SD2:SU-75

 is a Soviet Anti-tank unit in Steel Division II. It is a captured Marder II and has been repainted in soviet vertical camouflage patterns, with Russian emblems. Somewhat of a ghost unit in the game's current state, the Soviet SU-75 not currently usable in any of the available multiplayer decks. It appears that the model is fully developed for the unit. Listed in the game files as 'Marder_II_SOV.ndf' and 'Marder_II_SOV_Depiction.ndf' the meshes appear to be complete, and the model fully capable. Having been assigned a point value and using what for all purposes seems to be the standard Marder template for movement, damage, and armor, the model is somewhat hidden in the game's current state. It is unknown whether this will be subject to change with subsequent releases of DLC or patches. It appears in the Steel Division 2 Single-player Historical Battle Terminus Krupki '  as a unit within the "' Zhelezniak" Partisan Brigade, under the Anti-Tank tab.

Strategy
Currently in the game, the SU-75 is only present in a single army according to the Divisions.ndf file in the game files. This division is the  'Zhelezniak Partisans' who get the vehicle as a SP-AT weapon. However the Pak 40 is a killer ambush predator. When using this vehicle it is important to remember two things:

 

1.) The vehicle has almost no armor. While it may not suffer against rifle or small arms fire, grenades and                AT weapons, especially tanks or non-propelled guns, will easily be able to penetrate the thin skin on the vehicle.

2.) The vehicle has a very large profile. Even in partial cover, it may be very hard for this vehicle to remain hidden. Be wary of enemy spotters, and enemy scouting units. If the vehicle is revealed to the enemy, it is best to move it backward before it attracts too much fire.

Ambush deployment for the SU and the Marders will be the crucial factor in determining their effectiveness. Placing them in a position that gives them concealment and good sight lines, as well as an area to displace after firing to avoid counter-battery or return fire, is essential. I recommended placing it behind an incline watching a road for best results. Also try and figure out what roads your enemy is using to reinforce and try and place this SU perpendicular to it for side shots on enemy vehicle traffic.

The Pak 40 75mm excels at AT work, however the AP is quite lacking. Unless the enemy infantry is entrenched in buildings, you would be better off using a different vehicle to try and root them out. The 75mm HE round is less than useful. If the enemy is poorly trained, or lacks veterancy, you may be able to pin or route infantry in the open, but no promises.