M354B Cougar Armoured Fighting Vehicle

The is a UNSC armoured vehicle. Originally used as an infantry fighting vehicle by the UNSC Army, using common parts with the Bison, the Cougar span out into its own vehicle that served with distinction through the opening acts of the Insurrection, and Covenant War. While considered retired front frontline service, it is still manufactured for use with rearline units, and for Colonial Guard, where it’s tough armour and powerful weapons can be used to protect distant colonies or quell rebellion. Armed with twin 20mm cannons and a coaxial gun, it is lethal to most infantry threats. While it can carry four soldiers, the space is more often used for carrying additional ammo. There are anti-armour variants, carrying an anti-tank missile system, anti-air variants with a RADAR and anti-air cannons, and an artillery variant with a 120mm mortar turret for laying down fire against enemy positions.