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The Malice series of wheeled fighting vehicles began as a response to the Tennessee Star Guards requirement for a durable, effective, 50 ton tank that would have a per-unit cost of under 1 million c-bills. First developed in 3011, the Malice features a modular turret assembly similar to the Phalanx, along with a rugged, simplified drivetrain and "soldier proof" electronics suite. After an initial run, it was decided to move to an all-electric drivetrain and fuel-cell power, which caused a major rethinking on the Malice's primary weapons systems. The A2 model, which premiered in 3021, replaced the autocannon with the readily available Sunglow Mk 2 large laser. While it retains the infantry bay for 2 squads, fuel connects have been added so that extended range fuel tanks can be added for extended operations instead. The B2 model removes the infantry bays and serves as a direct-fire support vehicle, with a Magna Hellstar PPC and coaxial Defiance B3S small laser. For close support, the C1 variant mounts a Defiance Killer Type T, same as the short lived Rommel manufacturing run on Memphis from 3020-3027. Organic artillery is provided by the D1 series, with a turret mounted Thumper and GlideTrack turret stabilizers allowing for fire on the move. Heavier artillery support is the province of the E1 variant, which reduces the ground speed to a max of 68 KPH and mounts lighter armor to accommodate it's massive Trolland and Trolland Sniper artillery system. The original A models were refurbished to an export -50A1 standard and sold to the AFFS for distribution to various planetary militias.