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| − | The Tauros Venator is a further modified version of the Tauros. The principle change being the replacement of the standard anti-infantry weapon with a heavier weapon such as an [[Autocannon]] or [[Lascannon]]. | + | The Tauros Venator is a further modified version of the Tauros. The principle change being the replacement of the standard anti-infantry weapon with a heavier weapon such as an [[Autocannon]] or [[Lascannon]]. The increased energy/munition reserves required for this weapon means the rear of the vehicle has to be extended and an extra pair of wheels installed to maintain vehicle stability. These modifications prevent the Tauros Venator from simply fitting into a standard Valkyrie, they are thus carried into combat by [[Sky Talon Valkyries]] which are equiped to deal with heavy loads. |
The heavy weapons and high manoeuvrability of the Venator variant make it a favoured vehicle employed by the Elysians, who are often left without the heavy support needed to take on enemy armour after a grav-chute into enemy territory. | The heavy weapons and high manoeuvrability of the Venator variant make it a favoured vehicle employed by the Elysians, who are often left without the heavy support needed to take on enemy armour after a grav-chute into enemy territory. | ||
Revision as of 01:16, 24 December 2010
The Tauros - Rapid assault vehicle
The Tauros is a sturdy all-terrain vehicle used mainly on the frontier worlds of the Imperium. Some of which have been adapted to serve in specialised imperial guard regiments, notably the Elysian Drop Troops.
Combat capacity
The Tauros employed by the Elysian drop regiments are further adapted to be lightweight and thus deployable from a Valkyrie. The Standard Tauros is a 4x4 with either a dorsale mounted heavy Flamer or Auxilary grenade launcher Turret, manned by a gunner.
All Tauros are equiped with Galvanic motor technology allowing them to press ahead even after taking damage to their traction.
Venator variant
The Tauros Venator is a further modified version of the Tauros. The principle change being the replacement of the standard anti-infantry weapon with a heavier weapon such as an Autocannon or Lascannon. The increased energy/munition reserves required for this weapon means the rear of the vehicle has to be extended and an extra pair of wheels installed to maintain vehicle stability. These modifications prevent the Tauros Venator from simply fitting into a standard Valkyrie, they are thus carried into combat by Sky Talon Valkyries which are equiped to deal with heavy loads.
The heavy weapons and high manoeuvrability of the Venator variant make it a favoured vehicle employed by the Elysians, who are often left without the heavy support needed to take on enemy armour after a grav-chute into enemy territory.
Sources
- Imperial Armour Volume Eight - Raid on Kastorel-Novem[[1]]
