MBAW-93

The MBAW-93 is a powerful Maser-based tank which first appears in the 1992 TOHO Film Godzilla vs. Mothra. It is capable of firing two beams at the same time from its side-mounted maser cannons, and its heavy weight meant that it formed a pivotal backup to the JSDF and GDF's forces.

History
The MBAW-93 tanks were first used when the JSDF confronted the larval Battra in Nagoya. Much to the JSDF's chagrin, the beams relentlessly fired by the tanks failed to even scratch the larva's hide, and beams from the monster's eyes and horn made light work of the powerful machines.

In 1993, the tanks were deployed by the GDF alongside a fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcons and MBT-92 tanks. Godzilla, fresh from temporarily defeating MechaGodzilla 2, made his way through Kyoto to reach His adopted son's telepathic cries. Unfortunately, this battle was also a loss, as the Monster King simply kicked the tanks aside like fallen leaves, and obliterated the F-16s with blasts of his Atomic Breath.

The tanks ultimately found success in 1995, when they were deployed in a desperate campaign against Destoroyah in the midst of Godzilla's meltdown crisis. Their success was ensured alongside the newly-introduced DAG-MB96 freezer tanks.