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|length          =16 meters{{citation needed}}
|length          =16 meters<ref name="GvsGFSWM">{{cite book|title=[[Godzilla vs. G-Force Superweapon Manual]]|date=10 April 1995|publisher=MediaWorks, Inc|page=60|isbn=4073026984}}</ref>
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|height          =4.8 meters<ref name="GvsGFSWM"/>
|weight          =85 metric tons<ref name="GvsGFSWM"/>
|stat1          =9.5 meters<ref name="GvsGFSWM"/>|1=Width
|first          =''[[Godzilla vs. Biollante]]''
|first          =''[[Godzilla vs. Biollante]]''
|last            =''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]''
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The '''MBT-92''' {{Nihongo|９２式メーサービーム戦車|92-Shiki Mēsā Bīmu-sen|lit. ''Type-92 Maser Beam Tank''}} is an anti-[[kaiju]] weapon used by the [[JSDF]] that appears throughout the [[Heisei era|Heisei series]] of [[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]] films, making its debut in the [[1989]] [[:Category:Godzilla Films|film]], ''[[Godzilla vs. Biollante]]''. It is a compact version of the [[Maser Cannon|Maser Cannons]] seen throughout the [[Showa era|Showa series]]; in-universe, it serves as the successor to the [[Hyper Laser Cannon]] deployed against [[Godzilla/Heisei|Godzilla]] in 1984.
The '''MBT-MB92''' {{Nihongo|９２式メーサービーム戦車|Kyūnishiki Mēsā Bīmusensha|lit. ''Type 92 Maser Beam Tank''}} is an anti-[[kaiju]] weapon used by the [[JSDF]] that appears throughout the [[Heisei era|Heisei series]] of ''[[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]]'' films, making its debut in the [[1989]] [[:Category:Godzilla Films|film]] ''[[Godzilla vs. Biollante]]''. It is a compact version of the [[Maser Cannon]]s seen throughout the [[Showa era|Showa series]]; in-universe, it serves as the successor to the [[N1-00]] deployed against [[Godzilla (Heisei)|Godzilla]] in 1984.
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==History==
==History==
===[[Heisei era|Heisei Series]]===
===[[Heisei era]]===
====''[[Godzilla vs. Biollante]]''====
====''[[Godzilla vs. Biollante]]''====
[[File:MBT-92s_firing_Maser_Beams.jpg|thumb|200px|A group of MBT-92s firing Maser Beams, in conjuction with the [[M6000 T.C. System]] in ''[[Godzilla vs. Biollante]]'']]
[[File:MBT-92s_firing_Maser_Beams.jpg|thumb|200px|A group of MBT-MB92s firing Maser Beams, in conjuction with the [[M6000 T.C. System]] in ''[[Godzilla vs. Biollante]]'']]
The MBT-92 first saw service in 1990. It was theorized that the [[Anti-Nuclear Energy Bacteria]] was failing to work at [[Godzilla]]'s low body temperature. The [[JSDF]] determined that the best solution was to find a way to raise Godzilla's body temperature. Godzilla was lured to the Wakasa plain, where the experimental [[M6000 T.C. System]] and newly-constructed MBT-92 [[Maser Cannon]]s. The combined efforts of these weapons appeared to have an effect on Godzilla, as he began growing weak. Godzilla regained the upper hand by annihilating a large portion of the JSDF's forces, forcing the tanks to pull back. Matters were only made worse when [[Biollante]]'s spored rained down from the sky and she emerged from underground in her more powerful final form, which destroyed all of the JSDF's remaining units.
The MBT-MB92 first saw service in 1989. It was theorized that the [[Anti-Nuclear Energy Bacteria]] was failing to work at [[Godzilla]]'s low body temperature. The [[JSDF]] determined that the best solution was to find a way to raise Godzilla's body temperature. Godzilla was lured to the Wakasa plain, where the experimental [[M6000 T.C. System]] and newly-constructed MBT-MB92 [[Maser Cannon]]s were situated en-route to [[Takahama Nuclear Power Plant]]. After Godzilla shot down two of the JGSDF's [[AH-1 Cobra|helicopters]], the MBT-MB92s entered as the second phase of the operation, and began firing their masers at Godzilla's body, gradually causing his temperature to start rising. With proof that the plan could work, Godzilla continued his route through the T.C. System, raising his temperature even further, but the military was forced to make a hasty retreat from the battlefield when [[Biollante]] arrived in her Plant Beast form.
 
