PrometheanSigma Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 The covenant plasma mortar tank, A.K.A. the Wraith is strong and comes with a boost feature. Weapons: Huge bolt of plasma that can demolish smaller vehicles and infantry Attached plasma cannon that can kill any infantry that attempt to jack Boost feature which propels the wraith forward and can splatter infantry Then there is the UNSC heavy metal tank, A.K.A. the Scorpion, which has a very powerful cannon. Weapons: Giant cannon which can destroy aircraft, infantry, and vehicles in a matter of moments Attached machine gun which can blast away at nearby infantry and smaller vehicles Now comparison. Wraith v. Scorpion Wraith comes with boost / Scorpion doesn't Scorpion has more controlled cannon shots than Wraith Plasma cannon drains away at any infantry / MG is better for destroying ghosts and smaller infantry And before you choose the scorpion, here is some information written by Fal' Taralumee that may convince you otherwise: (THIS IS NOT MY INFORMATION!!! IT WAS WRITTEN BY Fal' Taralumee so don't give me credit for it!) I say the Wraith is better, and no, this isn't because I am a Sangheili fan. The logic is simple really. Whilst a Scorpion beats the Wraith head on, what if the Wraith was around a rock. The Wraith can shoot of the rock with its plasma mortar, hitting the Scorpion before it even gets there. A Scorpion's shell doesn't bend or curve over, it goes straight. In comparison, the Wraith's mortar curves and dips down, hitting accuracy; distance and height. The Wraith can remain hidden and in cover whilst shooting, whereas a Scorpion can't, it will hit a wall. Wraith's are also easier to kill hijackers where Scorpions are literally impossible unless you are near a wall. Also, the Scorpion cannot boost to quickly evade damage or hijackers which makes in vulnerable to more jacks and susceptible to more damage. However, the Wraith can use its boost to evade this. These reasons for me, are why the Wraith is better than the Scorpion. So now the vote What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I like the feel of the Scorpion better, like the boom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Bashful Brute Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 While the Wraith is excellent at anti-infantry with the large blast-radius and boost, I must say I prefer the Scorpion. Its far more effective at long range, and is better at taking out moving vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzdw11 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Definitely have to go with the scorpion. While the wraith is good for moving about quicker due to the boost, I like the feel of the scorpion better. It just feels more "right" if you know what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrometheanSigma Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Definitely have to go with the scorpion. While the wraith is good for moving about quicker due to the boost, I like the feel of the scorpion better. It just feels more "right" if you know what I mean. Totally agree. Just feels... better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuko 'Zarhamee Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 The Scorpion beats the Wraith hands down. It's way more powerful. (Too powerful. It should be removed from matchmaking.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Bashful Brute Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 The Scorpion beats the Wraith hands down. It's way more powerful. (Too powerful. It should be removed from matchmaking.) I wouldn't go that far.. Sure, it's powerful, but very slow. Easy to be jacked if you don't know what you're doing, or if you don't have someone watching your back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrometheanSigma Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 The Scorpion beats the Wraith hands down. It's way more powerful. (Too powerful. It should be removed from matchmaking.) Got replaced by wraiths in Hemorrhage ages ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrometheanSigma Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Also, wraith is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veer Zamamai Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 I say the Wraith is better, and no, this isn't because I am a Sangheili fan. The logic is simple really. Whilst a Scorpion beats the Wraith head on, what if the Wraith was around a rock. The Wraith can shoot of the rock with its plasma mortar, hitting the Scorpion before it even gets there. A Scorpion's shell doesn't bend or curve over, it goes straight. In comparison, the Wraith's mortar curves and dips down, hitting accuracy; distance and height. The Wraith can remain hidden and in cover whilst shooting, whereas a Scorpion can't, it will hit a wall. Wraith's are also easier to kill hijackers where Scorpions are literally impossible unless you are near a wall. Also, the Scorpion cannot boost to quickly evade damage or hijackers which makes in vulnerable to more jacks and susceptible to more damage. However, the Wraith can use its boost to evade this. These reasons for me, are why the Wraith is better than the Scorpion. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrometheanSigma Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 I say the Wraith is better, and no, this isn't because I am a Sangheili fan. The logic is simple really. Whilst a Scorpion beats the Wraith head on, what if the Wraith was around a rock. The Wraith can shoot of the rock with its plasma mortar, hitting the Scorpion before it even gets there. A Scorpion's shell doesn't bend or curve over, it goes straight. In comparison, the Wraith's mortar curves and dips down, hitting accuracy; distance and height. The Wraith can remain hidden and in cover whilst shooting, whereas a Scorpion can't, it will hit a wall. Wraith's are also easier to kill hijackers where Scorpions are literally impossible unless you are near a wall. Also, the Scorpion cannot boost to quickly evade damage or hijackers which makes in vulnerable to more jacks and susceptible to more damage. However, the Wraith can use its boost to evade this. These reasons for me, are why the Wraith is better than the Scorpion. Wow, you put up a good argument. I still just naturally like the scorpion better, but this convinces me otherwise. Wow, very informative! If I were a mod I would give you the Quality Post Award. