Story [Issue 16] Explaining Tanki Events - Sabotage!

[SpreadLoveNotHate 374]

 

In Tanki, many events occur daily in which are inexplicable. Sabotage, unlike those, has a story in which was passed down from tank generation to tank generation. It explains why it is against the TRAR (Tanki Rules and Regulations). The following is a story that, although changed in many ways after the many generations, still has a similar idea to what happened back when tanks first existed. 

 

There was once a tanker named Dan. With a family of 5 at home to support, he joined the tank squadron in Gubakha at the beginning of a war that was soon to escalate into a World War. Joining the army meant more salary per year since you're putting your life on the line for your country in harsh conditions and serving your country. 

 

At the age of 32, he was promoted to First Lieutenant and was in charge of leading the 33rd squadron into an unknown city take over by the enemy a couple years ago at the start of the war. He led a pack of 12 of the most fierce wolves, as the team was called. Wolves, Dan had been with the other squadron mates for the past 3 years and together, they built the definitions of cooperation, teamwork, and the powerful reputation of the Russian army. The war is nearing the end, and, in hindsight, this was the last major battle of the World War. During this battle though, Dan had experienced something that no one else has before, in which this event changed the Rules.

 

During the attack of the city, with the 'wolves' attacking close to the side of the city, where a cliff resided, Dan had to lead his team up the steep hill alongside the cliff while they had the only tank that was available at the time, the Wasp. Back then, it had little armor to keep the tanker inside safe, even though not many weapons were made and as technologically advanced as they are today. About 9 of our squadron made it three-quarters of the way up, since the enemies had the upper advantage. By taking turns, we were able to get through most of the enemy lines at the top of the city with ease. They were under-equipped and their casualties were greater than ours. 

 

With only one enemy tank in sight, we raced to attempt to get last kill of the battle. Dan, during the process, was pushed off the cliff, and fell an estimated 2 miles into the abyss between the cliffs. We heard the  thump when the remains of his tank hit the bottom of the abyss. 

 

The squadron members deemed it was an accident, one that was fatal and took away the life of a father who had to care for his family. I left the battle a victor but guilt made me feel like a loser instead.

 

Worse, I started having nightmares. I had flashbacks of his face, what I imagined his family to look like with their loss and everything that happened. Not only was it painful, it was excruciating and it haunted me every single night. I couldn't break free from it. 

 

30 days and 30 nights passed, I was still haunted by the very memories that have been with me for the last month. I couldn't take it anymore. Guilt took over, and I turned myself in and told the truth. I was sentenced to a count of murder after a couple squadron members pointed me out in court. It was for the better, even though I had to spend the rest of my life in prison. I felt my guilt was suddenly minimized for a second. 

 

I tried to forget, but it wasn't working. 40 years had passed, and still, I dream nightly about it. Then, I gave up. I knew it wasn't going to dissapear. I made a mistake, and this is what I have to suffer to learn from my mistake. From prison, I heard that later, rules for murdering a fellow tanker changed to only an ongoing suspension to their tank license, but I didn't regret my decision to turn myself in at all.  

 

It was a heartstopping moment, one that I had never forgotten for the past 40 years. 

 

Even worse, I was the one that killed him back then. I pushed him off over the excitement of getting the last kill. At the moment, all I could think of was fame and recognition after the battle. Fame and recognition was what I got worldwide, but it wasn't positive like I imagined and wished it would be from the very beginning. His entire family is living on the little that they get from the government as a compensation. They live in a 60 year old wooden house that leaks every time it rained, snowed, or hailed. I regret it sitting in this prison and still will as long as I live. 

 

As for the family? They visited my every month, telling me about how they are going. Dan was nice to me, actually everyone in the squadron, and even though his family suffered from a loss caused by me, they were supportive for me to survive lonely days and nights in prison. 

 

And that is where Sabotage and it's place in the rule book comes from. Don't learn it the hard way, just be careful and play fair, even if you are in a rush, or have a grudge on someone else.

 

Currently, Sabotage in Tanki can result in at least a week ban and can extend to a block if it is repeated. To report Sabotage, take a series of screenshots, or a video (which is definitely more solid proof) and place it in Violators on the forum.

 

Sabotage can be anything as in multing, pushing people off cliffs, or basically any action in which can affect your team's progress in the game. Do apologize in chat so others would know that if you did do such an action, it wasn't on purpose. This way, you won't have to fight enemies on your team in addition to the opposing team.

 

 

[DanTheKiller1 2,889]

There was once a tanker named Dan. 

xD

 

Anyway,great story :)

[q456wert 18]

Good article

Ninja posted :ph34r:

Edited October 4, 2013 by q456wert

[aojsd 144]

Nice story. :)

However, the change from third to first person point of view can be slightly confusing at first.

[VectorSierra 199]

You did a very good job on this one ;)

[THEJOSHTHEKINGKING 0]

HI,  i found a hacker he's name is Karolisoline

[SpreadLoveNotHate 374]

Hi, for reporting hackers, please give a screenshot or video as proof and post it in Violators. Thanks!