Marauder tank

The Marauder tank was a medium tank used by the Global Liberation Army during the GLA Conflict. It was the bigger cousin of the lighter Scorpion tank, and was their heaviest tank.
==Background==
The Marauder tank was more heavily armoured than the Scorpion tank, and was armed with a more powerful cannon. The cannon could be upgraded by using parts salvaged from destroyed vehicles. Both upgrades increase the damage output and rate of fire, with the second adding an extra cannon.
The Marauder tank could not rotate its cannon. Because of this, the entire tank had to turn and face the target in order to fire. As a result, the Marauder could not fire while moving unless the target was directly in front of it. This made the Marauder especially vulnerable while retreating or against fast-moving units.
The Marauder tank was only accessible with a General's Promotion, obtainable at Level 1.
==Game unit==
Marauders are very cheap and can be mass-produced easily and quickly. Compared to other tanks, it is fast and is well-armoured. The cannon becomes extremely powerful after upgraded twice with salvaged parts, as the twin cannon fires rapidly and deals considerable damage.
The Marauder fares well against enemy tanks of similar price, such as the American Crusader and Paladin, and the Chinese Battlemaster. With veterancy and with salvage upgrades, a Marauder can even go toe-to-toe with the Overlord tank.
Compared to the Scorpion, the Marauder is tougher and possesses a more powerful cannon, making it a better choice for taking on enemy armour and structures. However, Scorpions with the Scorpion rocket upgrade are a better choice in the early game, due to the lower price and higher speed.
==Upgrades==
===Base===
	Toxin shells 	When purchased, Marauder tank shells are laced with toxins. 	Purchasable from a regular GLA Palace for a cost of $1000.
	Anthrax Beta 	When purchased, improves the toxin shells' mixture. 	Purchasable from a regular GLA Palace for a cost of $2000.
	Anthrax Gamma	When purchased, improves the toxin shells' mixture further. 	Purchasable from Dr. Thrax's Palace for a cost of $2000.
	Junk Repair 	When purchased, Marauder tanks gain the ability to slowly self-repair.	Purchasable from any Black Market for a cost of $2000.
===Salvage===
Marauder tanks could also be upgraded with salvaged parts from destroyed vehicles.
*The first salvage upgrade improved the reload speed of the main cannon
*The second salvage upgrade gave the Marauder twin cannons, each of which did the same damage, and further improved the reload speed of both cannons
==Changelog== 
*Generals patch 1.04: hit points increased from 430 to 490
*Zero Hour patch 1.03: 
**weapon range increased from 150 to 170
**hit points increased from 430 to 500
==Quotes==
== Trivia==
*The Marauder tank was supposed to have a third salvage upgrade, allowing the Marauder to have a triple-cannon turret, but it was removed. The third salvage upgrade model still remains in the game files and the Worldbuilder when the Marauder tank is being placed.
*In the game files, there is a note on the name of tank that says it was first designed for the GLA Warlord/General.
*The tank's design is most likely a modification of a Crawler Crane’s chassis, packed with the installation of a thick armored hull, a frontal skirt on its treads, refurbished tread wheels, and an engine exhaust.
**In extension, the Marauder tank may arguably be the GLA's first and very own domestic tank.
==See also==
*Paladin tank
*Overlord tank
Category:Generals 1 vehicles