Armored Assault Tank

ARMORED ASSAULT TANK



The vehicle was designed by the NZRE Combat factories, with its most important parts placed in the back. Piloted by AAT Driver Battle Droids, AATs comprised a significant portion of the NZRE Empire's ground forces. The Armored Assault Tank was a formidable vehicle; it was augmented with heavy inches-thick frontal armor that allowed it to plow through walls, and had heavy weaponry. It carried a payload of 57 shells, but once these were exhausted, the AAT had to return to its carrier to have its shovel-shaped lower hull completely replaced, fully replenishing its supply, however it rarely used all 57 shells in one battle. The AAT's launch tubes could be equipped with a variety of ammunition. The three standard-issue ammunition types were "bunker-busters", high explosive shells used for destroying enemy structures such as outposts; armor-piercing shells, used for penetrating heavy armor on tanks; and high-energy shells for anti-personnel and anti-vehicle use. As they were fired, these shells were surrounded by high-energy plasma, which improved their penetration and reduced friction, thus increasing speed. Its crew consisted of four battle droids (one main gunner, one driver, and two gunners), and could also carry six B1 battle droids on the hand grips on the outside of the tank. The main gunner typically sat inside the turret of the primary blaster cannon, while the gunners and pilot were positioned in the main hull of the tank. The gunners operated both secondary blasters, and the main gunner controlled the main turret. The droid's programming allowed for only simple tactics, but the tank was effective nonetheless.