Artistic Forces/Abrams Tank

"Abrams Tank, ready to roll out!"

- Abrams Tank The Abrams Tank (or Abrams II Tank when upgraded) is a main battle tank used by the ADA during the events of Artistic Forces. It is planned to be voiced by Xander Mobus.

Tactical analysis

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Background
As a backbone of the ADA armored division, the mission of the Abrams Tank is to close with and destroy enemy forces using firepower, maneuver, and shock effect. The M1A2/M1A3 is being fielded to armor battalions and cavalry squadrons of the heavy force. In lieu of new production, the Army is upgrading approximately 1,000 older M1 tanks to the M1A2 configuration. Going from the M1A1 to M1A3, the U.S Army did several things that significantly reduced ballistic vulnerability, adding dual, redundant harnesses components, redundant data buses, distributing electrical power systems so all the power controls are not in one place.

The M1A2 is the second major block improvement to the Abrams Tank System. The current product configurations include the Inter-vehicular Information System (IVIS), Commander's Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV), a Position/Navigation System (POS/NAV), an Improved Commander's Weapon Station (ICWS) and integration of the vehicle electronics system through the use of a dual redundant data (MILSTD 1553D) and utility bus architecture. In August 1999 the production configuration would include the System Enhancement Package improvements. These improvements include the 2nd Generation FLIR; Embedded Battle Command (EBC) command and control software; a Management System (TMS); and an Under Armor Auxiliary Power Unit (UAAPU). In addition to a program to upgrade previously procured M1 tanks to the M1A2 configuration, the Army provides management for the M1A2s sold to Australian, Egyptian, Iraqi, Saudi Arabian, Kuwait, Moroccan, Taiwanese, and Polish customers.

Appearance
As the main battle tank of the ADA, the Abrams Tank is based on the M1A2 Abrams, with features of the conceptual design of a little bit lighter and more maneuverable M1A3 variant.

Strategy
TBA

As Abrams Tank

 * "Abrams Tank, ready to roll out!"
 * "Abrams Tank, ready for engagement!"
 * "Abrams Tank, armored and ready!"
 * "Heavy armor, ready for action!"

As Abrams II Tank

 * "Abrams II Tank, ready to roll out!"
 * "Abrams II Tank, ready for engagement!"
 * "Abrams II Tank, armored and ready!"

As Abrams Tank

 * "Unit ready."
 * "Vehicle reporting."
 * "Abrams Tank responding."
 * "Main battle tank of the ADA, ready for action."
 * "How about a show of force?"
 * "Armor detail reporting."
 * "On your command."
 * "Yes, commander?"
 * "Destination, sir?"
 * "Ready to roll!"

As Abrams II Tank

 * "Abrams II Tank responding."

Moving

 * "Securing position!"
 * "Good to go!"
 * "High speed, low drag.""
 * "On our way, commander."
 * "Outstanding!"
 * "Bound forward!"
 * "Rolling out."
 * "Moving in."
 * "Clearing terrain."
 * "Taking new ground."
 * "Anywhere you say, sir."

Attacking

 * "This will wake them up."
 * "Delivering ordnance."
 * "Blow them wide open!"
 * "Let's grease them."
 * "In my field of fire."
 * "Lighting them up."
 * "Weapon ready."
 * "Commencing assault!"
 * "Closing in!"
 * "Driver up!"
 * "Fire zone confirmed!"
 * "Crush them!"

Move to attack

 * "Proceeding to target zone."
 * "Clear a path."
 * "Out of the way."
 * "Target zone confirmed!"
 * "Advancing fire zone."
 * "Searching for the fire zone."
 * "On the pathway."
 * "Going this way."

Retreating

 * "Pulling back!"
 * "Pull back! Pull back!"
 * "Returning to base!"
 * "Get back to the base!"
 * "Please return to the base!"

Unit under attack

 * "We're under attack, sir!"
 * "Assault in progress!"
 * "We're in deep!"

In combat

 * "Reload! Reload!"
 * "They are in our scope!"
 * "Targeting the enemy!"
 * "We got contact!"
 * "Vehicle attack in progress!"

Under fire

 * "We're being hit!"
 * "They're attacking at us!"
 * "They're messing with the wrong blokes!"
 * "We'll give it right back!"
 * "Backup! We need it!"
 * "They're hitting us!"

Kill

 * "Take down!"
 * "Target terminated."
 * "Enemy eliminated."
 * "Tango neutralized."
 * "Shot down!"
 * "Cleared a path!"
 * "Combat successfully complete."

Repaired

 * "Heavy armor, fully repaired."
 * "Main battle tank repaired."
 * "Vehicle repair complete."

Composite Armor upgrade complete

 * "Composite armor has been installed, sir."
 * "Composite armor upgrade complete."
 * "Composite armor has been upgraded, commander."

Depleted Uranium upgrade complete

 * "Depleted uranium shells are ready, sir."
 * "The depleted uranium shells are now available."
 * "Depleted uranium shells upgrade is complete."

Repeatedly selected

 * "Protecting the land of the free is our goal, not the possible disintegration and fall of the country itself."
 * "What is your major malfunction, subordinate?"
 * "Nothing like getting TANKED with your buddies!"
 * "Why can't I quit you, Abrams Tank?"
 * "No problem. When would you like to come?"
 * "Show them stars, so we can earn stripes."
 * "Let the freedom ring!"