A comprehensive list of major systems employed by the Paternian Army. Note that all aircraft are operated under the Paternian Air Force Army Tactical Command. List will be completed later and updated.

TANKS

Defined as any tracked armored fighting vehicle with a large-caliber gun and frontal armor proof to 30mm APDS at all ranges.

M3 Avenger

The first main battle tank of the Paternian Army and Marine Corps, it was designed to emphasize mobility and firepower over armor protection. While no longer in service as a proper tank, it continues in service in many variants that will be discussed below.

Variants in service

M3A1(90) Avenger: training purposes only. Refitted with 90mm M3 railguns due to ballistic similarity with 120mm M5.

M4 Scorpion

An airmobile light tank employed by the Paternian Army paratroopers, the vehicle's initial performance was mixed; while it provided excellent fire support, its thin armor proved vulnerable to proper main battle tanks and infantry-operated anti-armor weapons. In addition, its 30mm autocannon performed poorly against bunkers and tanks. The machine received extensive upgrades, some which remain in service.

Variants in service

M4A1 Scorpion: M4 Scorpion with turret replaced by casemate and 90mm railgun fitted.
M4A2 Scorpion: M4 Scorpion fitted with new turret, fitting a 76mm M6 coilgun.
M4A2(90) Scorpion: M4A2 Scorpion fitted with the 90mm M3 railgun in place of the 76mm M6. Done by field units only.

M5 Victoria

A heavily-armed, well-armed 70-ton behemoth, it was designed as an assault tank. Featuring heavy armor capable of withstanding all but the largest guns, some of the feats this tank did are nothing short of legendary, such as the story of M5A5 Victoria "Firefly". With the introduction of the almost equally effective but lighter and cheaper M6 Ardent, the M5 has since been moved to assault tank or elite units which could benefit from the marginal advantage.

Variants in service

M5A4 Victoria: M5A3 Victoria with new gun elevation system and 120mm M5A2
M5A5 Victoria: M5A4 Victoria with new electronic weapons systems and barrel cooling shroud on 120mm M5A4 main gun.

M6 Ardent

The greatest balance between firepower, armor, mobility, and economy, the M6 forms the bulk of Paternain armored formations. It forms the basis for other machines, discussed elsewhere.

Variants in service

M6A3 Ardent: M6A2 hull with new transmission fitted with M6A1 turret. Armed with 120mm M5A1 coilgun.
M6A4 Ardent: New turret fitted to M6A3 hull, featuring improved armor protection.
M6A5 Ardent: Modified M6A4 designed to fit the 155mm M8 coilgun.

M8 General Burns

Named after the late General Burns, the creator of the Paternain Army's tank force and pioneer of tank tactics, the tank is perhaps one of the most powerful weapon platforms in the world due to its lethal combination of stealth and firepower.

Armored Personnel Carriers/Infantry Fighting Vehicles

Defined as an armored vehicle designed to provide support infantry operations.

M17 Stallion

A family of 8x8 vehicles, they are the backbone of the wheeled armored vehicle fleet.

Variants in service

M17A4 Stallion: Basic M17A1 Stallion with revised transmission and improved frontal armor profile. Able to carry 18 infantry inside.
M17A5 Stallion: Basic M17A4 Stallion fitted with modified M8 General Burns turret armed with a 30mm M13 automatic cannon.

M3 Avenger

Originally a tank, its hull was transformed into a variety of vehicles.

Variants in service

M3 Guardian: APC based off the M3 Avenger, able to carry 24 infantry inside.

M3 Prime Mover

Artillery tractor based off of the M4 Scorpion. Originally designed to tow guns and transport the gun crews, it was found to be a highly mobile machine that could be employed as a light armored personnel carrier in terrain that men in snowshoes or skis would sink.

Self-Propelled Gun/Tank Destroyer/Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun

Basically anything designed to carry an artillery from one place to another which does not qualify as a tank.

M3 Avenger

Originally a tank, its hull proved adaptable to many roles.

Variants in service

M2A1 Ballista: 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer based on modified M3 Avenger chassis.
M3A2 Skysweeper II: Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun

M6 Ardent

While in very much active service, it has been adapted into self-propelled weapons.

Variants in service

M3 Skysweeper II: Mobile air defense system.
M3 Terminator: Infantry support variant of M3 Skysweeper II. Removes AA radar and air-air missiles for rocket pods and Land Inferno missiles.

M17 Stallion

These machines were also adapted into tank destroyer and mortar carrier versions.

Variants in service

M17A5 Stallion Tank Destroyer: M17A4 Stallion fitted with turret of M8 General Burns Light Tank.
M17A4 Stallion MC: M17A1 MC Stallion upgraded to the M17A4 hull standard. Mortar carrier.
M17A6 Stallion SPAAG: M17A4 Stallion fitted with Skysweeper III Turret from

M1 1/2 Ton General Purpose Truck

The principal light truck of the Paternian Army and affectionately known as the Jeep, it has since been adapted into tank destroyers for use by airborne forces.

Variants in service

M9 Stinger Tank Destroyer: M1 Jeep fitted with 90mm M3 facing rearward.
M10 Stinger II Tank Destroyer: M1 Jeep fitted with 120mm M5A6 facing forward.

M3 1 1/2 Ton General Purpose Truck/High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle

A new general purpose machine designed to fill the roles of scout car and serve as an intermediate between the 1/2 ton Jeep and 2 1/2 ton truck. It is affectionately known as the Humvee.

Variants in service

M11 Sniper Tank Destroyer: a Humvee fitted with a Land Inferno Turret. Contains 8 shots.
M3A1 Skysweeper III SPAAG: a Humvee fitted with a Skysweeper III turret