(1) activates gun turret controls. (2) arms 30mm autocannon. (3) arms coaxial gun. (4) activates commander's position. (5) activates missles. LandingGear to operate hatch and doors and ready missiles. Pitch and roll to control gun. VTOL and Trim to control via track differential. The M23A2 Guardian II is a Paternian heavy infantry fighting vehicle designed to carry and support mechanized troops in support with armored formations. The previous Guardian IFV, while potent, was derived from the obsolete M3 Avenger. Coupled with the growing number of designs within the Paternian Army, employed for different purposes, it was decided to incorporate them all into a unified family of vehicles, known as the M23 FHTCV, or Family of Heavy Tracked Combat Vehicles. All vehicles would share a similar chassis, improving logistics. These machines are projected to remain competitive in the future through continuous upgrades.