Land Raider Prometheus

The Land Raider Prometheus is a variant of the standard Phobos Pattern Land Raider used by the Adeptus Astartes as an assault transport. The Land Raider Prometheus is used as a battlefield command vehicle as it is outfitted with additional sensor and communications equipment. The Land Raider Prometheus' hull-mounted Twin-linked Heavy Bolters are removed in order to make room for the additional equipment. The vehicle features an advanced signal booster allowing it to coordinate units at long-range, including ground-to-ground and ground-to-orbit. The Land Raider Prometheus shares several features in common with the Damocles Command Rhino, and as such is capable of fulfilling the role of the strike force command and control hub if a Damocles is not deployed or is disabled.

History
The origins of the Land Raider Prometheus is shrouded in mystery. There are some Tech-adepts of the Adeptus Mechanicus that believe it was first developed as a variant of the Land Raider Tatarus, as they share several undeniable similarities. As of yet there is no evidence to support this theory. Many others believe that the Prometheus was first developed on the Imperial World of Nocturne by the Salamanders Space Marine Chapter, as the Salamanders have more Land Raider Prometheus tanks in their possession than any other Chapter, four to be precise. The Salamanders deny this claim and it is unknown how many other Chapters have Prometheuses in their armouries.

In more recent times the Prometheus has gained fame for its ability to act both as a command vehicle and as a warmachine. During the Masali Campaign an Ultramarines force, led by 2nd Company Captain Cato Sicarius, came under heavy attack by Eldar pirates. The Eldar outnumbered the Ultramarines force three-to-one, and Sicarius only had access to the Prometheus and two Land Speeders. The Prometheus was first used as a defensive anchor in which the Ultramarines were able to keep the Eldar from advancing, after the first attack the Prometheus was able to bring its four Twin-linked Heavy Bolters to bear against the attacking Eldar Guardians, killing many in only a matter of seconds. The Prometheus then turned its weapons, guided by their advanced targeting systems, against the Eldar Jetbikes. The Eldar Jetbikes, which are normally very difficult to target due ot the high speeds, were targeted and systematically destroyed. After the Jetbikes were destroyed Sicarius ordered his reserve forces, which were stationed to the North, to attack the Eldar from behind. Captain Sicarius and his squads that surrounded the Prometheus moved forwards and surrounded the remaining Eldar, who were eventually destroyed. After the battle the Land Raider Prometheus and its crew earned the first-class Marksman's Honour badge for turning the tide of the battle to the Imperium's favour. The Land Raider Prometheus remains a keystone in the Ultramarines' armoury to this day.

Armament
The Land Raider Prometheus replaces the standard sponson-mounted Twin-linked Lascannons with four sets of Twin-linked Heavy Bolters, two on each side. These weapons are enhanced by the Prometheus' advanced targeting systems, allowing them to target enemies with a high degree of precision. The advanced targeting systems and additional communication systems take up some of the interior room within the vehicle, as such the hull-mounted Twin-linked Heavy Bolters are replaced as well as some of the vehicle's transport capacity. The Prometheus is capable of transporting up to ten fully armoured Space Marines or up to five Terminators. All Land Raider Prometheuses are equipped with a Pintle-mounted Storm Bolter for added defence against enemy attack, but can also be equipped with extra armour plating, a Hunter-Killer Missile Launcher, a Pintle-mounted Multi-Melta, a searchlight, and smoke launchers.

Known Users and Deployments of the Land Raider Prometheus

 * Raptors - The Raptors Space Marine Chapter made use of the Land Raider Prometheus during the Taros Campaign against the Tau.
 * Dark Angels - The Dark Angels Space Marine Chapter made use of the Land Raider Prometheus during the Siege of Vraks against the Traitor Forces of Cardinal-Astra Xaphan.
 * Howling Griffons - The Howling Griffons Space Marine Chapter made use of the Land Raider Prometheus during the Badab War against the Secessionist Forces of the Tyrant of Badab, Lufgt Huron, and also during the Dennar IV Rebellion.
 * Ultramarines - The Ultramarines Space Marine Chpater made use of the Land Raider Prometheus during the Masali Campaign against Eldar Pirates.
 * Minotaurs - The Minotaurs Space Marine Chapter made use of the Land Raider Prometheus during the Badab War against the Secessionist Forces of the Tyrant of Badab, Lufgt Huron.
 * Salamanders - The Salamanders Space Marine Chapter is known to have four Land Raider Prometheuses in their possession.
 * White Scars - The White Scars Space Marine Chapter is known to have three Land Raider Prometheuses in their possession.
 * Blood Angels
 * Avenging Sons

Known Land Raider Prometheuses

 * Shield of Mancora - The Shield of Mancora was a Land Raider Prometheus of the Howling Griffons Space Marine Chapter, this vehicle took part in the Badab War, where it was immobilised and captured by the Executioners Chapter, it is unknown if the vehicle was ever returned.
 * Angelis Imperator - Angelis Imperator is a Land Raider Prometheus belonging to the Dark Angels Space Marine Chapter, this vehicle took part in the Siege of Vraks, where it was seriously damaged but recovered later for repairs.

Also See

 * Imperial Vehicles

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