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Praetorian Guard - Inspiration: The Praetorian Guard's distinctive look is based on the uniforms worn by the infantry of the British Army who most famously fought in the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879.The Praetorian regiment name is derived from the home planet of Praetoria, which is inspired by the South African city of a similar name: Pretoria.This regiment's name is also obviously inspired by the Praetorian Guard which served as the personal bodyguard of the Roman emperors from the time Caesar Augustus formally established the Roman Empire in 27 B.C. until they were disbanded by Constantine I in 312 A.D.
Praetorian Guard - Sources: Citadel Journal 36, "Doc Butcha's Conversion Klinik - Praetorian Conversions: Horse Mounted Cavalry & Horse Drawn Artillery ," pp. 89-96Citadel Journal 29, "Doc Butcha's Conversion Klinik - Praetorian Jeep," pp. 93-96The 13th Black Crusade (Background Book) by Andy Hoare, pg. 91Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 1st Codex), pg. 28UK Games Day '97 Program, "Massacre at Big Toof River"White Dwarf 243 (UK), "Slave Raid at Melfa River - Canada Games Day '99 Display," pp. 96-101White Dwarf 222 (UK), "Last Stand at Glazer's Creed," pp. 71-87White Dwarf 218 (UK), "Massacre at Big Toof River - UK Games Day '97 Display," pp. 66-71White Dwarf 39 (ES), July 1998Massacre At Big Toof River Mega Display
Praetorian of Dorn - Praetorian of Dorn: Praetorian of Dorn is the thirty-ninth volume in the Horus Heresy series of novels.
Praetorian of Dorn - Synopsis: Recalled from the Great Crusade after Ullanor, Rogal Dorn and the VII Legion were appointed as the Emperor's Praetorians but only after the Warmaster Horus' treachery was revealed did the full extent of that sacred duty become apparent. Now, as the Sol System comes under attack for the first time since the war began, and many of the seemingly impregnable defences wrought by the Imperial Fists prove inadequate. With all eyes fixed firmly upon this new threat beyond the gates of Terra, who will protect Dorn from the enemy within?
Praetors of Orpheus - Praetors of Orpheus: The Praetors of Orpheus is a Loyalist Space Marines Chapter and a Second Founding or "Primogenitor" Successor Chapter of the Ultramarines. The Praetors of Orpheus' understanding of Imperial science and technology is second only to that of the Tech-priests of the Adeptus Mechanicus itself.Many believe that the two organisations are tied by more than shared service in the Emperor's name and that the Praetors have shared personnel and goals with the Mechanicus in the past.The large number of Praetors of Orpheus who undergo cybernetic augmentation with bionics would lend weight to this theory. The Praetors of Orpheus are currently active in the star systems neighbouring Pavonis.
Praetors of Orpheus - Chapter History: The Praetors of Orpheus is a Second Founding Successor Chapter of the Ultramarines and is therefore considered one of their honoured Primogenitors. The Praetors maintain their fortress-monastery on the world of Orpheus Prime, within a vast subterranean complex called the Labyrinthe of Orphia. This Chapter is famous for its disciplined approach to the Codex Astartes.This occasionally causes the Chapter to offend its allies, but also means that, on the battlefield, the Praetors operate like a perfectly calibrated engine of war. With the resurrection of the Chapter's Primarch Roboute Guilliman in ca. 999.M41 and his recent revisions to the Codex, these changes have been rapidly adapted by the Chapter, whose inflexible adherence to the word of the law continues unabated.
Praetors of Orpheus - Notable Campaigns: Jotun Repression (932.M39) - The Praetors of Orpheus Chapter formed Task Force Naasirka and led the assault against the army of turncoat Astra Militarum general Lord Kazanlak. Only at the last was the true cause of Kazanlak's rebellion uncovered, an endoparasitical xenos life form spawned within his skull which was controlling his actions and slowly consuming his soul. When the truth was revealed, Kazanlak's army turned upon their traitorous master and were later granted a pardon by the Space Marines strike force commander.War of Beasts (Unknown Date.M42) - The Praetors of Orpheus sent two companies to the defence of the Hyperia Hivesprawl on the Sentinel World of Vigilus.
Praetors of Orpheus - Chapter Beliefs: The Praetors of Orpheus are famous for their highly disciplined approach for executing the prescriptions of the Codex Astartes that is, if anything, too inflexible.The Codex is their guide in all things, but the Chapter's battle-brothers are prone to interpreting passages from the tome in too literal a way.
Praetors of Orpheus - Chapter Relics: Orphean Key - An Orphean Key is a specialised combi-tool used exclusively by the Praetors of Orpheus Chapter. The tech-lore of the Praetors of Orpheus is justly renowned, both for secrets shared with the Machine Cult and knowledge unique to the Chapter. The creation of Orphean Keys is one secret the Chapter has kept to itself, granting the advanced tools only to the most senior Techmarines of their Chapter. This combi-tool can also serve as an auspex and multikey, functioning as a normal example of such tools. Its most impressive function, however, is the advanced cogitator package which allows the tool to analyse unknown or malfunctioning technology and to offer a potential solution that the user of the tool can then effect.
Praetors of Orpheus - Notable Praetors of Orpheus: Techmarine Barabel - A Techmarine of the Praetors of Orpheus.Venerable Brother Numine - Numine is a Castraferrum Dreadnought of the Praetors of Orpheus.
