Padilla Anti-Missile Tank

Not to be confused with the original Padilla, the Padilla Tube Artillery Tank was a Republic of the Sphere vehicle meant to fulfill a similar role. Originally designed and produced by Aldis Industries at the request of Precentor Martial Cameron St. Jamais, the Padilla Tube Artillery Tank serves as the main conventional artillery support platform used by the Republic Armed Forces.

Carrying seven and a half tons of armor, the Padilla is well-protected for a vehicle of its size. This is good, as the tank's low top speed could make it an easy target for fast-moving units or airstrikes.

The Padilla Tube Artillery Tank carries a Sniper Artillery Piece as its main weapon. Backed up by two tons of ammunition, this weapon allows the Padilla to put effective fire on targets from a great distance. For shorter-range fire support, the Padilla is equipped with two LRM-5 launchers backed up by two tons of ammunition. This two-ton bay allows the Padilla crew to mix their ammunition types. Occasionally, Padilla crews have loaded Thunder LRMs to create a quick minefield. This allows them to delay enemy forces while they withdraw from close combat. Finally, a pair of Small Pulse Lasers serves to deter infantry, whether they're conventional or battle-armed troops.