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| Merc | |
| General information | |
| Japanese name | 轟 (Todoroki) |
| Classification | Human |
| Gender | Unknown |
| Affiliation and military information | |
| Affiliation | Ravens' Ark |
| Occupation | Raven |
| Rank | 8 |
| Craft | Wily Tank |
| Eras present | Navis Conflict |
| Real world information | |
| Appearances | Armored Core: Nexus |
Merc, known in Japan as Todoroki (轟), is a Raven in Armored Core: Nexus. He is ranked 8th in the Arena.
Biography[]
Merc was sent by Crest as a reinforcement for two Crest HQ ACs. Arriving late to the battle, he faced off one-on-one against The Raven before being defeated. He is encountered in the mission Ambush Crest HQ Force.
AC Wily Tank[]
Wily Tank is a tank AC with an energy EO core, anti-missile extensions, an orbit cannon back weapon, a multi-missile launcher, a grenade rifle and a machine gun. The unit is also equipped with OP-INTENSIFY.
AC Wily Tank
Parts[]
- Head: H03-BEETLE
- Core: C05-SELENA
- Arms: CR-A98A2
- Legs: LT03-GRIZZLY
- Booster: None
- FCS: KOKUH
- Generator: KUJAKU
- Radiator: FURUNA
- Inside: I05D-MEDUSA
- Extension: CR-E90AM2
- Back Unit R: WB27O-HARPY2
- Back Unit L: WB11M-HYDRA
- Arm Unit R: CR-WR88G2
- Arm Unit L: CR-WH79M2
Gameplay[]
In-Game Information[]
Heavily armored tank-leg AC design sporting a well-rounded complement of weaponry. Pilot is skilled at correctly gauging opportune moments to strike.
Strategy[]
Wily Tank will spawn following the destruction of the 2 ACs deployed in the earlier part of the mission. Do not let its loadout fool you, Wily Tank is a force to be reckoned with, his apparent lack of mobility is countered by his ability to shower you with heavy artillery fire. Attempting to fight Wily Tank in a head-on battle would be a fool's errand, as his main weapons paired with his EO is designed to tear apart and mow down any foes that approach directly, so don't do this.
Because of the open nature of the map Wily Tank is fought in, keeping a distance will significantly reduce Wily Tank's threat level. At longer ranges, he will be forced to rely on either his multi-missiles or his orbit cannon, both of which are easier to avoid than his primary weapons. Beware of his EO core as the Selena energy EO shots pack Karasawa-level damage if it connects. As mentioned before, engaging Wily Tank in a head-on fight is out of the question, as his heavy machine gun and grenade rifle will inflict high damage as well as stun and heat, coupled with his Selena EO core, he more often than not seals your fate then and there as you effectively become a punching bag for Wily Tank.
As there is plenty of space for projectile avoidance, make use of it. Wily Tank is too slow to catch up to agile, faster ACs, allowing him to be picked off from range with long-range weapons such as snipers, missiles, or even orbit cannons like his own. Although the use of OP-I grants Wily Tank more energy for flying and boosting, he doesn't have adequate mobility to quickly move out of the way of incoming fire. Not to mention, his anti-missile extensions are not designed to handle huge salvos of missiles, making him cannon fodder for missile weaponry. With a bit of luck, it's possible to run him out of his extensions, leaving him open to loads of missile salvos. The CENTAUR vertical missiles paired with relation missiles work quite nicely in this regard, as Wily Tank places little to no emphasis on dodging--with his anti-missiles being ineffective in shooting huge missile volleys, the vertical missiles will overwhelm Wily Tank and leave him heavily damaged, if you don't kill him right away.
Sniping from a far distance is also viable, as his weapon choices and parts means he is too slow to avoid fast projectile weapons. However, it should be noted that his AC can take a huge amount of punishment, it's likely that you may run out of ammo while engaging. Having a backup weapon with you will help to finish the job in the event you run out of ammo.
To sum it up, Wily Tank will pose a challenge to both newcomers and veterans, with his somewhat unorthodox weapon choices and strategies. While not an unbeatable opponent, he isn't your typical tank fodder that you often find in missions, you can't deal with him like how you would normally deal with tanks. Keep at a distance where he can't use his best weapons on you, and pick him off from a distance where he can harass you with less powerful weapons.
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Due to the role he plays in the campaign, Merc cannot be fought in the Free Arena mode.
- His Japanese name translates to 'roar', or 'boom'.