First, an impressive 180 SCU of cargo space configured for large vehicles, with a reinforced loading ramp that can handle the weight. Unlike the awkward cargo grid dimensions that plague some ships, the Asgard's bay was designed with big military hardware in mind.

But it's the philosophy that's interesting — six Size 3 guns, plus a belly turret mounting Size 4 repeaters (and let’s not forget, sixteen size 3 missiles), all pointing forward.

This isn't a ship that plans to stick around and fight. It's designed to blast through opposition, drop its cargo, and get out. Far from fragile, its four medium shields and Anvil's traditional heavy plating give the Asgard staying power that the Cutlass Black could only dream of.

While currently a solid choice for a daily-driver, where this ship gets interesting for us is combined operations. Imagine coordinating an assault with an Asgard dropping armor support while Valkyries deploy infantry and fighters provide air cover. We've got the pilot pool and tactical coordination to make something like that work.

During our test runs, we experimented with everything from rapid armor deployment to using it as a mobile weapons platform during bunker assaults.

"It's not subtle," one of our pilots noted after a particularly eventful landing. "But subtlety isn't really the point when you're delivering a tank."

But here's what really got my attention: the Asgard doesn't just solve the tank delivery problem. Load it with repair equipment and it becomes a mobile garage. Fill it with medical supplies and vehicles, and you've got a forward aid station. Pack it with mining gear, and Industries suddenly has options for remote operations they've never had before.

The Asgard succeeds at exactly what Anvil designed it for: getting heavy assets where they need to be, quickly and safely. For Vanguard's combined-arms operations, that capability could prove invaluable.

Is it the right choice for every pilot? Absolutely not. If you want a daily driver that does a bit of everything, you might choose to stick with the Cutlass. But if you're looking to expand our organization's tactical flexibility and have the budget for a specialized tool, I think the Asgard deserves serious consideration.

Just don't expect it to be subtle about anything it does. This is Anvil's version of speaking softly and carrying a very large stick – except they forgot the speaking softly part entirely.

The Anvil Asgard succeeds because it solves a specific problem exceptionally well: getting heavy assets where they need to be, quickly and safely. For Vanguard's operational needs, that capability could prove invaluable.

Just remember that tank delivery is a specialized service. Make sure you actually need what it's offering before you sign that financing agreement.