Hovertank/Launcher - Revision history

Magic9mushroom at 09:38, 1 May 2015

2015-05-01T09:38:32Z

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	In spite of these factors, the hovertank/launcher sees wide use in the field, if not quite as widespread as the hovertank/plasma. To commanders without psionic research capability, the weapon can be a godsend.		In spite of these factors, the hovertank/launcher sees wide use in the field, if not quite as widespread as the hovertank/plasma. To commanders without psionic research capability, the weapon can be a godsend.

	Closer to home, Hovertank/Launchers make excellent base sentinels that can be used to quickly vanquish any intruders with impunity — before they've had a chance to stray beyond the [[Hangar]]s. Because all tanks are fully armed during [[Base ~~Defense~~]] missions even when you have run out of ammunition, you may therefore freely use the ammunition as you see fit and recover any that are left over.		Closer to home, Hovertank/Launchers make excellent base sentinels that can be used to quickly vanquish any intruders with impunity — before they've had a chance to stray beyond the [[Hangar]]s. Because all tanks are fully armed during [[Base Defence]] missions even when you have run out of ammunition, you may therefore freely use the ammunition as you see fit and recover any that are left over.

	Like all tanks, its larger size precludes it from moving into confined spaces. However, the blaster's guidance system allows it to direct fire to areas otherwise inaccessible to HWP's.		Like all tanks, its larger size precludes it from moving into confined spaces. However, the blaster's guidance system allows it to direct fire to areas otherwise inaccessible to HWP's.
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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	*The hovertank/launcher is a good unit for base ~~defense~~. First of all, any tank present on a base ~~defense~~ mission gets a free load of ammunition. Secondly, its combination of high firepower and psionic immunity are a huge boost to garrison-quality troops. Third, if you have constructed you base properly, you more or less know where the aliens are going to spawn and can massacre them before you can even see them.		*The hovertank/launcher is a good unit for base defence. First of all, any tank present on a base defence mission gets a free load of ammunition. Secondly, its combination of high firepower and psionic immunity are a huge boost to garrison-quality troops. Third, if you have constructed you base properly, you more or less know where the aliens are going to spawn and can massacre them before you can even see them.
	*Unlike a man-portable [[Blaster Launcher]], the tank's blaster is incapable of penetrating the outer hull of an alien craft.		*Unlike a man-portable [[Blaster Launcher]], the tank's blaster is incapable of penetrating the outer hull of an alien craft.
	*We're not kidding about the HWP blaster shells being expensive to produce. The elerium and man-hour requirement for a full load of shells mean that you should only rely on them when you have no other choice, or when you have a massive surplus of resources.		*We're not kidding about the HWP blaster shells being expensive to produce. The elerium and man-hour requirement for a full load of shells mean that you should only rely on them when you have no other choice, or when you have a massive surplus of resources.

Magic9mushroom: You do not need to research Fusion Missile (the tech that gives craft Fusion Ball Launchers) to build Hovertanks/Launcher. Just the Blaster Launcher and Blaster Bomb.

2015-04-17T04:41:55Z

You do not need to research Fusion Missile (the tech that gives craft Fusion Ball Launchers) to build Hovertanks/Launcher. Just the Blaster Launcher and Blaster Bomb.

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	[[Image:hovertank_launcher.png\|frame\|right\|Hovertank/Launcher]]		[[Image:hovertank_launcher.png\|frame\|right\|Hovertank/Launcher]]
	[[Image:BIGOBS43.GIF\|right\|frame\|Tank Turret]]		[[Image:BIGOBS43.GIF\|right\|frame\|Tank Turret]]
	The hovertank/launcher leverages off [[Firestorm]] technology and ~~vehicle-mounted blaster weapons~~ to provide a small, airborne weapons platform of unsurpassed mobility.		The hovertank/launcher leverages off [[Firestorm]] technology and understanding of the [[Blaster Launcher]] to provide a small, airborne weapons platform of unsurpassed mobility.

