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1d4chan>Le0901: /* Technical Kvetching */

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Technical Kvetching

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	===Technical Kvetching===		===Technical Kvetching===
	The Empire's steam tanks has a fair deal of issues. First of all is its wheels. It's got four large wooden wheels, which means that it has a fair deal of weight on each of them, putting them under considerable strain and leaves it liable to sink into the mud. The second issue is suspension, or more specifically its non existence. The Rear Wheels are just bolted onto the side of the vehicle directly. This means that every single rock, stick and slightly raised mound of dirt that the vehicle rolls over will be felt as the vehicle is jostled around. Besides the fact that this means that Barf Bags will be a necessity for the crew, this will be hard on the mechanisms and will mean that stuff will be rattling around, which includes burning coals and gunpowder.		The Empire's steam tanks has a fair deal of issues. First of all is its wheels. It's got four large wooden wheels, which means that it has a fair deal of weight on each of them, putting them under considerable strain and leaves it liable to sink into the mud. The second issue is suspension, or more specifically its non existence. The Rear Wheels are just bolted onto the side of the vehicle directly. This means that every single rock, stick and slightly raised mound of dirt that the vehicle rolls over will be felt as the vehicle is jostled around. Besides the fact that this means that Barf Bags will be a necessity for the crew, this will be hard on the mechanisms and will mean that stuff will be rattling around, which includes burning coals and [[Gunpowder (Warhammer Fantasy)\|gunpowder]].

	Armament has its own issues. The turret mounted steam gun is a solid enough weapon all things considered. The frontal cannon however is more problematic. First of all it's going to recoil when fired. This can be addressed with rails and mechanisms, even though it would still be a hazard for the crew. A bigger issue is reloading. Unless it's a breach loader getting the gun ready to fire another volley under combat conditions in a cramped box is not going to be fun or quick.		Armament has its own issues. The turret mounted steam gun is a solid enough weapon all things considered. The frontal cannon however is more problematic. First of all it's going to recoil when fired. This can be addressed with rails and mechanisms, even though it would still be a hazard for the crew. A bigger issue is reloading. Unless it's a breach loader getting the gun ready to fire another volley under combat conditions in a cramped box is not going to be fun or quick.

86.123.0.239: /* The Roster */

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The Roster

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	*'''Conqueror:''' The first of the tanks to ever be made, it's gone through many commanders, including Reiksmarshal Kurt Helborg too. Comes with the standard steam cannon and steam gun that the Reiksmarshal has ordered to become standard-issue among the other tanks.		*'''Conqueror:''' The first of the tanks to ever be made, it's gone through many commanders, including Reiksmarshal Kurt Helborg too. Comes with the standard steam cannon and steam gun that the Reiksmarshal has ordered to become standard-issue among the other tanks.
	*'''Deliverance:''' Served in the [[Great War Against Chaos]], where it earned its name and gained many honours. Has also fought against Tomb Kings and Vampire Counts, where the current commander, Albrecht Sturnn, gained the moniker of "Vampire Killer". Is equipped with a second boiler carriage, improving its steam capacity at the cost of its maneuverability.		*'''Deliverance:''' Served in the [[Great War Against Chaos]], where it earned its name and gained many honours. Has also fought against Tomb Kings and Vampire Counts, where the current commander, Albrecht Sturnn, gained the moniker of "Vampire Killer". Is equipped with a second boiler carriage, improving its steam capacity at the cost of its maneuverability.
	*'''Emperor's Wrath:''' Once escorted the citizens of Nuln fleeing from the wrath of an Orc warlord, earning it permanent privileges to be repaired at the city's expense. Currently part of Elector Count [[Boris Todbringer]]'s crusade against the Drakwald. ~~Comes with~~ a Helblaster tri-gun, ~~sacrificing direct damage~~ for ~~rapid-fire capabilities.~~		*'''Emperor's Wrath:''' Once escorted the citizens of Nuln fleeing from the wrath of an Orc warlord, earning it permanent privileges to be repaired at the city's expense. Currently part of Elector Count [[Boris Todbringer]]'s crusade against the Drakwald. Used to have a Helblaster tri-gun, later weapons got swapped for the Conqueror setup.
	*'''Implacable:''' Apparently the Orcs think of this as some angry god. Comes with a mortar, making it suited to bombardment - but this is at the ~~cost of protection as it's open-topped~~.
	*'''Indomitable:''' Formerly named the '''Sigmar's Hammer''' but was severely damaged during a campaign against the Norse and became famous for being a motorized battering ram. It was rechristened the Indomitable and its loadout changed to the default Conqueror loadout - despite the protests of the crew.		*'''Indomitable:''' Formerly named the '''Sigmar's Hammer''' but was severely damaged during a campaign against the Norse and became famous for being a motorized battering ram. It was rechristened the Indomitable and its loadout changed to the default Conqueror loadout - despite the protests of the crew.
	*'''Miragliano:''' Formerly called the '''Unrepentant''' before being bought by Baron von Helsing, a patron of the Imperial School of Engineers. Ever since, it's been experimented on, testing various loadouts. Currently has a Bazalgette gun-ring turret, a firing array of handguns that von Helsing made to replace the standard guns.		*'''Miragliano:''' Formerly called the '''Unrepentant''' before being bought by Baron von Helsing, a patron of the Imperial School of Engineers. Ever since, it's been experimented on, testing various loadouts. Currently has a Bazalgette gun-ring turret, a firing array of handguns that von Helsing made to replace the standard guns.
	*'''~~Old~~ Reliable:''' Driven by Otto von Meinkop, considered the most experienced tank commander in the Empire. Equipped with a Helblaster tri-gun.		*'''Ol' Reliable:''' Driven by Otto von Meinkop, considered the most experienced tank commander in the Empire. Equipped with a Helblaster tri-gun.
	*'''Von Zeppel:''' More of a heavily-armoured war wagon than a tank, this is no coincidence as it was named after the inventor of the War Wagon. As such, it's equipped with no guns, but instead a fighting platform for people to ride atop it and occasionally poke a sucker with a spear or snipe them out with a rifle~~. Of course, word has it that the tank's being commissioned to replace that platform for the old Conqueror setup..~~.		*'''Unfehlbar:''' Apparently the Orcs think of this as some angry god. Comes with a mortar, making it suited to bombardment - but this is at the cost of protection as it's open-topped.
			*'''Von Zeppel:''' More of a heavily-armoured war wagon than a tank, this is no coincidence as it was named after the inventor of the War Wagon. As such, it's equipped with no guns, but instead a fighting platform for people to ride atop it and occasionally poke a sucker with a spear or snipe them out with a rifle.

