The Panzer Elite faction's Veterancy system is very flexible. When a Panzer Elite unit rises in Veterancy, the player may choose whether the unit receives a Defensive Bonus package, to increase the unit's survivability, or an Offensive Bonus package, to increase the unit's firepower. This allows specializing units in one form of combat or another, as required by the strategic situation. Panzer Elite units also share combat experience with each other, so larger groups will gain Veterancy much faster than individual units.