Praetors of Orpheus - Chapter Colours: The Praetors of Orpheus wear predominantly white power armour. The Aquila or Imperialis on the chest guard, as well as the power pack, shoulder plate trim and bolter casings are sky blue.The sky blue squad specialty symbol on the right shoulder guard designates operational specialty -- battleline, close support, fire support, Veteran or command.A High Gothic numeral, indicating squad number, is stenciled in the centre of it.Company designation is denoted by the colour of the left knee plate in accordance to the dictates of the Codex Astartes -- i.e. White (1st Company), Yellow (2nd Company), Red (3rd Company), Green (4th Company), etc.A white High Gothic numeral is stenciled upon the left knee plate, identifying the company number. Sometimes campaign badges are indicated on a Battle-Brothers's greaves.
Praetors of Orpheus - Chapter Badge: The Praetors of Orpheus' Chapter badge is a sky blue shield with a yellow sunburst in the centre, with the exception of the top left quarter which is white with a sky blue version of the Ultramarines icon, an upside down Greek letter Omega. This shield is centred on a field of white.
Praetors of Orpheus - Canon Conflict: Imperial Armour Volume Two - Space Marines and Forces of the Inquisition states that the Praetors of Orpheus' Chapter Homeworld is Beta Entebes II.In later publications, this is no longer considered canon, as a more recent galactic map of Space Marine homeworlds published in the Codex: Space Marines (6th Edition) shows the Praetors of Orpheus' Chapter homeworld as Orpheus Prime.
Praetors of Orpheus - Sources: Codex Adeptus Astartes - Space Marines (8th Edition), pg. 31Codex: Space Marines (3rd Edition), pg. 47Codex: Space Marines (5th Edition), pg. 25Codex: Space Marines (6th Edition), pp. 8, 33, 77Codex: Space Marines (7th Edition) (Digital Edition), pg. 114Codex: Space Marines (8th Edition) (Revised Codex), pg. 27Codex: Space Marines (9th Edition), pg. 46Deathwatch - Honour the Chapter (RPG), pg. 130How to Paint Space Marines (2004)Imperial Armour Volume Two - Space Marines and Forces of the Inquisition, pp. 9, 138, 177Imperial Armour Volume Two, Second Edition - War Machines of the Adeptus Astartes, pg. 19Strategy Card "Special Ammunition - Minor Stratagem," Planetary Empires gameImperium Nihilus: Vigilus Defiant (8th Edition), pg. 79
Praetors of Ultramar - Praetors of Ultramar: Praetors of UltramarSpace MarineChapterPrimaris Space MarinesUltramarinesUltima FoundingThe Praetors of Ultramar is one of the ten Astartes Chapters permanently assigned by Lord Commander of the Imperium Guilliman with defending the Realm of Ultramar in the wake of the Plague Wars.The Praetors were created after the end of the Indomitus Crusade in the early 42nd Millennium and their numbers were originally drawn from the remaining Unnumbered Sons of Ultramarines descent.These were the nine Legion-sized forces which comprised half of the Primaris Space Marines created during the Ultima Founding who were not placed within the normal Adeptus Astartes Chapter structure. Their Chapter homeworld was named Howsbridge.
Praetors of Ultramar - Notable Campaigns: Guardians of Ultramar (Unknown Date.M42) - The Praetors of Ultramar were originally among the members of the Unnumbered Sons who accompanied Primarch Roboute Guilliman when he went to the aid of the Realm of Ultramar during the Plague Wars. Following the conflict and the formal end of the Indomitus Crusade, Guilliman created the Praetors of Ultramar Chapter from Primaris Space Marines descended from his Ultramarines lineage and charged them with being one of the ten Chapters assigned to the region to permanently defend Ultramar from further attacks by the forces of Chaos.
Praetors of Ultramar - Chapter Colours: The Praetors of Ultramar's Chapter colours are currently unknown in Imperial records.
Praetors of Ultramar - Chapter Badge: The Praetors of Ultramar's Chapter badge is not currently listed in Imperial records.
Precipice - Precipice: Precipice is the name of a ramshackle void station cobbled together from the hulls of wrecked starships that was located in the galactic west in the Segmentum Pacificus' own frontier Western Reaches.Precipice was constructed in the midst of a massive starship graveyard that extended across a million miles.Its purpose was to serve as a base of operations for various Human, Abhuman and xenos explorers seeking to claim the Seventh Blackstone Fortress that lay within the heart of the debris field.
Predator, Prey (Novel) - Predator, Prey (Novel): Predator, Prey is the second volume in The Beast Arises series of novels.
Predator, Prey (Novel) - Synopsis: After centuries of peace, the Imperium is thrown into panic as human worlds everywhere are menaced by Orks. In a relentless tide of slaughter, Ork Attack Moons destroy planet after planet with gravity weapons of unstoppable power. On Terra, the High Lords are paralysed by the scale of the threat, and fail to take any effective action. With entire Space Marine Chapters missing, or known to have been wiped out, does anyone have the will and the power to rise to the Imperium's defence?
