Leman Russ Agitator

The Leman Russ Agitator is a variant of the Imperial Guard's primary main battle tank, the Leman Russ. The Leman Russ is named after the Primarch of the Space Wolves Space Marines Chapter, Leman Russ, and is one of the most common armored vehicles used by the Imperium of Man. The Leman Russ Agitator variant differs from the standard pattern Leman Russ in that its main weapon is a set of two twin-linked Assault Cannons, as opposed to the standard Battle Cannon, and it mounts a heavy flamer as its hull-mounted weapon. Because of the staggering amount of ammunition this consumes 2 additional large ammunition drums are stored on either side of the turret.
The Leman Russ Agitator is an uncommon variant of the Leman Russ and is not widely fielded by many Imperial Guard Regiments. It is only employed when fighting a massive number of infantry. The Quad-linked Assault Cannons provide a wall of ballistic projectiles capable of shredding any incoming infantry and the heavy flamer mounted below it eradicates anything that gets closer.
== Use ==
The Leman Russ Agitator is largely used to support infantry and is integrated into mechanized infantry regiments. It should be noted that it generally lacks the ability to destroy other armored vehicles and as such it is expected to work in concert with other armored units.
While it shares many of its uses with the Leman Russ Punisher the ability to serve as a “bullet hose” its role differs slightly as it is often used closer in due to its heavy flamer. The Agitator is at home in claustrophobic urban environments where it can funnel the maximum number of enemies into its range. It is often used as the “anvil” against which the hammer strikes; parking one down a street and maneuvering enemies into its range ends in a decisive blow.
It is noted that the Agitator, being equipped with 4 assault cannons, is excessively loud. Crews regularly go deaf from operating them in a confined space and deaf tank-crew commanders are commonly assigned because of them. Some are granted the blessing of an "Agitator Ear", a cybernetic augmentation that allows the recipient to turn on and off their hearing.
== Optional Equipment ==
A Leman Russ Agitator can equip the following optional equipment, depending on the mission:
* Dozer Blade (Particularly in urban environments)
* Extra Armour Plating
* Smoke Launchers
* Searchlight
* Pintle-mounted Heavy Stubber
* Sponson-Mounted Heavy Bolters
* Tarantula Sentry Guns*
*Leman Russ Agitator can mount 2 Tarantula Sentry Guns on the back of their chassis that can be rolled off and deployed by a command from the tank commander. These are often used to provide rear-guard protection from enemies who have out-maneuvered the Agitator or to provide additional anti-infantry support (even as a leave-behind defense weapon). These, when set up for anti-air operations, can be an excellent force multiplier.
== Known Users ==
* 6th Neo-Jerionite Regiment “The Guns of the Teacher”
* 418 Somnium Regiment “割草机” or “Ge Cao Ji”
* 101st Ubrin Regiment “The Emperor's Rejects”
* 88th Tank Regiment “The Crazy 88th”
Category:Imperial Vehicles
Category:Imperium of Man
Category:Imperial Guard