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==History==The Salamander is a fairly common variant of the Chimera, providing a rugged and flexible design which can be altered easily to the needs at the moment. ==In the 41st Millennium==The Salamander Command Vehicle is built with extra communications equipment built in and is used as a combined HQ/transport vehicle. It is often used to transport staff around the battlefield. Each vehicle has a dedicated comms officer trained to use the highly advanced communications equipment. The combination of high speed, good protection and advanced comms-equipment means the Salamander often finds roles outside of HQ units. Often they are used as artillery spotters and [[Commissars]] have been known to ride in them. They can also be used to tow equipment if produced on the following [[Trojans]] are unavailable. ==Forge World Variations==*[[Vanaheim]] - standard pattern, built in multi-spectral surveyor (provides magnification, tracking and night vision equipment) ==Regiments known to contain Salamander Command Vehicles==*[[Cadian 98th Armoured Regiment|98th Cadian Armoured Regiment]] - Luxor Uprising*s: [[Krieg 1st Heavy Tank Company|1st Krieg Heavy Tank CompanyMars]]*, [[Catachan 146th Jungle Fighters Regiment|146th Catachan Regiment 'the Red Cobras']]*[[Mordian 3rd Heavy Tank Company|3rd Mordian Heavy Tank Company]]*[[Valhallan 28th Armoured Regiment|28th Valhallan Armoured Regiment]] - Belatis Gryphonne IV Campaign ==Armament and Upgrades==The Salamander Command is armed with a hull-mounted [[Heavy Bolter]] and , [[Heavy FlamerStygies VIII]], which can be upgraded to another [[Heavy Bolter]]. They also have [[Improved Comms]] and a [[Surveyor]]. It may be upgraded with [[Camo NettingVoss Prime|Voss]], [[Extra ArmourTolkhan]], [[Hunter-killer MissileAccatran]], [[Mine SweeperLucius (Forge World)|Lucius]], [[pintle-mounted]] [[Heavy Stubber]]/[[Storm BolterTriplex Phall]], [[Rough Terrain ModificationGraia]], [[SearchlightMetalica]], [[Track Guards]] and [[Smoke LaunchersVanaheim]].{{Fn|2}}
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{{AstraMilitarumPortal}}[[Image:SalamanderCommand.jpg|thumb|right|275px|Salamander Command Vehicle]]The '''Salamander Command Vehicle''' is an [[Imperial Guard]] vehicle based around the same chassis as the [[Salamander Scout Vehicle]], the [[Chimera]]. It is equipped with better command and communication equipment and are often frequently used by Armoured Fist Company HQs in order to keep up with the formation while commanding an operationarmoured company HQ's and armoured reconnaissance squadrons.{{Fn|1a}}
==Battlefield Role==The Salamander Command is issued to [[Imperial Guard Company|company]] command units as a combined transport, liaison and communications vehicle; while often used for armoured formations other types of fighting units such as light infantry also make use of these vehicles. An exception is heavy tank companies, which are normally commanded from one of the [[Image:SalaComsuper-heavy vehicle]]s, though they find use as support vehicles.jpg|right|thumb|A While not meant to be a frontline fighting unit, the Salamander Command Vehicle's useful qualities have found it performing other jobs besides command and control. Artillery units use these vehicles as mobile forward observation posts, while many [[Commissars]] have been known to requisition them as their own personal transport. In a pinch they can also be used as a general utility vehicle for towing supplies or weapons if there is a shortage of [[Trojan]]s.{{Fn|1a}}
==Technical Information==
When used in a command role the Salamander is crewed by a company's [[Imperial Guard Captain|Captain]] and his [[Imperial Guard Command Squad|command staff]]. As with the Scout variant the Command vehicle features a rear platform for the vehicle commander and comms-operator, although this space is given over to extensive [[Improved Comms|communication equipment]] allowing the Captain to command his unit, keep in touch with other company commanders and communicate with his [[regiment]]al commander. The [[Heavy Flamer]] or [[Heavy Bolter]] is also operated from the rear platform, while the driver and hull-mounted Heavy Bolter gunner sit in the forward compartment. All Salamander command vehicles are also fitted with [[surveyor]] gear; in the Vanaheim pattern this comes in the form of a multi-spectral suite operated by the driver which includes magnification, tracking and night vision equipment. Salamanders may also be upgraded with [[Camo Netting]], [[Extra Armour]], a [[Hunter-Killer Missile]], a [[Mine Sweeper]], a [[pintle-mounted]] [[Heavy Stubber]] or [[Storm Bolter]], [[Rough Terrain Modification]], a [[Searchlight]], [[Track Guards]] and [[Smoke Launchers]].{{Fn|1c}}
{{Imperial Vehicles
|Vehicle Name=Salamander Command Vehicle{{Fn|1b}}
|Forge World of Origin=[[Vanaheim]]
|Known Patterns=II-XXII
|Crew=Commander, Gunner, Driver, Comms Operator
|Powerplant=Vulcanor 16 twin coupled multiTwin Coupled Multi-fuelFuel
|Weight=33 tonnes
|Length=6.90m
|Main Armament=[[Heavy Flamer]]
|Secondary Armament=[[Heavy Bolter]]
|Gun Traverse=22 degrees°|Gun Elevation=From -3 ° to 24 degrees°|Main Ammunition=10 shotsShots|Secondary Ammunition=600 roundsRounds
|Turret Armour=N/A
|Superstructure Armour=150mm
|Gun Mantlet Armour=N/A
|Vehicle Designation=0427-941-0350-SA42
|Transport=UndisclosedN/A|Fire Ports=UndisclosedN/A|Access Points=UndisclosedN/A
}}
==Regiments known to contain Salamander Command Vehicles==
*[[Cadian 98th Armoured Regiment]] - [[Luxor Uprising]].
*[[Catachan 146th Jungle Fighters Regiment]] "the Red Cobras"
*[[Krieg 1st Heavy Tank Company]]
*[[Mordian 3rd Heavy Tank Company]]
*[[Valhallan 597th]] - [[Gravalax Incident]].{{Fn|3}}
*[[Valhallan 28th Armoured Regiment]] - [[Belatis IV]] Campaign.
*[[83rd Yervaunt Voltigeurs]] - [[Ocyllaria]] Campaign.{{Fn|4}}
==Images==
[[Image:SalaCom.jpg|center|thumb|250px|A Salamander Command Vehicle]]
==Sources==
*1: [[Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy]]**{{Endn|1a}}: pg. 137**{{Endn|1b}}: pg. 138**{{Endn|1c}}: pg. 142*{{Endn|2}}: [[Imperial Armour - Imperial Vehicles for Warhammer 40,000]], pg. 24*{{Endn|3}}: [[For the Emperor (Novel)]] - [[Ciaphas Cain: Hero of the Imperium (Omnibus)]], Chapter Eight*{{Endn|4}}: [[The Colonel's Monograph (Novella)]], pg. 13
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