====''[[Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah]]''====
====''[[Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah]]''====
In 1992, Godzilla stormed into [[Sapporo]], having defeated [[King Ghidorah]], and started to destroy the city. Tossing [[Sapporo Tower]] aside, Godzilla was quickly confronted by the JSDF's conventional tanks and infantry. Godzilla easily destroyed these conventional forces with his atomic breath, before two MBT-92s arrived. The MBT-92s blasted Godzilla with their Maser beams, but the beast seemed unfazed. Stomping towards the tanks, Godzilla fell through a tunnel near a train station and was trapped in the street. The MBT-92s relentlessly blasted Godzilla while he was down, appearing to actually injure him and leaving Godzilla angrily roaring in pain. Godzilla brought himself to his feet, and then dealt with the aggressors swiftly, obliterating them with his atomic breath.
In 1992, Godzilla stormed into [[Sapporo]], having defeated [[King Ghidorah]], and started to destroy the city. Tossing [[Sapporo TV Tower]] aside, Godzilla was quickly confronted by the JSDF's conventional tanks and infantry. Godzilla easily destroyed these conventional forces with his atomic breath, before two MBT-MB92s arrived. The MBT-MB92s blasted Godzilla with their Maser beams, but the beast seemed unfazed. Stomping towards the tanks, Godzilla fell through a tunnel near a train station and was trapped in the street. The MBT-MB92s relentlessly blasted Godzilla while he was down, appearing to actually injure him and leaving Godzilla angrily roaring in pain. Godzilla brought himself to his feet, and then dealt with the aggressors swiftly, obliterating them with his atomic breath.
====''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II]]''====
====''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II]]''====
After defeating [[Mechagodzilla/Heisei|Mechagodzilla]], Godzilla marched towards Kyoto to find the [[Godzilla Junior|infant Godzillasaurus]] being contained at a research institute there. Something had to be done about the risk to the city, and the MBT-92 was deployed alongside a squadron of [[MBAW-93]] tanks and a fleet of [[General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon|F-16 Fighting Falcon Jets]] by [[G-Force]] to intercept Godzilla before he reached the city. The attack was a failure, as Godzilla simply destroyed the jets with his atomic breath and kicked the tanks aside.
After defeating [[Mechagodzilla (Heisei)|Mechagodzilla]], Godzilla marched towards Kyoto to find the [[Godzilla Junior|infant Godzillasaurus]] being contained at a research institute there. Something had to be done about the risk to the city, and the MBT-MB92 was deployed alongside a squadron of [[MBAW-93]] tanks and a fleet of [[General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon|F-16 Fighting Falcon Jets]] by [[G-Force]] to intercept Godzilla before he reached the city. The attack was a failure, as Godzilla simply destroyed the jets with his atomic breath and kicked the tanks aside.
====''[[Monster Planet of Godzilla]]''====
====''[[Monster Planet of Godzilla]]''====
[[File:MPG_MBT.png|thumb|right|200px|An MBT-92 in ''[[Monster Planet of Godzilla]]'']]
[[File:MPG_MBT.png|thumb|right|200px|An MBT-MB92 in ''[[Monster Planet of Godzilla]]'']]
In this short film produced in [[1994]] for a Godzilla attraction at Sanrio Purioland in Japan, a fleet of MBT-92s assist the [[Spaceship Earth]] in fighting [[Godzilla]] and [[Rodan]].
In this short film produced in [[1994]] for a Godzilla attraction at Sanrio Puroland in Japan, a fleet of MBT-MB92s assist the [[Earth (ship)|Spaceship ''Earth'']] in fighting [[Godzilla]] and [[Rodan]].
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====''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]''====
====''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]''====
[[File:Freezer_Variant_MBT-92_and_DAG-MB96.png|thumb|200px|A Freezer variant MBT-92 and a [[CLT-95]] in ''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]''.]]
[[File:Freezer_Variant_MBT-92_and_DAG-MB96.png|thumb|200px|A Freezer variant MBT-MB92 (designated DAG-MBT-MB92) and a [[CLT-95]] in ''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]''.]]
The MBT-92, alongside the [[MBAW-93]] finally saw success in 1996, when they were deployed against the gathering juvenile [[Destoroyah]]s. Their combined maser and freezer weapons seemed to make light work of the small monsters, but when the creatures merged into a massive aggregate form, the battle was then hurled back into Destoroyah's favor. Destoroyah decimated large swathes of the military before changing form again into a flying form and escaping. Now, the MBT-92s had to undergo further modifications before they could be effective. Giant cannons loaded with freezer and [[cadmium]] missiles were attached alongside their Maser Cannons, and they were ready to roll into action once more.
The MBT-MB92, alongside the [[MBAW-93]] finally saw success in 1996, when they were deployed against the gathering juvenile [[Destoroyah]]s. Their combined maser and freezer weapons seemed to make light work of the small monsters, but when the creatures merged into a massive aggregate form, the battle was then hurled back into Destoroyah's favor. Destoroyah decimated large swathes of the military before changing form again into a flying form and escaping. Now, the MBT-MB92s had to undergo further modifications before they could be effective. Multiple rocket launcher systems loaded with freezer and [[cadmium]] missiles were attached alongside their Maser Cannons, and they were ready to roll into action once more. These modified MBT-MB92s were designated as DAG-MBT-MB92s.
 
