Banshee

技术宅，准备出发！

210 (Elite)

281 (Heroic)

631 (Heroic)

 Introduction

The **Banshee**, previously known as Lei Shen (雷神, Chinese for thunder god) before 009 Final release, is General Kwai's advanced and heavier version of the ECM tank. It belongs to the Overlord-class tanks, others being the Emperor, Earth Shaker and Manticore.

## Overview

With its large chassis, the Banshee is capable of carrying two ECM dishes instead of one, allowing it to disable two vehicles simultaneously or one vehicle at a faster rate while marinating the ability to deflect missiles. In addition, the two ECM dishes grant the Banshee a stronger missile disruption effect, enabling it to deflect more missiles within a larger area surrounding the tank in comparison to the original ECM tank. Its secondary armament includes an anti-personnel machine gun, giving the tank a method of defending itself against enemy infantry.

The Banshee is overall a highly effective against USA generals, most notably General Granger, as almost all of his anti-tank weapons consist of missiles.

However, being an improved version of the ECM tank and a heavy class tank, it requires rank 3 and a Propaganda Center to unlock and produce.

## Abilities

* Disable multiple vehicles.
* Disable buildings (when Improved ECM Technology is researched).
* Can be transported by Bixi.

## Upgrades

**Improved ECM Technology**

* Allows the Banshee to disable buildings, and shut down enemy vehicles almost instantaneously. Available at rank 3 at the Propaganda Center.

**Nuclear Tanks** (available at rank 5)

* Increase the speed of the Banshee by 25%, but will cause it to explode and leave behind radiation when destroyed. Available at rank 5 at the Overlord Headquarters.

## Assessment

Pros:

* Strong against both infantry and vehicles.
* Plays a good support role in groups of tanks by disabling enemy vehicles and buildings after upgrading.
* Very effective at deflecting incoming missiles/rockets.
* Well armored.

Cons:

* Vulnerable to bombers and amassed helicopter gunships.
* Expensive ($2200). Can be made cheaper by building the Overlord HQ.
* Slow movement speed typical of Overlord based tanks.
* Switches its "ECM field" off when attacking.
* Deflected rockets/missiles fly randomly even messier and could hit unfortunate friendly units.
* Only available in mid game or later as it requires rank 3 + Propaganda Center to unlock.
* Heavy rocket/missile barrage will eventually finish it off.

## Quotes (in English)

### When Selected

* Not responsible for any blackouts.
* To disable? Or not to disable?
* Missiles will be deflected.
* Denying enemy service.
* No transmissions allowed.
* Electronic Countermeasures ready.
* Missile-free zone.

### When Ordered to Move

* I'll deny that area.
* That makes sense.
* No missiles will get close.
* Catch you later.
* En route to destination.
* Let's make some noise!
* I do it for China.

### When Ordered to Attack

* Target acquired.
* This will panic them!
* They cannot resist ECM!
* He'll be stopped in his tracks!
* Transmitting signals.
* They've fallen into the trap!
* Don't let him get away!
* I'll cut him down!

## Quotes (in Native Chinese language)

### When Selected

* 需要我烧掉一些电路吗？
* 系统检查完毕，随时准备进行支援。
* 谁敢说雷声大雨点小？
* 可以借用中国民间干扰经验！

### When Ordered to Move

* 技术宅，准备出发！
* 雷声将随着闪电降临！
* 它动起来好像天线宝宝！
* 当他们看到我时，就晚了！

### When Ordered to Attack

* 切换到目标频道，增大发射功率！
* 烧爆他们的电容！
* 冲着蓝屏抓瞎吧，废柴！