Main Battle Tanks IX: Oklo Mk.3
Oklo Mk.3
Origin:Mixture of M1 Abrams models of USA and Merkava models of Israel
Crew: 4
Weight: 69 t
Length (gun forward): 12.27 m
Hull Length: 9.12 m
Width: 4.92 m
Height: 3.8 m
Maximum Road Speed: 300 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 180 km/h
Overview
The Oklo is the only main battle tank in NOR with an actual nuclear reactor within! Hence, it has the best performance of all main battle tanks, and its speeds show (it has the highest speed possible for both road and off-road speeds for Noran main battle tanks). It looks like various M1 Abrams models (especially the M1A3 and M1 Thumper) and the Merkava Mk4. Barak, but more like the former.
Armor and Appearance
Outwardly, the Oklo Mk.3 looks like an up-armored version of the Abrams tank. However, the turret's appearance is more like that of the Merkava Mk.4, but heavily armored. The turret also is a lot bigger than usual for a tank, because the tank accommodates extra protection systems, in order to protect its most dangerous system: a nuclear reactor!
Its nuclear reactor means that it has a variety of systems to keep it safe. The tank has smart helmets (like the Merkava), so that the crew can better check upon the reactor, and have all of the advantages of the Merkava version. It also has unique systems that convert nuclear waste into armor and even shells, in order to improve the tank's own performance. Even better, the reactor apparently boosts magical power. In return, the tank's nuclear reactor is dangerous, so that the Oklo usually stays out of close combat, focusing more on long-range attacks and boosting the morale of other units in the battlefield. Thus, it frequently gets the nickname "Silent Nuker." Being based on the Abrams, it is a very popular tank for Saunderian-Norans.
It also has a five-tier protection system, with carbon lining, composite armor, explosive reactive armor, APS, and four fifth-tier systems: a drone construction system, a force field generator, an elemental spellcasting system, and a nuclear conversion system. The last system allows the tank to replenish its depleted uranium composite armor, speeds the process of repairing the reactive armor, and even boosts the efficiency of other APS and systems!
Weapons
Being a nuclear reactor tank, the Oklo Mk.3 is armed with a 165-mm smoothbore gun. The Mk.3 version now has magnetic rails, in order to accelerate and improve the firepower!
Secondary armament consists of a coaxial 36-mm assault machine gun, and four modular weapon stations on top of the roof. Popular weapons to mount include: a 30-mm or 36-mm assault machine gun, a sniper cannon, a missile launcher, and even a miniature railgun!
Other Traits
There is an average number of these tanks. It is not produced a lot, as the reactor is dangerous, even with safety and magical measures. However, it is a proven and popular design.