The DAG-MBT-MB92s weren't seen again until the final minutes of Godzilla's climactic bout with Destoroyah in [[Tokyo]]. Now armed primarily with freezer weapons, the modified tanks were deployed alongside their familiar counterparts, the MBAW-93s and a new, more powerful variant of the [[Maser Cannon]], the [[CLT-95]], with the [[Super X3]] leading the battle from above. Bombarding Destoroyah (who was struggling to escape Godzilla's grasp) with their various beams, the multitude of military vehicles blasted out the demonic monster's wings. Destoroyah fell to the ground, and exploded in a white mist of [[Micro-Oxygen]].
 
Now, there was an even greater threat to Japan. Godzilla was beginning to enter an apocalyptic meltdown, one which would result in all of Japan being devoured by a nuclear 'China Syndrome'. The military now turned their freezer weapons onto the burning behemoth, and launched a volley of freezing strikes. In its initial deployment, the DAG-MBT-MB92s strove to raise Godzilla's temperature; now they attempted to bring it down. In the end, Godzilla entered meltdown, showering radiation over what seemed to be a doomed city. Fortunately, the bombardment of freezer weapons managed to minimize the damage from the meltdown and prevent Godzilla from burning into the Earth's core. However, this did not prevent catastrophic radiation from being released into Tokyo. In his final, fleeting moments, Godzilla's body showered radiation over the surrounding area and onto the body of his [[Godzilla Junior|dead son]], reviving him and fully mutating him to take his place as King of the Monsters; the radiation levels fell back to normal as Junior's growth concluded.
 
Although Godzilla had, in his final moments, saved the city and all of Japan, the JSDF had formed a pivotal role in ensuring his victory. The MBT-MB92 had now added a massive success to its otherwise disappointing record.
==Capabilities==
 
=== Maser beam ===
The MBT-MB92 can fire a [[Maser Cannon|Maser beam]] from the cannon mounted on its surface.
 
=== Turrets ===
The MBT-MB92s in ''[[Monster Planet of Godzilla]]'' had a smaller turret mounted between the cockpit and main turret.


The MBT-92s weren't seen again until the final minutes of Godzilla's climactic bout with Destoroyah in [[Tokyo]]. Now armed primarily with freezer weapons, the MBT-92s was deployed alongside their familiar counterparts, the MBAW-93s and a new, more powerful variant of the [[Maser Cannon]], the [[CLT-95]], with the [[Super X3]] leading the battle from above. Bombarding Destoroyah (who was struggling to escape Godzilla's grasp) with their various beams, the multitude of military vehicles blasted out the demonic monster's wings. Destoroyah fell to the ground, and exploded in a white mist of [[Micro-Oxygen]].
=== Cryolaser and missile launchers ===
In ''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]'', the DAG-MBT-MB92s' normal Maser beams are replaced with Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT) cryolasers. Two eight-cell rocket launchers loaded with [[cadmium]] missiles and freezer missiles flank the cannon on each side, a grand total of 16 missiles.


Now, there was an even greater threat to Japan. Godzilla was beginning to enter an apocalyptic meltdown, one which would result in all of Japan being devoured by a nuclear 'China Syndrome'. The military now turned their freezer weapons onto the burning behemoth, and launched a volley of freezing strikes. In its initial deployment, the MBT-92s strove to raise Godzilla's temperature; now they attempted to bring it down. In the end, Godzilla entered meltdown, showering radiation over what seemed to be a doomed city. Fortunately, the bombardment of freezer weapons managed to minimize the damage from the meltdown and prevent Godzilla from burning into the Earth's core. However, this did not prevent catastrophic radiation from being released into Tokyo. In his final, fleeting moments, Godzilla imparted his fleeting radiation onto the body of his [[Godzilla Junior|dead son]], reviving him and fully mutating him to take his place as King of the Monsters.
=== Land speed ===
The MBT-MB92 can travel at 70 kilometers per hour.


