Technical (Generals 1)

In the tradition of militias in developing nations, the GLA used Technicals for transport and anti-infantry purposes. A Technical was a small truck (often a pick-up) with a machine gun mounted on the back. Resourceful GLA fighters could upgrade the Technical's weaponry with parts scavenged from destroyed enemy vehicles.

Upgrades

 * Armor-Piercing Bullets - Provided more potent ammunition for the Technical. 25% more damaging. Available from the Black Market.
 * Junk Repair

In addition, the Technical's gun could be upgraded with salvaged parts.

Tactics/Counters
Very cheap and very fast, the Technical could also transport up to 5 infantry units in addition to the driver and gunner. Its speed made it useful as a scout, and also as a way to transport infantry quickly across the battlefield to capture ground or launch surprise attacks early in a conflict. Their machine guns were effective against exposed enemy infantry. However, Technicals also suffered from very light armour and weaponry, and taking on enemy vehicles directly (without superior numbers) was often a bad idea. They also had no defence against aircraft whatsoever.