Tank (Matrix character)
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Tank is the name of a fictional character (played by Marcus Chong) in the science fiction film, The Matrix.
In the movie, on board the Nebuchadnezzar, Tank plays the operator, whose job is to send crew members in and out of the matrix, and generally maintain the ship. Both Tank and his older brother Dozer are said to have been born in the Real World, in Zion. Thus, Tank doesn't have the 'holes' on his body that the other character have which allow them to connect to The Matrix.
After Cypher killed Dozer, Tank avenges his brother's death by killing Cypher. Tank died between The Matrix and The Matrix Reloaded (whether from his wounds in the battle with Cypher or due to other causes is never explained). This was reportedly due to actor Marcus Chong's salary demands and conflicts with the Wachowski brothers. The character's role of ship operator is taken over by newcomer Link, Tank's brother-in-law.