Tsume Xiao Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Tanks of the ImperatorThis topic is a simple listing of technical specifications and tactics of the tanks currently in the arsenal of the Imperator.---In Active Service---Praesidium Mk.1 Armored Personnel CarrierType: Wheeled Armored Personnel CarrierHealth: 100HPArmor Rating: *Primary Armament: STA-20 “Decimator” 20mm Autocannon-5m Blast Radius/Kill On Contact-300-350 RPMSecondary Armament: Unguided Pod Rockets-10m Blast Radius-Approx 50 Anti Armor Damage-2 Rockets-6.5s ReloadTacticsOne of the two wheeled armored vehicles in the Imperators fleet, the Praesidium Mk.1 is a multi-purpose vehicle capable of transporting up to seven passangers safely across the battlefield. While lightly armed, it is the responsibility of the operator to clear hostile forces from the drop-zone and surrounding areas, getting the infantry troops to their destination as fast as possible. It's weapons, a lighter version of the system found on the Infensus MAT, serve more for self defense than as offensive tools, altough it can hold its own if need be. The Praesidium is the fastest armored vehicle in the fleet, and has two speeds like its chassis sibling the Mangusta Mk.1 MRLS. It is the only armored vehicle that supports multi-personnel support, and the only one that requires a start command. There is also an unarmed version for when a troop carrier is needed, but fighting armor may not be allowed due to sim restrictions.Praesidium is Latin for protection.Mangusta Mk.1 Multiple Rocket Launch SystemType: Wheeled Rocket Artillery PlatformHealth: 100HPArmor Rating: *Primary Armament: MRLS-16 Rocket Pod-5m Blast Radius-Approx 35 Anti Armor Damage-16 Rockets-6.5s Reload-6 Launch Modes-2 Rocket TypesSecondary Armament: Coaxial LMG-Caliber 5.56x45mm NATO-600RPM-Standard Damage BulletsDescription/TacticsBuilt to replace the Veritas Mk.3 as the missile support vehicle, the Mangusta is designed on the same chassis as the Praesidium Mk.1 APC, and is much more agile than the heavier more cumbersome Veritas. It's primary goal in deployment can be as either artillery-type bombardment, or long range suppression, which it does just as well. The Mangusta's MRLS-16 weapon system is unique, able to fire two types of light rockets, cluster and arc, in two different launch modes, sequential or simultaneous, and in three different salvo options, single row, half salvo, and full salvo. Although its rockets are fairly light, when a swarm of them reaches their target, the results are devastating. The light coaxial weapon is for self defense or clearing areas where an explosive would cause friendly fire or collateral damage. The high sides of the Mangusta make it somewhat suitable for mobile cover, although rocket back-blast can cause harm.Mangusta is Italian for mongoose.Infensus Mk.1 Medium Assault TankType: Medium Infantry Support Tank/Forward Assault TankHealth: 100HPArmor Rating: *Primary Armament: STA-20 “Decimator” 20mm Autocannon System-5m Blast Radius/Kill On Contact-300-350 RPMSecondary Armament: Unguided Pod Rockets-10m Blast Radius-Approx 50 Anti Armor Damage-4 Rockets-6.5s ReloadDescription/TacticsOne of the two core tanks under the command of the Imperator, the Infensus Mk.1 focuses on infantry suppression. Its autocannons are capable of both clearing walls, trenches, and defensive lines in a glorious sweep, but is also useful as a area of denial tool, blanketing choke points with a steady flow of deep explosions and thick smoke (in addition to the whole “its an explosive and will fuck you up” part). Tactics when deployed with the Infensus revolves around close support and suppressing fire. Take advantage of the Infensus’ higher speed and have the tank to run point, clearing the way for the infantry forces. It has the lowest profile of all current Ordo Imperialis tanks and is not as useful as mobile cover.Infensus is Latin for hostile/aggressive.Ira Mk.1 Main Battle TankType: Main Battle TankHealth: 100HPArmor Rating: **Primary Armament: Rheinmetal L55 120mm Cannon-7.5m Blast Radius-Approx 75 Anti Armor Damage-5.25s ReloadSecondary Armament: Coaxial GPMG-Caliber 7.62x51mm NATO-600RPM-Standard Damage BulletsDescription/TacticsThe main-stay of the Imperators armored forces, the Ira is a very typical main battle tank. It is designed around a modified Infensus MAT chassis and drive train, though is slightly slower due to hits heavier armor. It is suited for most roles that could be required. Stable, steady and reliable, the Ira is a powerful tank and capable of dealing with the majority of enemy armor. It's taller turret than its cassis sibling makes it suitable for some mobile cover if need be.Ira is Latin for wrath.Ultor Mk.1 Heavy Battle TankType: Heavy Battle TankHealth: 100HPArmor Rating: ***Primary Armament: