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Leman Russ Battle Tank - Huntsman: The Huntsman is a local variant of the Leman Russ exclusively used by the Planetary Defence Militia of the Knight World of Adrastapol. Amongst the Household armies of House Draconis and House Minotos, the Huntsman was primarily used as a mean to flush out the local macro-predators known as "gurghols" from the undergrowth on the Knights' many great hunts.It has since found its way into Adrastapol's armed forces. The typical Huntsman eschews its turret-mounted Battle Cannon for the Inferno Cannon usually found on Imperial Hellhounds. Many a scientist has described the Huntsman as an attempt to retro-engineer the ancient Leman Russ Incinerator.
Leman Russ Battle Tank - Incinerator: Almost unheard of in the 41st Millennium, the Leman Russ Incinerator used to be one of the most devastating variants of the Leman Russ accessible to the regiments of the Imperial Army during Mankind's conquest of the galaxy. In particular, elite formations such as Solar Auxilia Cohorts fielded the Incinerator in large quantities as infantry support or to accompany armour-borne thrusts.The Incinerator fields a terrifying twin-linked Volkite Demi-Culverine, a weapon system more commonly seen on Legiones Astartes vehicles. Like all Volkite Weapons, it produces a deflagrating attack, in which subsonic combustion caused by a beam of thermal energy is propagated through the target by thermodynamic heat transfer, so that hot burning material heats the next layer of cold material and ignites it. In this regard, the Incinerator's weapon-system only proved inferior to the mighty Volkite Carronade mounted on Glaive Super-Heavy Special Weapons Tanks of the Legiones Astartes, but it still remained more then capable enough for burning entire squads of enemy infantry to ashes in a blink of an eye.Due to its painstaking calibration-process and intensive need in maintenance, the Leman Russ Incinerator has progressively vanished, the technological know-how and expertise required to maintenance its complicated and delicate weapon-system becoming ever rarer. In the armies of the 41st Millennium, the role of the Leman Russ Incinerator has since been taken over by the more versatile Hellhound, and only a very few venerable regiments must still maintain a couple of these rare but vastly powerful relic machines.
Leman Russ Battle Tank - Punisher: The Leman Russ Punisher is the most potent anti-infantry vehicle in the Astra Militarum, and amongst the best anti-infantry vehicles in the galaxy. Armed with the Punisher Gatling Cannon, a large, multi-barrelled ballistic weapon, it is known as one of the fastest-firing slug throwers in the Imperium's arsenal.The Punisher can shred even the heaviest of infantry units with punitive ease, however, the Punisher can be outmatched by enemy tanks in a head-to-head fight, and commonly only works with other Leman Russ tank variants to make up for the loss of anti-tank firepower. The crews of Punishers have reputations for being very gung-ho and extremely trigger happy.
Leman Russ Battle Tank - Vanquisher: A rarer and more advanced variant of the standard Leman Russ, the long-barrelled Vanquisher Cannon mounted on the Leman Russ Vanquisher is capable of firing powerful anti-tank shells. In addition, a Storm Bolter is mounted co-axially to the main cannon.However, Vanquishers are becoming increasingly rare in Imperial service due to the actions of the Ork Warlord Arrgard the Defiler, who scoured the Forge World Tigrus in the 35th Millennium, destroying the only existing template for constructing the Vanquisher Cannon in the process.
Leman Russ Battle Tank - Ork Looted Leman Russ: Orks have also seen the usefulness of the Leman Russ and almost always loot one or more from a battlefield where they have faced the Asra Militarum should the chance arise. However the Orks' incompetence with ranged weaponry has drastically decreased the effectiveness of the tank's main weapons.Looted Leman Russ tanks, and just about any other tank or vehicle, are very popular with the Death Skulls tribe of Orks who are very good at "liberating" enemy vehicles. The Death Skulls like to loot a vehicle, repair it, and then use it against the enemy during the same battle. Sometimes the Orks will "enhance" their looted vehicles with more weapons, armour, and garish paint jobs which match their "unique" aesthetic style.