	==Age of Sigmar==		==Age of Sigmar==

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Total War: WARHAMMER

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	==[[Total War: WARHAMMER]] ==		==[[Total War: WARHAMMER]] ==
	Steam Tanks (Conqueror loadout) are the ultimate unit for the empire in Total War: WARHAMMER and in the campaign they're doomstack material. You can build an unlimited number of them, meaning that either they recovered the plans or some other genius managed to reverse-engineer them. You can also build Emperor's Wrath, more than one if you're patient~~, [[derp\|but it comes with the same weapons as regular Steam Tanks rather than than its Helblaster tri-gun]]~~.		Steam Tanks (Conqueror loadout) are the ultimate unit for the empire in Total War: WARHAMMER and in the campaign they're doomstack material. You can build an unlimited number of them, meaning that either they recovered the plans or some other genius managed to reverse-engineer them. You can also build Emperor's Wrath, more than one if you're patient.

	==Warcraft==		==Warcraft==

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Total War: WARHAMMER

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	==[[Total War: WARHAMMER]] ==		==[[Total War: WARHAMMER]] ==
	Steam Tanks (Conqueror loadout) are the ultimate unit for the empire in Total War: WARHAMMER and in the campaign they're doomstack material. You can build an unlimited number of them, meaning that either they recovered the plans or some other genius managed to reverse-engineer them. You can also build Emperor's Wrath, more than one if you're patient, [[derp\|but it comes with the same weapons regular Steam Tanks rather than than its Helblaster tri-gun]].		Steam Tanks (Conqueror loadout) are the ultimate unit for the empire in Total War: WARHAMMER and in the campaign they're doomstack material. You can build an unlimited number of them, meaning that either they recovered the plans or some other genius managed to reverse-engineer them. You can also build Emperor's Wrath, more than one if you're patient, [[derp\|but it comes with the same weapons as regular Steam Tanks rather than than its Helblaster tri-gun]].

	==Warcraft==		==Warcraft==

129.95.247.159: /* Real Life */

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Real Life

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	The US government experimented with this idea in 1918, building a functional prototype with a 370kw engine armed with a flamethrower, but ultimately turned it down.		The US government experimented with this idea in 1918, building a functional prototype with a 370kw engine armed with a flamethrower, but ultimately turned it down.

	Sound crazy? Well, yes and no. Back in the 1910's and 20's, steam tech was well developed, while sturdy high rpm gearboxes were still finicky. With no pressing need the US Army would ultimately wait and watch the trends in Europe.		Sound crazy? Well, yes and no. Back in the 1910's and 20's, steam tech was well developed, in fact steam tractors while uncommon were well proven, understood and powerful. In contrast sturdy high rpm gearboxes were still finicky. With no pressing need the US Army would ultimately wait and watch the trends in Europe.

