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RX-200 Falchion-class Assault Tank

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Craft: Rothana Engineering RX-200 Falchion-class Assault Tank
Type: Assault tank
Scale: Walker
Length: 28.6 meters
Skill: Walker operation: RX-200
Crew: 3 (2 pilots, vehicle commander)
Passengers: 2
Cargo Capacity: 25 metric tons
Cover: Full
Maneuverability: 1D
Move: 30; 90 kmh
Body Strength: 3D
Weapons:
Heavy Ion Cannon
Fire Arc: Front
Skill: Vehicle weapons
Fire Control: 1D
Range: 100-400/2/4 km
Damage: 6D
2 Light Auto-blasters (fire-linked)
Fire Arc: Front
Skill: Vehicle blasters
Fire Control: 2D
Range: 10-50/250/500
Damage: 4D

Background: Also referred to as the RX-200 “Falchion” ion tank, Falchion, stun cannon tank, Republic stun tank, or stun tank, was a low profile tank manufactured by Rothana Heavy Engineering and utilized by the Grand Army of the Galactic Republic. The stun tank’s design was an extension of the technology utilized in the SPHA-T, another Republic vehicle.

The RX-200 measured at 28.6 meters in length, and its repulsorlift generator could reach speeds of 90 kilometers per hour. The stun tank was crewed by two pilots, and could accommodate at least two passengers. Located above the viewport and cabin were two entry hatches. The viewport and cabin were located in the rear of the tank, and was protected by a heavily armored hull while the rest of the craft was protected by light armor.

The RX-200’s primary weapon was a Borstel Galactic Defense NNJ-40 “Thunderbolt” long-range ion cannon, which was typically found in capital ships. The ion cannon was mounted on a heavily armored turret powered by a dedicated high-output reactor and generated an extremely impressive ion blast that was able to disable deflector shields and fry electrical systems at incredible distances. The RX-200 was also equipped with two light auto-blasters for close-range protection. Because the ion cannon disabled aerial vehicles, there was the risk of the powerless aircraft crashing into the tanks themselves or other ground vehicles.

The RX-200 Falchion-class assault tank served primarily as an anti-aircraft and artillery vehicle. During the Clone Wars, it was typically deployed by the Republic to defend ground installations and bases or to support of the larger, heavier SPHA walkers.

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