Infantry and Tanks
| Infantry and Tanks | |
|---|---|
  Concept artwork of Orange Star infantry and a tank fromAdvance Wars. | |
| Universe | Nintendo Wars |
| Debut | Famicom Wars (1988) |
| Smash Bros. appearances | Brawl SSB4 Ultimate |
| Most recent non-Smash appearance | Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp (2023) |
| Console/platform of origin | Famicom |
| Species | Human (infantry) |
| Gender | Male (infantry) |
| Articles on Wars Wiki | Infantry (unit) Tank |
Infantry and Tanks (センシャ＆ホヘイ,Tanks & Infantry) is anAssist Trophy inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl andSuper Smash Bros. 4, taken from theNintendo Wars series. They form the bulk of the player's fighting force in every game in which they appear.
They were first confirmed as an Assist Trophy in a gameplay video from Nintendo, but were later confirmed on 14th March 2008 on theSmash Bros. DOJO!!.
Origin[edit]
Infantry andTanks are the basic direct combat ground units seen in allNintendo Wars games. Infantry have the least amount of power and low mobility, but can capture enemy properties. Tanks have more power and mobility than Infantry, but are weaker than other vehicles such as theMedium Tank andArtillery.
The Assist Trophy's units are part of theOrange Star army, evident by their titular coloration. Their appearance is based on the map sprites used inAdvance Wars,Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising, andAdvance Wars: Dual Strike.
The sound that plays when Infantry and Tanks are summoned first appeared in the intro forFamicom Wars.[1]
InSuper Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
As anAssist Trophy[edit]
Infantry & Tanks is one of six Assist Trophies that needs to be unlocked before it can be used. When summoned, the units emerge and fire 3D bullets and missiles, which will damage any opposing players. While the Assist Trophy is active, an air raid siren will sound. Much likeExcitebikes andLakitu & Spinies, this Assist Trophy is represented by sprites from a game they appeared in other thanBrawl.
Infantry & Tanks have a spawn chance of30/760.
How to Unlock[edit]
Play a total of 300 matches of Brawls or related modes.
Trophy[edit]
The Japanese version ofBrawl lists the Infantry and Tanks' other game appearance asGame Boy Wars Advance 1+2.
- Infantry & Tanks
- Units first introduced in Famicom Wars, where they fight battles against enemy forces. Infantry are the least expensive to deploy of all units. They're not too strong, but they move well and can capture property. There are two tank types: tank A, which is expensive but has good mobility and firepower, and tank B, which is cheaper but can change battles with sheer numbers.
:Famicom Wars (Japan Only)
:Advance Wars
InSuper Smash Bros. 4[edit]
As an Assist Trophy[edit]
The Infantry and Tanks return as an Assist Trophy and are functionally the same as inBrawl; however, they are now available from the start of the game.
Infantry & Tanks has a spawn chance of24/1254. They can be summoned on all stages in a standard versus match.
Trophy[edit]
Infantry & Tanks' trophy appears in both versions. InSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U it is part of theNESTrophy Box.
- Infantry & Tanks
Two units from the Advance Wars series, infantry are best for capturing bases and tanks for fighting the enemy. If summoned, these two form up on the player who activated them. Don't underestimate them just 'cause they're pixels—the infantry's gun and tank's cannon are formidable.
:Famicom Wars (Japan)
Two units from Famicom Wars. In this game, they'll appear in pixel form on both sides of the character that called them up. The infantry then fire their guns while the tanks use cannon fire and drive into people. Cute as they are, don't underestimate them or you'll find yourself in a world of hurt!- :Famicom Wars (1988 (JP))
InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
Infantry and Tanks do not return as an Assist Trophy. However, they do have aspirit based upon their appearance inSuper Famicom Wars.
Spirit[edit]
Tank & Infantry appear as an Advanced-classsupport spirit.
Tank & Infantry did not initially have a Spirit Battle, but gained one via theThe More the MerrierSpirit Board event.
Tank & Infantry's Spirit Battle use aMetalIggy Koopa puppet fighter and twoSnake minions respectively and are fought on theGerudo Valley stage. During the battle, Iggy favors hisClown Cannon move, referencing the missiles the Tank shoots from its cannon.
| No. | Image | Name | Type | Class | Cost | Ability | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,134 |  | Tank & Infantry |  | ★★ | 2 | Super Scope Equipped | Famicom Wars Series |
Gallery[edit]
Artwork of Infantry and Tanks inBrawl.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Japanese | センシャ＆ホヘイ |
 English | Infantry & Tanks Infantry and Tanks  Tank & Infantry  |
 French (PAL) | Infanterie & tank |
 French (NTSC) | Infanterie et tanks |
 German | Panzer & Infanterie |
 Spanish | Infantería y tanque |
 Italian | Fanteria e carro armato |
 Chinese | Tank & Infantry |
 Korean | 탱크 & 보병 |
 Dutch | Soldaten en tanks |
 Russian | Танк и пехота |
Trivia[edit]
- Despite anHQ being featured in the Infantry & Tanks artwork on the DOJO!! and in their trophy inBrawl, it is absent in the Assist Trophy.
- Infantry and Tanks are one of 5 Assist Trophies to have appeared sinceBrawl, but are absent inUltimate.
