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Scorpion Raider: Libya's Beyond Revenge Unit
Libyan strategists have long understood that reliance on suicide units alone does not make for effective base assaults. The Scorpion Raider
changes everything. This fast, maneuverable, and heavily armored vehicle uses a low-yield and shorter-range version of the V3 rocket, which is
very damaging to all land targets. The rocket's payload contains conventional explosives, and this is how it does its damage; however Libyan
weapon engineers could not resist adding a small amount of toxic gas to the warhead as well. This gas is released on detonation and lingers
for only a very short while, which is enough to kill most infantry unfortunate enough to become exposed to it.
 The rapid reload
mechanism ensures that the Scorpion Raider is always ready to deliver yet another blow against the enemy. The control cockpit, launcher, and
reloading system are integrated into a single large turret which rotates independently of its high-torque tracked drive assembly, which
allows the unit to fire even while charging into battle. Finally, special armor protects the Raider against all forms of radiation, making
this an ideal unit for use on irradiated battlefields.
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