Israeli Military Industries MG253 120mm Cannon-7.5m Blast Radius-Approx 75 Anti Armor Damage-4.75s ReloadSecondary Armament: Coaxial GPMG-Caliber 7.62x51mm NATO-750RPM-Standard Damage BulletsDescription/TacticsThe elite command tank of the Ordo Imperialis, the Ultor is a most formidable force to be reckoned with. It was designed and built from the ground up, giving it the ability to combine a more compact size with heavy armor and speed. The Ultor wields a powerful main gun, capable of delivering lethal blows to enemy armor at a faster rate than any other cannoned tank, and can use its fast GPMG to suppress infantry as well as take out more sensitive area's that would be damaged by the main gun. It's size can make for decent cover, although as it is issued mostly to commanders, chances of it staying still for long enough to be used as such is slim.Ultor is Latin for Avenger.Aequitas Mk. 3 Super Heavy TankType: Super Heavy TankHealth: 500HPArmor Rating: ***Primary Armament: C6 Ballistae Artillery-12.5m Blast Radius-Approx 100 Anti Armor Damage-10s ReloadSecondary Armament: Coaxial KCF-06 “Devastator” 30mm Autocannon-5m Blast Radius/Kill On Contact-300-350 RPMIssuance: N/ADeployment: Heavily RestrictedDescription/TacticsThe Aequitas Mk. 3 is the heaviest piece of armored fighting equipment in the arsenal of the Imperator. Its primary purpose is defensive might, and it will rarely be deployed outside of Titan (though it has been twice). Unlike the usual tanks, the Aequitas is mostly independant in its operation. The best tactics with the Aequitas is target acquisition and mobile cover. Unlike smaller tanks, the Aequitas’ massive size can actually protect you from many smaller explosives.The Aequitas is currently out for heavy updating and rearming.Aequitas is Latin for justice.Retired/OtherCaelum LAAVType: Light Armored Assault VehicleHealth: 50HPArmor Rating: *Status: RetiredPrimary Armament: FML-27 “Incinerator” Rapid Laser Assault Cannon-3m Blast Radius/Kill On Contact-400-450 RPMORPrimary Armament: GG-43 “Perpetuator” Gattling Gun-1500RPM-High-Efficiency 20x102mm damage rounds.Description/TacticsThe smallest, fastest, and least armored of all of the Ordo Imperilais’ tanks, the Caelum is able to go where the larger tanks cannot. Its moderate armament is geared towards anti-infantry, although the GG-43 is capable of taking out aircraft. The main tactic for this tiny tank is to help it get as deep as it can into the enemy fortifications and let it blaze the trail for infantry. Of all tanks, this is the only one that has the highest probability to be deployed in numbers of three or more.Veritas Mk. 3 Heavy Support TankType: Long Range Missile Support TankHealth: 100HPArmor Rating: **Status: RetiredPrimary Armament: Unguided Pod Rockets-10m Blast Radius-Approx 50 Anti Armor Damage-6 Rockets-10s ReloadSecondary Armament: Vector Based SRBM’s-12.5m Blast Radius-Approx 100 Anti Armor Damage-2 Missiles-10s ReloadTertiary Armament: Coaxial HMG-Standard Damage Bullets-600 RPMDescription/TacticsThe middle of the current line of active tanks, the Veritas Mk. 3 excels at long range support. It is able to deliver large amounts of explosives to a position via its pod rockets than can fire in rapid succession or its pinpoint coordinate based SRBM’s. While its machine gun is more for suppressive fire and self defense, the Veritas is essentially rolling rocket artillery. Communicate with the operator to take out fortified positions, or deliver a high precision strike to clear the way for infantry. While the easiest way to fire the SRBM’s is direct coordinate input (allows driver to stay in mouse-look and operate all other weapons/drive) if situation does not allow for it, the driver can fire on targets by firing at their alt-cam position The Veritas’ tall design give it a large profile that is easy for the enemy to spot, but also helps it work as mobile cover, acting as a large wall.Veritas is Latin for truth.Vanquisher Mk. 1 Battle TankType: Leman Russ Type Battle TankHealth: 100HPArmor Rating: **Status: Sent to Titan Industires.Primary Armament: "Vanquisher" Cannon-7.5m Blast Radius-Approx 75 Anti Armor Damage-5s ReloadSecondary Armament: Coaxial "Rampage" Bolter-Standard Damage Bullets-700 RPMDescription/TacticsEasy to spot with its tall side tracks and width second only to the Aequitas, the Vanquisher is armed with the typical battle tank weapons. Its high powered "Vanquisher" cannon from which the tank gets its name it more powerful than the missiles carried by the other standard tanks in the Imerator's armored fleet. The custom bolter used as the coaxial gun fires standard damage rounds of a moderate caliber, but makes up for this with its rate of fire, which is faster than most coaxial weapons. Its track design allows it to traverse difficult terrain with ease, more so than the other Ordo tanks. Due to its tall, wide stance, it makes great moving cover, but despite its shorter length is about the same size target as a Veritas.Vanquisher Mk. 1 Battle TankType: Leman Russ Type Battle TankHealth: 100HPArmor Rating: **Status: Retired. Still used when extreme firepower is needed.Primary Armament: "Punisher" Gattling Gun-Fastest Rate of Fire of any Ordo weapon: 1800 On Standard. 