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The ARSB, in a move towards highly advanced armored units, has begun the research phase for a brand new battle tank series, the FCT-series of tanks. In this proposed series, there would be the initial tank, the FCT-17 which will be a medium tank. Below is art of what the tank will look like.

The FCT-17 will have a human crew with more automation than conventional, modern tanks.



-Partners are wanted for development of advanced weapons, advanced materials, and advanced threat detection, tracking, and fire control systems.-

FCT-17 Future Combat Tank-Medium :
http://www.jodyharmon.com/future-tanks.jpg

nah too ugly :lol:

How a tank looks doesn't matter nearly as much as how much stuff it can blow up. :)

Hattia would be interested in helping with the development of this tank. We can help with the weaponry development...

We would very much appreciate your assistance Hattia and look forward to your expertise in weapons development. We can further converse with telegrams.

i know i just felt like being an ass :P

Crookfur Arms would be capable of providing help on just about any part of the proposed system.

We could proabaly provide a control system of a standard roughly equal to the T-7 Gilgamesh or what ever else you might happen to require.

We appreciate Crookfur's offer and would gladly accept the proposed control systems. We also ask Crookfur for other systems, mainly an integrated turret system and an engine with advanced fuel-efficient systems.

If you could, please TG me the stats on your control system.

We appreciate Crookfur's offer and would gladly accept the proposed control systems. We also ask Crookfur for other systems, mainly an integrated turret system and an engine with advanced fuel-efficient systems.

If you could, please TG me the stats on your control system.

We appreciate Crookfur's offer and would gladly accept the proposed control systems. We also ask Crookfur for other systems, mainly an integrated turret system and an engine with advanced fuel-efficient systems.

If you could, please TG me the stats on your control system.

We would like to offer our assistance in the weapon systems, as long as the final product is shared.

Although the Democratic Confederacy of Prussian Nations would have a problem being in league with a communist nation, said prototype is too tempting to pass up. A possible innovation though....

Technnologie Deustchland (TD), the premier technological development agency in the newly formed Confederacy is working with a holographic camoflauge generator, and an advanced rangefinder... which readjusts 33% faster than the current standard in long rangefinders... perhaps that may be of an interest to the Soviet bloc?

-High Lord Wilhelm III

Kanabia can provide the technology to build a ceramic-titanium lattice armour, lightweight and stealthy. The only problem is that it does not provide a huge deal of protection, however the extra mobility and stealth offered by the design should compensate for any disadvantages. And besides, it has an apparently low profile, already making it hard to hit.

If you are interested, contact us.

The Armed Republic of Aachor Warlords would be willing to provide the Soviet Bloc with advanced, depleated uranium, high velocity shells, in exchange for FTC-17 tanks.
These shells can be fitted with our SGD-1 laser guiding device, which can turn the shells midflight, improving accuracy. Of course, sale of SGD-1's would cost extra.

"Our electronics are excellent - and so is our detection equipment. We are currently developing an infantry information distribution/acquisition device, and think we can apply some of the technology for enhanced sensors - For example, nightvision, infra-red vision, millimeter wave, and image resolution enhancement. Also, our computer systems excellent, our software the most efficient possible. Creating a target tracking and threat evaluation program, as well as integrating that with the fire control program and a possible anti-rocket device would be well within our realm of expertise."

"Perhaps your nation would like to collaborate with ours? We can also provide financial funding, as well as factories to construct the tank."

Sigma Octavus- We would appreciate the weapons systems. We will share the design (production) rights with those who make significant contributions (Weapons, armor, integrated systems, etc...), so yes, you will get production rights. Please TG me the specifications on the weapons system to me.

Prussian Nations-
Hmm... The holographic camoflauge generator may be a little too futuristic, but send me the specifications anyways. The Advanced rangefinder does sound enticing and we would very much appreciate the system. Since the rangefinder is not necessarily a major contribution, we will provide you with a 25% discount on units you purchase from us. And we will provide your nation with five free units for testing and evaluation.

Kanabia- We like the stealthy, lightweight capabilities of your armor, but we are wondering if we could start a joint project to develop an armor with the same lightweight and stealthy capabilities but with greater protection. TG me.

Aachor Warlords- Hmm... Shells that can turn midflight, it seems a bit far-fetched but send me the specifications anyways, if it seems plausible we may implement them, in small numbers, for special purposes on select FCT-17 tanks.

Exonerate- Your electronics systems and the other systems you mentioned would be very helpful and very useful as well as the monetary donations. All of it sounds good. For the combination of the two, we will provide you with the production rights. TG me with specifications or other info on these systems, or post here...

I believe we have everything we need now, except an efficient engine and track system.

Please don't use that pic. You'll make your tank look like a jug of milk in the eyes of the buyer. That's because it is apparent that it has completely composite armor. That won't stand up to tank rounds.

Alright, now that I've gotten around to it... Here goes.

For the FCT-17 project, we plan to use a slightly altered ST-11 NGBT frame, only slightly smaller (in all dimensions).

