Basilisk

"The Empire’s top of the line anti-infantry vehicle."

- IKKI, per the 2.2 Patch notes.

Overview
The Basilisk is a premium unit costing 60 added in the 2.2 Patch. It is a the unit whose main role is anti-infantry and acts as the bigger brother to the Tempest. It has only one attack throughout all six promotions. Holding a total of eight rotary cannons, it can attack entires row at once. At rank one, it deals 21-29 (4x) which is superior to the damage of a rank six Tempest, which is at 16-19 (4x).

The Basilisk at rank one is given a combined hp of 310. (200 hp, 110 armor). Having rather a low amount of armor at first makes the unit fragile. The main threat to this unit is shells/explosives, The unit's starting armor will be completely depleted after its been hit by two tank shells. Tank Killers are able to avoid the armor as they can destroy the unit in one shot. At rank five, this unit has long improved in damage and hp. Standing with 435 hp (280 hp, 155 armor) and dealing 29-40 (4x), this unit is able to face all infantry and even light vehicles such as the Humvee, Wolf Pickup, and the Wolf Artillery. It is advised not to attack any tank with this unit because projectile fire is the most ineffective way to do so. As for the best way to use this unit, placing it in the middle of a row will ensure it being able to attack all five squares of the opponent's frontline.

Attacks
Rotary Cannons=

Updates
2.2 trivia: while it shares many similarities with the tempest, the basilisk is an anti-infantry unit, wheras the tempest was intended to be an anti-aircraft unit.
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