Hovertank/Plasma - Revision history

Hobbes at 03:48, 23 July 2013

2013-07-23T03:48:50Z

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Sowelu at 09:46, 11 March 2011

2011-03-11T09:46:16Z

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	* The plasma beam on the Hovertank/Plasma is not any more powerful than the laser on the ~~tank~~/~~laser~~. The weapons mainly differ by the damage multipliers.		* The plasma beam on the Hovertank/Plasma is not any more powerful than the laser on the [[Tank/Laser Cannon]]. The weapons mainly differ by the damage multipliers and the Hovertank/Plasma's superior accuracy.
	* Compared to a [[Heavy Plasma]] gun, the turret's shots have noticeably greater difficulty destroying the internal bulkheads of alien craft due to a 0-10 point difference in strength. See [[Destroying Terrain]] for more details.		* Compared to a [[Heavy Plasma]] gun, the turret's shots have noticeably greater difficulty destroying the internal bulkheads of alien craft due to a 0-10 point difference in strength. See [[Destroying Terrain]] for more details.
	*The hovertank, like all flying units, can avoid physical attacks like the [[Chryssalid]]s or [[Reaper]]s by staying above ground level.		*The hovertank, like all flying units, can avoid physical attacks like the [[Chryssalid]]s or [[Reaper]]s by staying above ground level.

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

2011-03-07T23:22:34Z

Vital Statistics: converted turret table to turret template

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			{{HWPturret
	{\| {{~~stdTable}}~~		\| type=Plasma
	\|~~- {{stdTable Heading}}~~		\| ammo=Plasma
	~~\| colspan~~ = ~~"3" \| '''~~Plasma ~~Turret Specifications'''~~		\| damage=110
	\|-		\| stowage=255
	~~\| colspan~~ = ~~"3" {{stdTable Sub Heading}} \| Ammunition~~		\| acquisition=Purchase
	\|-		\| buyprice=Free
	~~\| Weapon/Damage Type \|\| '''~~Plasma~~'''~~		\| sellprice=N/A
	\|-		\| aimedaccuracy=100
	~~\| Damage \|\| '''~~110~~'''~~		\| adjaimedaccuracy=60
	\|-		\| aimedcost=60
	~~\| Rounds \|\| '''~~255~~'''~~		\| aimedTU=60
	\|-		\| snapaccuracy=85
	\| ~~Purchase Price \|\| '''~~Free~~'''~~		\| adjsnapaccuracy=51
	\|-		\| snapcost=30
	~~\| Sale Price \|\| '''~~N/A~~'''~~		\| snapTU=30
	\|~~- {{stdTable Sub Heading}}~~		}}
	\| ~~'''Firing Modes'''~~
	\| ~~Accuracy~~
	~~\| Cost~~
	\|-
	~~\| Aimed~~
	~~\| '''100%''' (~~60%)
	\| ~~'''60%''' (~~60 ~~TU)~~
	\|-
	\| ~~Snap~~
	~~\| '''85%''' (~~51%)
	\| ~~'''~~30~~%''' (30 TU)~~
	\|-
	~~\| Auto \|\| '''n/a''' \|\| '''n/a'''~~
	\|-
	~~\|  ~~
	\|-
	\| ~~colspan~~ = ~~"3" \| <small>Numbers in parenthesis are the actual values after modified by the chassis' abilities.~~
	~~Actual costs are in fixed [[Time Units]]</small>~~
	\|}

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

Cesium at 18:26, 15 January 2010

2010-01-15T18:26:24Z

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Bomb Bloke at 02:48, 18 December 2009

2009-12-18T02:48:14Z

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	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. However, thanks to the nature of tanks and the merits of the Hovertank/Plasma, many commanders are compelled to have one accompany their troops on every mission.		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. However, thanks to the nature of tanks and the merits of the Hovertank/Plasma, many commanders are compelled to have one accompany their troops on every mission.

