The Eitrus is the Republic Army’s primary source of anti-aircraft capabilities. Fast, maneuverable, and accurate, this tank is a potent threat against starfighters and missiles.
Built on the same chassis as the Wolf Fast Attack Vehicle, the Eitrus uses its agility to dodge counter fire from aircraft, making it difficult to destroy. It carries the same armor profile and plasma shields as the Wolf as well, giving it the luxury of being able to survive a few glancing hits if an enemy manages to draw a bead on it, giving it a chance to escape.
The Eitrus’ primary weapons are a pair of pulse laser cannons, mounted on either side of the turret where the Wolf’s plasma cannons would be. The Republic uses pulse lasers as their point defense weapons, given the much faster travel time of the bolt compared to plasma weapons. These rapid fire guns allow the Eitrus to quickly ad efficiently neutralize aerial threats.
The Eitrus also carries a centrally mounted light plasma cannon for self-defense against ground vehicles. Though the pulse lasers can be used against ground targets, they lack the same penetration against armor that plasma weapons offer, so the light cannon is used if the Eitrus must defend itself from enemy vehicles.
A deadly, effective machine, the Eitrus does a superb job of protecting Republic ground forces from air attack, and is used widely thoughout their military.