Prism tank
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| Prism Tank | |
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| Unit | |
| Affiliation | |
| Role |
Support tank |
| Armament |
Comet Prism weapon |
| Protection |
Ultra-Light |
| Production | |
| Cost |
$1200 |
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| “ | It's Einstein's Prism tech on wheels. The boys at the lab call it a Prism Tank. Careful not to burn yourself! - Eva | ” |
The Prism tank was an anti-structure artillery unit composed of a Prism cannon mounted on a large tank chassis. Its first deployment was in St. Louis, when the first detachment of these tanks eradicated the Soviet presence in the city.
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[edit] Description
| “ | Intensify light projectiles! - Prism Tank preparing to attack | ” |
Physically, it looked like an overbuilt tank - while Grizzlies of this period tended to have a very low profile, allowing greater protection, Prism tanks had smooth chassis reminiscent of those of armored personnel carriers, including the IFV. The weapon and power systems took up most of the extra space this chassis design provided. The weapon itself was noted for extreme range (though not as extensive as that provided by V3s and Dreadnought missiles, but those missiles fired by those could be shot down) and tendency to have a dispersed beam - basically the beam diffracts off of targets, causing secondary beams that fly out in all directions, but with extremely short range. Particularly in the case of highly seasoned Prism Tanks, these secondary beams can be extremely powerful.
[edit] Usage and Counters
| “ | Focusing light energy! - Prism tank ready to attack | ” |
Prism Tanks were highly effective against both infantry and structures, and better yet, had sufficient range and power to act as a siege unit, even against heavily fortified enemy bases. A single elite prism tank can decimate a Soviet infantry division. In a group, prism tanks can be extremely powerful. A small group of prism tanks could easily lay waste to an undefended base. Three or four could destroy an Apocalypse Tank. A group of nine or more prism tanks can overcome just about any land opposition. [1]
Unfortunately, the prism beams could not be combined into a more powerful blast like their tower-mounted "cousins". In addition, although the beams were devastating, they had a slow rate of fire. It also suffered from light armor and a lack of anti-air defenses. A single volley from an Apocalypse Tank was often sufficient to completely destroy a prism tank. Armour tanks (in sufficient quantity), air units and often V3 Rocket Launchers are therefore good counters against these vehicles. Even War Miners, with their heavy armor, is a threat to it. It is wise to escort Prism Tanks with Grizzly Tanks and IFVs.
At $1200 each, a prism tank is a little costly. Use them wisely, however, and they give very good value for the money.
[edit] Aftermath
After the events of the Psychic Dominator Disaster the Prism Tanks continued to serve the allied forces. After the conflict, a new model of the Prism Tank was developed and put into production. This model (Which appears in the Command & Conquer: Red Alert (iPhone) game) was given better armor and better firepower, and also a new look that made it more similar to the Mirage Tank (which was not operational at the time) rather than the old Prism Tank. It can outrange tesla coils and also deal considerable damage to the soviet tanks. It is the most powerful ground unit of the allies.
After time travel, it was not seen again. Prism technology was eventually replaced with Spectrum technology, which resulted in the creation of the new version of the Mirage Tank.
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