Predator Annihilator - Predator Annihilator: The Predator Annihilator is a variant of the basic Predator Destructor tank used by the Chapters of the Space Marines. The Annihilator variant of the Predator is a relatively new addition to the Imperium of Man's armoury, and was first introduced in the 36th Millennium as a dedicated tank-killer. The Predator Annihilator is equipped with turret-mounted Twin-linked "Stormbringer" Lascannons as opposed to the basic turret-mounted Autocannon on the Predator Destructor. The Annihilator variant of the Predator is constructed in the same manner as the standard Predator, using the same processes and rituals dedicated to the Machine God.The Annihilator variant of the Predator was originally conceived as a field-modification by the Space Wolves Chapter, but after an intense investigation that lasted for over 200 standard years, it was found by the Adeptus Mechanicus that the replacement of the Autocannon with Twin-linked Lascannons had been a feature found within the vehicle's original Standard Template Construct (STC) designs and thus it became on officially recognised part of the Imperium's arsenal.Space Marine battle tanks are not permanently attached to any one company. Instead they form a vehicle pool, and individual tanks are available for deployment to Space Marine commanders as required. Upon its creation, a Space Marine battle tank is assigned a name that reflects its role as a protector of the Chapter's brethren. From that point onwards, the vehicle is as much a part of the Chapter as the Space Marines themselves, and over the years its many deeds and victories will be celebrated as greatly as the Chapter's flesh and blood heroes.
Predator Annihilator - History: The records of the Liber Armorum show that the Predator Annihilator was first used by the Space Wolves during the Skarath Crusade, near the fringes of the Eye of Terror, in the 36th Millennium. During the Crusade, a Space Wolves Great Company were surrounded on all sides by Skarath Heretics and rebels, including the combined armour of several Traitor Legions.The Space Wolves are renowned for their ingenuity and refusal to accept defeat, even in seemingly impossible situations. The Iron Priests of the Great Company prayed to their Primarch, Leman Russ, and were granted a vision. After consulting every portent, and casting the runes, they saw that the signs were favourable and began the process of modifying their Predators.Using the Long Fang's Lascannons, they created the very first Predator Annihilators, and used them to break their enemies' siege and cut massive swaths through the Traitors' armoured units and Dreadnoughts. After this impressive display, the Adeptus Mechanicus began a 200-year-long investigation into the Predator Annihilator, and eventually gave the vehicle the Machine God's blessing, although by this time the Space Wolves had already been using the Predator Annihilator for over 190 standard years.
Predator Annihilator - Armament: The Predator Annihilator is an anti-armour variant of the basic Predator Destructor. That tank's turret-mounted Autocannon has been replaced with Twin-linked "Stormbringer" Pattern Lascannons. These Lascannons feature flash dampeners and special focusing rings which are powered by diaquartzoid crystal batteries for maximum efficiency. Each of the tank's two barrels are good for about 1000 shots before the effects of heat warping require them to be replaced.The Predator Annihilator, like all Predator variants, can be equipped with two sponson-mounted weapons, either Heavy Bolters or Lascannons. A Predator Annihilator armed with sponson-mounted Lascannons in addition to its turret-mounted Lascannons makes for a very formidable anti-armour vehicle. The tank also features self-sealing hatches that protect the crew from hazardous environments, a narrow-band long-range Vox array for keeping in contact with other friendly forces, and special spinal implant interfaces that allows the crew of Astartes to directly interface with their vehicle's Cogitator systems through their Power Armour.The Predator Annihilator can also be outfitted with a Dozer Blade, Extra Armour Plating, a Hunter-Killer Missile Launcher, improved communications systems, a Pintle-mounted Storm Bolter, a Searchlight, and Smoke Launchers.
Predator Annihilator - Unit Composition: 1-3 Predator Annihilator Battle Tanks
Predator Annihilator - Wargear: A standard Predator Annihilator is armed and equipped with:Twin-linked LascannonsSearchlightSmoke LaunchersA Predator Annihilator may take one of the following pintle-mounted weapons:Storm BolterA Predator Annihilator may also be armed with the following sponson weapons:2 Heavy Bolters2 LascannonsPredator Annihilator Battle Tanks may also have a variety of vehicle equipment such as:Dozer BladeExtra Armour PlatingHunter-Killer Missile LauncherArmoured Ceramite Plating
Predator Annihilator - Known Formations: The following is a list of all known Adeptus Astartes formation that include the Predator tank:Predator Assassin Squadron - A Predator Assassin Squadron is a formation that consists of between three and five Predator Destructor or Predator Annihilator tanks. These squadrons are tasked and outfitted with the optimum weapons configuration for the destruction of a preordained target. These formations are usually tasked with the destruction of a single enemy target above all others, and the crew of these vehicles would rather die than see their quarry escape their tank's wrath.The Hammer of Caliban - The Hammer of Caliban formation is a formation used by the Dark Angels Chapter and consists of one Techmarine, one Land Raider Phobos, Land Raider Crusader or Land Raider Redeemer and one Predator, Whirlwind or Vindicator tank squadron. Only the mightiest of foes are worthy of the death dealt by the Hammer of Caliban formation. Named for the beast-slaying weapons once wielded by the knights of The Order, this formation concentrates the fury of The Rock's Armoury into a single, mighty hammerblow. Comprising multiple squadrons of heavily armoured battle tanks under the auspices of the Chapter's finest Techmarines, the Hammer of Caliban is most often deployed when the enemy have multiple monstrous beasts or war engines in the field. Like the knights of their ancient homeworld, the tank-crews of the Hammer of Caliban ride their armoured steeds to war, charging down their massive prey and blasting them apart with the fire of their heavy weapons.
