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Originally Posted by raketenjagdpanzer
In a T2k setting would these be fundamentally MBTs or organized into TD units?
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By the final phase of the war (mid-2000 and after), would many forces have the logistical capability to keep "pure" armor units in the field in greater than platoon strength? I'd think the combination of fuel and parts issues would restrict most such vehicles, whether actual MBTs or less-armored vehicles, to static defense and reserve roles. To me, it's more likely that anything with a large gun, armor, and movement capability will be used as an assault gun, supporting infantry and horse cavalry with direct fire on enemy strongpoints, unless scouts report the presence of enemy armor. And in that event, the winner may be the stealthier and more fuel-efficient vehicle that can effectively maneuver into a decent ambush position based on those scouts' reports. So, tank destroyer versus tank destroyer duels - duels of the infantry companies' armored champions.
... hey, I think I just accidentally advocated for a T2k-era equivalent of the Stryker MGS...
- C.