Tankman

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### First Appearance

*Newgrounds.com* logo (2000) *TANKMEN* (2006) (As an established character)

**Sgt. John Captain**, also known as **Tankman** or **Newgrounds Guy**, is a character from the *TANKMEN* series. He is the leader of a military faction fighting in a ruined warzone. Captain is a benevolent leader and has a casual outlook on the war. He is attached to his Tank, preferring to never leave it unattended.

## Background

Tankman is participating in a war against two rival factions, set in the year 20XX. In spite of the setting, Captain is a benevolent leader, even willing to engage in casual conversation with the enemy. He enjoys crude humor, especially the *TANKMEN* series trademark "cock jokes".

In the beginning of the series, Tankman and his friend Steve are riding in the tank when they are stopped by a protester. The protester demands the war ends, which Captain dismisses, pointing out that there are very few survivors left in the world. Steve requests that they just run the protestor over. Captain initially refuses, not wanting to hear his pained screams, but then reconsiders it, based on whether they ran over his head or legs first. The protester, offended, still doesn't move. Captain tries to give the protestor his gun. The protestor refuses and insults their tank. Enraged, Steve tells him "You're ugly, and nobody likes you." The protester begins to cry, saying his family is dead. Captain and Steve try to convince the protester, Bill, to join them, saying that he isn't alone and that there are girls in the army. One year later, Bill has successfully enrolled in the army, and married with a pregnant wife. Captain goes on reconnaissance, and orders Steve to drive the tank to Sector 5.

Captain meets up with Steve, and senses that the enemy is approaching. Captain says they should go to the tank, but Steve confesses he misplaced it after leaving to go to the bathroom. Knowing they'll be reprimanded, Captain scolds Steve, who protests, saying that being in the army is stressful. Steve then perks up, saying he found a DVD of part 1 of the *Titanic*. Captain bemoans the fact that it only focuses on romance rather than action. He’s insulted, saying Steve must think he’s a sissy and a poor leader. With no other option, Captain decides the two should charge at the enemy to retrieve the tank back. The clash stops when both Captain and Bad Captain realize that the other has the other part to the film. The groups declare a 3 hour truce to watch the film.

At Franks Spirits + Bowling, Captain is having a conversation with Sniper about Bill’s death, while Steve plays paper football with a group of Thugmen. As Steve continues to win, the Thugmen keep on demanding a rematch. When Steve refuses, they throw a knife at him, which hits Sniper in the back. The two leave in their tank while the Thugmen chase after them. As the Thugmen launch cannonballs from their truck, Captain fires back with his gun, only for it to be jammed. He asks for a new clip, but Steve refuses because Captain forgot his birthday. Captain explains he didn’t forget, he just didn’t care. With the Thugmen firing at them, Captain retorts that there’s more important things to worry about. Turning the tank around, Steve comes to a stop and proposes a solution to end the fighting: whoever fires between two ruined buildings first wins. While the Thugmen fire first, this is just a distraction. Steve slices one of the Thugmen in the throat while Captain uses the tank to shoot the other Thugman in the head. Captain proudly says to Steve, "There, that's your birthday present, you can thank me later." moving the tank's turret in tandem with his body pelvic thrusting.

## Character Profiles

***Newgrounds Rumble**-As a bit of a newcomer to the Newgrounds team, Tankman will be a sure underdog. The others won't acknowledge that he's always been there, riding the big monochrome tank when they were nothing but concept sketches.*

***Move or Die**-After fighting many wars alongside his incompetent comrades, TankMan forced himself to look for new grounds where he can do what he does best, eliminate enemies! Normally, he would be accompanied by his trusty tank, however he forgot where he parked it, leaving him pretty much naked and forcing him to get creative in the middle of action. His favorite movie is the first half of Titanic.*

***Tales of Alethrion**-This explosive soul is naturally the Deity of Explosions! He was the first to see Alethrion enter their temple before being brutally murdered.*

## *Disorderly*

Tankman makes a cameo appearance in *Disorderly*. A Newgrounds poster based on his original design can be sporadically found in the nurses stations on each floor.

Tankman's original appearance in the Newgrounds logo (2000).Tankman's cameo in *Disorderly*.
## *Alien Hominid (Video Game)*

Tankman makes a cameo appearance in *Alien Hominid*. Graffiti of Tankman painted on a wooden fence appears in Level 1-1. He is depicted in his original design, driving his tank against a yellow background. Below the graffiti is a signature that reads "NG".

