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Old 2013-04-12, 08:04 AM   [Ignore Me] #1
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Planetside 2 Vehicles Derived from U.S. Military Vehicles?


Ok, so in a different thread, I noticed (through an argument) that the NC vehicles and even 2 of the common pool vehicles look like they were designed after american vehicles. Take the Vanguard. It looks like it was derived from the M1A2 Abrahms Main Battle Tank. The Galaxy looks like it was designed after the CV-22 Osprey. And let's face it, the Sunderer is just a really big and fat STRYKER ICV (with a little bulk added to the front and height of the vehicle).

Here are the links to the pictures:

Vanguard Reference:
http://ukitakumuki.deviantart.com/ar...uard-317280226

M1A2 Abrahms References:
http://browse.deviantart.com/?q=Abra...?_sid=3671a093
http://mojo-arrogance.deviantart.com...earts-97559467
http://jasonh1234.deviantart.com/art...ender-97065194

Galaxy Reference:
http://wiki.planetside-universe.com/...PSn_Galaxy.jpg

CV-22 Osprey References:
http://bagera3005.deviantart.com/art...USAF-104126293
http://indeepschit.deviantart.com/ar...prey-329447682
http://militaryphotos.deviantart.com...prey-152999412
http://atmosphotography.deviantart.c...sprey-43384159

Sunderer References:
http://www.planetside-universe.com/m...5e97db8711.jpg
http://blogs-images.forbes.com/erikk...anetside-2.jpg
http://videogame-art.com/portfolio/s...-planetside-2/

STRYKER ICV References:
http://flyboy008.deviantart.com/art/stryker-83900472
http://melkorius.deviantart.com/art/...-ICV-276875718
http://spookydan.deviantart.com/art/...R-ICV-26355585

Opinions anyone?


Edit: Reference pictures for Reaver/AH-64A Apache Attack Helicopter:

http://g0dshadow.deviantart.com/art/...gbow-318411896
http://airborneace.deviantart.com/ar...ache-140839808
http://are-fiq.deviantart.com/art/AH...pache-15035820
http://airborneace.deviantart.com/ar...ache-140839981

http://wiki.planetside-universe.com/ps/Reaver

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Old 2013-04-12, 08:14 AM   [Ignore Me] #2
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The Vanguard is definitely based on the Abrahms/Leopard 2, and the Reaver seems to be pretty heavily influenced by the Apache Helicopter.
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Old 2013-04-12, 08:25 AM   [Ignore Me] #3
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Originally Posted by Rothnang View Post
The Vanguard is definitely based on the Abrahms/Leopard 2, and the Reaver seems to be pretty heavily influenced by the Apache Helicopter.
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Old 2013-04-12, 08:34 AM   [Ignore Me] #4
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I don't think you understand the backstory of Planetside. We came from EARTH. Even if there wasn't anything about our modern countries, everyone on Araxis originates from Earth.
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Old 2013-04-12, 10:46 AM   [Ignore Me] #5
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Originally Posted by ThatGoatGuy View Post
I don't think you understand the backstory of Planetside. We came from EARTH. Even if there wasn't anything about our modern countries, everyone on Araxis originates from Earth.
That's not his point.



The Leitmotiv for the NC is however indeed rather US 80's/90's based, the reasoning for this is probably because of the NC being the extreme capitalist freedom faction.

Guess who the posterchild of that are?

TR have more in common with Russian units, more rounded, smoothed out plating. Probably also because of the more dictatorial government image.

Being alien loving, VS have a bit of a scarab type insect and fish thing going, I suppose because that's some of the most alienating type of creature style on Earth to us mammals. You see that trend used in a lot of sci-fi. If they wern't alien worshipping fanatics, they'd probably have had either an Arab, British, German or Japanese inspired look, considering the US company's pet-enemies. In which case German or Japan would be most likely due to the tech fetishes of those nations.


That, or the VS would have looked like floating ipads.
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Old 2013-04-12, 10:53 AM   [Ignore Me] #6
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I think in any good sci-fi there has to be a certain human element of believability and relatability. The designs of course are a reflection of that. Of course the Vanu represents some of our worst fears realized......grown men running around in tight pants.
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Old 2013-04-12, 10:55 AM   [Ignore Me] #7
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That first concept of the Vanguard II is freakin' badass!

Possible variant for the artillery cannonsfound in the GU content analysis threads (GU5 I believe)?
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Old 2013-04-12, 11:29 AM   [Ignore Me] #8
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Originally Posted by VaderShake View Post
I think in any good sci-fi there has to be a certain human element of believability and relatability. The designs of course are a reflection of that. Of course the Vanu represents some of our worst fears realized......grown men running around in tight pants.
Fear the Men In Tights!



With British accents no less!
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Old 2013-04-12, 12:00 PM   [Ignore Me] #9
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Originally Posted by Figment View Post
Fear the Men In Tights!



With British accents no less!
Now THIS! THISI can deal with.
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Old 2013-04-16, 12:42 AM   [Ignore Me] #10
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There was some crack-smoking forum member few days ago who was absolutely sure that the Prowler resembled the German Tiger tank.
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Old 2013-04-16, 01:44 AM   [Ignore Me] #11
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I swear the Galaxy was inspired by this ugly pos.

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Old 2013-04-16, 02:24 AM   [Ignore Me] #12
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Don't you guys watch the Dev interviews.. this thread is pointless if u listen to matt broomes art interview.
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Old 2013-04-16, 02:29 AM   [Ignore Me] #13
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Originally Posted by Snoopy View Post
I swear the Galaxy was inspired by this ugly pos.

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Old 2013-04-16, 07:44 AM   [Ignore Me] #14
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The NC take a lot of cues from the last 70 years of the US military. I think this is kind of obvious.
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Old 2013-04-16, 07:48 AM   [Ignore Me] #15
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Originally Posted by Ghoest9 View Post
The NC take a lot of cues from the last 70 years of the US military. I think this is kind of obvious.
Well, I know this, but I'm just pointing out that I think the Sundy and Gal have U.S. Military derived designs.
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