Crusader Tank

The Crusader Tank was the basic USA tank in operation during the war against the GLA. Relatively inexpensive and easy to obtain, the Crusader mounts a 125mm cannon, effective against tanks and other vehicles. The Crusader's chief advantage over foreign competitors is its hi-tech armour protection that can be further upgraded as desired. In addition to this, the Crusader, like most USA ground vehicles, can be upgraded with drone protection.

Upgrades

 * Scout Drone/Battle Drone/Hellfire Drone - One of these drones may be selected as an upgrade per unit. The Scout Drone, the most inexpensive, simply provides information to the tank crew that increases their sight range and reveals otherwise difficult-to-spot stealthy units in the vicinity. The Battle Drone is armed with a small machine gun, giving some protection against infantry, and may also repair its parent vehicle. The Hellfire Drone, initially made available later in the conflict, fires a small, but surprisingly effective missile against enemy units. Drones may be upgraded with Drone Armour.
 * Composite Armour - Available from the Strategy Center, this upgrade improves the armour of each Crusader.
 * Advanced Training

Tactics
The Crusader has an edge over most other tanks due to its superior armour; however it is easily countered by anti-tank infantry and aircraft, against which it has little defense. Therefore, this unit should ideally be used in conjunction with other units that may deal with such threats.

Counters
The Crusader is highly vulnerable to anti-tank infantry and aircraft, as well as long-range units such as the GLA's Rocket Buggy.