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==Scorpion ==

===British Variant===
[[File:TB112.jpg|300px|left|thumb|The Stat Card]]

The Scorpion is the second option of the two British Recce choices, costing 1 point per vehicle. While almost identical to the Scimitar, the Scorpion features a gun similar to the Chieftain. With an anti-tank of 14, it will auto-pen any vehicle apart from main battle tanks. However, it is able to defeat generation 2 battle tanks like the Chieftain and T-55AM2 due to their use of bazooka skirts (Side armor 10 against HEAT weapons) rather than more modern armor designs. The main difference that sets the Scorpion apart from the Scimitar is the presence of 2+ firepower in its main gun, making it a superior choice when the player prefers to destroy vehicles rather than simply mass-bailing vehicles. Increased firepower also makes it a smarter choice to destroy infantry in cover, with a 2+ firepower almost guaranteeing that any infantry who fail their 3+ save will meet a splattery, fiery end. 

The main drawback of the Scorpion is how reliant it is on being stationary to effectively employ its main gun. With a moving ROF of 1, the Scorpion is a relatively poor choice for players opting for a mobile playstyle for their recce units. In fact, players might even consider using Scorpions as budget Chieftains to destroy enemy vehicles, while missile equipped units destroy enemy tanks. Consider your options carefully.

As with other British vehicles, it has a weaker profile on the move which is buffered by a 3+ skill rating for orders. Oddly enough, its legitimate combat strength makes it an option as a light tank to fight from a distance, rather than being shoehorned as a suicide recce unit.

===Kiwi Variant===
[[File:TABX02-20.jpg|300px|left|thumb|Applicants must be familiar with the basics of arachnid and avian biology.]]
The ANZAC Scorpion is nearly identical to the British Scorpion with the same point cost: 2 points for 2 Scorpions or 4 points for 4. However, it trades Infrared and Scout for 3+ Courage and a 4+ Counterattack (apparently their officers do wish to hit things with their sword...). Unlike the Brits, however, your Scorpions are better suited for the armoured pushes that the ANZAC can pull off. While your Leopard 1s rush forward, your Scorpions might serve as flank defence as they need to be stationary for maximum firepower. 

When played correctly, you are left with a hammer and tiny hammer combo: anything that tries to escape your Leopard 1s will be hit by Scorpions.
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===Iranian Variant===
[[File:Scorpian Iran Stats.png|300px|left|thumb|Iran]]
The Iranian Scorpion faces many of the same problems that the [[M113 106mm Recoilless]] does. Tasked with the light anti-armour role, this unit is in direct competition with the [[M60 Patton]] and [[Jeep]]. However, it does come with spearhead and scout. 

Unlike these previous two units, the Scorpion is probably an auto-include considering Iran’s few recon options.  ROF 1 (moving) and the relatively low AT might be a huge problem in the firepower department, but the Scorpion is going to be used in the exact same roles: engaging targets with armour 5 or less. Compared to the Jeep and M113 106mm, it trades brutal for additional shots that can destroy armour. It  has a serious range disadvantage, meaning the Patton is probably going to be your weapon of choice for long-ranged engagements. So, how should this unit be deployed?

As with the British Scorpion variant, this unit should be used to threaten flanks and deploy units outside of your starting area. It might not have the anti-infantry niche of brutal 106mm guns, but 8 shots downrange can be enough to seriously impede enemy armour, especially with the meta’s preference for light tanks such as the Leopard 1, AMX-30 and T-55AM2. Kill a tank or two, and the platoon has made its points back. Rout the platoon and you’ve traded 4 points of armour for a significantly bigger chunk of the enemy force. Otherwise, their ability to draw fire and impede the advance of armour can be a serious requirement considering Iran’s dependence on its infantry and vehicular ATGMs to destroy tanks. 

A very powerful unit that provides reconnaissance to the Iranian army while serving as an ideal middle ground between the anti-light armor niche of Iranian tanks, and the anti-infantry niche of 106mm carriers. 

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===In Real Life===
A descendant of the Cavalry tank of World War Two, the Scorpion was a descendent of the Scimitar. Its name comes from its role as an armed reconnaissance vehicle. Unlike traditional recce units whose mission is to observe while remaining unseen, armed recce units are deployed when there is a need to 'fight for information', according to their US cousins; the Cavalry branch of service. Simply put, such units are deployed in order to force the enemy to reveal their hand. Probing units of Scorpions can employ their HESH warheads to destroy enemy vehicles without the need for sustained fire as with autocannons who fire repeatedly until a lucky shot strikes somewhere squishy. It’s also the fastest tank in the world, further fulfilling its role as the member of the party whose job it is to aggro the boss and get the fuck out of dodge. 

Scorpions are armed with a 76mm L23 gun, performing similarly to a typical main battle tank of World War Two. Unfortunately, the Scorpion has been phased out of the British Army in 1994 due to budgetary reasons; it holds a middle ground between the light and mobile Scimitar and the hulking Challenger, lacking a rate of fire to destroy light vehicles and a gun incapable of engaging heavy armor.

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