Marauder tank

"I'll be sorting through your scraps!"
 * Marauder Tank

The Marauder Tank allowed the GLA to seriously compete in tank warfare. Assembled by Arms Dealers, the Marauder was more heavily armoured than the Scorpion. Its cannon could be upgraded using salvaged parts to a greater extent than the Scorpion; Marauders were even known to sport twin cannons a la the Chinese Overlord. The quirky standard Marauder design meant that it lacked a rotating turret, and the whole tank had to turn to fire at enemies- in the strictest sense, the Marauder should probably have been classed as an assault gun rather than a tank per se.

GLA generals had to spend a promotional point in order to obtain the Marauder.

Upgrades

 * Toxin Shells - Loaded Marauder Tanks with shells laced with toxin. The toxin itself could be upgraded to Anthrax Beta (or in the case of Dr. Thrax, Anthrax Gamma).
 * Junk Repair

Marauder Tanks could also be upgraded with parts salvaged from destroyed enemy units.

Tactics/Counters
Marauders were very cheap and easy to build in quantity. If tank-on-tank warfare was unavoidable, the Marauder was often the preferred choice for GLA commanders. A Marauder upgraded with salvaged parts could often deal a surprising amount of damage. It was certainly a better option to take on enemy armour and structures than the lighter Scorpion.

However, it had no protection against aircraft and was vulnerable to anti-tank infantry. Therefore it had to be used in conjunction with other units able to deal with such threats; the Quad Cannon was often used. The Marauder's unusual design meant that it could not fire on the move, which was a potential vulnerability.

The Marauder Tank was quick despite its size, and also surprisingly cheap to construct, morose than the Crusader and Paladin. It was also a threat to unexperienced Overlord tanks when fully upgraded, though it required patience, care and micromanagement.

Behind the scenes
The Marauder is similar to the Allied Tank Destroyer, mainly because its gun lacks rotation.

When upgraded, the Marauder also looks like the USSR's twin-barreled T-80 Heavy Tank.