Surface transports have been in use since the industrial era, although modern models use a similar frame to surface rovers, which were adapted for alien surface environments.
Current models use a heavy frame with six tecton-weave tires on independent suspension. At the front of the vehicle is a pressurized cabin which communicates through an interior hatchway to a second, larger pressurized cargo area with a rear hatchway.
The interior cargo area can be used for transporting cargo, machinery, or personnel, but in addition can be configured for a variety of other purposes. These variants include medical services, command post, surveillance, communications, and field laboratory.
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The surface transport contains three compartments that can each be independently pressurized. The first is a storage and passenger compartment that has exterior hatches to either side of the vehicle as well as the cargo bed and cockpit. The second compartment is a cockpit that seats the pilot and instruments. The final compartment is an enclosed cargo bed for additional passengers and goods which also has a large rear hatch for loading and unloading. This cargo bed can be refitted for many functions including mobile command posts, communications equipment, or emergency medical services.