BTR-50 Transporter

GLA taxi service.

53 (Elite)

71 (Heroic)

159 (Heroic)

Self repair

No fireport for passengers

## Introduction

The **BTR-50 Transporter** is an unarmed GLA APC (Armored Personel Carrier) fielded by both General Juhziz and Prince Kassad.

## Overview

The BTR-50 was a Soviet APC salvaged by the Global Liberation Army and repurposed as not only a transport for troops but also as a sapper and a field engineer (see Engineer and Driller versions). Although most GLA generals would overlook this APC's primary purpose as a troop transport because of its rather mediocre speed - which doesn't match the overall GLA military doctrine - some like Juhziz and Kassad on the other hand would see it as an advantage: the vehicle itself is amphibious and is perfect for backdoor attacks, especially when employed in great numbers, while the enemy's attention is diverted elsewhere; a tactic much prized by both aforementioned generals.

This APC comes as rather cheap and can transport up to 8 infantry units, ideal for a massive surprise attack that your enemy would have little chance to counter. Juhziz even added a little extra to his own APCs with dynamite set to blow up if the vehicle is brought down. However this unit is lacking in durability and is unarmed, it does not even have fireports for passengers, its only means of defense would be to crush infantry. Add its passable speed and you get a vehicle that is very vulnerable to enemy attacks especially AT. In order to keep your transporters safe, either escort them with combat units or keep them as far away from the battlefield as possible. Most importantly: make sure the enemy doesn't spot these vehicles. Should the APC take damage here and there, you can always purchase a Junk Repair upgrade for it to be equipped with a toolbox and be able to repair itself automatically. Though do note that it cannot upgrade itself with salvage parts.

P.S. : remember to build an Arms Dealer beforehand, you cannot build this unit otherwise.

## Upgrades

* **Junk Repair** - The BTR-50 Transporter can repair itself automatically.

* **Suicide Bomb** - Equips the BTR-50 Transporter with explosive charges that are detonated upon its death.

## Abilities

* **Amphibious** - The BTR-50 Transporter can cross water, which is an ideal perk for backdoor attacks.

## Assessment

Pros:

* Can transport 8 infantries.
* Amphibious.
* Cheap (600$) and easy to mass produce.
* Can repair itself automatically.
* Can detonate explosives if destroyed (Juhziz only).
* Early game unit.

Cons:

* Light armor.
* Passable speed.
* Unarmed and lacks fireports.
* Little durability.
* Cannot upgrade itself with salvage parts.

## Quotes (in English)

### When Created

* Amphibious transport awaiting passengers.

### When Selected

* They won't suspect me.
* I have many seats.
* GLA taxi service.
* What do you wish from me?

### When Ordered to Move

* Don't get seasick in there...
* Taking the alternative route.
* It's gonna be bumpy!

### When Passengers are Leaving

* It is time!
* Get them!
* Stab in the back!
* Surprise attack commencing.
* Your time has come!

## Trivia

* BTR stands for *BroneTransporteR*(in Russian: *Бронетранспортер*), literally meaning "Armored transporter".
* The pilot's accent implies that he is from Pakistan or India.

## See also

* **BTR-50 Engineer**
* **BTR-50 Driller**