DA-26 artillery

The DA-26 artillery was a light artillery unit that was used by the Telos police force during the Marvain War between 91 BBY and 89 BBY.

History
The DA-26 had a short and disappointing history. It would have been designed for use against terrorists and outlaws hiding in deserted, out-of-reach bunkers. Usually, a deployed police force was slow in capturing their targets in such locations and it was deemed that destroying the structure around their ears would be an easier and more straightforward decision. However, there were just a handful of recorded cases up until of the eruption of the Marvain War.

Only 25,000 DA-26s were produced. All ended up destroyed or irrepairably damaged.

Specifiactions
Considering its original purpose of the design, the DA-26 was never intended to see intense action under circumstances demanded by the Marvain War. Due to its numerous design flaws, DA-26s were easily neutralized or forced to withdraw.

Armoring was light and as a consequence, the DA-26 could not stand much punishment. However, it was agile and fast compared to most artillery units. A strategist might say that it was an outstanding advantage, an advantage that could win a few battles.

The vehicle required a crew of two: a gunner and a pilot. The DA-26 was designed to be controllable by a single pilot if the need arose. Many gunners were trainer drivers as well; however, the same could not be said about the driver: most of them were untrained gunners and could not operate the turret very skillfully.

Behind the scenes
The DA-26 is the first article published of the "Marvain War" series of articles. The rest is going to be gradually written and added.