Chimera

The Chimera is a modified mining rig with a mounted laser cannon, acting as a Chinese battle tank in the Fallout 3 add-on Operation: Anchorage.

Background
It was included in the Anchorage Reclamation simulation created by VSS at the behest of General Constantine Chase.

Specifications
Originally, it was a mining rig. The Chinese had refitted the vehicle with long range weapons and reinforced armor.

Gameplay attributes
The player character may encounter Chimera tanks twice throughout the campaign, a pair off in the distance during The Guns of Anchorage and at the fuel depot during Paving the Way. Only one chimera is ever actually fought, serving as a miniboss at the fuel depot. Walking into a Chimera while crouching will knock the player character down, causing damage.

Chimera tanks are described as being superior to any American tank available. They are equipped with a unique laser weapon similar to Liberty Prime's eye laser. Chimeras take slightly increased damage when shot in the screws and noticeably increased damage when shot in the cannon or radar antenna.

Appearances
Chimera tanks appear in the Fallout 3 add-on Operation: Anchorage.

Behind the scenes
A cut reconstructed audio log mention the tanks, the voice line stating, "Chimera Tanks? Come on, man, even you have to admit these are sheer fantasy."

Bugs
The tanks may not be hostile towards the player when first encountered.