Adaptive Command unit dossier

Venom Tank

A corrosive hover tank that melts armor and breaks down heavy targets.

Venom Tank concept art

Shielded acid hover tank

Venom Tank

Slow but powerful, these units are capable of eroding through most alloys thanks to their unique acid compound. The Venom Tank is the Alien faction's armor-denial specialist.

ShieldedHoverAcid launcherAcid

Core stats

Battlefield numbers

Health pointsHealth points
400
Attack powerAttack power
105, or 120 vs Heavy, with area damage
Armor ratingArmor rating
5
Movement speedMovement speed
5
Line of sightLine of sight
4
CostCost
Ore25 Ore + Plasma15 Plasma + Uranium1 Uranium / Plasma5 Plasma + Electricity5 Electricity

Profile

Loadout and chassis

Unit classUnit class
TankTank
Armor classArmor class
ShieldedShielded
Movement typeMovement type
HoverHover
Weapon typeWeapon type
Acid LauncherAcid Launcher
Ammo typeAmmo type
AcidAcid
RangeRange
4 tiles, fan and straight line

Strengths

What this unit does well

  • Corrosive status shreds armor value over time.
  • Excellent into heavy targets.
  • Hover movement lets it threaten from unusual angles.

Weaknesses

What can go wrong

  • Loses shield value when powered down.
  • Not especially fast for a hover vehicle.
  • Needs support from other units to get the most from corrosion.

Doctrine

How Aliens should use it

Use Venom Tanks to wear down expensive enemy armor and set up the rest of the alien army.

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