Merkava

Merkava VIII
Specifications
Controllable	Yes
Class	Heavy
Weight	75t
Speed	3/5
Propulsion	Tracked
Firepower	Max Damage: 167 Max Stability: 52 Max Heat: 0
Durability	Total Armor: 840 Total Structure: 250 Front Armor/Structure: 200/50 Left Armor/Structure: 165/50 Right Armor/Structure: 165/50 Rear Armor/Structure: 130/50 Turret Armor/Structure: 180/50
Equipment
Weapons	MG MG AC/5 LRM15 SRM4
Ammunition	AC/5 LRM LRM MG [Half] MG [Half] SRM

Description

The Merkava is an ancient heavy battle tank design that started its service life with the Terran Alliance when the Mk. I first deployed in 2294; after the formation of the Terran Hegemony in the early twenty-fourth century, the Merkava Mk. II became a key component of the Hegemony Armed Forces armored units from its introduction in 2384 and was a main battle tank through the Age of War. Eventually, after technological increases left the tank behind, it became a periphery garrison tank where it served ably, if unimpressively, for centuries.

Factions

The Merkava VIII cannot be found in any faction's forces. It can only be found in Magistracy of Canopus stores.