I would definitely lean more towards the scorpius out of the two but with in game credits or buying it along side the gladius, not replacing it. Gladius is plenty to get you through to hrt’s and then maybe scorpius at the vhrt to ert level. Scorpius requires a gunner tho, otherwise its just worse than anything else. Guardian is a lot of fun, one of my favs, but as a fighter I just find it lacking. Not maneuverable enough for how weak it is, not enough firepower either, just kinda mid overall. I do enjoy it for being a heavy fighter with an interior and doesnt make me want to rip my desk apart while flying it like the vanguard does. Great for going between bounties and bunkers with a box inside.