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Caezin Scout Tank [TREADS!]
   
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10 Apr, 2016 @ 9:50am
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Caezin Scout Tank [TREADS!]

Description
This tank is pastable as a blueprint. After pasting, simply remove the yellow parts.

This is the first iteration of the line of tanks I have begun working on. This is a simple scout tank not meant for direct combat. The tank is indeed treaded, and can roll along at a cruising speed of about 40 km/h.

This tank went through several evolving stages. At first, I used an inferior symmetrical suspension style. Later, however, I realized that it could not handle the weight of the tank. Weight in itself was a huge thing to take into account while building this. The heavier the tank is, the less it can move, and the more fragile the treads seem to become. I've come to a good balance, but if you ever want to use the tank in truly rough terrain, try lightening it.

Controls:
1: Left Tread Propulsion On/Off
2: Right Tread Propulsion On/Off
3: Left Tread Propulsion Inverse
4: Right Tread Propulsion Inverse
5: Empty
6: Empty
7: Empty
8: Empty
9: Turrets On/Off

You can also use the gyroscopes to turn the tank! I find using the hotkeys to be more comfortable, but others can use the mouse to turn.




Enjoy! There's more tanks like this one to come!



Updates:
1: Random reactor overloading fixed?