Predator Annihilator - Chaos Predator Annihilator: The Predator main battle tank has been the iron fist of the Traitor Legions since the days of the Horus Heresy, and it is the most common Predator variant used by the Chaos Space Marines. The Forces of Chaos have used Predator tanks in every conceivable theatre of war, from the civil wars that broke out between the Traitor Legions following the attempted cloning of Horus to the Black Crusades of Abaddon the Despoiler.The Predator is used by all of the Traitor Legions, and all Renegade Space Marine Chapters that have turned against the Imperium. There are rumours of Predator tanks within the arsenals of the Forces of Chaos that are controlled by the Warp itself, and lack a crew. These tanks are marked with the fell iconography of the Chaos Gods, and feature special weapons such as toxic sprayers and Sonic Weapons. The Predator Annihilator variant of the basic Predator Destructor is not as common amongst the ancient Traitor Legions as it is in the newer Renegade Astartes forces that have defected from the Imperium in later times.There are many Predators being produced everyday within the Eye of Terror on Chaos War Worlds and corrupted Dark Mechanicus Forge Worlds. Many smaller Chaos Space Marine warbands will scour battlefields in order to find and recover battlefield wreckage, and thus are able to add to the number of Predators and other vehicles they have at their service. The Forces of Chaos deeply enjoy looting and corrupting Imperial vehicles, and since Predators are easy to repair, they are favoured prizes.The Predators under the control of Chaos Astartes warbands are usually armed with either a set of twin-linked Lascannons or a Predator Cannon. They can also be armed with Pintle-mounted twin-linked Bolters (Combi-Bolter) or other Combi-Weapons, and sponson-mounted Heavy Bolters or Lascannons. Predators in use by Chaos and Renegade warbands that have recently betrayed the Imperium, or recently captured Imperial Predators, may be armed instead with a Storm Bolter or even a Hunter-Killer Missile Launcher.They can also be armed with a Havoc Missile Launcher, an ancient weapon system that has long fallen out of use in the Imperium. Chaos Predators can also be equipped with destroyer blades, Dirge Casters, dozer blades, extra armour plating, Chaos Icons or Marks, or Warpflame Gargoyles.
Predator Annihilator - Known Users of the Predator Annihilator: Adeptus Astartes - The Predator Annihilator is used by every known Space Marine Chapter in the Imperium; it is deployed alongside the Predator Destructor as an anti-armour vehicle and as heavy fire support for infantry.Chaos and Renegade Space Marines - Space Marine Chapters that have fallen to Chaos or have otherwise left the Imperium make use of Predator Annihilators in much the same way as their Loyalist counterparts.Space Wolves - The Space Wolves were the very first Space Marine Chapter to make use of the Predator Annihilator during the Skarath Crusade and have used them in countless other conflicts since then.Dark Angels - The Dark Angels made use of the Predator Annihilator during the Defence of St. Lysias Basilica during the 13th Black Crusade and during the Siege of Vraks.Revilers Chapter - The Revilers Space Marine Chapter made use of Predator Annihilators during the Molov Massacre.Crimson Fists - The Crimson Fists Space Marine Chapter made use of the Predator Annihilator during the Ork invasion of Rynn's World.Blood Ravens - The Blood Ravens Space Marine Chapter made use of Predator Annihilators during the Dark Crusade, the Kaurava Campaign, and the First, Second, and Third Aurelian Crusades.
Predator Annihilator - Notable Deployments of the Predator Annihilator: The Siege of Vraks - During the 17-year-long Siege of Vraks, the Predator Annihilator was deployed by the Red Scorpions, Steel Brethren, Dark Angels, and Red Hunters Space Marine Chapters. The tank was also used by the Apostles of Contagion and The Purge Chaos Space Marine warbands.The Badab War - During the Badab War, the Fire Angels, Novamarines, Salamanders, Minotaurs, and Sons of Medusa Space Marine Chapters used Predator Annihilators. The Lamenters, Executioners, and Astral Claws Renegade Space Marine Chapters also made use of the Predator Annihilator.
