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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 swaps the laser and SRM rack for a Holly 15 tube LRM systems, along with twin Defiance B3M medium lasers. These are usually deployed in a 1:3 ratio with A2s, giving each platoon some long-range reach. 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. These are often used for urban ambushes and as bodyguards for artillery and other fixed locations. 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