Although Godzilla had, in his final moments, saved the city and all of Japan, the JSDF had formed a pivotal role in ensuring his victory. The MBT-92 had now added a massive success to its otherwise disappointing record.
==Weapons==
*Can fire a [[Maser Cannon|Maser beam]] from the cannon mounted on its surface.
*The MBT-92s in ''[[Monster Planet of Godzilla]]'' had a smaller turret mounted between the cockpit and main turret.
*In ''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]'', the MBT-92s' normal Maser beams are replaced with ultra-low temperature (ULT) lasers. Two eight-cell rocket launchers loaded with [[cadmium]] shells flank the cannon on each side.
*Can travel at 70 kilometers per hour.
==Filmography==
==Filmography==
*''[[Godzilla vs. Biollante]]'' (1989)
*''[[Godzilla vs. Biollante]]'' (1989)
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*''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]'' (1995)
*''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]'' (1995)
*''[[The Gransazers]]'' (TV 2003) [reused prop]
*''[[The Gransazers]]'' (TV 2003) [reused prop]
*''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'' (2004) [stock footage]
*''[[Godzilla Final Wars]]'' (2004) [stock footage]
==Video Games==
==Video games==
*''[[Godzilla (SystemSoft video game)|Godzilla]]'' (1993) - NEC PC-9801
*''[[Godzilla (2014 video game)|Godzilla]]'' (2014) - Sony PlayStation 3 and 4
===[[Godzilla (2014 video game)|''Godzilla'' (PlayStation 3 / PlayStation 4)]]===
===[[Godzilla (2014 video game)|''Godzilla'' (PlayStation 3 / PlayStation 4)]]===
[[File:MBT-93_-_GTG_-_End_Cutscene.png|thumb|200px|MBT-92s in [[Godzilla (2014 video game)|''Godzilla'']]]]
[[File:MBT-93_-_GTG_-_End_Cutscene.png|thumb|200px|MBT-MB92s in [[Godzilla (2014 video game)|''Godzilla'']]]]
The MBT-92 are an enemy that appears once the player reaches a diaster level of 4, appearing in conjunction with the [[ASTOL-MB93]] Maser attack aircraft. They fire on the player, causing them to recoil and possibly lose fury levels. While MBT-92s can pose a credible threat to the player when in groups, they are no more durable than the standard tanks that appear throughout the game. A group of MBT-92s took part in freezing Burning Godzilla in the final cutscene.
The MBT-MB92 are an enemy that appears once the player reaches a diaster level of 4, appearing in conjunction with the [[ASTOL-MB93]] Maser attack aircraft. They fire on the player, causing them to recoil and possibly lose fury levels. While MBT-MB92s can pose a credible threat to the player when in groups, they are no more durable than the standard tanks that appear throughout the game. A group of MBT-MB92s took part in freezing Burning Godzilla in the final cutscene.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Concept Art===
===Concept art===
====''[[Godzilla vs. Biollante]]''====
====''[[Godzilla vs. Biollante]]''====
<gallery spacing="small" position="center" widths="120" captionalign="center">
<gallery spacing="small" position="center" widths="120" captionalign="center">
Concept Art - Godzilla vs. Biollante - MBT-92 1.png|MBT-92 concept art
Concept Art - Godzilla vs. Biollante - MBT-92 1.png|MBT-MB92 concept art
Concept Art - Godzilla vs. Biollante - MBT-92 2.png|MBT-92 concept art
Concept Art - Godzilla vs. Biollante - MBT-92 2.png|MBT-MB92 concept art
Concept Art - Godzilla vs. Biollante - MBT-92 3.png|MBT-92 concept art
Concept Art - Godzilla vs. Biollante - MBT-92 3.png|MBT-MB92 concept art
Concept Art - Godzilla vs. Biollante - MBT-92 Cannon.png|MBT-92 cannon concept art
Concept Art - Godzilla vs. Biollante - MBT-92 Cannon.png|MBT-MB92 cannon concept art
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</gallery>
===Production===
===Production===
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====''[[Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah]]''====
====''[[Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah]]''====
<gallery spacing="small" position="center" widths="120" captionalign="center">
<gallery spacing="small" position="center" widths="120" captionalign="center">
MBT-92 Maser.png|The Maser weapon mounted to the MBT-92's surface
MBT-92 Maser.png|The Maser weapon mounted to the MBT-MB92's surface
MBT-92 Firing.png|A MBT-92 fires on Godzilla as part of a military offensive
MBT-92 Firing.png|An MBT-MB92 fires on Godzilla in defense of [[Sapporo]]
MBT-92 Maser 2.png|The Maser weapon fires at its target
MBT-92 Maser 2.png|The Maser weapon fires at Godzilla
More Maser, Less Trouble.png|The MBT-92s fire at the same time upon Godzilla, who has fallen to the floor
More Maser, Less Trouble.png|Two MBT-MB92s fire at the same time upon a temporarily downed Godzilla
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</gallery>
====''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II]]''====
====''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II]]''====
<gallery spacing="small" position="center" widths="120" captionalign="center">
<gallery spacing="small" position="center" widths="120" captionalign="center">