	Other than that, the Steam Tank is actually a reference to one of the infamous Leonardo Da Vinci's turtle tank blueprint. After all, Steam Tank IS invented by Leonardo da Miragliano, whom the character itself is a reference to the real life Da Vinci himself.		Other than that, the Steam Tank is actually a reference to one of the infamous Leonardo Da Vinci's turtle tank blueprint. After all, Steam Tank IS invented by Leonardo da Miragliano, whom the character itself is a reference to the real life Da Vinci himself.

1d4chan>Piroko: /* Real Life */

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Real Life

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	==Real Life==		==Real Life==
	The US government experimented with this idea in 1918, building a functional prototype with a 370kw engine armed with a flamethrower, but ultimately turned it down. ~~Internal combustion engines have an edge~~ in ~~power to weight ratio~~ and ~~did not~~ need ~~time to get fired up~~.		The US government experimented with this idea in 1918, building a functional prototype with a 370kw engine armed with a flamethrower, but ultimately turned it down.

			Sound crazy? Well, yes and no. Back in the 1910's and 20's, steam tech was well developed, while sturdy high rpm gearboxes were still finicky. With no pressing need the US Army would ultimately wait and watch the trends in Europe.

	Other than that, the Steam Tank is actually a reference to one of the infamous Leonardo Da Vinci's turtle tank blueprint. After all, Steam Tank IS invented by Leonardo da Miragliano, whom the character itself is a reference to the real life Da Vinci himself.		Other than that, the Steam Tank is actually a reference to one of the infamous Leonardo Da Vinci's turtle tank blueprint. After all, Steam Tank IS invented by Leonardo da Miragliano, whom the character itself is a reference to the real life Da Vinci himself.

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	As one would expect, they're usually covered in symbols of the Empire. Griffons, skulls, Germanic flags, wreaths, and crossed muskets. 40k fans are tsundere for them, partially because after decades of seeing [[Rhino\|Rhino after Rhino]] the design for the Steam Tank of the Empire is a glittering prize (to say nothing of the MANLY mustache and glorious METAL hat sported by the man on top who wants to hit things with his JEWELED sword). On the other hand, anything that isn't Warhammer 40k is heresy so they can't like it. Oh well!		As one would expect, they're usually covered in symbols of the Empire. Griffons, skulls, Germanic flags, wreaths, and crossed muskets. 40k fans are tsundere for them, partially because after decades of seeing [[Rhino\|Rhino after Rhino]] the design for the Steam Tank of the Empire is a glittering prize (to say nothing of the MANLY mustache and glorious METAL hat sported by the man on top who wants to hit things with his JEWELED sword). On the other hand, anything that isn't Warhammer 40k is heresy so they can't like it. Oh well!

	===Technical Kvetching===		===Technical Kvetching===
	The Empire's steam tanks has a fair deal of issues. First of all is its wheels. It's got four large wooden wheels, which means that it has a fair deal of weight on each of them, putting them under considerable strain and leaves it liable to sink into the mud. The second issue is suspension, or more specifically its non existence. The Rear Wheels are just bolted onto the side of the vehicle directly. This means that every single rock, stick and slightly raised mound of dirt that the vehicle rolls over will be felt as the vehicle is jostled around. Besides the fact that this means that Barf Bags will be a necessity for the crew, this will be hard on the mechanisms and will mean that stuff will be rattling around, which includes burning coals and gunpowder.		The Empire's steam tanks has a fair deal of issues. First of all is its wheels. It's got four large wooden wheels, which means that it has a fair deal of weight on each of them, putting them under considerable strain and leaves it liable to sink into the mud. The second issue is suspension, or more specifically its non existence. The Rear Wheels are just bolted onto the side of the vehicle directly. This means that every single rock, stick and slightly raised mound of dirt that the vehicle rolls over will be felt as the vehicle is jostled around. Besides the fact that this means that Barf Bags will be a necessity for the crew, this will be hard on the mechanisms and will mean that stuff will be rattling around, which includes burning coals and gunpowder.
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	No, seriously. Just slap your general on a tank and you've unlocked Steam Tanks for Battleline units. Sure, it'll be a bit bland, but who cares?		No, seriously. Just slap your general on a tank and you've unlocked Steam Tanks for Battleline units. Sure, it'll be a bit bland, but who cares?

			==[[Total War: WARHAMMER]] ==
			Steam Tanks (Conqueror loadout) are the ultimate unit for the empire in Total War: WARHAMMER and in the campaign they're doomstack material. You can build an unlimited number of them, meaning that either they recovered the plans or some other genius managed to reverse-engineer them. You can also build Emperor's Wrath, more than one if you're patient, [[derp\|but it comes with the same weapons regular Steam Tanks rather than than its Helblaster tri-gun]].

