Centaur L.R.V. (lost STC) - WH40k

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Centaur Light Recon Vehicle (L.R.V.) as seen in Citadel Journal #15 & #16 When the vast Imperial Guard armies advance, reconnaissance and intelligence units must rove 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 doubt the eyes and ears of the Imperial Guard army. The massed batteries and devastating tank squadrons would be virtually impotent without the details of the enemies troop strength, deployment and axis of advance. Modified Chimera and Leman Russ 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 firepower and versatility of the Chimera and the sheer power of the Leman Russ. Thus the Centaur 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 Centaur was easily capable of outrunning all but the very fastest of vehicles and make those that could keep up seriously regret it.