Approved Vehicle Talos Main Battle Tank

[Aurelian Sigismund]

TALOS MAIN BATTLE TANK​

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create a tracked main battle tank for the Imperial Guard Corps.
• Image Source: War Thunder [x] [x]
• Canon Link: N/A
• Permissions: Roble, Apex, Breshig
• Primary Source: Main Battle Tank

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Olympian Armorsmiths
• Affiliation: Imperial Technocracy
• Market Status: Open-Market [Export Variant], Closed Market [Command & Regular Variant, free for all Imperial Factions, States, Remnants, Warlords]
• Model: Talos Main Battle Tank
• Modularity:
  • Camouflage, Unit Markings
  • Versions:
    • Command Variant
    • Regular Variant
    • Export Variant
• Production: Limited [Command Variant], Minor [Regular Variant] Mass-Produced [Export Variant]
• Material:
  • Composite Armor
    • 'Cuora' Pattern Plating
    • Seigurium
    • Matrix Armor
    • CP90 Durasteel
  • Alusteel Skeleton
  • Glasteel Viewports
  • Electronic Components
  • Computing Components

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Main Battle Tank
• Role: Assault Tank
• Size: Large
• Weight: Very Heavy
• Armaments: High [Export Variant] | Very High [Regular & Command Variant]
  • Main Armament:
    • [1] L55 Sagittarius Mass Driver Cannon
  • Side Armament:
    • [1] Co-Axial Heavy Lancer Blaster
    • [1] Dual Imperial Concussion Carbine, Remote Top
    • [10] Smoke Grenade Launchers
    • [1] ML-04 Missile Launcher [Only Regular & Command Variant]
• Defenses: Very High
• Maneuverability Rating: Average
• Speed Rating: High | Very High [Command Variant]
• Propulsion: Tracks
• Minimum Crew: 2
• Optimal Crew: 4
• Passenger Capacity: None
• Cargo Capacity: None

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Sensors, Visuals:
  • STS-84 "Artemis" Class Targeting & Sensor System
  • RWA-M1 Integrated Weapons Scope
• Communication Systems:
  • C-3a "Mercury" Class Communications Suite
• Life Support Systems:
  • LS-132 "Terra" Life Support System
• Defensive Systems:
  • Composite Armour
  • Laser Reflective Armour
  • Explosive reactive armour plating
  • Ablative Plating Mk IV
  • Active Protection System
  • Combat Ammunition Storage System "C.A.S.S."
• Command Systems: [Command Variant Only]
  • 'Battlemind' Auxiliary A.I

STRENGTHS

• Excellent Protection
• Good Firepower
• Good Speed

WEAKNESSES

• Requires support units for supply
• Very Heavy Vehicle
• Vulnerable from behind and above

DESCRIPTION
The Talos Main Battle Tank is a development of the result of the Imperial Downfall. A cheap and easy to license & produce main battle tank based on a strong chassis and classical tracks instead of repulsorlift technology. Developed by the Olympian Armorsmiths, the tank was named after the neutron star of their home system and went into serial production with three different variants.

The most produced is an export Variant meant to be purchased by anyone, a relatively new concepts for the Vandemarian Techwrights to make them more competitive as well as bring them into the public eye of a tough and competitive arms industry. It is an overall solid vehicle but has a decreased armament compared to the Regular and Command variants which are made exclusively for domestic use and that of imperial splinter governments.

Its versatile main weapon combined with extensive defensive systems and strong armour make it an ideal battle tank for mobile warfare but also for pitched battles or more narrow environments. Complemented by a high speed both in forward and reverse, it allows for quick redeployment as well as getting where it is needed or getting out where it is too dangerous.
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[Ivory Stroud]

Aurelian Sigismund

Nicely done, and a fascinating transfer from IRL into Chaos. I can tell you've put some thought into this, and I like what you're doing here. Working out the ratings balance took a moment, but you are balanced for all three variants.

I will just point out that while your weaknesses are acceptable and everything is balanced (on paper) that I would like to see, for the future, a bit more thought put into distinct & significant weaknesses. For example, some specific weakness an Infantryman versus one of your tanks on a battlefield somewhere might utilize; what weakness could a common soldier exploit to increase their odds of survivability, provided they don't have access to Anti-tank weapons?

These tank units are quite powerful as they stand, but giving any PVP Opponents a bit of an edge just leads to more fun and a better story overall. If you'd like any help thinking of possible ideas, I invite you to contact me on Discord. I have a few ideas already in mind if you're interested.

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