| Combat Chassis, Medium (Panther) |
| Panther
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| Common Metals Cost | medium | Rare Metals Cost | very low |
| Build Time | long | Track Type | wheeled |
| Hit Points | high | Speed | medium |
| Armor | medium |
| Commands (not always available): Move, Stop, Patrol, Attack, Guard, Stand Ground, Transfer, Self-Destruct. |
Given the limited resources available for vehicle design and repair and the sudden need for combat units, a modular approach has been taken to tank design, using utilitarian chassis designs to which a variety of weapon turrets can be mounted.
Like the Lynx, the Panther-class combat chassis is adapted from an earlier light utility vehicle design. While the Panther is slower than the Lynx, it trades speed for heavier armor and increased combat survivability. Both Plymouth and Eden units are based on the same original design, and differ primarily in details.
Operational Notes: The Panther can be equipped with any available weapon turret. Costs listed are those of the Combat Chassis only; those of the weapon turret should be added.