✠ Imperial Warmaster ✠
Gladius-class Repulsortank
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To recreate an old design with new tech and for a new round of Imperial domination.
- Image Source: The One
- Canon Link: N/A
- Permissions: Roble, Apex, N&Z
- Primary Source: N/A
- Manufacturer: Imperial Legion Corps of Engineers
- Affiliation:
- Market Status: Closed-Market
- Model: Gladius-class Repulsortank
- Production: Mass-Produced
- Material:
- Composite Armor
- Glasteel Viewports
- Electronic Components
- Computing Components
- Classification: Tank
- Role: Assault Tank, Main Battle Tank
- Size: Average
- Weight: Average
- Armaments: High
- Defenses: High
- Maneuverability Rating: Average
- Speed Rating: High
- Propulsion: Repulsorlift
- Minimum Crew: 2 (Driver, Gunner)
- Optimal Crew: 4 (Commander, Driver, Gunner, Turret Gunner)
- Passenger Capacity: None
- Cargo Capacity: Very Small
- Sensors, Visuals:
- Communication Systems:
- Life Support Systems:
- Defensive Systems:
- Power Supply:
- Command Systems:
- Miscellaneous:
- Dozer blade
- Spaced/Improvised Armor
- Good Weaponry
- Solid Defences
- Swift Speed
- Lacks Specialisation
- Vulnerable Rear
- Almost no Storage capacity
The Imperial Gladius-class Repulsortank is an upgraded and modernized evolution of the Republic's venerable TX-130T, refined to serve as the Galactic Empire's premier armored skirmisher. Retaining the original's sleek, low-profile design and repulsorlift agility, the Sabre has been hardened for the brutal demands of Imperial warfare, combining blistering speed with enough firepower to outmaneuver and outgun enemy armor.
The most immediate improvement is its reinforced durasteel-composite armor, layered with ablative plating to deflect blaster cannon fire and disperse the impact of proton explosives. The iconic twin blaster cannons have been replaced with heavy masers, boasting increased range and penetration power—capable of burning through even the frontal plating of enemy heavy tanks with sustained fire. A ventral-mounted missile pod carries concussion rockets, allowing the Gladius to engage fortified positions or enemy walkers before closing in for the kill.
Mobility remains its greatest strength. The repulsorlift drive has been upgraded with military-grade stabilizers, enabling the tank to execute high-speed strafing maneuvers and sudden directional shifts without sacrificing accuracy. An improved sensor and targeting suite—linked to Imperial battlefield networks—grants the crew enhanced situational awareness, while an automated reloading system keeps the cannons firing at optimal rates even during evasive maneuvers.
Unlike its Republic predecessor, the Gladius is no longer a purely open-air vehicle; its crew compartment is now enclosed with a retractable armored canopy, providing protection against snipers and artillery shrapnel without sacrificing visibility. A dedicated gunner's station has been added, allowing for more precise fire control while the pilot focuses on navigation. Some variants even feature limited deflector shielding, a rarity among Imperial ground vehicles, reserved for elite armored divisions.
The Gladius excels in rapid assault and flanking roles, where its speed and firepower can overwhelm slower enemy forces. Whether spearheading armored thrusts, ambushing rebel convoys, or providing fire support for stormtrooper advances, the Sabre ensures that the Empire's dominance extends from the stars down to the battlefield below.
Out Of Character Info
Intent:
To recreate an old design with new tech and for a new round of Imperial domination.
Technical Information
Affiliation:
Empire Reborn
Model:
Gladius-class Repulsortank
Modular:
Yes
Material:
Various
Movement:
Repulsorlift
Armaments:
High
Vehicle Type:
Tank
Vehicle Role:
Assault
Defense Rating:
High
Traction Rating:
None
Top Speed Rating:
High
Braking Power Rating:
Low
Corner Speed Rating:
Very Low
Speed Rating:
High
Acceleration Rating:
Average
Balance Rating:
Average
Maneuverability Rating::
Average
Energy Resist:
High
Kinetic Resist:
High
Sonic Resist:
Average
Thermal Resist:
Average
Radiation Resist:
Low
Minimum Crew:
2
Optimal Crew:
4
Passenger Capacity:
0
Cargo Capacity:
Very Small