2063RPM on Max.-High-Efficiency rounds.Description/TacticsSharing a chassis with the Vanquisher LR-MBT, the Punisher is to be treated mostly the same. however, its gattling gun from which it gets its name is the most formidable non-explosive weapon. It is capable of literally shredding enemy infantry and armor to pieces with a sweep of its turret.Behemoth Mk. 3 Heavy TankType: Heavy Support TankHealth: 300HPArmor Rating: ***Status: Project Canceled. Never Saw Service.Primary Armament: Heavy Plasma Cannon-15m Blast Radius-Approx 100 Anti Armor Damage-5s Charge-10s ReloadSecondary Armament: Roof-Mounted AGL-5m Blast Radius-100 RPMTertiary Armament: Coaxial HMG-Standard Damage Bullets-600 RPMDescription/TacticsThe first armored tank planned for the Ordo Imperialis, the Behemoth was a massive boxy tank with a look similar to its smaller sibling, the Veritas Mk.3 HST. The Behemoth required multiple operators, a driver/commander (controlled movement), a main gunner (controlled plasma cannon and AGL), and a machine gunner (controlled HMG). Visibility for the gunners was poor, the cannon had yet been tuned for anit-armor explosives, and it was a hassle to start, let alone start with a full crew. Although it was canceled before seeing service, it served as a test bed and design platform for the future tanks of the Ordo Imperialis.ADDITIONAL NOTEShould a tank be made for FireFox, a name has already been decided upon.Molestus: troublesome, disagreeable, annoying, chronic leg humper:>~Tsume XiaoSword-Sword-Sword-Shield-SquigglylineScripter Of ThingsAlmost 4 Year VeteranToken Jew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Russell Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Who gets the tanks :D? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Silverfall Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Should a tank be made for FireFox, a name has already been decided upon.Molestus: troublesome, disagreeable, annoying, chronic leg humperLol'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamca Zenovka Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Who gets the tanks :D?Not decided yet by Aryte. They may get their own division, or they may be a part of Antesignani. Either way they will be put on mercury auth so people can't use them if they are not a part of that alpha squad/division anymore like Astras jets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agares Tretiak Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 <_< I can tell you Praetorians get them? :D? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsume Xiao Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 At the current time, the plan as I understand them for standard tanks is that they will be test-deployed as a Terra Asset through Antesig, and then will move to create something like the small dropship section of Astra.It is my personal hope that NO ONE, regardless of rank is allowed to receive or operate a tank without prior training, and I have planned to make a training tank for just this purpose.As stated in the description, the Caelum is currently not official, and the Aequitas will not be issued to pretty much anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katsuhito Tal Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 This was explained in yesterday's Terra meeting, All of Terra will have access to tanks BUT Antesignani will be the "vanguard/spear point" as Aryte put it, in the battlefield so the major assaults with tanks will be Antesignani. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agares Tretiak Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 You know, I've given a lot of thought tot his issue, in the past, and I have a proposal I could detail out. It'd be a bit more detailed on the distribution and such, but... might be good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Russell Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 You know, I've given a lot of thought tot his issue, in the past, and I have a proposal I could detail out. It'd be a bit more detailed on the distribution and such, but... might be good?Ambiguous much?Care to elaborate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anlysia Gregoire Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Who gets the tanks :D?One person who probably shouldn't! :inlove: (Psst. I mean me.