FCT-17 Engine- SB-FTEHT-E17 (domestic, general engine) or anyone else's
Preferred stats:
Between 600 and 1100 HP
Runs on a vast amount of fuel


FCT-17 Armor- SB-AHCS (domestic, general armor) Or anyone else's
Preferred stats:
Able to deflect most tank rounds (with or without ERA)
Rather lightweight
Not bulky

FCT-17 Fire control and tracking systems- ALMRS/TTAC-17 Mk. II (Domestic, advanced system)- Most likely will be used for the tracking and targetting systems. Exonerate and Crookfur have this covered.
Preferred stats of foreign system:
Able to track at least 60 targets
Able to fire upon at least two at the same time (with main gun and ATGMs)
Able to fire on the move
Able to compensate for all possible variables
Able to 'lock' on to a target and track until order is given to fire

FCT-17 Main gun- SB-NTC-01 125mm ETC cannon (Domestic, general ETC cannon) LOOKING FOR FOREIGN MAIN GUN
Preferred stats of foreign main gun:
At least 120mm
Prefferably ETC
Barrel shroud
Cooling system

FCT-17 Integrated Turret System- -none- Exonerate has this covered.
Preferred stats of foreign ITS:
-Advanced-

FCT-17 Effecient track system- SB-ATEKTS System.

FCT-17 Secondary weaponry systems-
ATGMs- We will mount slides on the side of the turret to either mount ATGMs or ATGM/SAM pods... We are, however, looking for advanced missiles
Anti-aircraft cannon- 12.7mm
Co-axial/auxilary cannon- Either 7.62mm or a 25mm heavy cannon



That should about cover it all...

Alright, now that I've gotten around to it... Here goes.

For the FCT-17 project, we plan to use a slightly altered ST-11 NGBT frame, only slightly smaller (in all dimensions).

FCT-17 Engine- SB-FTEHT-E17 (domestic, general engine) or anyone else's
Preferred stats:
Between 600 and 1100 HP
Runs on a vast amount of fuel


FCT-17 Armor- SB-AHCS (domestic, general armor) Or anyone else's
Preferred stats:
Able to deflect most tank rounds (with or without ERA)
Rather lightweight
Not bulky

FCT-17 Fire control and tracking systems- ALMRS/TTAC-17 Mk. II (Domestic, advanced system)- Most likely will be used for the tracking and targetting systems. Exonerate and Crookfur have this covered.
Preferred stats of foreign system:
Able to track at least 60 targets
Able to fire upon at least two at the same time (with main gun and ATGMs)
Able to fire on the move
Able to compensate for all possible variables
Able to 'lock' on to a target and track until order is given to fire

FCT-17 Main gun- SB-NTC-01 125mm ETC cannon (Domestic, general ETC cannon) LOOKING FOR FOREIGN MAIN GUN
Preferred stats of foreign main gun:
At least 120mm
Prefferably ETC
Barrel shroud
Cooling system

FCT-17 Integrated Turret System- -none- Exonerate has this covered.
Preferred stats of foreign ITS:
-Advanced-

FCT-17 Effecient track system- SB-ATEKTS System.

FCT-17 Secondary weaponry systems-
ATGMs- We will mount slides on the side of the turret to either mount ATGMs or ATGM/SAM pods... We are, however, looking for advanced missiles
Anti-aircraft cannon- 12.7mm
Co-axial/auxilary cannon- Either 7.62mm or a 25mm heavy cannon



That should about cover it all...

On the gun and secondary missile.

Currently i'm working on a rahter advanced ETC gun system (using very high flame temps) at the moment. Currently the primary model is in the 130-140mm range but a smaller 120-125mm sized gun might be a good development (note that when i design these guns i will be heavily pimping them as upgrades and one that will actually fit on an abrams would be a good investment).

Alos for the missile, how about a duel role system? I recon it is more possible now than it was when ADATS was developed.
Basically the missile would reach speeds of around mach 4 (a number of maportable missiles are reaching this) and have a primary long rod penetrator that is backed up by an explosive charge that both accelerates the penetrator forward and discharges a mass of titanium ball bearing such a warhead should bugger up most of what it hits (esspecailly if the missile can use a top attack against tanks).

Oh and on the secondary weapon perhaps one of our OCSW rip offs (in 20 or 25mm).

On the gun and secondary missile.

Currently i'm working on a rahter advanced ETC gun system (using very high flame temps) at the moment. Currently the primary model is in the 130-140mm range but a smaller 120-125mm sized gun might be a good development (note that when i design these guns i will be heavily pimping them as upgrades and one that will actually fit on an abrams would be a good investment).

Alos for the missile, how about a duel role system? I recon it is more possible now than it was when ADATS was developed.
Basically the missile would reach speeds of around mach 4 (a number of maportable missiles are reaching this) and have a primary long rod penetrator that is backed up by an explosive charge that both accelerates the penetrator forward and discharges a mass of titanium ball bearing such a warhead should bugger up most of what it hits (esspecailly if the missile can use a top attack against tanks).

Oh and on the secondary weapon perhaps one of our OCSW rip offs (in 20 or 25mm).

Hmm... All of them sound beautiful.

For the main gun, I'm thinking a 125mm ETC should be plenty, although a 130-135mm could be possible, but maybe on a heavier-version of the FCT-17.

The missile sounds perfect.

As for the secondary weapon... I'm not sure what the OCSW is, perhaps provide me with some stats. But I'm thinking it would be welcome on the FCT-17 as I have thought of sticking a heavier secondary weapon on it (Primarily a 25mm).

The OCSW (objective crew served weapon) is a fully automatic 25mm grenade launcher designed to use "smart" bursting rounds or AP ammo against a variety of targets at upto 2000m. The rounds are roughly in between full on cannon shells and grenade launcher rounds in cocnept

Crookfur versions use heavier rounds that give a small increase in penetration and rnage but with a small drop in explosive content.


As for the gun would 123mm sound interesting, my idea basically uses odd rounds to make them interesting ;) but 125mm could work fine.

Hmm... The OCSW sounds useful on this concept. I think it would work beautifully with the FCT-17.

As for the cannon, it does not matter, but 123mm does sound alright.