MBT-92 Fleet.png|A fleet of MBT-92s and an [[MBAW-93]] confront [[Godzilla]] as he follows his son's telepathic signals
MBT-92 Fleet.png|Two MBT-MB92s, an [[MBAW-93]] and a [[Type 90 Tank]] confront [[Godzilla]] as he follows his son's telepathic signals
MBAW-93s and MBT-92s vs. Godzilla.png|The MBT-92s, flanked by the MBAW-93s, bravely fight on but are kicked aside by Godzilla
MBAW-93s and MBT-92s vs. Godzilla.png|The MBT-MB92s, flanked by the MBAW-93s, bravely fight on but are kicked aside by Godzilla
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</gallery>
====''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]''====
====''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]''====
<gallery spacing="small" position="center" widths="120" captionalign="center">
<gallery spacing="small" position="center" widths="120" captionalign="center">
Freezer Tanks 01.jpg|A CLT-95 (left) with a modified MBT-92 (center) and modified MBAW-93 (right)
Freezer Tanks 01.jpg|A CLT-95 (left) with a DAG-MBT-MB92 (center) and modified MBAW-93 (right)
MBT-92 and DAG-MB96.png|A modified MBT-92, showing the missile cannons mounted alongside its maser cannon
MBT-92 and DAG-MB96.png|A DAG-MBT-MB92, showing the missile cannons mounted alongside its maser cannon
Fullscreen capture 4262017 70638 AM.bmp.jpg|An MBT-92 with cadmium launchers in ''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]''
Fullscreen capture 4262017 70638 AM.bmp.jpg|A DAG-MBT-MB92 with cadmium launchers in ''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]''
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</gallery>
====''[[The Gransazers]]''====
====''[[The Gransazers]]''====
<gallery spacing="small" position="center" widths="120" captionalign="center">
<gallery spacing="small" position="center" widths="120" captionalign="center">
Fullscreen capture 4252017 105619 PM.bmp.jpg|MBT-92 props in ''[[The Gransazers]]''
Fullscreen capture 4252017 105619 PM.bmp.jpg|MBT-MB92 props in ''[[The Gransazers]]''
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</gallery>
===Video Games===
===Video games===
====[[Godzilla (2014 video game)|''Godzilla'' (PlayStation 3 / PlayStation 4)]]====
====[[Godzilla (2014 video game)|''Godzilla'' (PlayStation 3 / PlayStation 4)]]====
<gallery spacing="small" position="center" widths="120" captionalign="center">
<gallery spacing="small" position="center" widths="120" captionalign="center">
MBT-93_-_GTG_-_Firing.png|MBT-92s firing in [[Godzilla (2014 video game)|Bandai Namco's ''Godzilla'']]
MBT-93_-_GTG_-_Firing.png|MBT-MB92s firing in [[Godzilla (2014 video game)|Bandai Namco's ''Godzilla'']]
</gallery>
</gallery>
===Merchandise===
===Merchandise===
====Toys====
====Toys====
<gallery widths='120' position='center' captionalign='center' spacing='small'>
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small">
SHMA MBT DAG.jpg|[[S.H. MonsterArts]] MBT-92, included with Burning Godzilla
SHMA MBT DAG.jpg|[[S.H. MonsterArts]] MBT-MB92, included with Burning Godzilla
SHMA EP1 2.jpg|MBT-92s included in the first S.H. MonsterArts effect pack
SHMA EP1 2.jpg|MBT-MB92s included in the first S.H. MonsterArts effect pack
SHMA Super X3 3.jpg|MBT-92s included in the S.H. MonsterArts Super X3 effect pack
SHMA Super X3 3.jpg|MBT-MB92s included in the S.H. MonsterArts Super X3 effect pack
File:B1a2e30aa1a4251832933552438fe838.jpeg|Kotobukiya MBT-92 Model Kit, boxart by [[Yuji Kaida]].
File:A6e855dccc53b4eea3791ed0a551cefb.jpeg|MBT-92 cameo on Kotobukiya Super-X2 Model Kit, boxart by [[Yuji Kaida]].
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Two MBT-92 props appear at the beginning of the first episode of ''[[The Gransazers]]'' as one of the weapons used by an ancient, advanced human society to defend itself against Warp Monarch.
*Two MBT-MB92 props appear at the beginning of the first episode of ''[[The Gransazers]]'' as one of the weapons used by an ancient, advanced human society to defend itself against Warp Monarch.
*MBT-MB92s took part in a [[JSDF]] ground assault against Godzilla along with [[Type 74 Tank|Type 74 Tanks]] and an [[MBAW-93|MBAW-93s]] in a deleted scene from ''[[Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla]]''.<ref name="DVD">Toho ''[[Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla]]'' DVD bonus features</ref>
*While the [[MBAW-93]] and [[CLT-95]]'s optional missile pods are mounted in a vertical position, the MBT-MB92's are mounted in horizontal position.
*According to Bandai Entertainment Bible #50, ''Super Latest Godzilla Illustrated Guide'', the new visual and sound effects for the MBT-MB92 introduced in ''[[Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah]]'' may represent an improved version of the vehicle perfected by the National Center for Superscience when they partnered with the Cabinet Security Office and the Office of Special Strategic Operations in 1992. Since the experimental machine's construction was rushed to be dispatched for Operation Thunderbeam in 1989, the research and development may not have been completed.
 
