Super Tanks

## Overview

Super Tanks (or Heavy Tanks) are extremely powerful armored units used within all four factions in the Plastic World.

While they are extremely tough and can take out a single Medium Tank with one shot, they are not as maneuverable, being weighed down my their size and additional armor. Their turrets also take considerable time to rotate, leaving them vulnerable to flanking. However this is somewhat countered with their MG cupola, keeping the vehicle protected from all sides. Each Green Army tank has a B6C10 engine.

During Field Marshal Phthalo's rise to power, he once held a conference in Heldon Bau about adding more tanks but most of his tanks based on his plans were destroyed by some of Tan flamethrower carriers.

The Armored Producing guild supplies Greentoria with its super tanks, while Tan super tanks are mass produced in the Stava Factory, a large industrial complex in Tanolias capital.

## History

   Super Tanks have always been the most feared pieces of armor on the battlefield. One Super Tank was seen at the battle of Hedge Base in the first Plastic Apocalypse movie being used by the Tans. Sgt. Stalwart and his men were trying to break through a large barricade, but were interrupted by a flak gun, and eventually, the Super Tank. It was able to take out two of the three armored units accompanying the Greens, but was eventually destroyed when Stalwart shot charges they previously laid, destroying the tank.
Tan Super Tanks were also present in General Dunes attempt at retaking Hedge Base, but proved unsuccessful. Super Tanks were then later seen patrolling the Punga Line in search of the Greens (Trojan Company) that attacked an unmarked turret nest, and also chased them down with other elements of the 10th "Warrior" Armored Division. They were almost successful,but were stopped when Green Super Tanks arrived with the Green 2nd "Dozer" Armored Battalion, causing the Tans to retreat.

## Trivia

* Michael Akkerman,the creator of Plastic Apocalypse,gave a small bit of history as to where he found the tank used in the first film. It's from a small toy company known as Boley, coming in an army men set with other contents,but Michael ended up loosing all but the Tan tank,as well as stating that they're, "really fucking rare", with eBay being the only option to find any others. He has since then obtained more Tan ones and Green ones.
* The term "Super Tank" was generated by the fanbase.  Although the propaganda poster (designed by Steven Tan) is canon, the term is never mentioned in any Plastic Apocalypse film.
* BMC attempted to launch their own version of the Boley model, even listing it as the "Super Tank" on their website.  The project unfortunately fell through, likely due to lack of interest.
* The set from Boley in which the tank came from was simply called 'Military Play Set' and included other vehicles and accessories seen in the first Plastic Apocalypse; such as the abandoned semi truck, the folding bridge, the half-buried humvee, and crates used as demolition charges.
* Since the first Plastic Apocalypse, the Boley tanks have become collector's items and go for outrageous prices on eBay.  Some tanks have sold for $50 and entire Boley sets have gone for $300.  The original store price for the whole set back in 1998 was $9.99.
* The Super Tanks appear to be based off the American M60 Patton tank.