	The hovertank is superior in both armor and agility to the standard tracked chassis, while mounting a blaster launcher in the turret. In addition to its ability to hover, it can move over 50% faster than tracked tanks. The hovertank chassis's armor is stronger than the standard tank's, and more uniformly distributed. In fact, there is only one weak point on the chassis — its underside — and even this weak spot is more resilient than the main armor of the standard tank.		The hovertank is superior in both armor and agility to the standard tracked chassis, while mounting a blaster launcher in the turret. In addition to its ability to hover, it can move over 50% faster than tracked tanks. The hovertank chassis's armor is stronger than the standard tank's, and more uniformly distributed. In fact, there is only one weak point on the chassis — its underside — and even this weak spot is more resilient than the main armor of the standard tank.
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	<tr><td>Cost:</td><td>Manufacture only. $900,000</td></tr>		<tr><td>Cost:</td><td>Manufacture only. $900,000</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Manufacturing Requirements:</td><td>1400 Engineer hours, 25 Elerium-115 and 8 Alien Alloys</td></tr>		<tr><td>Manufacturing Requirements:</td><td>1400 Engineer hours, 25 Elerium-115 and 8 Alien Alloys</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Research Requirements:</td><td>New Fighter Craft, ~~Fusion Ball~~ Launcher</td></tr>		<tr><td>Research Requirements:</td><td>New Fighter Craft, Blaster Launcher, Blaster Bomb</td></tr>
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Hobbes: categorizing

2013-07-23T03:48:46Z

categorizing

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	[[Category:Heavy Weapons Platforms]]		[[Category:Heavy Weapons Platforms]]
	[[Category:Research (EU)]]		[[Category:Research (EU)]]
			[[Category:Enemy Unknown/UFO Defense]]

Madned: remove old turret table

2011-03-07T23:26:24Z

remove old turret table

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Madned: /* Vital Statistics */ converted turret table to turret template

2011-03-07T23:25:57Z

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Cesium at 18:26, 15 January 2010

2010-01-15T18:26:08Z

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Bomb Bloke: TFTD equiv

2009-12-18T02:48:11Z

TFTD equiv

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	The research requirements of the tank mean that, by the time the hovertank becomes available, commanders will already have access to high-tech armor and alien weapons, making the hovertank less competitive with well-equipped soldiers.		The research requirements of the tank mean that, by the time the hovertank becomes available, commanders will already have access to high-tech armor and alien weapons, making the hovertank less competitive with well-equipped soldiers.

			This weapons system is used in ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]''. In ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]'', the [[Displacer/PWT]] is the equivalent.

	== Vital Statistics ==		== Vital Statistics ==

Hobbes at 15:15, 30 June 2009

2009-06-30T15:15:49Z

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NKF: And again

2009-03-23T08:22:11Z

And again

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	[[Image:BIGOBS43.GIF\|right\|~~thumb\|64 px~~\|Tank Turret]]		[[Image:hovertank_launcher.png\|frame\|right\|Hovertank/Launcher]]
	The launcher ~~hovertank~~ leverages off Firestorm technology and vehicle-mounted blaster weapons to provide a small, airborne weapons platform of unsurpassed mobility.		[[Image:BIGOBS43.GIF\|right\|frame\|Tank Turret]]
			The hovertank/launcher leverages off [[Firestorm]] technology and vehicle-mounted blaster weapons to provide a small, airborne weapons platform of unsurpassed mobility.

	The hovertank is superior in both armor and agility to the standard tracked chassis, while mounting a blaster launcher in the turret. In addition to its ability to hover, it can move over 50% faster than tracked tanks. The hovertank chassis's armor is stronger than the standard tank's, and more uniformly distributed. In fact, there is only one weak point on the chassis — its underside — and even this weak spot is more resilient than the main armor of the standard tank.		The hovertank is superior in both armor and agility to the standard tracked chassis, while mounting a blaster launcher in the turret. In addition to its ability to hover, it can move over 50% faster than tracked tanks. The hovertank chassis's armor is stronger than the standard tank's, and more uniformly distributed. In fact, there is only one weak point on the chassis — its underside — and even this weak spot is more resilient than the main armor of the standard tank.
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	The blaster provides powerful fire support that is absolutely immune to psionic attack, and carries 8 shots — much more than a trooper can normally carry. In addition, the automatic ammunition feed on the launcher precludes awkward reloading operations. However, the weapon has its drawbacks.		The blaster provides powerful fire support that is absolutely immune to psionic attack, and carries 8 shots — much more than a trooper can normally carry. In addition, the automatic ammunition feed on the launcher precludes awkward reloading operations. However, the weapon has its drawbacks.

