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Subject: Scarab Firefight

I can just see an ODST jumping out of a skyscraper window, landing on the scarab and killing it from the inside.

  • 06.23.2009 11:22 AM PDT

Remember in Halo 2, at the start of the level Metropolis? Johnson said to those marines "We've all run the simulations." which means marines and most likely ODSTs were trained to take them down. Maybe a new type of Scarab that can be killed just by supressive fire. A Pelican could roll down and drop off a Scorpion or something. With a few modifications a Scarab could work in Firefight.

  • 06.23.2009 11:25 AM PDT
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  • 06.23.2009 11:53 AM PDT
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If not in the original game, I see this being a feature added later on to firefight, especially if a huge map is released. I would be pumped if there were scarabs in the game. I think bungie would have to tweak it a bit to make a new way to take down scarabs, or at least to get on board of one.
Possibly the map could have some sort of bridge, or several bridges, and when the scarab arrives, you race to these bridges and wait for the scarab to walk under so you can leap down onto it. The danger would be trying to stay out of the scarabs line of sight, because if it sees you, it blasts the whole bridge and you're done. I'd like to see something like that to take down scarabs, maybe that would just be one way, so it would be more like taking down the scarab from halo 2, but with some new twists. In halo 3, once you're on the scarab its usually cake to kill all those on the scarab, or just avoid them long enough to smash the power core. I'd like to see the layout more like the halo 2 scarab, where you go deeper into the scarab to reach the power core.
Because you're an ODST, killing the brutes, jackals and grunts aboard could be a challenge, and to destroy the power core, I'd like to see some sort of explosives needed. For example, one ODST grabs some explosives to rig up, and once on the scarab the other ODSTs have to protect the explosive carrier. Once they get to the power core, one sets the charges, and they all run like hell.

[Edited on 06.23.2009 12:19 PM PDT]

  • 06.23.2009 12:14 PM PDT

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I wnt to hijack it and use it to defeat another scarab

  • 06.23.2009 12:15 PM PDT

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It wouldn't be too bad, especially if the scarab was stuck in the close quarters of New Mombasa. With limited maneuverability, and possibly a missile pod turret or two like the ones on The Storm, I'm sure it could be done. At least, in theory. I'd be happy just visiting the wreckage of the original scarab, just for nostalgias sake.

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To get on the scarab they could put a grappling hook gun thing to pull the odsts up...

I guess that could work...

  • 06.23.2009 12:31 PM PDT

what if ur demolitions expert on the team carries charges to blow out the support and u climb aboard and do a clean sweep to kill the scarab

  • 06.23.2009 12:33 PM PDT

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Of course. It belongs in the ultimate Covenant experience. It doesn't require anything bigger than the 1 Scarab area on The Storm, on The Ark or on The Covenant.

But I think it will come very late. There can't be 1 coming in every wave.

  • 06.23.2009 12:40 PM PDT

I m interested, apparently Spartan lasers work quite well on a scarab, (i know this becauseon the level the Covenant somebody kept the spartan until the scarab fight) So it could be possible, but it would be INCREDIBLY difficult if it was packed with Jackals and a Brute Chieftein

  • 06.23.2009 12:44 PM PDT

yep i think there will be (ill show you what happens)

"im picking up something big on the radar" odst 1
"omg its a scarab"odst 2
"aim for its legs" odst 1

they fire at the legs (all rocket loncher ammo) scarb collapes

"everyone get on" odst 1

they get on and blow up the core




this would happen becuase the scarabs legs would be weacker and it would come out on its own so it is possible to deal damage without being destroyed by brutes

  • 06.23.2009 12:46 PM PDT

Here’s what Luke had to say about the differences in treatment between the Spartans and Elites in Reach:

“Instead of piece-by-piece customization like the Spartans, Elite customization is a full model swap with models selected from the various Elite classes appearing throughout the Campaign. There are all kinds of reasons for this, not the least of which is our continued emphasis on the Spartan as your identity in Reach.”

