Štermgraza
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| Type: | Super-massive tank |
| Place of origin: |  Caradia
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| In service: | 1659 AN - Present |
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| Designed: | 1655 - 1659 AN |
| Manufacturer: | Caradian Arms and Armour Trust |
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| Weight: | 1011 Tonnes |
| Barrel length: | 16.2m |
| Crew: | 14-17 |
| Caliber: | 33 cm |
| Rate of fire: | 3 RPM |
| Effective range: | 38 km |
| Maximum range: | 43 km |
The Štermgraza (Death Weapon in Vosanskiya) is a unique weapon in the Caradian legions, as only one tank of this calibre was ever produced in the Duchy. It's creation was ordered by Duke Alecsi XIII, and the order was followed by the Caradian military (unaided by the CAAT at the time). It weighs one thousand tonnes, and was outfitted with arms and armour from a failed creation of the battleship Sapphire. The tank, from the start, was created against the suggestions of those in high ranking military positions, but Alecsi XIII insisted on its creation. Now, most people are in agreement that its construction was not one of Alecsi XIII's greatest achievements. The tank is expensive to operate, due to its poor fuel efficiency and the cost of its enormous ammunition. These factors have contributed to it being used mainly as a propaganda piece for the Caradian media, and extremely hypothetical long range cannon in the event of an invasion of the capital. Theoretically, it would be useful if a naval invasion of the island took place, as the sea ice would hinder movement of naval ships and render the tank's mobility in that situation superior, as well as being a land tank capable of firing with enough range and force to damage warships from long range. However, this situation is highly unlikely, and is predicted to never happen. Nevertheless, it has always been listed as an official military asset.
