The Scorpion is the GLA's main battle tank. While fast, they are a poor match for more modern armour in direct combat. This was demonstrated amply in Iraq, when a division of USA Crusader Tanks took on an equally-sized division of Scorpions, annihilating the latter without suffering any losses. Nevertheless, the GLA have plenty of upgrades available to make the Scorpion a viable weapon, such as the nearly mandatory Scorpion Rocket upgrade and the Toxin Shells upgrade. Later in the conflict, resourceful GLA fighters can upgrade their Scorpions by salvaging parts from destroyed enemy vehicles.