Displacer /Sonic

The sonic displacer leverages off Manta technology and vehicle-mounted sonic weapons to provide a small, airborne weapons system of unsurpassed mobility.

The displacer is superior in both armor and agility to the standard tracked chassis, while mounting a powerful sonic cannon in the turret. In addition to its ability to hover, it can move over 50% faster. The displacer chassis's armor is stronger than the standard tank's, and more uniformly distributed. In fact, there is only one weak point on the chassis-- its underside-- and even this weak spot is more resilient than the main armor of the standard tank.

The zrbite power source allows the cannon to fire indefinitely without power depletion. The weapon has its weaknesses, however. Primarily it lacks auto-fire capability, and furthermore the aimed-shot mode requires too much aiming time for too little accuracy.

Like all tanks, its larger size precludes it from moving into confined spaces. However, its sonic weapon and generous ammunition supply allow it to blast open pathways when required.

The research requirements of the tank mean that, by the time the displacer becomes available, commanders will typically have access to high-tech armor and alien weapons, making the displacer less competitive with well-equipped soldiers. However, its benefits still compel most commanders to bring along at least one on each mission.

Vital Statistics

Cost:	Manufacture only. $850,000
Manufacturing Requirements:	1200 Engineer hours, 30 Zrbite and 5 Aqua Plastics
Research Requirements:	Sonic Cannon, New Fighter Flying Sub

Hover Tank Specs
Time Units	100
Health	90
Energy	100
Bravery	110
Reactions	30
Firing Accuracy	60
Throwing Accuracy	0
Strength	60
Psionic Strength	100
Psionic Skill	0
Armour
Front	130
Left/Right	130
Rear	130
Under	100

Sonic Turret Specifications
Ammuntion
Weapon/Damage Type	Sonic
Damage	130
Rounds	99
Purchase Price	Free
Sale Price	N/A
Firing Modes	Accuracy	Cost
Aimed	100% (60%)	60% (60 TU)
Snap	85% (51%)	30% (30 TU)
Auto	n/a	n/a
Numbers in parenthesis are the actual values after modified by the chassis' abilities. Actual costs are in fixed Time Units

Notes

• The sonic beam on the Displacer/Sonic is barely more powerful than the Gauss on the Coelacanth/Gauss.
• When on land, the displacer, like all flying units, can avoid physical attacks from Calcinites by staying above ground level.
• Unlike the Magnetic Ion Armor, displacers can fly both in and out of water.

See Also

Hover Tank Stats