris]]'' | **''[[Curse of Osiris]]'' | ||
**''[[Season of the Chosen]]'' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
