Battle Fortress
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| Battle Fortress | |
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| Unit | |
| Affiliation | |
| Role |
Heavy Assualt Personel Carrier |
| Armament |
Heavy Machine Gun/Infantry |
| Protection |
Heavy Tank plating |
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| “ | Nothing can stop us! - Battle Fortress | ” |
| “ | OPEN FIRE! - Battle Fortress | ” |
The Battle Fortress was developed by the Allies during the battle against Yuri. Basically a super version of the M113 APC, it is fundamentally a mobile bunker with firing ports for up to five infantry, and it had the strongest armor of any unit, next to the far more vulnerable Kirov. Furthermore, it was equipped with a front mounted machine gun for defense. The Battle Fortress is so large and heavy that it can crush walls and most other vehicles, although its slow speed meant that it was difficult for it to catch up to enemy units.
The Battle Fortress was known for its ability to dominate an area by providing mobile heavy fire support via the infantry within it. Many commanders opted to garrison a Battle Fortress with Chrono Legionnaires as this allowed the legionnaires more protection, and also the ability to fire while moving. Some garrisoned Tanya or Navy SEALs to fight infantry. Some others stocked Battle Fortresses with Guardian GIs to create a heavy anti-tank and anti-aircraft vehicle.
Many Allied commanders criticized that the Battle Fortress did not answer the greatest concern at the time, Yuri's ability to mind control troops. If a Battle Fortress fell to Yuri's control it could spell disaster, as the infantry inside would follow the mind controlled Battle Fortress's orders.
Also the Battle Fortress was slow and could eventually fall to long range bombardment from the Soviet Siege Chopper or from being "lifted" by the Magnetron. In addition, Apocalypse tanks and Tank Destroyers possessed enough firepower to make short work of the Fortress if they don't get crushed (though a Battle Fortress with the right infantry equipped would defeat either of them with ease). It was phased out and replaced by Assault Destroyers as the heavy assault unit.
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