Seismic tank
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Seismic hover tank[1] |
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55 meters[1] |
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30 meters[1] |
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A seismic tank, or seismic charge minelayer, was a repulsorcraft that traveled very close to the surface of a planet and inflicted damage to an opposing force by ejecting a large piston downward onto it, smashing them, and then creating a shockwave that rippled away from its impact zone.
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[edit] History
The seismic tank was used by the Confederacy of Independent Systems in the Battle of Dantooine, where Jedi Master Mace Windu single-handedly took down a seismic tank during the battle.
Because of the vehicle's massive size and slow movement, it would have made an easy target for enemy artillery and gunships. As a result, it is unlikely that the seismic tank served as an effective weapon or saw any substantial action during the Clone Wars.
When the Separatist Council was assassinated by Darth Vader, any remaining units were most likely deactivated.
[edit] Appearances
Star Wars: Clone Wars – "Chapter 12" (First appearance)
- Star Wars: Clone Wars – "Chapter 13"
- The Clone Wars: Act on Instinct
- Labyrinth of Evil (Mentioned only)
[edit] Sources
Paxi Sylo in the Databank
- Seismic tank in the Databank
- The New Essential Chronology (Referred to as seismic charge minelayer)
