Vanguard:
Armaments: four 50 cal LMGs (2 on sides), missiles (front mounted)
Shape: imagine a Hornet. Take off the propellers, the side seats, lower the big tail thing and add two gunner stations for the LMGs.
Armor: 2 inch steel plates. Plasma/Heat proof.
People: Two Gunners, one pilot, two passengers.
Role: Assault fighter.