Lancer-Class Rapid Assault Vehicle

The Lancer-Class Rapid Assault Vehicle (otherwise known as a "Lancer") is the Draxxen Warfleet's standard infantry support and rapid assault vehicle. It was developed by Drayden Assembly Forges in 1081 AGE.

Design
The Lancer is a bulky one-man hovering vehicle, primarily used for infantry support, light assault, and (occasionally) reconnaissance. Known for it's effectiveness against infantry as well as it's two powerful S1 plasma drive engines, it is lifted from the ground by several antigravity plates located across it's bottom. These propulsion systems make up for the Lancer's build, which is not at all aerodynamic.

The outer hull of the Lancer is very wide in the front, including a heavy steel piece that acts as both a plow and battering ram. Just above this ram are two headlights (700 lumens) that allow the pilot to drive through the dark and in harsh conditions. In front of the cockpit is a small windshield that has been polarized with a blue tint.

The cockpit of the Lancer is almost completely exposed from all sides except the front and directly behind. The pilot has access to many screens displaying everything from how fast the vehicle is moving to the fuel capacity within the turbine. They also have access to the trigger used to fire the two OD-5 proton autocannons on either turbine.

The two S1 plasma drive engines are located on either side of the cockpit, and reach from the front of the main hull to 3.9 feet past it, ending in narrow, aerodynamic wings.

Armament
The Lancer is typically armed with two linked forward-facing OD-5 proton cannons. With an effective range of around 120 feet, these cannons make up for their lack of accuracy in power. Early designs of the Lancer showed the inclusion of a personal energy shield, though no actively-used examples have been found.

Advantages
The fact that the Lancer can be deployed in almost any ground-based assault operation makes it an extremely useful tool in the Draxxen Warfleet. It's autocannons are incredibly effective at breaking an opponents line and inducing panic and disorder in an otherwise well-organized defense. It's heavy frontal armor prevents oncoming damage from striking the pilot, and it's generally rapid movement only furthers it's defensive capabilities.

Disadvantages
Despite it's heavy armor, the Lancer's main weakness is it's exposed drive caps. Although they can sustain a limited amount of damage, the Lancer's turbines can be easily disrupted with a precise shot to these areas. Beyond this, the Lancer is too bulky to travel through narrow passages, and the fact that it's pilot is exposed from both the top and sides only makes it seem less safe to fight in.

Trivia

 * The Lancer is the most widely used ground-assault vehicle used by the Draxxen Warfleet, and has been paramount in countless battles throughout history, including the Battle of Marren during the First Draxxen War of Satar.