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StuG III (Assault Gun)

Unit Type: Armored / Assault Gun

Era: WWII

Cost: 220 Industry

Mobility: 8

Range: 1

Attack: 78

Defense: 70

HP: 100

Special Traits

Low Profile: Takes 20% less damage from tank attacks.

Ambush: +25% damage when attacking from forests, cities, or hills.

Tank Destroyer: +35% damage against heavy and super-heavy tanks.

No Turret: Cannot counterattack enemies attacking from outside its frontal arc (or, if keeping WC4 mechanics simple, suffers -15% initiative).

Upgrades

Veteran Crew: +10 attack.

HEAT Rounds: Extra damage against armored units.

Schürzen Armor: Reduces infantry anti-tank damage by 20%.

Elite StuG: +1 mobility and +10 HP.

Strengths

Excellent against enemy armor.

Cheap compared to medium tanks.

Strong defensive unit for holding choke points.

Weaknesses

Short attack range.

Less effective against artillery and aircraft.

Slightly weaker against infantry than a standard tank.

Role in gameplay:

The StuG would be a budget tank destroyer—less expensive than a medium tank but capable of defeating stronger armor when positioned well. It would reward defensive play and careful positioning rather than fast breakthroughs.

StuG.lll Ausf.G ( Constructive suggestions, don't give me BS )