Unlike most recon vehicles, which are used by one particular House or unit, the Pegasus can be found in almost every major military organization. It is easily the most popular reconnaissance vehicle ever produced.
         The Pegasus is a unique recon unit, having fairly heavy armor and sufficient firepower to disable an armor unit. (Most recon tanks mount only defensive weapons, and their armor is too inadequate to sustain heavy damage.) In addition, the Pegasus's speed is comparable to that of most other recon vehicles.
         The Exeter Organization first produced the Pegasus in the early years of the First Succession War. Since that time, the Pegasus has earned a reputation as the sturdiest and most reliable recon tank ever produced.

         The Pegasus's durability stems from its chassis design. The chassis is unique, produced in hexagonal plates that interlock through a series of hooks and grooves. Each plate is set into a hollow framework, which has its own hooks and grooves, and then is welded into place. This gives the Pegasus the structural flexibility a fast hovercraft needs, while making it sturdy enough to withstand weapon hits. According to the Exeter Organization design staff, the Pegasus's stress and strain thresholds exceed that of any other hovercraft by over 64.3 percent.
         The Exeter LongScan system adds to the Pegasus's reputation as an excellent recon vehicle. Using a series of "scanning induction webs" that run throughout the vehicle, the system can scan for enemy vehicles and troops up to 30 kilometers away. The ReconLook Communications unit allows the Pegasus to identify units by their silhouette, speed, and seismic and electronic noise.
         The Salamander Systems CommPhase unit connects the StarStreak Heavy Missile Racks to the communications system. After the LongScan and ReconLook systems have identified all the targets, the CommPhase gives the gunner the best possible targets within range. The gunner then has the option either to let the computer fire at the most threatening target or to override the computer control systems and pick the target himself.
         The StarStreak missile systems were originally developed by an unknown company that was bought out by Exeter after it went bankrupt. Using the highest number of short-range missiles available, the StarStreaks have an excellent chance of critically damaging any vehicle on the battlefield.
         The Pegasus is not equipped to communicate with orbiting DropShips or JumpShips, unlike many other recon units. An additional transmitter, called a TransBoost, can be installed to give the Pegasus tight-beam microwave communications ability. This is usually done when a Pegasus is investigating an area controlled by hidden enemy troops.
         The Pegasus carries four men: one driver, one gunner, one radio/detection man, and a commander, who doubles as a second radio man. The interior of the Pegasus is remarkably comfortable, though an average man cannot stand up straight in it. There is a small food preparation area toward the rear of the tank.

         Although most missions involving a Pegasus are considered classified, there is one report of a Kurita Pegasus investigating the Steiner world of Tamar for possible troop buildups. The Pegasus spent hours maneuvering from position to position to get a closer look at a base guarded by several 'Mechs.
         Eventually, the Pegasus moved close enough to see the base where the Tamar Jagers were massing for an assault. Upon discovering Steiner's target, the planet Memmingen, the Pegasus immediately set up the Trans-Boost dish and informed its JumpShip (which was hiding along the ecliptic plane) of the Jagers' strength and intended target.
         Unfortunately, the Steiner forces detected the transmission and later captured the Pegasus and its crew. The fate of the Kurita unit has never been revealed. Because of its efforts, however, the Combine had a welcoming committee of three regiments on Memmingen. The Jagers took great losses before retreating back to the Commonwealth.