Technician

The Technician is one of the unlockable classes in the game Tribes: Ascend. It can be unlocked for 160 Gold or 7200 XP.

Description
This defensive class' role is to maintain the base assets (Base Turret, Generator and the Radar Sensors). The Technician is equipped with an Improved Repair Tool that will repair at a faster rate than those obtained from a dispenser. This class has the ability to place turrets that will autonomously fire at foes. It is important to note that the turret(s) will only be active when the player's generator is functioning.

The Technician's weapons include: TCN4 SMG, Sparrow Pistol, Sawed-Off Shotgun, Thumper. His grenade is the TCNG which packs quite a punch, dealing 1000 damage. Additional belt item includes Motion Sensors, that sap energy and deal 10 damage to the enemy, as well as providing a visual and audible alert upon destruction or trip.

Recommended Perks
Perk 1

Wheel Deal is a strong choice for the class, as often times Technicians are the vehicle drivers (given their ability to repair them). Cheaper vehicles mean that getting into the tank is easier to do (as well as getting another).

Safety Third allows you to have an additional belt item placed, as well as extending the range of these. A good perk for the avid generator defender.

Perk 2

Pilot is an almost mandatory perk if you've already taken wheel deal, increasing the health of all vehicles you purchase. The ejection seat upgrade allows for some high risk maneuvers and utilizing collision damage.

Mechanic is an obvious choice, using it with the Improved Repair Tool yields the highest repair speed in the game. Perfect if you need structures back up in a hurry. It also makes you a prime candidate for vehicle use, allowing you to negate 25% of the incurred damage on it by riding with someone else.

Skills
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