Scolopendra

They call me Mr Clean!

83 (Elite)

111 (Heroic)

249 (Heroic)

Salvaged twice: 7 (upgraded: 9.1)

Neutralizers

## Introduction

The **Scolopendra** is a Tier 2 anti-tank unit wielded by Dr Thrax. It is an acid-spewing vehicle used to deal with vehicles.

## Overview

The Scolopendra is an anti-tank biological warfare vehicle whose chassis has a very unusual shape and that uses six wheels to move. It has two cylinders storing extremely corrosive fluoroantimonic acid and hydrogen chloride that can even corrode glass, mainly used to destroy vehicles as well as damaging structures. To spray the acid, the liquids are channeled to a sprayer via polytetrafluoroethylene(Teflon) pipes. Then, the sprayer will spray out the acid in a constant rate just like the Toxin Tractor or the Poisoner. The acid can be used to kill enemy infantry by giving them a quick, lethal acid bath if needed. Like most GLA vehicles, it can collect salvage crates to upgrade itself, but after it is upgraded to the max, the vehicle takes the shape of a centipede with an extremely short body.

The Scolopendra is a typical Tier 2 anti-tank unit that performs just like any other similar counterparts. However, it can move quite fast compared to others and can fire on the move. The only disadvantage is that it needs to get close enough to an enemy target before it can attack, hence "kite tactics" are needed to make sure these units won't suffer heavy losses. Its armour is not as sturdy as other T2 units either.

## Upgrades

* **Corrosion Catalyst** - Increases the damage of acidic weapons by 30%.
* **Junk Repair** -Allows GLA vehicles to repair themselves.
* **Neutralizers** - Toxins and acids become harmless for allied units and buildings.

## Assessment

Pros:

* Effective destroy tanks and buildings.
* Can also deal with infantry with only small effectiveness drop.
* Constant rate of fire compared to other T2 anti-armour units.
* Moves quite fast.
* Becomes stealthed when upgraded.

Cons:

* Cannot attack aircraft.
* Only available in Rank 3 with a Palace.
* Somewhat less durable than other T2 units.
* Short firing range.

## Quotes (In English)

### When Selected

* I need to fix a leak! One second...
* Environmental safety not guaranteed...
* No worries, General! I can dissolve all your problems!
* Let's melt some metal today!
* They call me Mr Clean!

### When Ordered to Move

* Careful, it might spill!
* Wasteland, wherever I go!
* Put the pedal to the metal!
* Crawling to location.
* Easy, this thing is rusty!

### When Ordered to Scavenge Parts

* Bigger sprayer = bigger fun!
* That looks useful.

### When Ordered to Attack

* 10mol of hydrogen chloride coming up!
* Uh... Just think of it as concentrated lemon juice!
* Their health will be as low as my pH!
* Ah... Some things are worth melting for!
* Now where did that armor go? Oh wait… \*laughs\*
* Did you know the scolopendra has a venomous bite? Here, allow me to demonstrate!

### When Ordered to Spill Acid

* Who cares about the environment? Pft!
* Uh oh... Empty the tanks!
* New wasteland: imminent!
* I know plants need sulfur but does sulfuric acid count?

## Trivia

* The unit's name is a genus name for a centipede that lives in tropical and warm temperate areas, the unit also happens to resemble a centipede.
* Its creation quote is directly referring to one of Dr Thrax's taunts.
* "They call me Mr Clean!" is a reference to an American all-purpose cleaner brand known as Mr Clean.

## Gallery

From right to left: at stock, upgraded once, upgraded twice