Scorpion (animal)

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A scorpion is an arthropod with eight legs, belonging to the order Scorpiones in the class Arachnida. This class also contains the spiders, harvestmen, mites, and ticks. There used to be approximately 2000 species of scorpions and could be found widely distributed south of 49° N, except New Zealand and Antarctica.

Scorpions are predators, and possess a powerful set of forelibs to kill or grasp potential prey. Against larger prey, scorpions will sting them (injecting a powerful venom) until the prey dies. Scorpion venom is also a defense mechanism.

The scorpion is also the symbol of the Brotherhood of Nod, emphasizing their military doctrine of stealth, subterfuge and unlimited, hidden power.

Nod's most widespread motif is a black scorpion tail, poised to strike, on a red background, inside a stylized black triangle. Variations of this symbol appear on banners, the Nod Achievement Medal, and the Black Hand insignia. The Symbol is also on their military units mostly painted on the Scorpion Tank.

Also, throughout the history of the Tiberium Wars, the Temple of Nod has been evocative of a scorpion, moreso as time went by. Interestingly, the temple has often functioned as a nuclear missile silo; Scorpions are largely immune to radioactive fallout.