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrometheanSigma Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 BREAKING NEWS: Wraith is now not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veer Zamamai Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Wow, you put up a good argument. I still just naturally like the scorpion better, but this convinces me otherwise. Wow, very informative! If I were a mod I would give you the Quality Post Award. Thank you very much, it means a lot. I try my best to provide this forum with quality posts. Quality, not quantity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZB-85 Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 UNSC all the way. I like the Scorpion because it has straight shots and two to three shots destroys anything. The Wraith isn't bad, I just don't like how its a mortar and has a somewhat limited range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrometheanSigma Posted June 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 UNSC all the way. I like the Scorpion because it has straight shots and two to three shots destroys anything. The Wraith isn't bad, I just don't like how its a mortar and has a somewhat limited range. Good point You guys all have great reasons for what you choose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Bashful Brute Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 UNSC all the way. I like the Scorpion because it has straight shots and two to three shots destroys anything. The Wraith isn't bad, I just don't like how its a mortar and has a somewhat limited range. Two to Three? o.O Somehow, I've taken out other tanks before with only one shot. With no visible damage. Most of the time its 2sk for other tanks. And as far as Revenants, Warthogs, Ghosts, Falcons, and Mongeese go, its a 1sk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrometheanSigma Posted June 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Two to Three? o.O Somehow, I've taken out other tanks before with only one shot. With no visible damage. Most of the time its 2sk for other tanks. And as far as Revenants, Warthogs, Ghosts, Falcons, and Mongeese go, its a 1sk. Agreed :l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a live dinosaur Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Scorpions do go pretty slow, as some people have said. I would have to say that the Scorpion has way better weapons/attachments, but it is very slow. I have destroyed other peoples Scorpions from behind countless times. I like the Wraith for closer combat. It has definitely become less overpowered than Halo 3's, it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo Magroto Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Forgot to mention that the Scorpion has better traction control than the Wraith I prefer the Scropion because of its 360 movement with the cannon and its straight fire, and its traction control because it can take on the a slope and not fail unlike the Wraith, stops halfway and back down, plus since it doesnt have the boost, you don't run risks with Betrayals if you need to high tail it out of the heat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrometheanSigma Posted June 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Forgot to mention that the Scorpion has better traction control than the Wraith I prefer the Scropion because of its 360 movement with the cannon and its straight fire, and its traction control because it can take on the a slope and not fail unlike the Wraith, stops halfway and back down, plus since it doesnt have the boost, you don't run risks with Betrayals if you need to high tail it out of the heat Y'all are so detailed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTMLrulesBRO Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 I realize its lame to say but it just depends on the situation... The enviornment is really what determines the winner in this situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZB-85 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Two to Three? o.O Somehow, I've taken out other tanks before with only one shot. With no visible damage. Most of the time its 2sk for other tanks. And as far as Revenants, Warthogs, Ghosts, Falcons, and Mongeese go, its a 1sk. My aim isn't always the greatest when I'm in a tank. But, I have taken some out in one shot as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatanicBagels Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Scorpion is far, far better no doubt. I like the Wraith better though. Its more of a skillful vehicle and it belongs in MM while the Scorpion does not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderWombat Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Scorpion is far, far better no doubt. I like the Wraith better though. Its more of a skillful vehicle and it belongs in MM while the Scorpion does not. I feel the same. There is just something about the Wraith that makes me want to use it over the Scorpion. Maybe it's just the challenge to use it. But the Scorpion destroys it easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Complete Loser Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Wraith for it's ability to shoot over obstacles the Scorpion cannot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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