Predator Annihilator - Adeptus Mechanicus Technical Specifications: Predator AnnihilatorVehicle Name:Predator AnnihilatorMain Armament:Turret-mounted Twin-linked LascannonsForge World of Origin:MarsSecondary Armament:Sponson-mounted Heavy BoltersKnown Patterns:II - XIVTraverse:360 degreesCrew:1 Driver, 1 GunnerElevation:-15 to 28 degreesPowerplant:Quad Mark II Adaptable Thermic Combustor ReactorMain Ammunition:Unlimited from batteryWeight:44 TonnesSecondary Ammunition:1100 RoundsLength:6.6 metresArmour:Width:6.0 metresHeight:4.4 metresSuperstructure:65 millimetresGround Clearance:0.44 metresHull:55 millimetresMax Speed On-Road:68 kilometres per hourGun Mantlet:65 millimetresMax Speed Off-Road:50 kilometres per hourVehicle Designation:0120-766-0724-PR 116Transport Capacity:N/AFiring Ports:N/AAccess Points:N/ATurret:N/A
Predator Annihilator - Sources: Codex: Black Templars (4th Edition), pp. 40-41Codex: Blood Angels (5th Edition), pp. 35-36Codex: Blood Angels (4th Edition), pg. 11Codex: Blood Angels (3rd Edition), pg. 9Codex: Chaos Space Marines (6th Edition), pg. 54, 103Codex: Chaos Space Marines (4th Edition), pg. 43, 100Codex: Chaos Space Marines (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex), pg. 34Codex: Chaos Space Marines (3rd Edition, 1st Codex), pg. 18Codex Adeptus Astartes - Dark Angels (8th Edition), pp. 58-59, 116Codex Adeptus Astartes - Dark Angels (7th Edition) (Digital Edition), "Battle Tanks", "Battle and Reserve Companies", "Predators (Datasheet)", "The Hammer of Caliban (Formation)"Codex: Dark Angels (6th Edition), pp. 75, 103Codex: Dark Angels (4th Edition), pg. 86Codex Adeptus Astartes - Space Marines (8th Edition), pp. 88, 176Codex Adeptus Astartes - Space Marines (7th Edition) (Digital Edition), "Battle Tanks", "Predators"Codex: Space Marines (6th Edition), pp. 100-101, 176Codex: Space Marines (5th Edition), pg. 78Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition), pp. 38-39Codex: Space Marines (3rd Edition), pg. 14Codex: Space Wolves (5th Edition), pg. 41Codex: Ultramarines (2nd Edition), pg. 69Imperial Armour Volume Two - Space Marines and Forces of the Inquisition, pp. 37-44Imperial Armour Volume Two, Second Edition - Warmachines of the Adeptus Astartes, pp. 61-71Imperial Armour Volume Three - The Taros Campaign, pp. 23, 54, 122, 131Imperial Armour Volume Five - The Siege of Vraks - Part One, pg. 64Imperial Armour Volume Six - The Siege of Vraks - Part Two, pp. 57, 86, 128, 173-175Imperial Armour Volume Seven - The Siege of Vraks - Part Three, pp. 33, 38, 58Imperial Armour Volume Eight - The Raid on Kastorel-Novem, pp. 59, 66, 201Imperial Armour Volume Nine - The Badab War - Part One, pp. 96, 114, 122Imperial Armour Volume Ten - The Badab War - Part Two, pp. 26-27, 93, 103, 158-163Imperial Armour Volume Eleven - The Doom of Mymeara, pg. 54Imperial Armour Volume Thirteen - War Machines of the Lost & The Damned by Andy Hoare with additional material by Alan Bligh & Neil Wylie, pg. 30Insignium Astartes, pg. 48Warhammer 40,000: Apocalypse (6th Edition) (Digital Edition), pg. 161Warhammer 40,000: Index Astartes - Predators (Digital Edition)
Predator Cannon - Predator Cannon: The Predator Cannon, also known as a Syrtis Pattern Autocannon, is the primary weapon of the Predator Destructor main battle tank used by the Adeptus Astartes. The Predator Cannon is a long-barreled Autocannon that features an automated ammunition feeder, muzzle flash suppressor, and a discharge extractor.The weapon is slave-linked to a multi-spectral remote targeting surveyor and accuracy talisman that is controlled by the vehicle's commander, who is also the vehicle's gunner, and is of particular use as an anti-infantry weapon.
Predator Destructor - Predator Destructor: The Predator Destructor, usually referred to simply as the Predator, is the most common main battle tank employed by the Space Marines of the Imperium of Man and the Traitor Legions of the Chaos Space Marines. It is a more heavily armed and armoured version of the Rhino armoured personnel carrier.The Predator Destructor is the most common variant of the Predator used by the Space Marines, and its long-barreled Syrtis Pattern Autocannon main armament, also known as a Predator Cannon, makes it most effective in an anti-infantry role.All Rhino and Predator variants are based off of designs originally created during the Age of Technology, using Standard Template Construct (STC) database designs. The tanks can be constructed on Forge Worlds of the Adeptus Mechanicus or in a Space Marine Chapter's own forges, and afterwards they are sent to the Chapter's Armoury until they are needed.A Chapter will usually maintain around 20 to 30 Predators of all types at a time. The Master of the Forge is responsible for all the vehicles of a Chapter, and upon request will issue these vehicles where and to whom they are needed.Space Marine battle tanks are not permanently attached to any one company. Instead they form a vehicle pool, and individual tanks are available for deployment to Space Marine commanders as required. Upon its creation, a Space Marine battle tank is assigned a name that reflects its role as a protector of the Chapter's brethren.From that point onwards, the vehicle is as much a part of the Chapter as the Space Marines themselves, and over the years its many deeds and victories will be celebrated as greatly as the Chapter's flesh and blood heroes.
Predator Destructor - History: The Predator Destructor, and the other Predator variants, first saw service during the Age of Technology where they served as the main battle tank of all of Mankind's forces. The Predator variant of the Rhino was first developed when Humanity encountered a violent and warlike breed of xenos, who would later be identified as the Orks.The forces of Mankind were having great difficulty combatting the Ork's reckless attacks and headlong charges, and thus the Predator main battle tank was developed with thick armour and powerful weapons that allowed it to resist the attacks of most Ork weapons.The original Predator designs were constructed with a small amount of troop-carrying capacity, but during the years of the Emperor's Great Crusade in the late 30th and early 31st Millennium this transport capacity was gradually replaced with more storage space for ammunition, especially if the Predator was equipped with sponson-mounted weapons.This practise eventually became the standard and all Predators are equipped with sponson-mounted weapons at present.
