Chimera

The Chimera is a modified mining rig with a mounted laser cannon, acting as a Chinese battle tank .The Lone Wanderer: "What exactly IS a Chimera?"Thomas Morgan: "Put simply, it's a co-opted mining rig that's been changed into an armored vehicle -- bigger and tougher than any tank we have in our arsenal. The Chinese fitted the vehicle with multiple weapons, reinforced the armor and outfitted them for long range."(Thomas Morgan's dialogue)
==Background==
It was included in the Anchorage Reclamation simulation created by VSS at the behest of General Chase. 
==Characteristics==
===Specifications===
Originally, it was a mining rig. The Chinese had refitted the vehicle with long range weapons and reinforced armor.
===Gameplay attributes===
The player character may encounter Chimera tanks twice throughout the campaign, a pair off in the distance during The Guns of Anchorage and at the fuel depot during Paving the Way. Only one Chimera is ever actually fought, serving as a miniboss at the fuel depot. Walking into a Chimera while crouching will knock the player character down, causing damage.
Chimera tanks are described as being superior to any American tank available. They are equipped with a unique laser weapon similar to Liberty Prime's eye laser. Chimeras take slightly increased damage when shot in the screws and noticeably increased damage when shot in the cannon or radar antenna.
==Statistics==
==Notes==
The Chimeras are considered robots and can be disabled with the Robotics Expert perk.
==Appearances==
Chimera tanks appear only .
==Behind the scenes==
A cut reconstructed audio log mentions the tanks, the voice line stating, "Chimera Tanks? Come on, man, even you have to admit these are sheer fantasy."Reconstructed audio log; Reconstructed audio log 31.13
==Bugs==
 The tanks may not be hostile towards the player when first encountered.
==Gallery==
Chimera docked.jpg|A Chimera still in its dock
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Chimera in action.jpg|Chimera tank in action
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==References==
Category:Operation: Anchorage vehicles
Category:People's Liberation Army vehicles
Category:Tanks
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