Approved Vehicle IAAT/F

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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To recreate the factory entry for this vehicle so that it can be sold by N&Z Umbrella Corporation.
• Image Source:
  • StarWars.com
  • Twitter/X Link
• Canon Link: Armored Assault Tank.
• Permissions: N&Z Umbrella Corporation.
• Primary Source: Wookieepedia.

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer:
  • Baktoid Armor Workshop
  • N&Z Umbrella Corporation
  • Mahporeem Imperial Remnant
• Affiliation:
  • Mahporeem Imperial Remnant
  • Customers of N&Z Umbrella Corporation
• Market Status: Closed Market.
• Model: Imperial Armored Assault Tank/Flamethrower.
• Modularity: No.
• Production: Limited.
• Material:
  • Durasteel.
  • Insulfoam.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Tank.
• Role: Assault Tank.
• Size: Large.
• Weight: Heavy.
• Armaments: Very High.
  • 1 Heavy Flamethrower
  • 2 NZ LC-1 Laser Cannon Mounts OR 2 AFT-14.4000B FLAK Turrets
  • 2 Coaxial Short-Range Blasters
  • 6 Hull-Mounted Energized Projectile Launchers
    • NZ RP-2SB Short Burst Projectile
    • NZ RP-1CM "Cluster Missile"
    • NZ RP-3GMIM Guided Mass Incendiary Missile
• Defenses: High.
  • NZ SAP-2A Sensor Systems Array
  • Heavy Exterior Armor Plating
• Maneuverability Rating: Low.
• Speed Rating: Low.
• Propulsion: Repulsorlift.
• Minimum Crew: 3.
• Optimal Crew: 4.
• Passenger Capacity: 6.
• Cargo Capacity: Very Small.

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Stereoscopic rangefinder camera
• Outside carry handles for up to 6 passengers

STRENGTHS

• Heavily armored: The Imperial Armored Assault Tank, or IAAT, is heavily armored and able to withstand most forms of attack before it is destroyed.
• Infantry killer: The IAAT/F's flame projector melts through most infantry with ease, and can inflict massive psychological trauma to anyone unfortunate enough to witness the weapon in action.
• Demolisher: The IAAT/F is also quite effective against enemy fortifications as it can burn through a variety of different materials with ease. This also makes it useful for deforesting operations.
• Bunker buster: The IAAT/F's energized projectile launchers can fire a variety of different munitions, allowing it to be rather effective against enemy infantry, armor and even structures.
• Battlewagon: The IAAT/F is capable of carrying up to six soldiers on the outside of its hull. Each passenger has completely unobstructed vision and is able to lend the firepower of whatever weapon they are carrying.
• Upgrade package: To keep costs down on an otherwise incredibly expensive vehicle, the IAAT/F uses existing AAT hulls from Mahporeem.
• Repulsorlift: The repulsorlift system of the IAAT/F allows it to avoid low lying obstacles by simply hovering over them.

WEAKNESSES

• Clunky: The IAAT/F is a slow and unmaneuverable vehicle, only capable of reaching up to 55 kilometers per hour.
• Infantry killer: The removal of the IAAT/F's heavy laser cannon has made the vehicle far less effective against enemy armor.
• Limited capacity: Each IAAT/F is only capable of holding a small number of projectiles for its energized projectile launchers, limiting the amount of damage it can inflict with this weapon system.
• Battlewagon: Any passengers riding on the outside of the vehicle are completely exposed to the elements and enemy attack.
• Facelift: The IAAT/F was not built from the ground up, instead relying on pre existing AAT hulls. This means that the vehicle retains the same drive and propulsion systems, limiting overall performance.
• Repulsorlift: The IAAT/F's repulsorlift system is vulnerable to ION/EMP attacks and other countermeasures.

DESCRIPTION

Mahporeem's partnership with N&Z Umbrella Corporation has lead to the development of a number of interesting and unique vehicle variants, such as the Imperial Armored Assault Tank/Flamethrower, or IAAT/F. Utilizing a number of different N&Z components, Mahporeem has taken existing AAT hulls and upgraded them into formidable fighting vehicles.

The original IAAT was first developed on Mahporeem centuries ago for use by the Galactic Empire and its many allies. Today, this ancient design has been reinvigorated with the use of new components from N&Z, turning an already lethal tank modification into an even deadlier and more effective weapon's platform.

Of course, much like the original IAAT that this design is based off of, the IAAT/F is exceptionally effective against infantry and less so against armored vehicles and spacecraft. Of course, anything that gets too close to the IAAT/F's flamethrower is liable to be burn to a crisp, regardless of how heavily armored or protected against heat the IAAT/F's target truly is.

 

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