Salamander Command
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 used by Armoured Fist Company HQs in order to keep up with the formation while commanding an operation.
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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 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 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
- 98th Cadian Armoured Regiment - Luxor Uprising
- 1st Krieg Heavy Tank Company
- 146th Catachan Regiment 'the Red Cobras'
- 3rd Mordian Heavy Tank Company
- 28th Valhallan Armoured Regiment - Belatis IV Campaign
Armament and Upgrades
The Salamander Command is armed with a hull-mounted Heavy Bolter and Heavy Flamer, which can be upgraded to another Heavy Bolter. They also have Improved Comms and a Surveyor. It may be upgraded with Camo Netting, Extra Armour, Hunter-killer Missile, Mine Sweeper, pintle-mounted Heavy Stubber/Storm Bolter, Rough Terrain Modification, Searchlight, Track Guards and Smoke Launchers.
| Vehicle Name: | Salamander Command Vehicle | Main Armament: | Heavy Flamer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forge World of Origin: | Vanaheim | Secondary Armament: | Heavy Bolter |
| Known Patterns: | II-XXII | Traverse: | 22 degrees |
| Crew: | Commander, Gunner, Driver, Comms Operator | Elevation: | From -3 to 24 degrees |
| Powerplant: | Vulcanor 16 twin coupled multi-fuel | Main Ammunition: | 10 shots |
| Weight: | 33 tonnes | Secondary Ammunition: | 600 rounds |
| Length: | 6.90m | ||
| Width: | 5.70m | Armour | |
| Height: | 3.18m | ||
| Ground Clearance: | 0.45m | Superstructure: | 150mm |
| Fording Depth: | {{{Fording Depth}}} | Hull: | 130mm |
| Max Speed - on road | 70kph | Gun Mantlet | N/A |
| Max Speed - off road: | 55kph | Vehicle Designation: | 0427-941-0350-SA42 |
| Transport Capacity: | Undisclosed | Firing Ports: | Undisclosed |
| Access Points: | Undisclosed | Turret: | N/A |
