Cerberus Light Transport

The Cerberus light transport is a half-tracked vehicle for the Imperial Guard, specifically those operating in the majority of Segmentum Pacificus. Based off of an STC design recovered by an explorator fleet over 6 thousand years ago and incorporating very minor tweaks made by high ranking magi after years of debate, this light vehicle ferries squads of guardsmen to the front lines regardless of the terrain, and is both cheaper to build than a chimera and easier to drive than one, due to the very nature of half-tracks. However, it has significantly less armor and armaments.

Overview
Initially produced to fulfill the heavy demands placed on hive worlds in Segmentum Pacificus due to large ork incursions, the Cerberus is now regularly seen in mechanized regiments or a planet's PDF forces. Being a half-track it is easier for an untrained guardsman to operate, and having tires makes it easier for field repairs. However, it's most significant drawbacks are its lack of a roof, limited amount of armor plating compared to the chimera and an armament of only two heavy stubbers. There are a number of variants for the Cerberus to better meet several tasks, such as one variant for carrying wounded or another designed for long-range communications.

Models
There have been two models of the Cerberus chassis, the first featuring more angled body plates and multiple viewing ports. Due to the number of individual bodyplates required which lengthened the time of production, a second model was produced, featuring less angles and removed several of the viewing ports. As previously mentioned there have been several variants produced for specific tasks such as carrying wounded, long range communications, reconnaissance, field constructions and more. Due to its relative simplicity particularly clever and bold guardsmen have taken to making minor unsanctioned modifications, much to the chagrin of the regiments' enginseers.