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Scorpius
Statistics
Species:	Cabal
Legion(s):	Red Legion ; Loyalists ; Imperial Cabal ; Shadow Legion
Role(s):	Automated Weaponry
Combat information
Weapon(s):	Scorpius Turret
Abilities:	Target Lock

Latest revision as of 08:45, August 18, 2024

The Scorpius is a ballistic war turret that is employed by the Cabal Empire.^[1]

Overview[edit]

Scorpius units are ballistic turrets that are deployed onto battlefields by Cabal forces. They were first encountered with the Red Legion, but have since then been employed by all subsequently encountered Cabal groups. They are fragile and immoble, 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[edit]

In-game, Scorpius units are rather weak but compensate for this fragility with an overwhelming rate of fire. When a target approaches, the Scorpius will immediately sound an alarm, and instantaneously target their enemy. The hail of Solar bullets is akin to a Heavy Slug Thrower, and can likewise destroy a Guardian's 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[edit]

Common Variants

Esteemed Scorpius - Major Scorpius
Honored Scorpius - Elite Scorpius

Specific Variants

Gallery[edit]

Volcanic Scorpius turrets.
Watcher, a modified Loyalists version of a Scorpius.

Trivia[edit]

They are possibly inspired or named after the Roman Scorpio siege engine; usage of "Scorpius" tends to refer to the constellation.

List of appearances[edit]

Destiny 2 (First appearance)
- Curse of Osiris
  - Season of the Chosen
  - Season of the Splicer
- The Witch Queen
- Lightfall
  - Season of Defiance
- Into the Light (Mentioned only)

References[edit]

^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMsUfpNT_Fc

[1] ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMsUfpNT_Fc

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-{{New content|[[Destiny 2]]}}
 {{Cabal infobox
-|image= [[File:Scorpius.jpg|300px]]
+|image= [[File:Scorpius Turret.jpg|325px]]
 |name= Scorpius
-|Species= [[Cabal]]
+|species= [[Cabal]]
-|Legion(s)= [[Red Legion]] <br> [[Loyalists]]
+|legion(s)= [[Red Legion]] <br> [[Loyalists]] <br> [[Imperial Cabal]] <br> [[Shadow Legion]]
-|Role(s)= Automated weaponry
+|role(s)= Automated Weaponry
-|Mission(s)= [[Homecoming]]
+|weapon(s)= {{icon|Solar}} Scorpius Turret
-|Height=
+|abilities= Target Lock
-|Weight=
-|Weapon(s)= Ballistic fire
-|Abilities= Rapid fire <br> Lock-on
 }}
-The '''Scorpius''' are ballistic war turrets employed by the [[Cabal Empire]].
+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==
-Scorpius units are ballistic turrets that are deployed onto battlefields by [[Red Legion]] and [[Loyalist]] forces. They are fragile, but make up for this weakness with an astounding rate of firepower.
+Scorpius units are ballistic turrets that are deployed onto battlefields by [[Cabal]] forces. They were first encountered with the [[Red Legion]], but have since then been employed by all subsequently encountered Cabal groups. They are fragile and immoble, 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==
-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 melt down [[Guardian]] shields in seconds. When encountering a Scorpius, Guardians should take cover immediately and prioritize their destruction.
+In-game, Scorpius units are rather weak but compensate for this fragility with an overwhelming rate of fire. When a target approaches, the Scorpius will immediately sound an alarm, and instantaneously target their enemy. The hail of [[Solar]] bullets is akin to a [[Heavy Slug Thrower]], and can likewise destroy a [[Guardian]]'s 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==
+;Common Variants
+*[[Esteemed Scorpius]] - [[Major]] Scorpius
+*[[Honored Scorpius]] - [[Elite]] Scorpius
+;Specific Variants
+*[[Outlaw Scorpius]]
 *[[Volcanic Scorpius]]
+*[[Watchers]]
+**[[Watcher Alpha]]
+**[[Watcher Beta]]
+**[[Watcher Delta]]
+**[[Watcher Gamma]]
 ==Gallery==
 <gallery>
-File:Scorpius.jpg|A Scorpius deployed onto the battlefield.
+File:Scorpius.jpg|[[Volcanic Scorpius]] turrets.
+File:Watcher (Alert).jpg|Watcher, a modified [[Loyalists]] version of a Scorpius.
 </gallery>
 ==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].
-*Scorpius units have the highest firing rates of any enemy unit in ''[[Destiny 2]]''.
 ==List of appearances==
 *''[[Destiny 2]]'' {{1st}}
+**''[[Curse of Osiris]]''
+***''[[Season of the Chosen]]''
+***''[[Season of the Splicer]]''
+**''[[The Witch Queen]]''
+***''[[Season of the Risen]]''
+***''[[Season of the Haunted]]''
+***''[[Season of Plunder]]''
+**''[[Lightfall]]''
+***''[[Season of Defiance]]''
+**''[[Into the Light]]'' {{Mo}}
 ==References==