Avenger (Generals)

The Avenger was a support vehicle developed by the USA and introduced later in the GLA conflict. The Avenger could paint ground units with a targeting laser, improving the accuracy of friendly units in the vicinity. In addition, it was equipped with a more developed point-defence laser than that of the Paladin, providing impressive protection against enemy missile attacks both for the Avenger itself and nearby units. Finally, two large, powerful anti-aircraft lasers were mounted on the back of the vehicle. While slowing the vehicle down somewhat these lasers provided awesome anti-aircraft support.

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 vehicle 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.
 * Advanced Training

Tactics/Counters
Because they packed such advanced laser technology Avengers were quite expensive for most American generals to obtain (they were, naturally, cheaper for General Townes). They were also slow moving. However, they also improved the chances of other US units in battle and were virtually untouchable by most aircraft, failing vastly superior numbers. As such they were used - albeit sparingly - in most offensives.

However, being almost defenceless against ground units meant that Avengers had to have other units around them at all times. This gave the Avenger a limited role. If a lone Avenger was cornered it could be destroyed quite swiftly, especially by tanks.