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 the emergency units on the base walls. 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 teams's generator is functioning.

The Technician's weapons include: TCN4 SMG, Sparrow Pistol, Sawed-Off Shotgun, Thumper, TCN4 Rockwind SMG, TC24 and the Long Ranged Repair Tool. 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, and the Repair Kit, a deployed device that automatically repairs nearby objects.

Loadout
(P) - Primary Slot (S) - Secondary Slot

Armor Upgrades
(15000 XP Mastery)
 * 1) -25% Regeneration Delay
 * 2) +50 Health
 * 3) +25% Health Regen Rate
 * 4) +10 Energy
 * 5) +50 Health

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.
 * Close Combat can be useful if you are trying to repair the generator, since enemy Infiltrators often hide in the gen room waiting to give you a solid backstab. The last two levels of Close Combat would counter the effect of this perk's first upgrade - backstab no longer insta-kills light or medium classes.

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.

Video Guides
Beginners Technician Guide by Buzz (NeverStormGaming)

Generator Defense by Roxton (CogandInk)

Flag Defense by Roxton (CogsandInk)

Technician Class For Beginners by GrouchyGus