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*In [[The Citadel Journal 15]] the Pegasus went under the name '''Centaur''' but as of [[White Dwarf 270 (UK)|White Dwarf #270]] that seems to have changed, likely to avoid confusion with a vehicle of the same name. | *In [[The Citadel Journal 15]] the Pegasus went under the name '''Centaur''' but as of [[White Dwarf 270 (UK)|White Dwarf #270]] that seems to have changed, likely to avoid confusion with a vehicle of the same name. | ||
*The vehicle's appearance is most likely based on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humber_armoured_car Humber Armoured Car]. | *The vehicle's appearance is most likely based on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humber_armoured_car Humber Armoured Car]. | ||
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Revision as of 20:34, 31 March 2026
The Pegasus Armoured Fighting Vehicle[2] is a reconnaissance vehicle of the Imperial Guard.[1]
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Overview
When the vast Imperial Guard armies advance, reconnaissance and intelligence units must move ahead to gather information on enemy positions and strengths. To accomplish these missions the units must combine speed and mobility with the ability to hold their own if there is an encounter with the enemy. Reconnaissance units are without a doubt the eyes and ears of the imperial guard army.[1]
Modified Chimeras and Leman Russ tanks were found to be too slow and unwieldy for the kind of hit-and-run tactics required. What was needed was a combination of the versatility of the Chimera and the sheer firepower of the Leman Russ. Thus the Pegasus Armoured Scout Car was born. The powerful Leman Russ engine was fitted into a shortened Chimera chassis while a four-wheel drive system gave the stability and manoeuvrability required. The Pegasus was easily capable of outrunning most vehicles and has had many variants produced, including the Pegasus Command.[1]
The Pegasus AFV is used to scout ahead of the main force probing the enemy battle lines for any weaknesses that may be exploited. It has a crew of one driver and two gunners.[1]
It is armed with turret-mounted Multi-Laser, Twin-Linked Heavy Bolter, or Autocannon with a 360 degree of fire and a hull-mounted Heavy Bolter or Heavy Flamer[2] with a 90 degree field of fire.[1]
Additionally, the primary and secondary armaments can be equipped with targeters, auto-launchers carrying Frag Grenades, Blind Grenades, or Frag Defender rounds.[1]
Variants
Trivia
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- Both the Pegasus and the Pegasus Command Vehicle were designed by modeller Ewen Little, using parts from both then-available 2nd Edition Leman Russ and Chimera. A simple guide on how to convert was provided how to create the Pegasus in The Citadel Journal 16.[3]
- In The Citadel Journal 15 the Pegasus went under the name Centaur but as of White Dwarf #270 that seems to have changed, likely to avoid confusion with a vehicle of the same name.
- The vehicle's appearance is most likely based on the Humber Armoured Car.
See also
Sources
- 1: The Citadel Journal 15, pgs. 11-12
- 2: White Dwarf 270 (UK), pg. 42
- 3: The Citadel Journal 16, pgs. 26-28