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agares Tretiak Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 My ambiguity serves a purpose, Mr. Russell. Aside from being obscure, I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anlysia Gregoire Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 TO MAKE YOU SEEM SPOOKY AND MYSTERIOUSThat's all I can figure, at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agares Tretiak Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 NO. So I don't go treading on toes prematurely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desereck Creeggan Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Should be requirement for Tanks:E-3 or aboveCompleted training for Tanks (E-3 minimum rank admittance)**EXCEPTION***If in the Antesignani Terra alpha squad, they can have access to the tanks as deemed by the CO/XO, for example if Antesig accepts an E-1 they can immediately get access to the training for the tanks, bypassing the E-3 requirement.Just like the good ol' Punisher, should come with the Mechanized Qualification merit too :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyphre Iredell Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Pretty sure there was an equal requirement for rank to enter one of the alpha squads with few exceptions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiridates Mikadze Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Tanks are not toys, they are advanced, powerful, complex weapons, and require not just discretion and foresight for their general deployment, but also on the part of their operators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venes Dagger Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Methinks some sort of qualification course for Terra members to be schooled in SL armored warfare and the usage of the tanks is a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazorFox Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Should be requirement for Tanks:E-3 or aboveCompleted training for Tanks (E-3 minimum rank admittance)**EXCEPTION***If in the Antesignani Terra alpha squad, they can have access to the tanks as deemed by the CO/XO, for example if Antesig accepts an E-1 they can immediately get access to the training for the tanks, bypassing the E-3 requirement.Just like the good ol' Punisher, should come with the Mechanized Qualification merit too :DExcept that Alpha Squads only accept E-4 and above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhon Perun Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 I personally think anyone that wants to use a tank, should be trained, not only in there use, but in the tactics used for both effective deployment and how to stop them. After all you can train someone to drive and use a tank, but that does not mean they will know how to use such effectively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsume Xiao Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 Added Vanquisher Mk.1 Battle Tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venes Dagger Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 So...while this thread is still up on the board thanks to Tsume's update, let me ask. Has there been any sort of system set up for Tank issuing? I know some people have tanks but I've heard no word of a system for issuing yet. Are there requirements written up yet to receive one or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsume Xiao Posted December 4, 2009 Author Share Posted December 4, 2009 So...while this thread is still up on the board thanks to Tsume's update, let me ask. Has there been any sort of system set up for Tank issuing? I know some people have tanks but I've heard no word of a system for issuing yet. Are there requirements written up yet to receive one or what?It never went off the first page of the board. But yes, I am actually writing that with the group of helpers as we speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keystone Gray Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Tsume, you work so damned hard. I don't know how you do it, but hats-off dude.No, seriously. Take off that stupid hat.<3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsume Xiao Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 Updated.All new armored equipment added.Old stuff updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kastrenzo Benelli Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 (edited) I made all but one of the vehicles currentley in Service, but I have yet to try even one :/Interesting read though, considering half the time I'd just say "Lol here's a model, kbye"EDIT: Also I never said anything about putting IDF Cannons on my tanks >:( Edited June 10, 2010 by Kastrenzo Benelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
