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| All Terrain Tactical Enforcer (AT-TE) | |
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| Production information | |
| Model |
All Terrain Tactical Enforcer |
| Class | |
| Technical specifications | |
| Length |
13.2 meters |
| Width |
5.32 meters |
| Height/depth |
5.02 meters |
| Maximum speed |
60 km/h |
| Armament |
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| Complement |
2 AT-RTs |
| Crew |
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| Passengers |
38 Clone troopers and later Stormtroopers |
| Cargo capacity |
10 tons |
| Usage | |
| Role(s) | |
| Era(s) | |
| Affiliation | |
The All Terrain Tactical Enforcer (AT-TE) is a evil Galactic Republic tank during the Clone Wars era. AT-TEs later appear part of the evil Galactic Empire during the war between the Empire and the heroic New Confederacy of Independent Systems but they are mainly replaced by AT-ATs.
Characteristics[]
The AT-TE is a multi-purpose assault vehicle capable of tasks ranging from the transportation of clone trooper platoons around a battlefield to full-scale attacks upon enemy installations. The vehicle performed most admirably in support roles that involved providing immediate cover fire for battalions of soldiers. AT-TEs are often deployed in large numbers to overwhelm the enemy through sheer volume of firepower.
The rear internal compartment is cramped and contained a number of computer consoles which included a holographic communication system allowing for representations of commanders to be projected inside the vehicle. On the standard model, troopers are located in the forward and rear compartments with large doors present in the back which opened, allowing soldiers to exit the vehicle. A top door allowed a soldier to observe the battlefield from the top of the walker.
An AT-TE is impervious to ion damage due to built-in electromagnetic shielding. Its average speed is 60 kph (37.2 mph). This plodding pace allowed it to penetrate energy shields, a feat that was impossible for repulsorlift craft. Effective in numerous terrains and environments, some models of the walker are even capable of scaling vertical cliffs, similar to the later UT-AT transport. During the Battle of Bothawui, it was demonstrated that the AT-TE was even useful in space combat, when a contingent of the walkers were deployed onto asteroids to ambush a Separatist fleet. AT-TEs contained enough fuel to stride at full speed for over 500 kilometers and possessed enough scrubbed air and military rations to last its crew for three weeks out in the harsh conditions of the battlefield.
Seven specially-trained crew members were needed in order for the vehicle to function properly. The pilot, who was normally the AT-TE commander, worked the six legs of the walker, while a spotter who sat above the pilot utilized several sensor stations to ascertain the locations of hostile units and primary objectives. The spotter then had to relay this information to the four gunners nestled at gun stations within the heavily-armored hull of the walker. A final crew member had to sit behind the controls of the heavy cannon atop the AT-TE, partially exposed to enemy fire. 38 clone troopers, Stormtroopers or Shoretrooper passengers can be held in each section of the walker. In addition, an IM-6 battlefield medical droid is located in the back of the AT-TE for emergency medical treatment.
The largest weapon is the enormous mass-driver cannon. This cannon can be loaded with an array of heavy energy weapons and solid shells, depending on the specifications of the mission. The payloads of the gun can range from burrowing bunker busters to heat-seeking projectiles to sonic charges. Whilst its range is considerable, it has a comparatively slow rate of fire and variable accuracy.
Six smaller laser cannons are strategically placed along the vehicle. Four are located in a square pattern around the cockpit, while two more are placed in the rear to cover the flanks and help secure drop off points for the platoons contained within the walker. These troopers were essential to the survival of the AT-TE when the walker came under fire from enemy infantry units that were too small to be accurately targeted by the main cannons.
Regardless of its heavy armor, the AT-TE is not invulnerable. Due to weak points in the underbelly of the vehicle, a single direct hit by a rocket from a Hailfire droid is capable of disabling an AT-TE, and they are also highly vulnerable to air attacks such as Hyena-class bombers. Its high silhouette made it easier to target by enemies. One of the more obvious design flaws is that it is low to the ground, so the turret gunner's protection of the vulnerable underside is limited. The low ground clearance of this vehicle also made it susceptible to mines exploding beneath it. This flaw was eliminated in the later AT-AT walker. AT-TEs can be constructed at mech factories.
Special sockets for the AT-TE are created on-board Acclamator-class assault ships. While any Republic spacecraft can transport these walkers through space, a variant of the LAAT/i gunship, the LAAT/c, has to be used to ferry these vehicles down to battlefields if an Acclamator cannot land.
Variant models[]
A custom AT-TE
A variant model of AT-TE is modified to carry additional vehicles. The rear-ward section of the walker could house two AT-RT walkers in storage configuration, along with their riders. These are then lowered onto the battlefield via a lowering platform, their legs unfolding after the disembarking and the AT-RTs could be deployed into battle in seconds.
Another AT-TE variant held facilities for a small mobile command center. This variant served a similar purpose to the later tracked PX-4 Mobile Command Base, commanding and coordinating the movements of columns of other AT-TEs. Additional models were produced throughout the Clone Wars as Rothana continued modifying their design. Stock AT-TEs were even capable of being upgraded to Heavy All Terrain Tactical Enforcers
History[]
The Clone Wars[]
The Last of the Droids[]
Muunilinst[]
Palpatine told Darth Vader they were going to have to use old Clone Wars weapons to bring down the heroic New Confederacy of Independent Systems. AT-TEs were stripped of their Republic coloring and used during 2nd Battle of Muunilinst against OG-9 Homing Spider Droids, Hailfire-class droid tanks, and Armored Assault Tanks. They fought until they later had to retreat.
Vigilance[]
AT-TEs were also stationed on Imperial attack cruisers and 24 of them were onboard the Vigilance, and was of the Tactical Enforcers one AT-TE 330. It was used against OOM Commander Battle Droid OOM-85 when he was captured until the New Confederate Navy came to rescue him and destroyed AT-TE 330.
Appearances[]
All Forgotten – "The Battle of Kashyyyk" (First TV Show appearance)
All Forgotten – "Grievous Hero vs Legends Grievous Villain"- All Forgotten – "Destruction of Evil (Part 2)"
- Star Wars: The Last of the Droids – "The War Rages On!" (mentioned only)
- Star Wars: The Last of the Droids – "Deadly Escapes!"
- Star Wars: The Last of the Droids – "The New Ally"
