In all its straightforward bluntness, T2 Assault Kbot is designed to be effective in conditions that hamper most other units. There is nothing really fancy into it and it is one of the cheapest T2 units around, but it is heavily armored for a walking unit of its size and armed with flamers that are fitting for the task at hand. While very short ranged, these flamers can be used to full effect in midst of wreckage fields or other obstructions, and are good for dealing with hordes of light units or disabling shields of tougher foes.
Seems both the battle tank and now this are sorta an anti-hoard type deal. Will Core have a T2 heavy unit buster?
I already told you that there will be such unit. ;)