Cyclops

The Cyclops Demolition Vehicle is a small unarmed remote-controlled tank thats sole purpose is to be guided remotely to its target and then self-destruct, destroying itself and hopefully destroying its target. These small tanks are controlled remotely by a single, specially trained Imperial Guardsman, the vehicle is controlled by a small handset connected to a communications backpack, while the guardsman keeps himself in the safety of cover.

History
The Cyclops originated on the Forge World of Lucius sometime during the 38th Millenium. The Cyclops has been used regularly throughout the Imperium by the Imperial Guard for any demolition task deemed too risky for human soldiers to accomplish. The Imperial Guard regiments that have used the Cyclops have greatly enjoyed it due to it keeping them out of harms way.

Uses
The Cyclops is mainly used to attack enemy bunkers, strong points, and obstuctions such as razorwire and tank traps. Imperial Guardsmen have found them useful for other tasks such as clearing minefields, destroying bridges, attacking enemy garrisoned structure during urban combat, and even attacking enemy tanks. Cyclops are transported to the battlefield by Chimera Transports, but can also be carried in greater numbers by Gorgons, Crassus, and Valkyrie transports. Cyclops' can also be air dropped behind enemy lines to attack fuel depots, ammunition stores, and command structures to sabotage enemy forces.

Known Deployments

 * Krieg 2nd Armoured Regiment during the Third War For Armageddon
 * Mordain 21st Regiment for Vaust Hive Crowd Control Operations
 * Krieg 1st Heavy Attack Company during the Cleansing of Radnar
 * Catachan 146th Regiment on Yarant II
 * Cadian 98th Armoured Regiment during the Luxor Uprising

Sources:

 * Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard & Imperial Navy, ppg. 151-154