The LV‑8 Warhound is a fast-attack hover-armored personnel carrier designed to rapidly deploy a full infantry squad into hot zones. It’s built for speed, urban maneuvering, and defense in asymmetric warfare, capable of slipping through tight alleys, skimming across shattered battlefields, or plunging into storm-heavy atmospheres with ease.
VEHICLE STATS
Attribute Value
| Size | Handling | Top Speed | Tough. | Wnds. | Crew | Energy | Mods |
| 7 (Large) | +1 | 10 | 33 (12) | 4 | 1 | 5 | 21/17 |
Crew: 1 (Driver/Gunner)
Passengers 5 Troops (1 strike squad)
| Mod | Qty | Notes |
| VTOL Jets | 0 | Fast, terrain-skimming. Ignores Rough Ground. |
| Armor +6 | 3 | Composite reactive armor. |
| Reinforced Hull (Toughness) | 3 | +3 to TOUGH |
| Speed +2 | 2 | Boosted drives. |
| Linked Pulse Mini-Cannon | 1 | Front and rear firing |
| Smoke Dispensers | 1 | Full round; MBT smokescreen. |
| Reinforced Crew Compartment | 2 | +4 Armor to called shots; pressurized sealed cab. |
| Targeting System | 1 | +1 Shooting for vehicle weapons. |
| AV System | 1 | See Sci-fi Companion pg 167 |
| Squad Module | 1 | Allows 5 armored troopers to ride. |
| Advanced Communications | 1 | Secure comms, jam resistance, squad tracking. |
| Command Suite | 1 | See Sci-fi Companion pg 167 |
WEAPON SYSTEMS
| Weapon | Range | Damage | AP | RoF | Notes |
| Linked Pulse Mini-Cannon | 20/40/80 | 3d6 | 4 | 3 | Anti-infantry; |
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Smoke Dispensers: Creates MBT (Medium Burst Template) smokescreen, obscuring all vision. Disperses in 1d4 rounds.
- Silent Glide: Hover system operates quietly at low speeds – 2 to Stealth when moving half pace or less.
- Breach Protocol: Rear hatch can deploy troops as a free action on a raise with Driving or Piloting check.
Deployment Notes
The Warhound is a common sight in mid-tier planetary defense forces, corporate paramilitaries, and colonial security operations. It’s particularly favored in urban suppression ops, where its speed and anti-personnel weapons allow it to pacify resistance quickly and deploy riot troops or shock squads.