Sagitaur ATV
Sagitaur ATVs are redoubtable rapid-response vehicles of the Leagues of Votann, that are designed for surveying inhospitable alien terrain and can carry a full squad of infantry.[1]
Description
Sagitaurs are simple but advanced machines that are equipped with independent drive units, high-tensile suspensions, and cyklogeneous tire grips that allow them to easily move swiftly across even the toughest terrain. Their construction draws from a number of ancient STC designs in the possession of the Brôkhyr Engineering Guilds which give them a low center of gravity, rapid acceleration, and protective exofender frames. Besides their speed, light weight, and agility, Sagitaurs are also protected from the rigors of hostile environments such as storms, toxic mire, and can even operate on surfaces with no atmosphere such as asteroids.[4a] Sagitaurs have a small troop compartment capable of transporting up to six standard Kin.[4b]
Sagitaurs usually operate in pairs and are remarkably heavily-armed for their size; their armament includes a nose-mounted twin Bolt Cannon, along with a swivelling turret weapon - such as a HYLas beam cannon, L7 missile launcher/Sagitaur Missile Launcher, or MATR autocannon.[1] The Kin and Ironkin within are supported by a COG that processes targeting data and threat assessments, enabling these transports to operate as mobile gun platforms. This effective and efficient combination of troop transportation and firepower makes them a frequent inclusion in Kinhosts of all sizes.[4a]
Sagitaurs are also suited to scouting operations and lightning-fast armoured offensives alongside Hernkyn Pioneers. Plus their armoured carapaces are durable enough to shrug off everything from rockslides to plasma blasts, making them an ideal spearhead for any of the Leagues of Votann's sponsored colonization efforts.[1]
Variants
- Sagitaur Walker - An unnamed pattern of Sagitaur ATV, this version was capable of switching to an All-Terrain Construction mode, and able to move like a walker to travel across terrain that their vehicle modes would have trouble with. The wheels are attached to the hip joints and are capable of being raised or lowered between modes. Its HYLas beam cannon was mounted on the arm. The pilot was seated behind a roll cage.[2]
- Command - Command versions of the Sagitaur are modified with various scanners and communications equipment.[3]
- Civilian - Sagitaurs may have their roof removed to serve as open-topped civilian models.[3]
Famous Sagitaur Detachments
- The Rediron 3 Corps - Specialist formation of the Naryk's Kindred of the Ymyr Conglomerate. Specializes in using Sagitaur squadrons to spearhead assault wedges.[4a]
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Trivia
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- The Sagitaur Walker was a kitbash made by the Games Workshop employee Joe Naber between a Sagitaur ATV and an Invictor Tactical Warsuit model; it was featured in White Dwarf 493.[2]
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Community: Put Pedal to the Metal Aboard the Rugged Leagues of Votann Sagitaur ATV (Posted on 18/07/22) (last accessed 18 July 2022)
- 2: White Dwarf 493, pg. 90 — A Tale of Four Warlords
- 3: The High Kâhl's Oath (Novel)
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