Aquila Lander

The Aquila is a small transport shuttle used by the Imperial Navy, it is used to transport important personnel to and from Imperial starships in orbit and to the surface of planets. The Aquila can be seen on almost every single Imperial Navy Warship alongside of its fighters and bombers in the launch bays. The Aquila is not a combat craft, it is only armed with a single nose-mounted Heavy Bolter for defense purposes, but it has excellent armour and can withstand enough punishment to ensure its carge reaches its destination safely.

Appearance
The Aquila is named after the symbol of the Imperium of Man, the Aquila, due to the unique shape of its wings. The multiple independent engine vents that run up along the wings come together to form a distinctive "wing-feather" appearance, which is similar to the Imperial Aquila symbol. The ship is capable of carrying up to seven passengers, usually an important person and his or her guards or faculty. The ship has a command throne for the official to sit in, with communications equipment, and also an observation dome on the top.

Uses
The Aquila is used as a transport shuttle for important personnel including dignitaries, officials, Inquisitors, commanders, and planetary governors. The ship is fully capable of both atmospheric flight and void travel. The craft is used mostly to take VIPs and their retinue to other ships in orbit or to the planet's surface. The Aquila is highly maneuverable in both space and in a planets atmosphere, and this is its best defense against any attackers, in case it is struck by an enemy it is heavily armoured and can withstand several direct hits. During landing the entire crew compartment lowers to the ground for easier access.

Known Users of The Aquila

 * The Imperial Navy - The Imperial Navy has millions of Aquila Landers spread throughout the Imperium of Man on many if not all of their warships, as a way to allow their admirals and commanders to meet together.
 * The Inquisition - The Inquisition uses their own Aquila Landers or other shuttles as personal landing craft.
 * Planetary Governors - Many Imperial Governors use Aquila Landers as personal transports to far away places or to go into orbit to meet with other officials.

Armament
The Aquila is armed with a single nose-mounted Heavy Bolter, but this weapon can be switched with either a Multi-Laser or an Autocannon. The ship can also be outfitted with an ejector seat, extra cockpit armour, illumination flares, and a distinctive paint scheme or decals.

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