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{{cite}}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 armoured company HQs in order to keep up with the formation while commanding an operationand armoured reconnaissance squadrons.{{Fn|1}}

==HistoryBattlefield Role==The Salamander Command is issued to [[Imperial Guard Company|company]] command units as a fairly common variant of the Chimeracombined transport, providing a rugged liaison 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 vehicle; while often used for armoured formations other types of fighting units such as a combined HQ/transport vehiclelight infantry also make use of these vehicles. It An exception is often used to transport staff around heavy tank companies, which are normally commanded from one of the battlefield[[super-heavy vehicle]]s, though they find use as support vehicles. Each vehicle has While not meant to be a dedicated comms officer trained to use the highly advanced communications equipment.  The combination of high speedfrontline fighting unit, good protection and advanced comms-equipment means the Salamander often finds roles outside of HQ units's useful qualities have found it performing other jobs besides command and control. Often they are used Artillery units use these vehicles as artillery spotters and mobile forward observation posts, while many [[Commissars]] have been known to ride in requisition themas their own personal transport. They In a pinch they can also be used to tow equipment as a general utility vehicle for towing supplies or weapons 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==*[[Cadian 98th Armoured Regiment]] - [[Luxor Uprising]]*[[Krieg 1st Heavy Tank Company]]*[[Catachan 146th Jungle Fighters Regiment]] "the Red Cobras"*[[Mordian 3rd Heavy Tank Company]]*[[Valhallan 28th Armoured Regiment]] - [[Belatis IV]] Campaign ==Armament and Upgrades==The Salamander Command there 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 shortage of [[Smoke LaunchersTrojan]]s.{{Fn|1}}

|Powerplant=Vulcanor 16 twin coupled multiTwin Coupled Multi-fuelFuel

|Gun Traverse=22 degrees°|Gun Elevation=From -3 ° to 24 degrees°|Main Ammunition=10 shotsShots|Secondary Ammunition=600 roundsRounds

|Transport=UndisclosedN/A|Fire Ports=UndisclosedN/A|Access Points=UndisclosedN/A

*[[Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy]], {{Cite This}}pg. 137