06-10-2002 07:13									#1
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israeli UU civilopedia entry
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In 1970, the decision was taken that the State of Israel would develop a tank for the Israeli Defense Forces. Nine years later, the first Mark-1 Merkava tanks were supplied to the IDF. Ever since then, the Merkava tank series have been used by Israel.

Merkavas are considered by many to be the safest tanks in the world. The tank's protection is based on all-round spaced ballistic armor. Not only are they safe, but they are efficient and deadly. With excellent mobility and maneuverability, it dominates the battlefield. It is armed with a powerful gun on a turret.

In Israel’s conflicts with neighboring Arab states from 1980 to 2002, the Merkava has proved itself again and again as one of the best tanks in the world.
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what do you think? too long? too short? CRAP? im not an expert on tanks, but i figured i wouldnt need to go into to much detail...

Last edited by jdd2007 on 07-10-2002 at 02:52

	06-10-2002 11:43									#2
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To me it seems good, but I'm no tank expert either.

	06-10-2002 19:41									#3
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cool. i had to compress from about a page on Microsoft Word. I took out the specifics of the thing, and a lot of its history.

	07-10-2002 01:32									#4
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i suggest specifying which five decades israel has fought those wars. IMO, it would give it more of a timeless feeling, something i enjoy in the civ games (and something the game doesn't have enough of)

	07-10-2002 02:50									#5
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great point, sol. will do.

	09-10-2002 07:51									#6
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...I wonder if they have a 'David' Special Hero Unit Although it wouldn't fit well with Israel's modern special units

	09-10-2002 13:18									#7
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quote: ...I wonder if they have a 'David' Special Hero Unit

or maybe he should be a Great Leader... (is that what you mean? or do you mean a UU?) either that or default leader

	13-10-2002 06:14									#8
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quote: Originally posted by jdd2007 israeli UU civilopedia entry In Israel’s conflicts with neighboring Arab states from 1980 to 2002, the Merkava has proved itself again and again as one of the best tanks in the world.

Yes, in 2002 the Merkava proved very effective at demolishing Palestinian houses and killing rock throwers with its main gun. This tank has really proven itself (despite being destroyed by small bombs planted in the road).

	13-10-2002 07:50									#9
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*sidesteps political comment to avoid flamewar*

yes, carver, tanks are made to destroy, and to protect the soldiers inside. the merkava does this, but if you want to complain about israels actions, this is not the place

	13-10-2002 13:56									#10
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Although not being a friend of Israel's policy, which I consider contraproductive, I completely agree with jdd2007 that this is not the place. You can discuss this in the OT, there are always plenty people who are eager to discuss this issue.

	13-10-2002 23:32									#11
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Your Israeli UU's description is excellent, much better than others in the original game (...Hoplite....). Is there a Mod you are working on and have Israel included?

	14-10-2002 02:07									#12
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thanks for the compliment, Athitis

yes, apolyton has been working on an 'extra-civs modpack for a long time, and special thanks go to wernazuma

edit: yes, israel is included. go to the link in wernazuma's signature for information on the other civs.

	14-10-2002 08:51									#13
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although, Israel itself is not in the game, unless there has been a drastic change that i was able to miss. the Jewish people are being represented as the Hebrew civ. of course, if you want to name it Israel, knock your self out.

	09-11-2002 00:06									#14
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I will also sidestep the political argument, and onlu wish to point out that a 100kg explosive charge is hardly a small bomb.

	13-11-2002 11:24									#15
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Russian tanks are best tanks in the world.
Thank you for your time and have a nice day.
*runs away*

	15-11-2002 02:36									#16
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quote: Originally posted by Serb Russian tanks are best tanks in the world. Thank you for your time and have a nice day. *runs away*

I will have to angree with that. Panther 2 exterminated the German Panzers. Oh well.

	15-11-2002 15:12									#17
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	16-11-2002 19:16									#18
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Why, u don't seem to believe me!

Hey, jdd2007 what are the Merkava's stats?

	08-12-2002 09:28									#19
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The merkava sure needs all that "ballistic armor" to stand up to the stones and rocks, and occasional rifle bullet, from Palestinians.