I want a firefight level that takes place on 3 scarabs that are marching together.

  • 06.23.2009 12:50 PM PDT

Nope THere's fall damage.

  • 06.23.2009 12:53 PM PDT

What also could be possible is that a scarab appears at the map, and that you have to survive until that wave ends, then it goes away again. Many things are possible. Bungie just needs to create a giant map and take some time to find something perfect for it.

[Edited on 06.23.2009 1:59 PM PDT]

  • 06.23.2009 1:57 PM PDT
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that would be relly cool, and maybe u could fight the arbiter i dunno sicne it takes place at the same time as halo 2 and stuff.

  • 06.23.2009 1:58 PM PDT

Posted by: hero intern
If ODST's were able to pull that off they wouldn't be ODST's

To have any sucess destroying a Scarab you have to be able to drop it down to enter, kill any occupents that are in your way or pose a threat, and finally have enough ammo to destroy the core. Then you would have to be able to survive the jump off of it and then if you can still walk, run like crazy from the explosion and any falling debris.

In short, I think that's a no. I think Scarabs were very expensive to make and were only used in Space where Chief was.



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  • 06.23.2009 2:03 PM PDT

Well, if they won't put a scarab in odst's firefight mode, I think that there are possibilities to put scarabs in halo3 reach's there firefight mode. Since you will (probaly) play as a spartan again. Hopefully we get some big ass maps aswell.

Though bungie made a good step, and it's a beginning. Im pretty sure this 'firefight' will grow alot in future.

  • 06.23.2009 2:14 PM PDT

I really hope Scarabs are in Firefight. After all, it is non-canon, and even though you are ODSTs, you are smart, not A.I. ODSTs. I feel fairly confident that, given the correct weapon loadout, 4 player-controlled ODSTs could take on 2 Scarabs.

  • 06.23.2009 3:23 PM PDT

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when you hit the scarab, you know you hit the final boss of firefight.

  • 06.23.2009 3:28 PM PDT

This would be unbelievably badass, you could just hijack and wonder about on top!

  • 06.23.2009 3:33 PM PDT

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Posted by: GHSpartan1212
I want a level SO MASSIVE you get to DRIVE A SCARAB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


i think we all want to finally be able to drive a scarab buddy...

[Edited on 06.23.2009 3:38 PM PDT]

  • 06.23.2009 3:38 PM PDT

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Posted by: hero intern
If ODST's were able to pull that off they wouldn't be ODST's

To have any sucess destroying a Scarab you have to be able to drop it down to enter, kill any occupents that are in your way or pose a threat, and finally have enough ammo to destroy the core. Then you would have to be able to survive the jump off of it and then if you can still walk, run like crazy from the explosion and any falling debris.

In short, I think that's a no. I think Scarabs were very expensive to make and were only used in Space where Chief was.

Mind you, I'm sure few scorpion Tanks would be able to tear through it eventually.....

  • 06.23.2009 3:42 PM PDT

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that would be relly cool, and maybe u could fight the arbiter i dunno sicne it takes place at the same time as halo 2 and stuff.

The Arbiter had no trouble killing a number of Spartans at Reach. ODST's would be nothing but practice against him.

Oops for the double post, sorry.

[Edited on 06.23.2009 3:44 PM PDT]

  • 06.23.2009 3:44 PM PDT
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Thank you sir, that was an epic rendition of this topic.


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and how!

It would be amazing on one of the larger maps, but unless there is a new system that causes debris from Phantoms [and possibly Scarabs] to fade away more quickly it will lag like a mother trucker.

  • 06.23.2009 3:44 PM PDT

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don't u guys know if this were true, the big guys who may be listening to our conversation, will keep it under wraps till the release

edit: let's just hope this were true my friends

[Edited on 06.23.2009 3:50 PM PDT]

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