Tankman's cameo in *Alien Hominid*. (2004)
## *Newgrounds Rumble*

Tankman is a playable character in *Newgrounds Rumble*. As a character, some of his attacks are powerful and can stun, however, his attacks need to be precise to damage foes and his speed is somewhat slow. He uses his gun, grenades, and a bazooka in his fighting style. Instead of firing a projectile, he drives over foes with his tank when using his Gun pickup. He is trying to stop Piconjo from taking over Newgrounds. In his first fight, Tankman trains in a virtual reality program against a hologram of Alloy. He puts his training to an end when he discovers Samurai Asshole is on a rampage. After putting the chaos caused by S'asshole to an end, he continues his duty in protecting Newgrounds when a hostile Alien Hominid crashes in a nearby city and is being protected by Salad Fingers. In the final part of the story, Tankman tracks down Piconjo, and hopes his execution will allow the masses of Newgrounds to follow his command. In his ending, Tankman has total control of Newgrounds and redesigns it in his image. This takes talented labourers months of work, resulting in a widely criticized April Fools joke.

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## *Meat Boy (map pack)*

Tank Man appears as a hidden character in *Meat Boy (map pack)*. He is unlocked after collecting 53 Bandaids. He also makes a cameo appearance in the level NG as a platform.

Tankman, as he appears in *Meat Boy (map pack)*.Tankman's cameo in the NG level in *Meat Boy (map pack)*
## *Move or Die*

Tankman appears as a playable character in *Move or Die*. He was added in the Viewers vs Streamers update. He possesses no different abilities then the other characters.

 Background artwork

Tankman, as he appears in *Move or Die*.The original *TANKMEN X* artwork created for the custom Newgrounds PlayStation 3 theme."Look, I, uh, I drove out here on patrol, and uh, I had to take a wicked piss."**Captain:** "I knew it! You lost her, didn't ya?" **Steve:** "Well, I wasn't gonna piss in the tank! I just temporarily forgot where I left her.""Oh right, the completely romantic first half without the action-packed ending is fine, because obviously you think I'm a big sissy, and a poor leader."
## *Tales of Alethrion*

*For more information about this section, visit: Newgrounds Guy*

Tankman, under the name "Newgrounds Guy" makes a cameo appearance in the *Tales of Alethrion* episode *The First Hero*. In the episode, Tankman appears as a member of a pantheon of powerful gods. The group is challenged by the legendary warrior Alethrion, and each one is killed with ease. While Tankman is not mentioned by name, Newgrounds is included under the special thanks, and was a Kickstarter backer, allowing them to put in one of their original characters for a cameo.

Tankman, as he appears in *Tales of Alethrion*.Tankman, as he appears in *Tales of Alethrion*.
## *Madness Project Nexus 2*

Tankman makes a cameo appearance in *Madness Project Nexus 2*. Those who backed the project on kickstarter before September 22nd, 2014 could get a Tankman mask.

The Tankman mask in *Madness Project Nexus 2*.
## *Hurdle Turtle Forever*

Tankman appears as a playable character in *Hurdle Turtle Forever*. Like the rest of the game's roster, he has no abilities that differentiate himself from other characters, though when he double jumps, he opens his parachute. His character trailer uses footage of the first *TANKMEN* cartoon, and plays the *Newgrounds Rumble Theme* as its background music.

 Tankman's *Hurdle Turtle Forever* trailer title

Sgt. John Captain, as he appears in *Hurdle Turtle*.Tankman using his parachute in *TANKMEN*.Captain's double jump animation in *Hurdle Turtle Forever*.
## *Friday Night Funkin'*

Tankman appears as an enemy in *Friday Night Funkin'*. He is the main antagonist of Week 7, in which several other Tankmen have Girlfriend kept as a hostage. Boyfriend challenges Captain to a rap battle. Bored, Captain agrees, leading into the first track, *Ugh*. After defeating him in the first round, Captain complements his skills while insulting Girlfriend's appearance. They then sing the second track *Guns*. After being defeated for a second time, Captain praises his skill, but refers to their fight as a war, and that in war, people die. He orders his men to shoot Girlfriend as her eye begins to glow. Before anything happens, Pico jumps onto the scene, rescuing Girlffriend at killing the other two Tankmen. With Girlfriend safe in Boyfriend's hands, Captain mocks Pico, and he demands one last rap battle. As the two sing the final track *Stress*, Pico shoots multiple Tankmen that are running toward him.

*TANKMEN* series creator Jeff Bandelin reprises his role as Captain in *Friday Night Funkin'.*

 Game Over quote

Tankman, as he appears in *Friday Night Funkin'*."Ugh, for what?""Ugh."Tankman saying "Ugh!" in *Friday Night Funkin'*.
## *Fraymakers*

Tankman appears an assist character in *Fraymakers*. His appearance in *Fraymakers* is based on his design from the Newgrounds logo rather than the *TANKMEN* series. Tankman was added as an assist character due to Newgrounds hosting independent video games and inspiring a generation of gamers. When summoned, Tankman fires a giant bullet from his tank, damaging foes upon contact.

Tankman's assist in *Fraymakers*.Captain shooting his tank in *TANKMEN 2*.
1. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20220111203816/https://www.talesofalethrion.com/cameos
2. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/\*/https://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/johnnyutah/tankman-x
3. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20210610073854/https://www.newgrounds.com/bbs/topic/813288
4. ↑ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mcleodgaming/fraymakers-the-infinitely-replayable-indie-platform-fighter/posts/3026073