Predator Destructor - Notable Features: The Predator tank features a special armoured chassis consisting of three different layers of protection. The inner layer provides the main defence for the vehicle and is constructed of bonded ceramite and adamantium alloys which provides protection that is over five times greater than conventional steel, yet is much lighter.The second, centre layer is made of reinforcing Thermoplas containing a sub-dermal energy dissipation fibre mesh which protects against extremes of heat, cold, and radioactivity.The third, outer layer consists of a non-magnetic acrylic identification sheath that helps the vehicle keep hidden from enemy scanners. Like all variants of the Rhino armoured personnel carrier, the Predator is capable of crossing deep water, but is not truly amphibious.
Predator Destructor - Armament: The Mars Pattern Mark IVb Predator Destructor is the most common of all the Predator types in use by the Adeptus Astartes today. The Destructor Pattern is armed with a turret-mounted Syrtis Pattern Autocannon, featuring an automated ammunition feeder, muzzle flash suppressor, and discharge extractor.The weapon is slave-linked to a multi-spectral remote targeting surveyor and accuracy talisman that is controlled by the vehicle's commander, who is also the vehicle's gunner.During the Great Crusade, the Predator sacrificed its small troop-carrying capacity in exchange for more ammunition storage, as many Predators were being equipped with sponson-mounted weapons. This practise became standard and now all Predators are equipped with sponson-mounted weapons, which are usually Heavy Bolters or Lascannons.The sponson-mounted weapons are controlled remotely by the tank commander from the turret using a multi-spectral targeting surveyor that is protected from enemy fire by an armoured cowling. The sponson-mounts are able to be equipped with a variety of weapons, with Heavy Bolters and Lascannons being the most common.All variants of the Predator can also be outfitted with a Dozer Blade, Extra Armour Plating, a Hunter-Killer Missile Launcher, improved communications equipment, a Pintle-mounted Storm Bolter, a Searchlight, and Smoke Launchers.
Predator Destructor - Unit Composition: 1-3 Predator Destructor Battle Tanks
Predator Destructor - Wargear: A standard Predator Destructor is armed and equipped with:Predator Cannon (Syrtis Pattern Autocannon)SearchlightSmoke LaunchersA Predator Destructor may take the following pintle-mounted weapons:Storm BolterA Predator Destructor may also be armed with the following sets of sponson weapons, two weapons per set:Heavy BoltersLascannonsPredator Destructor Battle Tanks may also have a variety of vehicle equipment such as:Dozer BladeExtra Armour PlatingHunter-Killer Missile LauncherArmoured Ceramite Plating
Predator Destructor - Known Formations: The following is a list of all known Adeptus Astartes formations that include the Predator tank:Predator Assassin Squadron - A Predator Assassin Squadron is a formation that consists of between three and five Predator Destructor or Predator Annihilator tanks. These squadrons are tasked and outfitted with the optimum weapons configuration for the destruction of a preordained target. These formations are usually tasked with the destruction of a single enemy target above all others, and the crew of these vehicles would rather die than see their quarry escape their tank's wrath.The Hammer of Caliban - The Hammer of Caliban formation is a formation used by the Dark Angels Chapter and consists of one Techmarine, one Land Raider Phobos, Land Raider Crusader or Land Raider Redeemer and one Predator, Whirlwind or Vindicator tank squadron. Only the mightiest of foes are worthy of the death dealt by the Hammer of Caliban formation. Named for the beast-slaying weapons once wielded by the knights of The Order, this formation concentrates the fury of The Rock's Armoury into a single, mighty hammerblow. Comprising multiple squadrons of heavily armoured battle tanks under the auspices of the Chapter's finest Techmarines, the Hammer of Caliban is most often deployed when the enemy have multiple monstrous beasts or war engines in the field. Like the knights of their ancient homeworld, the tank-crews of the Hammer of Caliban ride their armoured steeds to war, charging down their massive prey and blasting them apart with the fire of their heavy weapons.
Predator Destructor - Patterns: Skarath Pattern, Mark IId - An older variant based on the Mark I Rhino chassis. It possesses a distinctive square turret mounted on the forward hull as opposed to the centre.Phaeton Pattern, Mark IIIb/c - An older variant which is very similar to the Mark IId, which is also based on a Mark I Rhino chassis with a distinctive square turret mounted on the forward hull as opposed to the centre.Mars Pattern Mark IVb - Most common pattern of Predator Destructor. This type of Predator mounts twin-linked "Stormbringer" Lascannons, with flash dampeners and focussing rings, powered by diaquartzoid crystal batteries for maximum efficiency. Additional features include self-sealing hatches to protect against hostile environments, narrow-band long range communications array, spinal implant interfaces and umbilical pick-ups which allow the Space Marine crew to plug into the vehicle's systems through their power armour.Mark IVc PatternBaal Pattern Predator - The Baal Predator is a specialised variant of the standard Space Marine Predator Destructor main battle tank, used exclusively by the Blood Angels Space Marine Chapter and their Successor Chapters. It is so named after the Blood Angels' Chapter homeworld of Baal. This variant of the standard Predator replaces the vehicle's Autocannon with twin-linked Assault Cannons. The Baal Predator is also faster and more maneuverable than the standard Predator variant. The Baal Predator's Standard Template Construct design was not approved by the Adeptus Mechanicus, and thus its use by Space Marine Chapters that are not the Blood Angels or their Successor Chapters is limited.Deimos Pattern Predator - The Deimos Predator is one of the oldest variants of the standard Predator Destructor main battle tank used by the Adeptus Astartes of the late 41st Millennium. The Deimos Predator is an ancient and revered design that dates back to the time of the Great Crusade. The Deimos Predator differs from other Predator variants in that its turret and sponson-mounts are elegantly curved to the point that they are almost circular and the tank makes use of more advanced internal systems and support for technologies now lost to the Imperium. Each and every Deimos Predator was Artificer-crafted by the finest machine-wrights of the great forge-complexes of Mars.
