Nightmare Scarab

"This edition of the Scarab takes its design cues from the toughest, most survivable things ever recorded in nature: cockroaches, hyper-resilient microorganisms, and Burger Shot packaging."

- Arena War description.

The HVY Nightmare Scarab is a custom low-profile light tank featured in Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the Arena War update.

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The vehicle is essentially identical to its Apocalypse variant, but sports bright colors for the bodywork.

Most of the vehicle's bodywork and the details of the steering wheel are painted in a primary color, while the front bumper, the protective frames, the suspension springs and the tracks are painted in a secondary color. The track wheels (sprocket, idler and road wheels) are painted with a dedicated wheel color. The vehicle also has permanent colors applied to random parts; the upper track panels are colored green, blue and pink (from front to rear). The rear bed has a purple-colored durbar floor and the sections below the seats are painted in blue.

The vehicle can be equipped with a top-mounted machine gun on the roof, which resembles a.

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The Scarab accelerates fairly quick compared to other tracked vehicles and possess above average handling, as well as extremely good braking capabilities. The Scarab's biggest weakness, however, is its mediocre top speed; even with boost, it is unable to pass 75 miles an hour. While having good suspension, scoop upgrades may hinder its capabilities.
 * Vehicle

Although it is not heavy enough to crush cars like the Rhino Tank or the TM-02 Khanjali, the Scarab can still pose a threat towards anyone. The vehicle can push away vehicles with ease and is difficult to be pushed by other light cars, making it an excellent choice for transportation around the map.

The vehicle is powered by a diesel engine located around the middle section, given the location of the vents. It shares the same engine sound with vehicles like the Phantom Custom, the Hauler Custom and the Chernobog.


 * Abilities


 * The vehicle can be installed with both "Jump" mods and "Shunt" mods. The Jump modifications come in three levels of effectiveness and can be activated using the horn button. When activated, the vehicle will be launched into the air, in a similar way to the Ruiner 2000 and Scramjet. The Shunt modifications allow the vehicle to shunt to the side.
 * The vehicle can be installed with Boost upgrades. This can be used to significantly speed up the vehicle. It can be used repeatedly while driving the vehicle, but it is better to let it fully recharge for maximum efficiency.

Compared to other Arena vehicles, the Scarab excels in armor resistance, able to take up to six rockets before being destroyed. However, its windshield is pretty large, leaving the front occupants vulnerable to gunfire, with little to no protection for the rear passengers. These issues can be solved with the addition of the Full Armor plate, which leaves a smaller weak spot on the windshield, and the Plated Cage upgrade, which covers most of the rear bed while allowing the rear passenger to shoot at any enemy behind the vehicle.
 * Armor


 * Weaponry


 * The vehicle can be fitted with a Ram Weapon. The ram weapon behaves in a similar way to the updated scoops and ramming bars of the RCV and Armored Boxville, causing a large amount of damage to other vehicles and often sending them flying into mid-air with little to no disadvantage against the vehicle itself, and no damage to the vehicle's engine whatsoever. It should be noted that the effectiveness against other players is significantly reduced compared to its effectiveness against NPCs and their vehicles.
 * Mounted .50 Cal: The Scarab can be modified to have a single machine gun, which behaves similarly to other front-mounted machine guns from various armed land vehicles. While having good damage against most targets, it struggles to defeat heavily-armored vehicles.
 * The vehicle has the option for installing Proximity Mines. Unlike Weaponized Vehicles added in the Gunrunning update, the Scarab, along with all Arena Cars in the Arena War update, has five different Proximity Mine choices: Kinetic, Spike, EMP, Slick and Sticky;
 * The Kinetic option (orange flashing light) creates a small impulse spreading several meters around the area, sending players and vehicles into the air. The impulse deals little damage to both players and vehicles.
 * The Spike option (dark blue flashing light) bursts the tires of vehicles passing over or near it, as well as dealing a small amount of damage to the vehicle, mainly effecting the vehicle's windows, but otherwise dealing no damage or force. The mine does not burst vehicles with Bulletproof Tires installed.
 * The EMP option (light blue flashing light) disables the vehicle's electronics when passing over it. The accelerator, brakes and steering, as well as the radio and other features are disabled for around 5 seconds before reactivating. It also deals a small amount of damage to players. The player will be notified by whom their vehicle was disabled by in a small notification above the radar.
 * The Slick option (green flashing light) bursts a large amount of oil on the surface, causing vehicles passing over it to lose control. This deals no damage to both vehicles or players.
 * The Sticky option (purple flashing light) bursts a large amount of sticky substance on the surface, causing vehicles passing over it to slow down. This deals no damage to both vehicles or players.
 * The tank can also be installed with bodywork Spikes. These spikes deal damage to NPCs and players, contact with the spikes can instantly kill them.

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The Nightmare Scarab can be modified at Los Santos Customs and other mod shops, although special upgrades are only available at the Arena Workshop.


 * (AW) Unlock this item for purchase via the Arena War Career.
 * * Headlights are not available if a "Ram Weapon" modification is installed (except "Light Ram").
 * ** Vehicle is limited to Wheel Colors.

Grand Theft Auto Online

 * Can be purchased at the Arena War website for $3,076,290 or $2,313,000 (trade price as a Sponsorship Tier reward in the Arena War Career).
 * The vehicle comes with the "Phat Chips" Livery and a Light Scoop Ram Weapon as standard when purchased.