Tank hunter (Generals 1)

"We'll tear through the armor!"

- Tank Hunter

"Tank Hunter" was the name given to China's anti-tank infantry. Armed with an advanced bazooka although it lacked the laser-targetting system of the missile defender these bazooka's had a tracking system of their own able, thus allowing Tank hunters to hit alot of targets. Tank Hunters (as their name suggests) were highly effective against enemy vehicles. Garrisoned in Bunkers or civilian buildings, Tank Hunters could provide a solid defence against enemy tank rushes. Tank Hunters were also armed with TNT charges, which, if they could get close enough to a vehicle, would enable then to near-instantly destroy it. Tank Hunters would be relatively powerful to destroy even buildings, provided they place several TNT charges. Groups of 5 or more Tank Hunters experienced the so-called "Horde Effect", increasing their morale, confidence and fighting prowess.

Upgrades

 * Nationalism - Increased nationalistic fervor in Tank Hunters, thus improving the 'Horde Effect'.
 * Patriotism - General Shin Fai only. General Fai's highly trained infantry units already experienced fervent Nationalism. The Patriotism upgrade improved their fighting spirit still further when fighting en masse.

Tactics/Counters
Tank Hunters could be deployed flexibly for anti-vehicle attack and defense. Loaded into a Helix/Assault Helix, Troop Crawler/Assault Troop Transport/,or Listening Outpost/Attack Outpost, Tank Hunters could be used on the offensive. Helix helicopters could fly protected Tank Hunters swiftly over any terrain to wreak havoc on enemy armour or even buildings, provided of course the bunker upgrade was installed. General Fai was also famous for his vast deployment of stealthy Attack Outposts packed with Tank Hunters.

However, Tank Hunters out in the open were as vulnerable to anti-infantry weapons as any other infantry unit, and required considerable numbers to stand any chance against, for example, a Quad Cannon.