Predator Destructor - Variants: There is one basic Predator Destructor variant design in use by the Space Marines, the Predator Annihilator.Predator Annihilator - The Predator Annihilator is a variant of the basic Predator Destructor that replaces the tank's turret-mounted Autocannon with a set of twin-linked Lascannons. The Lascannons allow the Predator Annihilator to effectively engage enemy armoured vehicles. This variant of the Predator was developed during the 36th Millennium by the Space Wolves Space Marine Chapter to use against overwhelming enemy armoured forces during the Skarath Crusade. After nearly 200 standard years of testing, the Adeptus Mechanicus gave the Machine God's blessing for the variant, and now most Space Marine Chapters field this powerful anti-armour vehicle.
Predator Destructor - Notable Users of the Predator Destructor: Adeptus Astartes - The Predator Destructor is the main battle tank of the Space Marines, and is also one of the most common vehicles in use with their Chapters.Chaos Space Marines and Renegades - Space Marine Chapters that have fallen to Chaos or have otherwise left the Imperium make use of Predator Destructors in much the same way as their Loyalist counterparts.Storm Warriors - The Storm Warriors Space Marine Chapter used Predator Destructors during the defence of Cadia during the 13th Black Crusade.Raven Guard - The Raven Guard Space Marine Chapter used Predator Destructors during the Imperial raid on the Ork held world of Kastorel-Novem.Space Wolves - The Space Wolves Space Marine Chapter used Predator Destructors during the defence of the Imperial Mining World of Betalis III against the Aeldari of Craftworld Mymeara.Blood Ravens - The Blood Ravens Space Marine Chapter used Predator Destructors during the Dark Crusade, the Kaurava Campaign, and the First, Second, and Third Aurelian Crusades.Black TemplarsUltramarinesOmega MarinesDeathstrike Chapter
Predator Destructor - Notable Deployments of the Predator Destructor: The Taros Campaign - The Raptors and Avenging Sons Space Marines Chapters used Predator Destructors during the Taros Campaign against the T'au.The Siege of Vraks - During the 17-year-long Siege of Vraks, the Predator Destructor was deployed by the Red Scorpions, Steel Brethren, Dark Angels, and Red Hunters Space Marine Chapters. The tank was also used by several Chaos Space Marine warbands.The Badab War - During the Badab War, the Fire Angels, Novamarines, Salamanders, Minotaurs, and Sons of Medusa Space Marine Chapters used Predator Destructors. The Lamenters, Executioners, and Astral Claws Renegade Space Marine Chapters also made use of the Predator Destructor.
Predator Destructor - Adeptus Mechanicus Technical Specifications: Predator DestructorVehicle Name:Predator DestructorMain Armament:Turret-mounted AutocannonForge World of Origin:MarsSecondary Armament:Sponson-mounted Heavy BoltersKnown Patterns:I - XIITraverse:360 degreesCrew:1 Driver, 1 GunnerElevation:-15 to 28 degreesPowerplant:Quad Mark II Adaptable Thermic Combustor ReactorMain Ammunition:120 RoundsWeight:44 TonnesSecondary Ammunition:1100 RoundsLength:6.6 metresArmour:Width:6.0 metres with sponsonsHeight:4.4 metresSuperstructure:65 millimetresGround Clearance:0.44 metresHull:55 millimetresMax Speed On-Road:68 kilometres per hourGun Mantlet:65 millimetresMax Speed Off-Road:50 kilometres per hourVehicle Designation:0120-766-0723-RH 812/819Transport Capacity:N/AFiring Ports:N/AAccess Points:N/ATurret:N/A
Predator Destructor - Also See: Predator AnnihilatorBaal PredatorDeimos PredatorImperial Vehicles
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Predator Legion - Predator Legion: Predator LegionChaos Space MarinesChapterSpace MarinesFoundingSerpents of LightEye of TerrorAbyssal CrusadeIt is unknown what they endured during their sojourn into the Eye, but by the time they made their way back into realspace, they had become the warband of Chaos Space Marines known as the Predator Legion.
