Scorpion (animal)

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.

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