Infantry and Tanks

Infantry and Tanks
Concept artwork of Orange Star infantry and a tank from Advance Wars.
Universe	Nintendo Wars
Debut	Famicom Wars (1988)
Smash Bros. appearances	Brawl SSB4
Most recent non-Smash appearance	Captain Rainbow (2008)
Console/platform of origin	Famicom
Species	Human (infantry)
Articles on Wars Wiki	Infantry (unit) Tank

Infantry and Tanks (センシャ＆ホヘイ, Tanks & Infantry) is an Assist Trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. 4, taken from the Nintendo 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 the Smash Bros. DOJO!!.

Origin

Infantry and Tanks as seen in Advance Wars.

Infantry and Tanks are the basic direct combat ground units seen in all Nintendo 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 the Medium Tank and Artillery.

The Assist Trophy's units are part of the Orange Star army, evident by their titular coloration. Their appearance is based on the map sprites used in Advance Wars, Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising, and Advance Wars: Dual Strike.

The sound that plays when Infantry and Tanks are summoned first appeared in the intro for Famicom Wars. [1]

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

As an Assist Trophy

Infantry and Tanks in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

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 like Excitebikes and Lakitu & Spinies, this Assist Trophy is represented by sprites from a game they appeared in other than Brawl.

How to Unlock

Play a total of 300 matches of Brawls or related modes.

Trophy

Trophy

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

In Super Smash Bros. 4

As an Assist Trophy

Infantry and Tanks in Smash 4.

The Infantry and Tanks return as an Assist Trophy and are functionally the same as in Brawl; however, they are now available from the start of the game.

Trophy

Infantry and Tanks' trophy appears in both versions. In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U it is part of the NES Trophy Box.

Trophy in for 3DS.

Trophy in for Wii U.

Infantry and 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.

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 (Japan)

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Infantry and Tanks do not return as an Assist Trophy. However, they do have a spirit based upon their appearance in Super Famicom Wars.

Spirit

No.	Image	Name	Type	Class	Cost	Ability	Series
1,134		Tank & Infantry		★★	2	Super Scope Equipped	Famicom Wars Series

Gallery

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  Artwork of Infantry and Tanks in Brawl.

Names in other languages

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

• Despite an HQ being featured in the Infantry & Tanks artwork on the DOJO!! and in their trophy in Brawl, it is absent in the Assist Trophy.
• Infantry and Tanks are one of 5 Assist Trophies to have appeared since Brawl, but are absent in Ultimate.

External links

• Confirmation
• DOJO!! Page, with Spoilers