Gaiaterra: Elysea's Conflict/Marauder T-63

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The Marauder T-63 is used exclusively by Malfurion Stomrage's Cell. This unit is planned to be voiced by ...

History
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When (Saudi Arabia) started to see its treasury increase as oil profits were rolling in steadily, the ruling monarchy saw a chance to strengthen its military position in the (Persian Gulf) with these funds. Expatriate soldiers were brought in to train the elite units of the (Saudi) military, while the latest designs were localized for the Saudi environment. While the Scorpion was a commonly purchased light tank for the (Saudi) military, the members of the (Saudi) military wanted a weapon with more power, and they went to illegitimate sources looking for one.

Looking at certain Aquilan designs, the hired engineers decided that instead of a tank, they would offer the Saudi forces a tank destroyer. Building up around two 130mm gun, they created the Marauder T-63. Combining a powerful engine, thick armor, and a (some might say excessively) powerful main armament matched only by the main guns on Voshkod superheavy tanks, the Marauder could easily go toe-to-toe with other main battle tanks and win.

It was also designed to survive the hot days in the (Saudi) deserts, with special filters made to prevent the engine and vital components from clogging with sand or overheating. Its only real weakness was its lack of a moving turret, an intentional tradeoff made by International Inc to simplify the design. However, this meant that the Marauder was vulnerable to being flanked, and could not retaliate when retreating. Despite this flaw, the (Saudis) had a design that was more than a match for even the most modern main battle tanks the Alliance and the Voshkod had to offer.

This proved to be a detriment when the White Guard split almost down the middle after King (Faizal) started to invite ever greater Alliance control over his nation. A good number of Marauders were "liberated" from their motor pools, and in hiding in the desert have proven to be difficult to hunt down. What also worries the Alliance is the equipping of the MLA Marauders with chemical weapons, capable of killing infantry almost instantly and taking away the support they give to Alliance armor.

Thankfully, the number of Marauders stolen is not enough to present a constant threat as the White Guard is still trying to manufacture more, thus only Malfurion and his cell get to use the T-63 whereas the rest must make do with the homemade "Marauders". Despite this, the MLA-allied Marauder crews have shown themselves dangerous and almost kleptomaniacal in their behavior in the field.