SRV manufacturer Vodel today announced the official release of its new vehicle, the Scorpion.
The first new mass-production model offered by the company in many years, the Scorpion is designed for combat operations and troop support. It is widely understood that Vodelâs acquisition by Core Dynamics in 3305 triggered the development of the new model, with the parent companyâs considerable financial resources made available to Vodelâs engineering teams.
Vodelâs chief of design, Frank Endis, gave a speech at the companyâs launch event at Levinson Orbital in Bhattra:
âWe are delighted to bring the Scorpion SRV to the market and are excited at its potential. Our marketing team anticipates huge interest from independent operatives and military forces alike, thanks to the Scorpionâs impressive specifications.â
âA focus on survivability provides the Scorpionâs two-crew cabin with additional protection from harm. The plasma surge repeater and the proprietary Aculeus missile launcher work in perfect harmony when engaging shielded, armoured targets. Meanwhile, the Scorpionâs raw power offers exceptional torque, capable of handling harsh terrain and steep climbs.â
Core Dynamics CEO Owen McKenna also attended the event and was approached for comment:
âIâm really happy with how hard the Vodel team has worked on this new vehicle. They had clear goals in mind from the start, took Core Dynamicsâ feedback on board and kept us updated regularly through the process. I think the acquisition of Vodel was one of the last good decisions Jupiter Rochester made as head of the company.â
The Scorpion SRV is now available to purchase from military economy ports.
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