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[[Image:APC.gif | thumb | right|APCs of each force from AW2.]]
'''APCs''' (Short for '''Armored Personnel Carriers''' (Known as Rigs in the American version of [[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin]]) are a kind of [[Land Unit]]. Although they are generally non combatant, they can transport [[Infantry]] and [[Mech]] units. In the games before Advance Wars, APCs carry machine guns, whereas in the Advance Wars games, they refuel any [[unit]]s in an adjacent space. In Days of Ruin, they can build Temporary Airports or Temporary Seaports which can give benefits to Air and Sea units that need backup recovery.
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'''APCs''', short for '''Armored Personnel Carriers''' (known as Rigs in the American version of [[Advance Wars: Days of Ruin]] and Mob Workshop in the European version), are a kind of [[Land Unit]]. Although they are generally noncombatant, they can transport [[Infantry]] and [[Mech]] units. In [[Famicom Wars]], the predecessors to Advance Wars, APCs carry machine guns, whereas from the Advance Wars games onwards, they refuel any [[Unit|units]] in an adjacent space. In Days of Ruin, they can build Temporary Airports or Temporary Seaports which can give benefits to Air and Sea units that need backup recovery.
   
 
==Information==
 
==Information==
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===[[Advance Wars]]===
 
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[[Image:APC.gif | thumb | right|APCs of each force from AW2.]]
 
 
{{Unit table
 
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{{Main|Rig}}
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|Unit name=Rig
 
|Weapon One=N/A
 
|Ammo=N/A
 
|Range=N/A
 
|Weapon Two=N/A
 
|Special Commands=Supply
 
*Build
 
 
|Move=6
 
|Fuel=99
 
|Cost=5000
 
|Vision=1
 
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==Strategy==
 
==Strategy==
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[[File:APC 2.PNG|thumb|220x220px|An Armored Personnel Carrier in Advance Wars : Days Of Ruin]]
Although the APC is sometimes easy to overlook due to its lack of combat abilities, it is an important unit that serves multiple purposes. Its ability to move foot soldiers quickly (and cheaply, in terms of fuel) can allow a player to capture properties much more quickly. They can use the same ability to bring emergency backup firepower and thus turn the tide of battle.
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Although APCs are sometimes easy to overlook due to their lack of combat abilities, they are an important unit type that serves multiple purposes. Their ability to move foot soldiers quickly (and cheaply, in terms of fuel) can allow a player to capture properties much more quickly. They can use the same ability to bring emergency backup units to the front line and thus turn the tide of battle.
 
Its supply ability can keep naval and air units from sinking/crashing in the absence of a port or airport to refuel them at. Used properly, APCs allow a player to keep submarines and stealth fighters hidden and in operation indefinitely. The supply ability is also useful for resupplying ammunition and fuel to units on the front line, especially indirects and other units with a small ammo capacity.
 
   
 
Its supply ability can keep naval and air units from sinking/crashing in the absence of a port or airport to refuel them at. Used properly, APCs allow a player to keep submarines and stealth fighters hidden and in operation indefinitely. The supply ability is also useful for resupplying ammunition and fuel for units on the front line, especially Indirect Units and other units with a small ammo capacity. APCs help them stay at the battlefield without a need to retreat to resupply, thus removing the risk of having to lower your combat strength and open a gap in your frontline.
In Days of Ruin, because they can build temporary ports, it is highly recommended to use these areas just in case your Rig dies. Beware of enemies trying to capture these temp ports for their own liking.
 
   
APC's can also be used as decoys against computer controlled opponents. In [[Advance Wars]], [[AI]]'s first priority was to destroy APC's, while in [[Advance Wars 2:Black Hole Rising|Advance Wars 2]], a loaded [[Infantry]] was required to draw fire.
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APC's can also be used as decoys against computer-controlled opponents. In [[Advance Wars]], [[AI]]'s first priority was to destroy APC's, while in [[Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising|Advance Wars 2]], a loaded [[Infantry]] was required to draw fire. In both cases, if used correctly, APCs can help your weaker, more important units to either retreat or capture a crucial base in times of need.
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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*The APC is called the Constructor in the Japanese version of Days of Ruin.
*The APC's name in Days of Ruin's Japanese Mode has the same Kanji as what is usually used for the [[Constructor]] from Game Boy Wars 3.
 