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Latest revision as of 20:12, 17 January 2024

MBT-MB92
An MBT-MB92 in Godzilla vs. Biollante
Height 4.8 meters[1]
Length 16 meters[1]
Weight 85 metric tons[1]
Width 9.5 meters[1]
Targets Godzilla, Rodan, Destoroyah
Piloted by Multiple

The MBT-MB92 (９２式メーサービーム戦車,   Kyūnishiki Mēsā Bīmusensha, lit. Type 92 Maser Beam Tank) is an anti-kaiju weapon used by the JSDF that appears throughout the Heisei series of Godzilla films, making its debut in the 1989 film Godzilla vs. Biollante. It is a compact version of the Maser Cannons seen throughout the Showa series; in-universe, it serves as the successor to the N1-00 deployed against Godzilla in 1984.

History

Heisei era

Godzilla vs. Biollante

A group of MBT-MB92s firing Maser Beams, in conjuction with the M6000 T.C. System in Godzilla vs. Biollante

The MBT-MB92 first saw service in 1989. It was theorized that the Anti-Nuclear Energy Bacteria was failing to work at Godzilla's low body temperature. The JSDF determined that the best solution was to find a way to raise Godzilla's body temperature. Godzilla was lured to the Wakasa plain, where the experimental M6000 T.C. System and newly-constructed MBT-MB92 Maser Cannons were situated en-route to Takahama Nuclear Power Plant. After Godzilla shot down two of the JGSDF's helicopters, the MBT-MB92s entered as the second phase of the operation, and began firing their masers at Godzilla's body, gradually causing his temperature to start rising. With proof that the plan could work, Godzilla continued his route through the T.C. System, raising his temperature even further, but the military was forced to make a hasty retreat from the battlefield when Biollante arrived in her Plant Beast form.

Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah

In 1992, Godzilla stormed into Sapporo, having defeated King Ghidorah, and started to destroy the city. Tossing Sapporo TV Tower aside, Godzilla was quickly confronted by the JSDF's conventional tanks and infantry. Godzilla easily destroyed these conventional forces with his atomic breath, before two MBT-MB92s arrived. The MBT-MB92s blasted Godzilla with their Maser beams, but the beast seemed unfazed. Stomping towards the tanks, Godzilla fell through a tunnel near a train station and was trapped in the street. The MBT-MB92s relentlessly blasted Godzilla while he was down, appearing to actually injure him and leaving Godzilla angrily roaring in pain. Godzilla brought himself to his feet, and then dealt with the aggressors swiftly, obliterating them with his atomic breath.

Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II

After defeating Mechagodzilla, Godzilla marched towards Kyoto to find the infant Godzillasaurus being contained at a research institute there. Something had to be done about the risk to the city, and the MBT-MB92 was deployed alongside a squadron of MBAW-93 tanks and a fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcon Jets by G-Force to intercept Godzilla before he reached the city. The attack was a failure, as Godzilla simply destroyed the jets with his atomic breath and kicked the tanks aside.

Monster Planet of Godzilla

An MBT-MB92 in Monster Planet of Godzilla

In this short film produced in 1994 for a Godzilla attraction at Sanrio Puroland in Japan, a fleet of MBT-MB92s assist the Spaceship Earth in fighting Godzilla and Rodan.

Godzilla vs. Destoroyah

A Freezer variant MBT-MB92 (designated DAG-MBT-MB92) and a CLT-95 in Godzilla vs. Destoroyah.

The MBT-MB92, alongside the MBAW-93 finally saw success in 1996, when they were deployed against the gathering juvenile Destoroyahs. Their combined maser and freezer weapons seemed to make light work of the small monsters, but when the creatures merged into a massive aggregate form, the battle was then hurled back into Destoroyah's favor. Destoroyah decimated large swathes of the military before changing form again into a flying form and escaping. Now, the MBT-MB92s had to undergo further modifications before they could be effective. Multiple rocket launcher systems loaded with freezer and cadmium missiles were attached alongside their Maser Cannons, and they were ready to roll into action once more. These modified MBT-MB92s were designated as DAG-MBT-MB92s.

The DAG-MBT-MB92s weren't seen again until the final minutes of Godzilla's climactic bout with Destoroyah in Tokyo. Now armed primarily with freezer weapons, the modified tanks were deployed alongside their familiar counterparts, the MBAW-93s and a new, more powerful variant of the Maser Cannon, the CLT-95, with the Super X3 leading the battle from above. Bombarding Destoroyah (who was struggling to escape Godzilla's grasp) with their various beams, the multitude of military vehicles blasted out the demonic monster's wings. Destoroyah fell to the ground, and exploded in a white mist of Micro-Oxygen.

Now, there was an even greater threat to Japan. Godzilla was beginning to enter an apocalyptic meltdown, one which would result in all of Japan being devoured by a nuclear 'China Syndrome'. The military now turned their freezer weapons onto the burning behemoth, and launched a volley of freezing strikes. In its initial deployment, the DAG-MBT-MB92s strove to raise Godzilla's temperature; now they attempted to bring it down. In the end, Godzilla entered meltdown, showering radiation over what seemed to be a doomed city. Fortunately, the bombardment of freezer weapons managed to minimize the damage from the meltdown and prevent Godzilla from burning into the Earth's core. However, this did not prevent catastrophic radiation from being released into Tokyo. In his final, fleeting moments, Godzilla's body showered radiation over the surrounding area and onto the body of his dead son, reviving him and fully mutating him to take his place as King of the Monsters; the radiation levels fell back to normal as Junior's growth concluded.

Although Godzilla had, in his final moments, saved the city and all of Japan, the JSDF had formed a pivotal role in ensuring his victory. The MBT-MB92 had now added a massive success to its otherwise disappointing record.

Capabilities

Maser beam

The MBT-MB92 can fire a Maser beam from the cannon mounted on its surface.

Turrets

The MBT-MB92s in Monster Planet of Godzilla had a smaller turret mounted between the cockpit and main turret.

Cryolaser and missile launchers

In Godzilla vs. Destoroyah, the DAG-MBT-MB92s' normal Maser beams are replaced with Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT) cryolasers. Two eight-cell rocket launchers loaded with cadmium missiles and freezer missiles flank the cannon on each side, a grand total of 16 missiles.

Land speed

The MBT-MB92 can travel at 70 kilometers per hour.

Filmography

Video games

Godzilla (PlayStation 3 / PlayStation 4)

MBT-MB92s in Godzilla

The MBT-MB92 are an enemy that appears once the player reaches a diaster level of 4, appearing in conjunction with the ASTOL-MB93 Maser attack aircraft. They fire on the player, causing them to recoil and possibly lose fury levels. While MBT-MB92s can pose a credible threat to the player when in groups, they are no more durable than the standard tanks that appear throughout the game. A group of MBT-MB92s took part in freezing Burning Godzilla in the final cutscene.

