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For other tanks of the same name, see Tesla tank. |
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| “ | Like my new treads? - Tesla Tank |
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The Tesla tank was an experimental Soviet tank that saw limited deployment during the Third World War.
Background[]
| “ | Like a Christmas tree! - Tesla Tank |
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The chassis was fully tracked and two small yet advanced Tesla coils were mounted in a turret.
It was also equipped with the same electromagnetic disruptor device fielded by Tesla Troopers, which disable enemy vehicles. Compared to the Tesla-armed Stingray amphibious strike craft, the Tesla Tank saw much more restricted deployment. It was notably stronger compared to older versions of the Tesla tank.
Deployment History[]
| “ | T-Tesla Tanks! They're gonna torch us! - An Allied soldier, speaks in fear as Tesla Tanks defend Peter and Paul Fortress in Leningrad. |
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Tesla Tanks saw limited deployment and were only used for specific occasions. Premier Anatoly Cherdenko set the Tesla tanks against the Allied forces in Leningrad at the end of the Third World War (The Moon Shall Never Have Them).
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The following is based on the Soviet campaign of Red Alert 3 and might contradict canon. |
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| “ | AC/DC! - Tesla Tank while attacking Ft. Bradley |
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In the Soviet campaign, Premier Anatoly Cherdenko's forces made heavy use of these Tesla tanks on Easter Island in an unsuccessful attempt to purge internal threats to his power. The Soviet Commander who defeated Cherdenko acquired from him a number of Tesla tanks which were then used to attack Fort Bradley in New York and then to eliminate the last Allied forces at the Liberty Island. Moskvin, who was unaware of Cherdenko's betrayal, was piqued at their presence.
Abilities[]
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Twin Tesla Coil | The Tesla Tank switches back to its Tesla coils. |
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Electro Magnetic Disruptors | The Tesla Tank releases a field of electricity that disables nearby enemy vehicles, but prevents it from moving or attacking. |
Game unit[]
| “ | Tesla Tank- Charging Completed! - Tesla Tank preparing to shoot lightnings at their enemies |
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The Tesla tank is a special unit which is normally not available for production, apart from capturing one of Cherdenko's War Factories in The Stone-Faced Witnesses after his betrayal. Tesla Tanks also appear in various other Campaigns and certain Challenges as neutral or enemy units, such as Scavenger and The Moon Shall Never Have Them.
Despite being a tier 2 unit, and thus on the same tier as the Tsunami Tank, Guardian Tank and Hammer Tank, the Tesla Tank effortlessly outclasses them in combat thanks to it dealing high quantities of tesla damage (many of their armor types have a 100% scalar versus tesla) alongside having higher durability, to the point where even the Mirage Tank will fall quickly. As Tesla damage also has a massive multiplier to infantry (1000%), the unit can even prevail against small groups of them without resorting to running them over.
The Tesla Tank's overall outstanding damage output against most ground units is offset by the fact that it has no anti-air capabilities and cannot withstand much fire from Tier 3 units. While Mirage Tanks are frail, enemy FutureTank X-1s, King Onis or Apocalypse tanks will generally outlast it, despite the latter two costing less.
The best strategy against Tesla Tanks is therefore an aerial assault, artillery, or usage of aforementioned tier 3 units.
Quotes[]
Creater[]
- Like my new treads?!
- Tesla tank, charge complete!
Select[]
- Who needs a jump?
- Capacitators ready!
- Electrodes primed!
- I'm wired!
- Fully shielded!
Moving[]
- Generators humming!
- Hmm, good power!
- Beats walking!
- Like the handling!
Trying to move when using Electro Magnetic Disruptors[]
- Sorry if I a turn off!
- I'm conserving!
- Blackout anyone?
- Let's play in the field!
- Lights out!
Attacking[]
- Let the juice flow!
- Light 'em up!
- Hitting switch!
- Clear!
- AC/DC!
- They could use a little boost!
- Illuminating!
- Completing circuit!
- Like a christmas tree!
- Is recycled energy!
Use Electro Magnetic Disruptors[]
- No overcharge protection!
- Let's make contact!
- It's the recycled energy!
Charge the Tesla Coil[]
- I'll charge it up!
- Give it a boost!
- Let's turn is on!
Move to Attack[]
- Charging up!
- Let's light them up!
- Time for a shocker!
- Insulation won't help!
- He's fried!
- Incoming storm!
- Here's your electric bill!
- Charge!
- Like a Christmas tree!
In combat[]
- Just go with a flow!
- Not a bad conductor!
- Electricity is in the air!
- Extra crispy!
- No resistance!
- It all soon be over!
Retreating[]
- Going to source!
- Heading back for recharge!
- Don't recycle me!
- Got a bolt!
Under fire[]
- What happened to my shielding?!!
- Hey, don't be so negative!
- They're giving me static!
- I may need shock therapy!
- Was it something I said?
Trivia[]
- The Tesla Tank is probably piloted by former Tesla Troopers, as their soundbanks are nearly identical.
- The unit was most likely removed due to balancing reasons, while considerably more expensive than its competition on the same tier. It is devastating to both infantry and vehicles on the same tier, while still posing a considerable threat to higher tier units.
- There's also an argument to be made that the existence of both the Hammer Tank and the Stingray render the Tesla Tank an extremely strong, but ultimately redundant option; with the Apocalypse Tank better serving the function as an upgrade to those two units.
- Certain mods, such as Shock Therapy, also allow for their production, as are some War Factories in user-created Skirmish maps.
Gallery[]
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