Gorgon

The Gorgon is a Super-Heavy troop transport vehicle of the Imperial Guard. The Gorgon is the Imperium of Man's largest transport vehicle, it is capable of transporting up to 50 soldiers, nearly five times that of the standard Imperial Chimera and almost twice that of the super-heavy Crassus Infantry Transport. Due to its large size, slow speed and petty armament, the Gorgon is rarely used as a front-line vehicle.

History
While the exact date when the first Gorgon was constucted has been lost to the Adeptus Mechanicus, it is known that it originated on the Forge World of Vanaheim. The Gorgon is used by the Imperial Guard mostly during trench warfare or sieges, to get troops across the killing fields of "No-Man's Land" and close to the enemy, where they can overwhelm them with sheer numbers. The Gorgon saw heavy use during the opening stages of The Siege of Vraks by the 88th Siege Army of the Death Korps of Kreig.

Uses
The Gorgon's slow speed and weak armament make it a poor choice for anything other than short trips or amphibious assaults, Gorgons rely heavily on their thick armour and firing support from other units, usually Basilsks, or Medusa artillery, to make it safely to the enemy lines where it can unload its cargo of soldiers. The front ramp is very thick and can withstand direct hits from heavy weapons and also can be used as a dozerblade. Gorgons are capable of carrying up to two Cyclops Remote-Controlled Tanks and their Controllers.

Armament
The most common armament for the Gorgon is two Twin-linked Heavy Stubbers located on the rear elevated deck, and four single-use Motar Launchers on the sides, which are controlled by the two rear gunners. The Gorgon can have its Motar Launchers replaced with four sponson-mounted Heavy Flamers, Heavy Stubbers, or Heavy Bolters. The Gorgon can also be equiped with Camo Netting, a Hunter-Killer Missile Launcher, a Searchlight, Smoke Launchers, and Track Guards. There is rumored to be a closed-top varient of the Gorgon with additional weaponry, but it is unconfirmed.

Sources:
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 * Imperial Armour Volume Five - The Siege of Vraks - Part One, ppg. 33, 102-108