Predator Legion - Abyssal Crusade: Following the Ecclesiarchal Purges of 321.M37, a dozen star systems were engulfed by Warp Storm Dionys, its echoes rippling along the spiral arms of the galaxy as it raged through the Empyrean. Records of mutation and Chaos Cultist activity quadrupled overnight. Worse yet, it was not only the citizens who were affected by the sudden influx of Chaos. Many of the Space Marine Chapters with homeworlds affected by the Warp Storm found that the secret imperfections in their gene-seed were writ large upon their new recruits, giving rise to a wave of disturbing manifestations both physical and psychological. The Serpents of Light were one such Loyalist Chapter of Astartes that had been affected by these Warp Storms.When the Ecclesiarchy heard of this sinister tum of events, Saint Basillius the Elder demanded that all those Chapters of the Adeptus Astartes whose homeworlds had been touched by the Warp Storm be rendered unto his judgement. Such was the elder's influence with the High Lords of Terra that within a standard year this had come to pass. After a series of stringent tests and prognostications, hundreds of Chapters were deemed unaffected by the Warp Storm. No less than thirty were found wanting. The Judged, as these fallen Chapters came to be known, volunteered for a redemptive Penitent Crusade. The most militant of their number demanded the right to purify their tainted flesh in the fires of battle, to make a noble end from tragic misfortune. To the surprise of his closest advisors, Saint Basillius agreed to this proposal. He saw it fitting to send the accused into the Eye of Terror, taking the fight for the Imperium's future to the Daemon Worlds inhabited by the Traitor Marines.A representative from each of the doomed Chapters held an emergency Council of Dismay to discuss the proposed Crusade. After scant hours of debate, they acquiesced to Basillius' demands, for they believed that martyrdom was preferable to an existence of suspicion and doubt. The last few days of 321.M37 saw a solemn procession of Strike Cruisers and Battle Barges pass through the Cadian Gate into the Eye of Terror, relay systems dormant and heraldic colours obscured by black mag-plates. One by one, the Chapters of The Judged disappeared into the iridescent dust nebulae that surrounded the Eye. As the massive Space Marine flotilla entered the Eye of Terror, they were set upon by a massive Chaos warfleet. The resultant battle was so fierce that the ships of The Judged were forced to retreat and were scattered to the furthest corners of the Eye.Chapter after Chapter fell to the perils of the Eye, for the Abyssal Crusade had entered a hell from which very few emerge unchanged. The true account of what occurred within the Eye to the Serpents of Light is unknown, but most of the tales of the Chapters of The Judged ended in tragedy and sorrow. By the time they reemerged from the Eye many standard centuries later, the Serpents of Light were no more, for they had become the Chaos Space Marine warband known as the Predator Legion, wholly dedicated to the service of the Ruinous Powers.
Predator Legion - Warband Colours: The Predator Legion warband's colours are not listed in current Imperial records.
Predator Legion - Warband Badge: The Predator Legion warband's badge is not listed in current Imperial records.
Prefectia Campaign - Prefectia Campaign: The Prefectia Campaign represented a great confrontation between the forces of the Imperium of Man and the Tau Empire in 999.M41 when the Tau sought to conquer the Fortress World of Prefectia as part of their Third Sphere Expansion. Prefectia was chosen as target of a Tau invasion because it was a sourche of rich geomagnetic energy that could be exploited and represented the gateway to the Dovar System, around whose star Dovaris orbited the Gilded Worlds that were rich in strategic minerals of paramount importance to the growth of the Tau war machine and necessary acquisitions if they were to continue to spread the Greater Good across the galaxy.Despite a strong Imperial defence and the participation of the Adeptus Astartes, the Tau forces under the leadership of Commander Shadowsun deployed several tactical and technological innovations that took the Imperials by surprise and drove them off-world. Among the casualties was Corvin Severax, the Chapter Master of the Raven Guard Chapter, who was slain during the battle.In the wake of the Imperial retreat, Prefectia was transformed into the Tau Sept of Vas'talos. The Tau Empire considered the capture of Prefectia to be their greatest military campaign to date, but for the Imperium it was only a minor defeat on the very periphery of the Emperor's domain. The loss of Prefectia prompted a massive Imperial counterattack on the Tau Sept of Mu'gulath Bay known as the Second Agrellan Campaign which marked the end of the Third Sphere Expansion.
Prefectia Campaign - Voltoris: Yet the commanders of the Imperial armies were infuriated that Agrellan had been taken at all, let alone in so short a time. After regrouping, the various dignitaries assigned to reclaim the lost Imperial worlds held a council of war. They agreed to stage a purposefully slow retreat towards the Feudal World of Voltoris, drawing Shadowsun's fleet after them into an area where she would be badly outmatched.The Imperium laid a deadly ambush, using Voltoris' most defensible area -- the fortress of Furion Peak -- as its anchor. The Tau, so sure of their orbital recon scans, vastly underestimated their foes. Within the forests and gulleys of that proud mountain were Colonel "Iron Hand" Straken's Catachan Jungle Fighters, Shadow Captain Kayvaan Shrike's Raven Guard, and Kor'sarro Khan's White Scars, all hidden from sight by the psychic mists of the Stormseer Sudabeh.When Shadowsun's army made planetfall at the foot of Furion Peak, the jaws of the Imperial trap closed. Being psychically inert, the Tau were baffled by the storm-magics of the White Scars Astartes, who then led the charge to engage their foes at close range. Power Fists, Chainswords and even Combat Knives took a heavy toll upon the beleaguered Tau. Shadowsun hunted down and slew Stormseer Sudabeh, causing his mist-spell to dissipate, but by then the gates of Furion Peak had yawned wide. Scores of Imperial Knights sallied forth, cannons blasting the Tau army until the forest road was a churned mess of craters. Many of Shadowsun's most trusted teams had to give their lives to secure her escape. She swore to honour their sacrifice by redoubling her efforts in the expansion of the Third Sphere.
Prehensile Dataspike - Prehensile Dataspike: A Prehensile Dataspike is a piece of specialised equipment utilised exclusively by the warriors of the Skitarii Legions of the Adeptus Mechanicus. This piece of equipment is usually mounted on a tail-like mechadendrite, and is favoured by many agents of the Adeptus Mechanicus as it can stab into the cortex of enemy machines and steal their secrets within a couple of heartbeats.