Gallery

Concept art

Godzilla vs. Biollante

  • MBT-MB92 concept art

    MBT-MB92 concept art

  • MBT-MB92 concept art

    MBT-MB92 concept art

  • MBT-MB92 concept art

    MBT-MB92 concept art

  • MBT-MB92 cannon concept art

    MBT-MB92 cannon concept art

Production

Godzilla vs. Biollante

  • BioGoji 1.jpg

Godzilla vs. Destoroyah

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Screenshots

Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah

  • The Maser weapon mounted to the MBT-MB92's surface

    The Maser weapon mounted to the MBT-MB92's surface

  • An MBT-MB92 fires on Godzilla in defense of Sapporo

    An MBT-MB92 fires on Godzilla in defense of Sapporo

  • The Maser weapon fires at Godzilla

    The Maser weapon fires at Godzilla

  • Two MBT-MB92s fire at the same time upon a temporarily downed Godzilla

    Two MBT-MB92s fire at the same time upon a temporarily downed Godzilla

Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II

  • Two MBT-MB92s, an MBAW-93 and a Type 90 Tank confront Godzilla as he follows his son's telepathic signals

    Two MBT-MB92s, an MBAW-93 and a Type 90 Tank confront Godzilla as he follows his son's telepathic signals

  • The MBT-MB92s, flanked by the MBAW-93s, bravely fight on but are kicked aside by Godzilla

    The MBT-MB92s, flanked by the MBAW-93s, bravely fight on but are kicked aside by Godzilla

Godzilla vs. Destoroyah

  • A CLT-95 (left) with a DAG-MBT-MB92 (center) and modified MBAW-93 (right)

    A CLT-95 (left) with a DAG-MBT-MB92 (center) and modified MBAW-93 (right)

  • A DAG-MBT-MB92, showing the missile cannons mounted alongside its maser cannon

    A DAG-MBT-MB92, showing the missile cannons mounted alongside its maser cannon

  • A DAG-MBT-MB92 with cadmium launchers in Godzilla vs. Destoroyah

    A DAG-MBT-MB92 with cadmium launchers in Godzilla vs. Destoroyah

The Gransazers

Video games

Godzilla (PlayStation 3 / PlayStation 4)

Merchandise

Toys

  • S.H. MonsterArts MBT-MB92, included with Burning Godzilla

    S.H. MonsterArts MBT-MB92, included with Burning Godzilla

  • MBT-MB92s included in the first S.H. MonsterArts effect pack

    MBT-MB92s included in the first S.H. MonsterArts effect pack

  • MBT-MB92s included in the S.H. MonsterArts Super X3 effect pack

    MBT-MB92s included in the S.H. MonsterArts Super X3 effect pack

  • Kotobukiya MBT-92 Model Kit, boxart by Yuji Kaida.

    Kotobukiya MBT-92 Model Kit, boxart by Yuji Kaida.

  • MBT-92 cameo on Kotobukiya Super-X2 Model Kit, boxart by Yuji Kaida.

    MBT-92 cameo on Kotobukiya Super-X2 Model Kit, boxart by Yuji Kaida.

Trivia

  • Two MBT-MB92 props appear at the beginning of the first episode of The Gransazers as one of the weapons used by an ancient, advanced human society to defend itself against Warp Monarch.
  • MBT-MB92s took part in a JSDF ground assault against Godzilla along with Type 74 Tanks and an MBAW-93s in a deleted scene from Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla.[2]
  • While the MBAW-93 and CLT-95's optional missile pods are mounted in a vertical position, the MBT-MB92's are mounted in horizontal position.
  • According to Bandai Entertainment Bible #50, Super Latest Godzilla Illustrated Guide, the new visual and sound effects for the MBT-MB92 introduced in Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah may represent an improved version of the vehicle perfected by the National Center for Superscience when they partnered with the Cabinet Security Office and the Office of Special Strategic Operations in 1992. Since the experimental machine's construction was rushed to be dispatched for Operation Thunderbeam in 1989, the research and development may not have been completed.

References

This is a list of references for MBT-MB92. These citations are used to identify the reliable sources on which this article is based. These references appear inside articles in the form of superscript numbers, which look like this: [1]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Godzilla vs. G-Force Superweapon Manual. MediaWorks, Inc. 10 April 1995. p. 60. ISBN 4073026984.
  2. ↑ Toho Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla DVD bonus features

 
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