	==Warcraft==		==Warcraft==

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	==Warcraft==		==Warcraft==
	Originally, Warcraft III had a heavily armoured siege unit called the Steam Tank for the Human Alliance faction. In-game, the unit is known for trolling other factions hard by just spamming the damn thing. Due to its heavy armor and high siege damage, spamming these toys can make your opponent rage about humans being OP. Thankfully, it can only attack buildings. Oh and it can attack multiple air units if it has been upgraded (goodbye Gargoyal-chan!).		Originally, Warcraft III had a heavily armoured siege unit called the Steam Tank for the Human Alliance faction. In-game, the unit is known for trolling other factions hard by just spamming the damn thing. Due to its heavy armor and high siege damage, spamming these toys can make your opponent rage about humans being OP. Thankfully, it can only attack buildings. Oh and it can attack multiple air units if it has been upgraded (goodbye Gargoyal-chan!).

	However, its name and design (along with the Gyrocopter) were changed by [[Blizzard]] for the expansion and World of Warcraft, quite possibly as a result of being threatened with having large stacks of papers being thrown at them by GW's lawyers. They are henceforth known as the Siege Engine and Flying Machine. However, in modern World of Warcraft, they're still commonly called by the older names, [[Imperial Guard\|much like some other things we know of.]]		However, its name and design (along with the Gyrocopter) were changed by [[Blizzard]] for the expansion and World of Warcraft, quite possibly as a result of being threatened with having large stacks of papers being thrown at them by GW's lawyers. They are henceforth known as the Siege Engine and Flying Machine. However, in modern World of Warcraft, they're still commonly called by the older names, [[Imperial Guard\|much like some other things we know of.]]

	==Real Life==		==Real Life==
	The US government experimented with this idea in 1918, building a functional prototype with a 370kw engine armed with a flamethrower, but ultimately turned it down.		The US government experimented with this idea in 1918, building a functional prototype with a 370kw engine armed with a flamethrower, but ultimately turned it down.

	Sound crazy? Well, yes and no. Back in the 1910's and 20's, steam tech was well developed, in fact steam tractors while uncommon were well proven, understood and powerful. In contrast sturdy high rpm gearboxes were still finicky. With no pressing need the US Army would ultimately wait and watch the trends in Europe.		Sound crazy? Well, yes and no. Back in the 1910's and 20's, steam tech was well developed, in fact steam tractors while uncommon were well proven, understood and powerful. In contrast sturdy high rpm gearboxes were still finicky. With no pressing need the US Army would ultimately wait and watch the trends in Europe.

	Other than that, the Steam Tank is actually a reference to one of the infamous Leonardo Da Vinci's turtle tank blueprint. After all, Steam Tank IS invented by Leonardo da Miragliano, whom the character itself is a reference to the real life Da Vinci himself.		Other than that, the Steam Tank is actually a reference to one of the infamous Leonardo Da Vinci's turtle tank blueprint. After all, Steam Tank IS invented by Leonardo da Miragliano, whom the character itself is a reference to the real life Da Vinci himself.
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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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	Image:GW Steam Tank Old.png\|The original GW Steam Tank kit.		Image:GW Steam Tank Old.png\|The original GW Steam Tank kit.
	Image:Empire_Steam_Tank_Kit.jpg\|The current GW kit.		Image:Empire_Steam_Tank_Kit.jpg\|The current GW kit.
	Image:Steam_Cathedral.jpg\|Cathedral tanks? Check!		Image:Steam_Cathedral.jpg\|Cathedral tanks? Check!
	Image:Drive_Me_Closer!_Steam_Tank.jpg\|He doesn't even have to shoot anyone to make them keep advancing.		Image:Drive_Me_Closer!_Steam_Tank.jpg\|He doesn't even have to shoot anyone to make them keep advancing.
	Image:Mural_Steam_Tank.jpg\|No, yours will never look this good. (if you want to try, it's a custom transfer made from the painting "The Triumph of Death")		Image:Mural_Steam_Tank.jpg\|No, yours will never look this good. (if you want to try, it's a custom transfer made from the painting "The Triumph of Death")
	Image:Steam_Tank_Tree.jpg\|The closest the Empire has ever come to victory over the [[Wood_Elves_(Warhammer)\|Wood Elves]].		Image:Steam_Tank_Tree.jpg\|The closest the Empire has ever come to victory over the [[Wood_Elves_(Warhammer)\|Wood Elves]].
	Image:Steam Tank Warhammer Online.jpg\|A Steam Tank in Warhammer Online.		Image:Steam Tank Warhammer Online.jpg\|A Steam Tank in Warhammer Online.