User:Graviatar/X-Flank

The X-Flank is a Tier 3 tank that upgrades from the Flank guard. Created by Graviatar.

Design
The X-Flank has four shorter barrels placed in the same manner as the Tri-Angle class but on both sides.

Technical
All the barrels on the X-Flank will fire an alternate pattern of the two barrels that are directly parallel to each other will fire at the same time, then the other pair of parallel barrels will fire. So it will act somewhat like this illustration:

The lines are which barrels fire.

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Even though the barrels are shorter, the bullets fired are identical to the Flank Guard, but they have slightly more penetration. The bullets fired by the X-Flank also has a slightly more speed (75% the bonus of a Sniper class bullet speed). X-Flanks do not experience recoil due to both sides firing at once.

X-Flanks also have a passive boost in movement speed, making them an agile class.

Strategy
This tank does have some exposed spots, making it more vulnerable to getting hit. Since aiming is a bit different as no barrels are directly the front of the tank, this class will require a bit more skill to master. Since it's a faster movement speed than most tank classes, it can move away from tanks quickly.
 * Strong Against: Multiple Tanks, Destroyers, Slow Tanks, Some Rammers, Snipers (If up close).
 * Weak Against: Focus-Fire DPS, Drone Classes, Snipers (If far away), Gunners, Tri-Angles.

As the X-Flank
Try to get a tank in between the two streams of bullets you fire, since the bullets have faster speed and more penetration, it can sometimes be fatal if tanks try to escape the stream. When fighting classes with Focus-Fire, try to encircle them while aiming one of your cannons at the tank, If this method isn't working as planned, try to flee if possible.

Generally choose tanks with lower-reload, a good choice is the Destroyer Class (Excluding Skimmers), since this tank can easily avoid the larger bullets. Snipers are also a good target as you can get them stuck between the two streams of bullets (as long as you don't get shot constantly).

Avoid Tri-Angle bullet build classes as they can quickly chase behind you and their powerful bullets can quickly put you to death. If such occurrence happens, try to circle them if possible.

Rammers are probably going to be less of a concern if you're aware. Smashers may try to get in your exposed spot, try to face your two cannons near them and hit with tough bullets to push them back further.

Trivia

 * The second tank page I made. Yay!