	A standard blaster launcher, ammunition and a feed system are too large to fit on the diminutive HWP ~~chassis~~, so specialized, smaller shells have to be used. These miniaturized blasters are significantly less powerful — 140 vs. 200 for a standard blaster — while at the same time more ~~expensive and~~ labor-intensive to produce. Standard blaster rounds '''cannot''' be used, and the commander must ensure that he has a full load-out of ammunition on hand, otherwise the tank will not deploy.		A standard blaster launcher, ammunition and a feed system are too large to fit on the diminutive HWP turret, so specialized, smaller shells have to be used. These miniaturized blasters are significantly less powerful — 140 vs. 200 for a standard blaster — while at the same time more labor-intensive and significantly costly on [[Elerium]] to produce. Standard blaster rounds '''cannot''' be used, and the commander must ensure that he has a full load-out of ammunition on hand, otherwise the tank will not deploy.

	Due to its diminished damage rating, the hovertank's blaster rounds cannot be used to penetrate UFO outer hulls. In fact, most UFO inner walls cannot be penetrated by a tank's blaster either — although certain wall types exhibit special vulnerabilities. See [[Destroying Terrain]] for more details.		Due to its diminished damage rating, the hovertank's blaster rounds cannot be used to penetrate UFO outer hulls. In fact, most UFO inner walls cannot be penetrated by a tank's blaster either — although certain wall types exhibit special vulnerabilities. See [[Destroying Terrain]] for more details.

	In spite of these factors, the hovertank/launcher sees wide use, if not quite as widespread as the hovertank/plasma. To commanders without psionic research capability, the weapon can be a godsend.		In spite of these factors, the hovertank/launcher sees wide use in the field, if not quite as widespread as the hovertank/plasma. To commanders without psionic research capability, the weapon can be a godsend.

			Closer to home, Hovertank/Launchers make excellent base sentinels that can be used to quickly vanquish any intruders with impunity — before they've had a chance to stray beyond the [[Hangar]]s. Because all tanks are fully armed during [[Base Defense]] missions even when you have run out of ammunition, you may therefore freely use the ammunition as you see fit and recover any that are left over.

	Like all tanks, its larger size precludes it from moving into confined spaces. However, the blaster's guidance system allows it to direct fire to areas otherwise inaccessible to HWP's.		Like all tanks, its larger size precludes it from moving into confined spaces. However, the blaster's guidance system allows it to direct fire to areas otherwise inaccessible to HWP's.

	The research requirements of the tank mean that, by the time the hovertank becomes available, commanders will ~~typically~~ have access to high-tech armor and alien weapons, making the hovertank less competitive with well-equipped soldiers.		The research requirements of the tank mean that, by the time the hovertank becomes available, commanders will already have access to high-tech armor and alien weapons, making the hovertank less competitive with well-equipped soldiers.

	== Vital Statistics ==		== Vital Statistics ==

Jasonred: /* Notes */

2009-03-15T10:10:10Z

Notes

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	*The hovertank/launcher is a good unit for base defense. First of all, any tank present on a base defense mission gets a free load of ammunition. Secondly, its combination of high firepower and psionic immunity are a huge boost to garrison-quality troops.		*The hovertank/launcher is a good unit for base defense. First of all, any tank present on a base defense mission gets a free load of ammunition. Secondly, its combination of high firepower and psionic immunity are a huge boost to garrison-quality troops. Third, if you have constructed you base properly, you more or less know where the aliens are going to spawn and can massacre them before you can even see them.
	*Unlike a man-portable [[Blaster Launcher]], the tank's blaster is incapable of penetrating the outer hull of an alien craft.		*Unlike a man-portable [[Blaster Launcher]], the tank's blaster is incapable of penetrating the outer hull of an alien craft.
	*We're not kidding about the HWP blaster shells being expensive to produce. The elerium and man-hour requirement for a full load of shells mean that you should only rely on them when you have no other choice, or when you have a massive surplus of resources.		*We're not kidding about the HWP blaster shells being expensive to produce. The elerium and man-hour requirement for a full load of shells mean that you should only rely on them when you have no other choice, or when you have a massive surplus of resources.