The Object 172M-1 is a prototype Soviet MBT later designated as the T-72A. Despite being a wartime mass production model, the Object 172M-1 presents various technological innovations which its predecessor, the Object 172M (T-72), did not possess. The most important of these are a laser rangefinder, an electronic fire control system, mountings for Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA) and reinforced turret Composite Armour, nicknamed "Dolly Parton" by NATO intelligence for its notably puffy appearance.
Object 172M-1 (T-72A)
Abilities
Common Attributes - Mechanical
Autoloader
This weapon reloads through a robotic autoloading mechanism that selects and loads a shell into the gun's breech.
EFFECT:
This weapon can never be reloaded any faster or any slower, regardless of skills, perks, attributes or any other effect.
HEAT Resistant
This vehicle's armour is particularly designed to the withstand the effects of chemical High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) munitions.
EFFECT:
Whenever an enemy attacks with a HEAT Shell, a HEAT-FS Shell, a HEAT Rifle Grenade, an HEDP Hi-Low Grenade or an Anti-Tank Launcher 🚀, increase this part of the armour by +1 ARM.
Note: plus signs (+) denote greater ARM bonuses. For example, "HEAT Resistant+" would grant +2 ARM.
NBC Protection
Night Vision
This headwear, or certain equipment within a vehicle, intensify ambient light and detect near-visible infrared light, allowing their user to see even in complete darkness.
EFFECT:
Ignore any penalty to ranged attacks at night or in the darkness associated with the Terrain & Darkness Rules.
Reinforced Turret
This vehicle's turret armour is particularly high when compared to its hull armour.
EFFECT:
If at Half Cover or Full Cover, increase this part of the armour's ARM by +1.
If not at cover, when attacked, roll 1d6. On a 4+, increase this part of the armour's ARM by +1 until the attack is over.
Note: plus signs (+) denote greater ARM bonuses. For example, "Reinforced Turret+" would grant +2 ARM.
Stabilised
This weapon is fit with a stabiliser, allowing it to fire on the move without a loss in accuracy.
EFFECT:
Ignore the Hard DM penalty to ranged attacks after moving associated with the Run & Gun Rules.
Common Attributes - National
Apocalypse Riders - Soviet Tanks (NF)
Soviet military design bureaus began prioritising NBC survivability, low maintenance and vehicle autonomy in the battlefields of Europe, which were expected to become nucleochemical hellscapes within hours of war being declared, from the 1970s onwards.
EFFECT:
If Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) are deployed in the battlefield, give this vehicle +250 DUR.