Razorback

Overview
The Razorback is a variant of the Rhino chassis that sacrifices some troop carrying capacity for additional firepower. The Razorback can be equipped with either a Heavy Bolter or a Lascannon, both twin-linked. In the new codex it is also possible to use a twin-linked flamer. It also sees the return of the Lascannon and twin linked plasma combo.

Origins
The Standard Template Construction (STC) of the vehicle was uncovered by Chief Artisan Tilvius in M36 of the Southern Rim. This discovery was a great triumph for him, though reports say that another template was also found yet never reached production. After nearly two hundred years, the 'new' template were field-tested and Tilvius finally handled the STC to Mars along with evidences of records stating that a troop have been carrying a variant of the Predator and the descriptions closely resembles this template. Shortly after observing the records, the Lords of Mars approved the template and the production of the Razorback began.

Service Records
The Razorback was originally made for transport, yet later evolved into a fully fledged battle-tank because of its superior firepower. Afterwords, the armored vehicle pattern is inserted into the Space Marine's armory. It is capable of carrying six marines, and at the same time serves as a heavy troop support in the battlefield. Some commanders also mix Razorbacks and Rhinos for additional support. Another use for the Razorback is as a heavy reconnaissance vehicle, protecting bikes and attack bikes in launching lightning strikes over the enemy.

Main Variants
The Razorback can be fitted with many patterns of turrets, mainly on the hull. Some patterns even use remote controlled turrets, Heavy Bolters and single crewed turrets. Some of the turrets normally installed are;

Twin-Linked Lascannon
Lascannons are enormous heavy weapons made specifically to destroy heavily armoured targets. At long range, the Lascannon shows enormous anti-armor power. The Twin-linked Lascannon is one of the most hated sights of any tank crew.

Twin-Linked Heavy Bolters
The enormous version of the bolt-gun can tear apart infantry with a staggering rate of fire. The fist-sized bolts really puts the fear of the Emperor into the victims, thus boosting Infantry's' fear factor of the vehicle carrying it.

Technical Specifications
World of Origin: Mars

Known Patterns: II-XVII

Crew: Driver

Power plant: Quad MkII Adaptable Thermic Combustion Reactor

Weight: 31.5 Tons

Length: 6.6 Meters

Width: 4.5 Meters

Height: 5.00 Meters (including turrets)

Ground Clearance: 0.44 Meters

Max Speed - On Road: 70 Kph

Max Speed - Off Road: 55 Kph

Main Armament: Twin-linked Heavy Bolters

Armor
 * Turret: 50 mm
 * Superstructure: 60 mm
 * Hull: 60 mm