AT83 Brigand Super Tank: Difference between revisions
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[[File:AT83_Demolisher_Cannon.JPG|250px|left|thumb|AT83 with a Demolisher Cannon | [[File:AT83_Demolisher_Cannon.JPG|250px|left|thumb|AT83 with a Demolisher Cannon.]] | ||
Unlike the smaller, more primitive AT70 Reaver the AT83 was considered the equivalent, at least on paper, to the [[Leman Russ Battle Tank]]. This included the use of auspex guidance, weapon stabilisers and torsion bar suspension, making them one of the best battle machines used by the Blood Pact. Let us reiterate it again, this is a tank that is of equal firepower to the Leman Russ Battle Tank, yet judging from its name, [[Wat|is actually a Super-heavy tank in pure tonnage.]] So we have a Super-heavy tank with absolutely underwhelming firepower for its size. Oh gee, [[Malcador Heavy Tank]] your off the hook for now, cause we got a new king of underwhelming shit here ladies and gents. | Unlike the smaller, more primitive AT70 Reaver the AT83 was considered the equivalent, at least on paper, to the [[Leman Russ Battle Tank]]. This included the use of auspex guidance, weapon stabilisers and torsion bar suspension, making them one of the best battle machines used by the Blood Pact. Let us reiterate it again, this is a tank that is of equal firepower to the Leman Russ Battle Tank, yet judging from its name, [[Wat|is actually a Super-heavy tank in pure tonnage.]] So we have a Super-heavy tank with absolutely underwhelming firepower for its size. Oh gee, [[Malcador Heavy Tank]] your off the hook for now, cause we got a new king of underwhelming shit here ladies and gents. | ||
Revision as of 03:49, 11 April 2018
Considered a 'step-up' and bigger brother of the AT70 Reaver Battle Tank, which really isn't saying much nor highly of the AT83 despite having the name 'Super' in its identification. The AT83 Brigand Super Tank was a type of Battle Tank produced by the Forge World Urdesh. One of the principle forge worlds of the Sabbat Worlds, when Urdesh fell under the sway of Chaos so too did the AT83 Brigand, becoming one of the ubiquitous machines used by the Blood Pact and later Sons of Sek.
Overview
Unlike the smaller, more primitive AT70 Reaver the AT83 was considered the equivalent, at least on paper, to the Leman Russ Battle Tank. This included the use of auspex guidance, weapon stabilisers and torsion bar suspension, making them one of the best battle machines used by the Blood Pact. Let us reiterate it again, this is a tank that is of equal firepower to the Leman Russ Battle Tank, yet judging from its name, is actually a Super-heavy tank in pure tonnage. So we have a Super-heavy tank with absolutely underwhelming firepower for its size. Oh gee, Malcador Heavy Tank your off the hook for now, cause we got a new king of underwhelming shit here ladies and gents.
Due to being the fusion of the AT70 and the Leman Russ, it is safe to assume that the AT83 possess only a hull mounted Lascannon and a turreted Battle Cannon or Demolisher Cannon depending on the task needed to accomplish.
Prior to being conquered, Brigands were used by PDF forces as mainline battle tanks in cases of heavy insurrection or xenos invasion. Since being conquered, Urdeshi AT83 Brigands are most often used as command vehicles in charge of squads of AT70 “Reaver”. They also form units of their own to fight Imperial armour forces.
History
When the forces of Chaos captured Urdesh during the middle of the Sabbat Worlds Crusade, many Urdeshi-designed weapons and vehicles were produced in great numbers to equip their forces, including Brigands. Among those who used the tanks was the Blood Pact which just so happens to be the biggest user, which was often engaged in heavy fighting with Imperial forces, especially against the Tanith First and Only led by Colonel-Commissar Ibram Gaunt. With the recapture of Urdesh by Imperial forces, use of the AT83 by the Blood Pact would eventually decline.