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

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

Hobbes at 15:15, 30 June 2009

2009-06-30T15:15:44Z

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NKF: Same deal

2009-03-23T08:04:49Z

Same deal

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			[[Image:hovertank_plasma.png\|frame\|right\|Hovertank/Plasma]]
	[[Image:BIGOBS43.GIF\|frame\|Tank Turret]]		[[Image:BIGOBS43.GIF\|frame\|Tank Turret]]
	The plasma hovertank leverages off Firestorm technology and vehicle-mounted plasma weapons to provide a small, airborne weapons platform of unsurpassed mobility.		The plasma hovertank leverages off Firestorm technology and vehicle-mounted plasma 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 powerful plasma cannon ~~in the~~ turret. In addition to its ability to hover, it can move over 50% faster. 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 powerful plasma cannon turret. In addition to its ability to hover, it can move over 50% faster. 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 ~~elerium~~ power source ~~allows~~ the cannon to ~~fire indefinitely without power depletion~~. The weapon has its weaknesses~~, however~~. Primarily it lacks auto-fire ~~capability~~, and furthermore the aimed-shot ~~mode requires~~ too much ~~aiming time~~ for ~~too little~~ accuracy. Finally, ~~The weapon's unlimited firing capability comes at~~ the ~~cost of shot power. The~~ plasma bolt is ~~slightly~~ weaker than man-portable [[Heavy Plasma]] ~~(110 damage vs. 115 for a heavy plasma shot)~~.		The plasma beam mounted on the Hovertank is powerful and its [[Elerium]] power source powers the cannon indefinitely. It is limited to 255 charges during the course of a single battle, but is otherwise fully recharged between battles. The weapon has its weaknesses. Primarily it lacks auto-fire, and furthermore the aimed-shot costs too much for a minor accuracy gain. Finally, the plasma bolt is 5 points weaker than the man-portable [[Heavy Plasma]], reducing its effectiveness at breaching walls.

	Like all tanks, its larger size precludes it from moving into confined spaces. However, its plasma weapon and generous ammunition supply allow it to blast open pathways when required.		Like all tanks, its larger size precludes it from moving into confined spaces. However, its plasma weapon and generous ammunition supply allow it to blast open pathways when required.

	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. However, ~~its benefits still compel most~~ commanders to ~~bring along at least~~ one on ~~each~~ mission.		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. However, thanks to the nature of tanks and the merits of the Hovertank/Plasma, many commanders are compelled to have one accompany their troops on every mission.

	== Vital Statistics ==		== Vital Statistics ==
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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	* The plasma beam on the Hovertank/Plasma is not any more powerful than the laser on the tank/laser.		* The plasma beam on the Hovertank/Plasma is not any more powerful than the laser on the tank/laser. The weapons mainly differ by the damage multipliers.
	* Compared to a [[Heavy Plasma]] gun, the turret's shots have noticeably greater difficulty destroying the internal bulkheads of alien craft. See [[Destroying Terrain]] for more details.		* Compared to a [[Heavy Plasma]] gun, the turret's shots have noticeably greater difficulty destroying the internal bulkheads of alien craft due to a 0-10 point difference in strength. See [[Destroying Terrain]] for more details.
	*The hovertank, like all flying units, can avoid physical attacks like the [[Chryssalid]]s or [[Reaper]]s by staying above ground level.		*The hovertank, like all flying units, can avoid physical attacks like the [[Chryssalid]]s or [[Reaper]]s by staying above ground level.
	* Interestingly, the hovertank looks just like a white-colored Cyberdisk with a turret on top. Maybe it was originally intended that hovertanks were modified Cyberdisks...?		* Interestingly, the hovertank looks just like a white-colored Cyberdisk with a turret on top. Maybe it was originally intended that hovertanks were modified Cyberdisks...?

Zombie: /* Vital Statistics */ Relinking.

2009-01-02T03:58:24Z

Vital Statistics: Relinking.

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	\| colspan = "3" \| <small>Numbers in parenthesis are the actual values after modified by the chassis' abilities.		\| colspan = "3" \| <small>Numbers in parenthesis are the actual values after modified by the chassis' abilities.
	Actual costs are in fixed [[~~TU\|~~Time ~~Unit~~]]s</small>		Actual costs are in fixed [[Time Units]]</small>
	\|}		\|}

Spike: /* Vital Statistics */ minor type

2008-09-05T20:42:54Z

Vital Statistics: minor type

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	\| colspan = "3" \| '''Plasma Turret Specifications'''		\| colspan = "3" \| '''Plasma Turret Specifications'''
	\|-		\|-
	\| colspan = "3" {{stdTable Sub Heading}} \| ~~Ammuntion~~		\| colspan = "3" {{stdTable Sub Heading}} \| Ammunition
	\|-		\|-
	\| Weapon/Damage Type \|\| '''Plasma'''		\| Weapon/Damage Type \|\| '''Plasma'''

Amitakartok: /* Notes */

2008-08-30T12:35:30Z

Notes

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	* Compared to a [[Heavy Plasma]] gun, the turret's shots have noticeably greater difficulty destroying the internal bulkheads of alien craft. See [[Destroying Terrain]] for more details.		* Compared to a [[Heavy Plasma]] gun, the turret's shots have noticeably greater difficulty destroying the internal bulkheads of alien craft. See [[Destroying Terrain]] for more details.
	*The hovertank, like all flying units, can avoid physical attacks like the [[Chryssalid]]s or [[Reaper]]s by staying above ground level.		*The hovertank, like all flying units, can avoid physical attacks like the [[Chryssalid]]s or [[Reaper]]s by staying above ground level.
			* Interestingly, the hovertank looks just like a white-colored Cyberdisk with a turret on top. Maybe it was originally intended that hovertanks were modified Cyberdisks...?

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==