Ep3 vehicle question (minor E3 spoilers)

Darth Bowser · Post by **Darth Bowser** » 2005-02-14 08:21pm

What is a Juggernaut or as it will be called in Episode III "Turbo Tank" comparable to in modern warfare?

WarScarab · Post by **WarScarab** » 2005-02-14 08:27pm

Do you have a link to a pic or description?

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » 2005-02-14 08:29pm

There really is no direct comparison to modern military vehicles. The best that I can come up with is that it combines a Main Battle Tank, Infantry Fighting Vehicle and Self-Porpelled Gun into one vehicle. We haven't seen it in action yet, but if it is comparable to the AT-AT, and AT-TE than I think my assessment should be pretty close, as the other two vehicles fill similar roles.

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2005-02-15 02:55am

WarScarab wrote:Do you have a link to a pic or description?

http://www.jed1kn1ght.fsnet.co.uk/-=mat ... naught.jpg

Post by **Vympel** » 2005-02-15 05:39am

Edited the title since there are people who don't even want to know that the Juggernaut (or previous variant of the version in use by the Imperials in the EU) is in ROTS. Yes, they're that anal.

Anyway, the Juggernaut seems to me, from all evidence, to be an Infantry Fighting Vehicle. With 10 massive wheels.

Crown · Post by **Crown** » 2005-02-15 05:44am

You know guys (generally to all who are asking Ep III questions), two very sage mods (one of which just posted in this thread) started an 'official spoiler thread' at the top of this very forum. You don't have to read it, but if you have questions on Ep III which lead to spoiler territory why don't you post it there, and just read the replies to your post, hmm

VT-16 · Post by **VT-16** » 2005-02-15 07:23am

Vympel wrote:Anyway, the Juggernaut seems to me, from all evidence, to be an Infantry Fighting Vehicle.

Is there a website where I can find out what all the military vehicle acronyms mean?

wautd · Post by **wautd** » 2005-02-15 07:54am

Spanky The Dolphin wrote:
WarScarab wrote:Do you have a link to a pic or description?
http://www.jed1kn1ght.fsnet.co.uk/-=mat ... naught.jpg

Am I the only one who thinks the design looks like crap? I mean, did they put a 5 year old to do the job? (now i know who came up with "turbo tank" anyway). It pales compared to the beautiful AT-TE

nightmare · Post by **nightmare** » 2005-02-15 08:15am

The Juggernaut is in SW terms considered a HAV, Heavy Assault Vehicle. Compare this with the Century CAV, Compact Assault Vehicle.

Post by **Vympel** » 2005-02-15 08:31am

wautd wrote:
Am I the only one who thinks the design looks like crap? I mean, did they put a 5 year old to do the job? (now i know who came up with "turbo tank" anyway). It pales compared to the beautiful AT-TE

Are you referring to the EU sketch, or the actual Episode III design. I like the Episode III design. The EU sketch, and by extension the ROTS variant, both come from unused concept art from previous films anyway.

wautd · Post by **wautd** » 2005-02-15 08:54am

Vympel wrote:
wautd wrote:
Am I the only one who thinks the design looks like crap? I mean, did they put a 5 year old to do the job? (now i know who came up with "turbo tank" anyway). It pales compared to the beautiful AT-TE
Are you referring to the EU sketch, or the actual Episode III design. I like the Episode III design. The EU sketch, and by extension the ROTS variant, both come from unused concept art from previous films anyway.

Im not sure if Ive seen it already (since im trying a bit to avoid spoilers) but so far I didnt like every image I saw so far

Crown · Post by **Crown** » 2005-02-15 09:29am

wautd wrote:Im not sure if Ive seen it already (since im trying a bit to avoid spoilers) but so far I didnt like every image I saw so far

It's in the teaser trailer, in the background behind the Wookies.

DavidVCSAndersen · Post by **DavidVCSAndersen** » 2005-02-15 11:40am

Excuse me but I am wondering where you have seen the name "turbo tank" for the Juggernaut. Is it from ILM sketches, Starwars.com , or some other official material? The name sounds silly

Thanks

VT-16 · Post by **VT-16** » 2005-02-15 11:41am

I´ll post a clear pic when I get home.

And it was originally supposed to be in ESB, but it didn´t make it and was adopted by the EU.

The name comes from official sources (Hyperspace) and insiders.

Elheru Aran · Post by **Elheru Aran** » 2005-02-15 01:11pm

VT-16 wrote:
Vympel wrote:Anyway, the Juggernaut seems to me, from all evidence, to be an Infantry Fighting Vehicle.
Is there a website where I can find out what all the military vehicle acronyms mean?

Global Security.org. Just google it...

VT-16 · Post by **VT-16** » 2005-02-15 01:59pm

Global Security.org. Just google it...

Googled, oogled and bookmark´d.