Artistic Forces/Abrams Tank

"Abrams Tank, ready to roll out!"

- Abrams Tank The Abrams Tank (or Abrams NG 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.

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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, Kuwaiti, Moroccan, Taiwanese, and Polish customers.

Abrams X is a futuristically upgraded variant of the M1 Abrams tank family that replaces these older battle tanks of the same series. Unveiled in Winter 2022 by General Dynamics Land Systems, it is touted as an interim solution between M1A2 SEPv3/SEPv4 to a future MBT. This variant features an autoloader, unmanned turret, hybrid electric power pack that gives 50% more fuel efficiency, and reduced weight for improved mobility.

Unveiled in 2023, due to the cancellation of the planned M1A2 SEPv4 variant, which will not go in production as a prototype, the U.S. Army favors the development of a new variant of the M1 Abrams tank known as the M1E3 Abrams, which features modular open-systems architecture and other technologies that are used by the M1A2 SEPv4 variant, and is designed to be lighter and more survivable on the battlefield as long-range threats increase in both lethality and survivability.

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. The second variant of this MBT is based on Abrams X, the next generation American battle tank unveiled in Winter 2022, with more of its technological advancements. And the third variant is based off the new variant of the Abrams tank called the M1E3 Abrams, which will have modular open-systems architecture and is designed to be lighter and more survivable on the battlefield. When the Next Generation Combat Vehicle Promotional Protocol is enabled, the Abrams Tank turns into the Abrams NG Tank as a basis of both the NGCV-DLP vehicle and the Abrams X.

Strategy
TBA

As Abrams Tank

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

As Abrams NG Tank

 * "Abrams NG Tank, ready to roll out!"
 * "Abrams NG Tank, ready for engagement!"

As Abrams Tank

 * "Abrams Tank responding."
 * "Main battle tank of America."
 * "Ready to execute command."
 * "How about a show of force?"
 * "Armor detail reporting."
 * "On your command."
 * "Yes, commander?"
 * "Destination, sir?"

As Abrams NG Tank

 * "Abrams NG Tank responding."

Moving

 * "Roger!"
 * "Good to go!"
 * "Copy, we're on it."
 * "On our way, commander."
 * "Outstanding!"
 * "Bound forward!"
 * "Rolling out."
 * "Moving in."
 * "Clearing terrain."
 * "Taking new ground."
 * "Anywhere you say, sir."

Attacking

 * "It's on!"
 * "Delivering ordnance."
 * "Blow them wide open!"
 * "Commencing assault!"
 * "Driver up!"
 * "Open fire!"
 * "Lighting them up."
 * "Weapon ready."
 * "Crush them!"
 * "Engaging enemy!"
 * "Fire zone confirmed!"

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."
 * "Securing position."

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!"