Axis Nova
14-10-2004, 22:26
Many older nations have access to the heights of high tech and thus can build all sorts of incredibly expensive and effective weapons
Enter our old Admiral A-1 Mark I, the tank that at one time was the most powerful superheavy tank in the world. Even though large groups of more modern tanks can surpass it, the original model still remains able to compete through sheer toughness and firepower. Axis Nova itself has continually updated this old warhorse every 10 years to fit modern standards, as we have no wish to discard a design that has served us well for over -50 years-.
We have revised the Admiral A-1 model we use significantly, to the point where it is much more capable than the original, so we see no harm in releasing these plans for nations such as yourself to use as you wish.
(OOC: If you want the pics, you can get them at http://www.animeleague.net/~berrik/venuswars.zip . Right click, save as, then enjoy.)
Code Name: Admiral A-1 (Mark 1)
Unofficial Name: Octo-tank
Unit Type: Super Heavy Assault Tank
Dimensions: Length 22.5 meters; width 10.2 meters; height 7.5 meters
Maximum Weight: 221.2 metric tons
Construction: titanium/DU alloy frame with reactive armor plating
Powerplant: 2 x 14-cylinder diesel engine; 38000 horsepower each
Propulsion: 2 x 12-wheel tread set
Performance: Maximum land speed: 42 km/h; fuel tank capacity: 9680 liters; fuel consumption: 41 liters per kilometer on-road, 55 off-road; 180-degree turn time: 13 seconds
Armaments: 200mm main cannon; 3-barrel 155mm cannon turret; 4 x 90mm cannon turret; 12 x 20mm machinegun turret; 2-barrel 40mm machinegun turret; 2-barrel 40mm "high-mount" machinegun turret; 2 x 30mm machinegun turret; high-output flamethrower; 12 x grenade launcher/smoke discharger
Crew: 16 (commander, driver, 2 navigators, 10 gunners, 2 engineers)
Here's an excerpt from the original press release:
Axis Nova has rolled out the ridiculously massive Admiral A-1 tank. The Admiral is unlike anything fielded by Axis Nova up until this time, and is expected to give our armored operations a substantial advantage.
Even more heavily armed than an air destroyer, the Admiral A-1 (or Octo-tank as it came to be known by the developers because of its eight weapon systems) will serve as a mobile command platform and super heavy assault unit.
While most enemies have proven capable of dealing with our standard hover-tanks, the A-1 will be quite a different matter. Its huge main batteries are quite capable of taking down enemy tanks without trouble, and numerous secondary and tertiary guns ensure 360 degree protection from possible incursion.
A crew of over a dozen men are required to operate the A-1, most of which are in charge of aiming and firing its guns. Reactive armor plating, internal compartmentalization, and no less than six escape hatches also make the A-1 quite survivable in combat. Its maneuverability is virtually nonexistant, but it is easily able to smash almost anything that gets in its way.
One of the A-1's biggest weaknesses is not a design flaw at all; its huge dual diesel engines consume a ridiculous amount of fuel, and the A-1 can only drive for about 170 kilometers before needing to resupply its giant tanks.
All in all, this tank is perfect for defensive purposes-- it may be a bitch to get anywhere far away without truely incredible heavy lift capacity (only one nation currently produces a conventional aircraft capable of handling it, and we ourselves use other means), but it is still incredibly powerful for younger nations, and in addition can be modified as neccesary to fit your needs. One Admiral A-1 is worth an entire company of T-72s or M1A1s.
With a force of Admiral A-1s defending your country, you no longer need fear the Zerg Rush tank tactics of nations with armed forces far beyond your means.
Please take note, however, that the Admiral A-1 is ineffective in deep sand without signfiicant modifications. It can, however, easily ford most rivers thanks to it's tall exhaust funnel.
Enter our old Admiral A-1 Mark I, the tank that at one time was the most powerful superheavy tank in the world. Even though large groups of more modern tanks can surpass it, the original model still remains able to compete through sheer toughness and firepower. Axis Nova itself has continually updated this old warhorse every 10 years to fit modern standards, as we have no wish to discard a design that has served us well for over -50 years-.
We have revised the Admiral A-1 model we use significantly, to the point where it is much more capable than the original, so we see no harm in releasing these plans for nations such as yourself to use as you wish.
(OOC: If you want the pics, you can get them at http://www.animeleague.net/~berrik/venuswars.zip . Right click, save as, then enjoy.)
Code Name: Admiral A-1 (Mark 1)
Unofficial Name: Octo-tank
Unit Type: Super Heavy Assault Tank
Dimensions: Length 22.5 meters; width 10.2 meters; height 7.5 meters
Maximum Weight: 221.2 metric tons
Construction: titanium/DU alloy frame with reactive armor plating
Powerplant: 2 x 14-cylinder diesel engine; 38000 horsepower each
Propulsion: 2 x 12-wheel tread set
Performance: Maximum land speed: 42 km/h; fuel tank capacity: 9680 liters; fuel consumption: 41 liters per kilometer on-road, 55 off-road; 180-degree turn time: 13 seconds
Armaments: 200mm main cannon; 3-barrel 155mm cannon turret; 4 x 90mm cannon turret; 12 x 20mm machinegun turret; 2-barrel 40mm machinegun turret; 2-barrel 40mm "high-mount" machinegun turret; 2 x 30mm machinegun turret; high-output flamethrower; 12 x grenade launcher/smoke discharger
Crew: 16 (commander, driver, 2 navigators, 10 gunners, 2 engineers)
Here's an excerpt from the original press release:
Axis Nova has rolled out the ridiculously massive Admiral A-1 tank. The Admiral is unlike anything fielded by Axis Nova up until this time, and is expected to give our armored operations a substantial advantage.
Even more heavily armed than an air destroyer, the Admiral A-1 (or Octo-tank as it came to be known by the developers because of its eight weapon systems) will serve as a mobile command platform and super heavy assault unit.
While most enemies have proven capable of dealing with our standard hover-tanks, the A-1 will be quite a different matter. Its huge main batteries are quite capable of taking down enemy tanks without trouble, and numerous secondary and tertiary guns ensure 360 degree protection from possible incursion.
A crew of over a dozen men are required to operate the A-1, most of which are in charge of aiming and firing its guns. Reactive armor plating, internal compartmentalization, and no less than six escape hatches also make the A-1 quite survivable in combat. Its maneuverability is virtually nonexistant, but it is easily able to smash almost anything that gets in its way.
One of the A-1's biggest weaknesses is not a design flaw at all; its huge dual diesel engines consume a ridiculous amount of fuel, and the A-1 can only drive for about 170 kilometers before needing to resupply its giant tanks.
All in all, this tank is perfect for defensive purposes-- it may be a bitch to get anywhere far away without truely incredible heavy lift capacity (only one nation currently produces a conventional aircraft capable of handling it, and we ourselves use other means), but it is still incredibly powerful for younger nations, and in addition can be modified as neccesary to fit your needs. One Admiral A-1 is worth an entire company of T-72s or M1A1s.
With a force of Admiral A-1s defending your country, you no longer need fear the Zerg Rush tank tactics of nations with armed forces far beyond your means.
Please take note, however, that the Admiral A-1 is ineffective in deep sand without signfiicant modifications. It can, however, easily ford most rivers thanks to it's tall exhaust funnel.