 
*Blue Moon and Rubinelle APC resembles the British FV432 Armored Personnel Carrier.
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*Green Earth APC loosely resembles the Sweden Bandvagn 206 all-terrain carrier.
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*The Orange Star vehicle is quite similar to the US M113 and the M901 ITV.
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*While not based on any known APCs, the Yellow Comet vehicle resembles the Komintern Heavy Artillery tractor of the Soviet Union.
   
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{{Days of Ruin Units}}
*The Orange Star's APC resembles US M113 Armored Personnel Carrier.
 
*The Yellow Comet's APC resembles an armored car, only with treads.
 
*Ironically the Blue Moon's and the Green Earth's APC are not based on any real life vehicles, whereas other vehicles are based on real life vehicles.
 
 
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Revision as of 20:27, 16 June 2021

APC

APCs of each force from AW2.

APCs, short for Armored Personnel Carriers (known as Rigs in the American version of Advance Wars: Days of Ruin and Mob Workshop in the European version), are a kind of Land Unit. Although they are generally noncombatant, they can transport Infantry and Mech units. In Famicom Wars, the predecessors to Advance Wars, APCs carry machine guns, whereas from the Advance Wars games onwards, they refuel any units in an adjacent space. In Days of Ruin, they can build Temporary Airports or Temporary Seaports which can give benefits to Air and Sea units that need backup recovery.

Information

Famicom Wars

Main article: Armored Personnel Carrier (Famicom Wars)

Super Famicom Wars

APC Information
Primary Weapon Ammo Ammo Price Range Machine Gun? Special Commands
None N/A N/A N/A Yes
  • None
Move Fuel Cost (G.) Vision EXP Value
6, Treads 70 5000 1 1


Game Boy Wars 3

Main article: Armored Personnel Carrier (Game Boy Wars 3)
See also: Armored Personnel Carrier S

Advance Wars

APC Information
Weapon One Ammo Range Weapon Two Special Commands
N/A N/A N/A N/A
  • Supply
Move Fuel Cost (G.) Vision
6 70 5000 1


Advance Wars 2:Black Hole Rising

APC Information
Weapon One Ammo Range Weapon Two Special Commands
N/A N/A N/A N/A
  • Supply
Move Fuel Cost (G.) Vision
6 70 5000 1


Advance Wars: Dual Strike

APC Information
Weapon One Ammo Range Weapon Two Special Commands
N/A N/A N/A N/A
  • Supply
Move Fuel Cost (G.) Vision
6 70 5000 1


Advance Wars: Days of Ruin

Main article: Rig

Strategy

APC 2

An Armored Personnel Carrier in Advance Wars : Days Of Ruin

Although APCs are sometimes easy to overlook due to their lack of combat abilities, they are an important unit type that serves multiple purposes. Their ability to move foot soldiers quickly (and cheaply, in terms of fuel) can allow a player to capture properties much more quickly. They can use the same ability to bring emergency backup units to the front line and thus turn the tide of battle.

Its supply ability can keep naval and air units from sinking/crashing in the absence of a port or airport to refuel them at. Used properly, APCs allow a player to keep submarines and stealth fighters hidden and in operation indefinitely. The supply ability is also useful for resupplying ammunition and fuel for units on the front line, especially Indirect Units and other units with a small ammo capacity. APCs help them stay at the battlefield without a need to retreat to resupply, thus removing the risk of having to lower your combat strength and open a gap in your frontline.

APC's can also be used as decoys against computer-controlled opponents. In Advance Wars, AI's first priority was to destroy APC's, while in Advance Wars 2, a loaded Infantry was required to draw fire. In both cases, if used correctly, APCs can help your weaker, more important units to either retreat or capture a crucial base in times of need.

Trivia

  • The APC is called the Constructor in the Japanese version of Days of Ruin.
  • Blue Moon and Rubinelle APC resembles the British FV432 Armored Personnel Carrier.
  • Green Earth APC loosely resembles the Sweden Bandvagn 206 all-terrain carrier.
  • The Orange Star vehicle is quite similar to the US M113 and the M901 ITV.
  • While not based on any known APCs, the Yellow Comet vehicle resembles the Komintern Heavy Artillery tractor of the Soviet Union.