A variant of the Chrysler XM1 Abrams serving as a technology demonstrator, the XM1A is an American main battle tank equipped with the Rheinmetall Rh-120 Tank Gun, full NBC sealing, remote weapon station for the commander, bleeding-edge satellite navigation equipment and a digital data bus that transmits data within the tank and across the battlefield. It is being developed by DARPA in conjunction with Chrysler, and considered by American strategists to be the most advanced armoured vehicle in the planet, even factoring potential Soviet developments like the ultra-secretive Object 219U (T-80U).
Chrysler XM1A1 Abrams
Abilities
Common Attributes - Mechanical
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.
Thermal Vision
This headwear, or certain equipment within a vehicle, can detect the infrared emissions of hotter objects and the lack thereof in colder objects.
EFFECT:
Ignore any penalty to ranged attacks at night or in the darkness associated with the Terrain & Darkness Rules.
Additionally, add an Easy DM to all hit rolls.
Common Attributes - National
Steel Rain - American Tanks (NF)
US combat doctrine shifted in the late 20th century toward "AirLand Battle" In the ground, this means emphasizing synchronized, high-speed manoeuvre and the use of superior technology, such as advanced optics and digital fire control systems, to strike the enemy from distances they cannot hope to return. American tankers at the eve of World War III are trained to "see first, shoot first, and kill first."
EFFECT:
This vehicle's weapons can target enemy units at Very Long Range (VLR) without suffering from a Hard DM.