Light Tanks I: Tempest
LIGHT TANKS
In the Human world, the main battle tank outcompeted almost all tank categories. However, the light tank is one of the few tank variants to survive, because it is designed for expeditionary forces where main battle tanks cannot help for various reasons (such as being too heavy). In general, the light tank supplements the main battle tanks in many expeditionary roles and situations where the main battle tanks cannot fight. They are also used for reconnaissance and infantry support.
However, the Senshazon light tank is distinct from the main battle tank version in specific ways (of course, there are exceptions):
1 ) A light tank wields a 140-mm gun.
2 ) A light tank has a four-tier protection system, but it is simpler and lighter than that of main battle tanks.
3 ) A light tank has a secondary armament, but not much more.
4 ) A light tank can move 3X as fast on roads and 2X as fast off-road as a Human tank. However, it can jump at least 2 m high, much more than a main battle tank!
5 ) A light tank has all of the other advantages, such as logistics, storage space, and a magical aura that boosts infantry morale.
NOR has four types of light tanks.
Tempest
Origin: Temper and Keto light tanks, which are based on various light tank models, such as the TAM 2IP of Argentina/Israel
Crew: 4
Weight: 32.5 t
Length (gun forward): 9.73 m
Hull Length: 7.78 m
Width: 4.12 m
Height: 3.42 m
Maximum Road Speed: 225 km/h
Maximum Off-Road Speed: 150 km/h
Amphibious Speed: 75 km/h
Overview
The Tempest is a brand-new design, and replaced both the older Temper and the Keto light tanks (back in the earlier chapters of "Girls und Krieg"). It is revolutionary in NOR: it is the very first light tank in NOR to be completely amphibious! It also has various features, such as a stealth system, a series of reactive armor plates that distort space to a degree, and semi-levitation boosters. In other words, it is one of the most advanced designs.
Armor and Appearance
The Tempest remarkably looks like the TAM 2IP, despite having a sleek, semi-futuristic appearance (courtesy of Senshazon engineering). It also makes sense, since an Israeli company built the TAM 2IP, which is why the tureret has a wedge-shaped add-on armor part.
Despite being a light tank, it has a five-tier protection system. The only parts that are not modified are the carbon lining and the light tank armor. Instead, it wields an undisclosed reactive armor kit, a Hyper Trophy APS, an elemental spellcasting system, and even a force field generator. All except the carbon lining and the composite armor are completely like those on main battle tanks!
Weapons
It is fitted with a 140-mm smoothbore gun, which is also modified to be able to fire 125-mm shells almost like an autocannon! It is manually loaded.
Secondary armament consists of two 30-mm assault machine guns. One of them is mounted coaxially, while another is placed on top of the roof.
Other Traits
It is a very common tank, as it is quite easy to make and maintain. Even better, it is equipped with water jets and other systems to allow for easy amphibious movement. Hence, it is extremely popular.