Technical (Generals 1)

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- Technical

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.

Unlike the US Humvee, the infantry transported inside cannot fire out from within the vehicle. However, the infantry will survive unscathed if the vehicle is destroyed.

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 with a cannon and missile launcher.

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, unless it had scavenged enough parts to have a rocket launcher.