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== General Information ==
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[[Image:tank_rocket_launcher.png|framed|right| Tank/Rocket Launcher]]
This is one of the first two [[:Category:Heavy Weapons Platforms|HWP]]s available to new [[X-COM]] Commanders.
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[[Image:BIGOBS42.GIF|right|framed|Tank Turret]]
  
The most effective of the early HWPs, this tank fires explosive rockets toward the enemy. These rockets will explode on contact with a solid object - be it an enemy unit or a wall.
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This is the second of the first two [[:Category:Heavy Weapons Platforms|HWP]]s available to new [[X-COM]] Commanders, and one of the most popular.  
  
The Rocket tank can remain useful to the very end of the game, as its destructive power is matched only by the [[Hovertank/Launcher]]. However, [[HWP Rocket]]s are readily available and cost little compared to the [[HWP Fusion Ball]]s required by the [[Hovertank/Launcher]].
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This tank fires explosive rockets toward the enemy that will explode on contact with a solid object - be it an enemy unit or a wall. These rockets lack the strength of the Large Rockets used in the [[Rocket Launcher]] but are moderate in strength and provide a considerable punch. Each tank can carry 8 rockets at a time.  
  
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The Rocket tank can remain useful to the very end of the game even if its destructive power is surpassed by the [[Hovertank/Launcher]]. HWP Rockets are readily available and cost little compared to the HWP Fusion Balls required by the [[Hovertank/Launcher]]. The Tank/Rocket Launcher is therefore cheaper to bring into field combat.
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The best use is base defense, since space limit isn't a concern. Four soldiers will be more useful than any of the tanks on missions. Two or three rocket tanks and a handful of operatives can easily handle anything the aliens will throw at you, with proper bottlenecked base design.
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This weapons system is used in ''[[X-COM|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]''. In ''[[TFTD|Terror from the Deep]]'', the [[Coelacanth/Aqua Jet]] is the equivalent.
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== Vital Statistics ==
 
== Vital Statistics ==
 
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{{:Tracked Tank Stats}}
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{{Tracked Tank Stats}}
  
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{{HWPturret
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| type=Rocket
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| ammo=HWP Rockets
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| damage=85 High Explosive
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| stowage=8
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| acquisition=Purchase
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| buyprice=3000
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| sellprice=2250
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| aimedaccuracy=115
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| adjaimedaccuracy=69
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| aimedcost=75
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| aimedTU=52
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| snapaccuracy=55
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| adjsnapaccuracy=33
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| snapcost=45
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| snapTU=31
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}}
  
{| style = "border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px gray solid;"
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== Notes ==
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*Many commanders find that the rocket tank is more useful for clearing obstacles than for actually killing aliens-- giving experience and credit for the kill to an actual trooper is preferred.  the rocket tank's ground-clearing ability is especially valued in the later game, where tougher aliens can absorb the damage of a rocket hit.
| colspan = "3" | '''Rocket Turret Specifications'''
 
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| colspan = "3" style = "background:silver; color:white" | Ammuntion
 
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| Type || '''HWP Rockets'''
 
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| Damage || '''85 High Explosive'''
 
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| Rounds || '''8'''
 
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| Purchase Price || '''$3,000'''
 
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| Sale Price || '''$2,250'''
 
|- style = "background:silver; color:white"
 
| '''Firing Modes'''
 
| Accuracy
 
| Cost
 
|-
 
| Aimed
 
| '''115%'''(69%)
 
| '''75%'''(52)
 
|-
 
| Snap
 
| '''55%'''(33%)
 
| '''45%'''(31)
 
|-  
 
| Auto || '''n/a''' || '''n/a'''
 
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| &nbsp;
 
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| colspan = "3" | <small>Numbers in parenthesis are the actual values after modified by the chassis' abilities.  
 
Actual costs are in fixed [[TU|Time Unit]]s</small>
 
|}
 
  
 
== See Also ==
 
== See Also ==
[[Tracked Tank Stats]]
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[[Template:Tracked Tank Stats|Tracked Tank Stats]]
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{{Equipment (UFO Defense) Navbar}}
 
[[Category:Heavy Weapons Platforms]]
 
[[Category:Heavy Weapons Platforms]]
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[[Category:Enemy Unknown/UFO Defense]]

Latest revision as of 04:30, 30 November 2021

Tank/Rocket Launcher
Tank Turret

This is the second of the first two HWPs available to new X-COM Commanders, and one of the most popular.

This tank fires explosive rockets toward the enemy that will explode on contact with a solid object - be it an enemy unit or a wall. These rockets lack the strength of the Large Rockets used in the Rocket Launcher but are moderate in strength and provide a considerable punch. Each tank can carry 8 rockets at a time.

The Rocket tank can remain useful to the very end of the game even if its destructive power is surpassed by the Hovertank/Launcher. HWP Rockets are readily available and cost little compared to the HWP Fusion Balls required by the Hovertank/Launcher. The Tank/Rocket Launcher is therefore cheaper to bring into field combat.

The best use is base defense, since space limit isn't a concern. Four soldiers will be more useful than any of the tanks on missions. Two or three rocket tanks and a handful of operatives can easily handle anything the aliens will throw at you, with proper bottlenecked base design.

This weapons system is used in UFO: Enemy Unknown. In Terror from the Deep, the Coelacanth/Aqua Jet is the equivalent.


Vital Statistics

Cost:$480,000
Tracked Tank Specs
Time Units 70
Health 90
Energy 100
Bravery 110
Reactions 20
Firing Accuracy 60
Throwing Accuracy 0
Strength 60
Psionic Strength 100
Psionic Skill 0
Armour
Front 90
Left/Right 75
Rear 60
Under 60
Rocket Turret Specifications
Ammunition
Type HWP Rockets
Damage 85 High Explosive
Rounds 8
Purchase Price $3000
Sale Price $2250
Firing Modes Accuracy Cost
Aimed 115%(69%) 75%(52)
Snap 55%(33%) 45%(31)
Numbers in parenthesis are the actual values after modified by the chassis' abilities.
Actual costs are in fixed Time Units

Notes

  • Many commanders find that the rocket tank is more useful for clearing obstacles than for actually killing aliens-- giving experience and credit for the kill to an actual trooper is preferred. the rocket tank's ground-clearing ability is especially valued in the later game, where tougher aliens can absorb the damage of a rocket hit.

See Also

Tracked Tank Stats


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