Leman Russ Battle Tank - Adeptus Mechanicus Technical Specifications: Mars Pattern Leman Russ Battle TankVehicle Name:Leman Russ Battle TankMain Armament:1 turret-mounted Battle CannonForge World of Origin:MarsSecondary Armament:1 hull-mounted Lascannon or Heavy BolterKnown Patterns:I - XXXIIITraverse:360 degreesCrew:1 Commander, 1 Driver, 1 Main Gunner, 1 Loader, 2 Remote Gunners (if sponsons are attached)Elevation:-8 to 22 degreesPowerplant:HL230 v12 Multi-FuelMain Ammunition:40 RoundsWeight:60 TonnesSecondary Ammunition:Unlimited or 600 RoundsLength:7.08 metresArmour:Width:4.86 metresHeight:4.42 metresSuperstructure:180 millimetresGround Clearance:0.45 metresHull:150 millimetresMax Speed On-Road:35 kilometres per hourGun Mantlet:100 millimetresMax Speed Off-Road:21 kilometres per hourVehicle Designation:0427-941-1876-LR 657/514Transport Capacity:N/AFiring Ports:N/AAccess Points:Top HatchTurret:200 millimetresRyza Pattern Leman Russ Battle TankVehicle Name:Leman Russ Battle TankMain Armament:1 turret-mounted Battle CannonForge World of Origin:RyzaSecondary Armament:1 hull-mounted Lascannon or Heavy BolterKnown Patterns:II - XITraverse:360 degreesCrew:1 Commander, 1 Driver, 1 Main Gunner, 1 Loader, 2 Remote Gunners (if sponsons are attached)Elevation:-8 to 22 degreesPowerplant:HL232 v12 Multi-FuelMain Ammunition:40 RoundsWeight:60 TonnesSecondary Ammunition:Unlimited or 600 RoundsLength:7.08 metresArmour:Width:4.86 metresHeight:4.38 metresSuperstructure:180 millimetresGround Clearance:0.45 metresHull:150 millimetresMax Speed On-Road:35 kilometres per hourGun Mantlet:100 millimetresMax Speed Off-Road:21 kilometres per hourVehicle Designation:0427-941-1876-LR0058Transport Capacity:N/AFiring Ports:N/AAccess Points:Top HatchTurret:200 millimetres
Leman Russ Battle Tank - Also See: Imperial VehiclesVehicles of the Imperial GuardLeman Russ ConquerorLeman Russ DemolisherLeman Russ ExecutionerLeman Russ VanquisherLeman Russ AnnihilatorLeman Russ ExterminatorLeman Russ EradicatorLeman Russ PunisherLooted Leman Russ
Leman Russ Battle Tank - Sources: Codex: Astra Militarum (8th Edition), pp. 50-51, 114Codex: Astra Militarum (6th Edition) (Digital Edition), "Leman Russ Battle Tanks," "Heavy Support - Leman Russ Squadron"Codex: Imperial Guard (5th Edition), pp. 48-49Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex), pp. 48-49Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 1st Codex), pg. 23Codex: Imperial Guard (2nd Edition), pp. 29, 43Imperial Armour Update 2002, pg. 14Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy, pp. 14-31Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard (Second Edition), pp. 9, 16, 21-24, 26, 30, 247, 250, 254, 267, 275Imperial Armour Volume Three - The Taros Campaign, pp. 64, 86, 87, 89, 148Imperial Armour Volume Five - The Siege of Vraks - Part One, pp. 26, 33, 36, 39, 81, 171Imperial Armour Volume Six - The Siege of Vraks - Part Two, pp. 54, 106Imperial Armour Volume Seven - The Siege of Vraks - Part Three, pg. 21Imperial Armour Volume Nine - The Badab War - Part One, pg. 198Imperial Armour Volume Ten - The Badab War - Part Two, pg. 29Imperial Armour Volume Eleven - The Doom of Mymeara, pp. 20, 46, 58, 97Imperial Armour Twelve - The Fall of Orpheus, pp. 197, 203Imperial Guard Collector's Edition 2003, pp. 54, 63Only War: Core Rulebook (RPG), pp. 106, 140, 160, 215-216, 235, 267The Horus Heresy - Book Four : Conquest (Forge World Series) by Alan Bligh, pg. 89, 246, 274, 278, 280The Horus Heresy - Book Seven : Inferno (Forge World Series) by Alan Bligh, pg.81Warhammer 40,000: Apocalypse (6th Edition), pp. 126, 142White Dwarf 366 (UK), pg. 3Deliverance Lost (Novel) by Gavin Thorpe, pg. 420Knightsblade (Novel) by Andy Clark, pg. 115Nightbringer (Novel) by Graham McNeillForge World - Leman Russ Incinerator
Leman Russ Conqueror - Leman Russ Conqueror: The Leman Russ Conqueror is a variant of the Imperial Guard's primary main battle tank, the Leman Russ. The Leman Russ is named after the Primarch of the Space Wolves Space Marines Chapter, Leman Russ, and is one of the most common armoured vehicles used by the Imperium of Man.The Leman Russ Conqueror variant differs from the standard pattern Leman Russ in that its main weapon is a Conqueror Cannon, as opposed to the Battle Cannon. The Leman Russ tank has many variants, and the Conqueror is one of the most uncommon, as the Standard Template Construct (STC) designs used in its construction were only recently rediscovered by the Adeptus Mechanicus.Although the Leman Russ Conqueror is relatively new to the Imperium's arsenal, it has already proven itself as a capable line-breaker tank, used to penetrate and surround the formations of enemy armour.
Leman Russ Conqueror - History: The Standard Template Construct designs for the Leman Russ Conqueror were rediscovered on the Forge World of Gryphonne IV sometime during the 38th Millennium. When the designs were originally found many within the ranks of the Adeptus Mechanicus feared that the Conqueror Cannon's smaller size would result in a loss of firepower and poor battlefield performance when compared to the standard Leman Russ' Battle Cannon, but these fears were laid to rest during the weapon's field testing.The weapon was shown to have greatly reduced recoil due to the gun's torsion bar counter-balance mechanisms, and this provided the new tank design greater accuracy when firing on the move. The weapon's smaller size also gave the vehicle greater mobility, and allowed its loaders to keep up a high rate of fire. The weapon's use of smaller shells allowed the Conqueror to carry more ammunition and thus made it less reliant on re-supply during operations. The space saved in the turret also allowed for the use of a co-axial Storm Bolter.The Conqueror is one of only two Leman Russ variants that make use of a co-axial weapon, the other being the Leman Russ Vanquisher. The turret also has additional armour plating on the forward side, improved air-intake valves and vents, and a rear hatch that can be used to quickly re-arm the tank and also to dispose of spent shell casings without a crew member having to leave its armoured interior.
Leman Russ Conqueror - Proving Grounds: The entire first production run of Leman Russ Conqueror tanks was issued to the Skitarii legions of Gryphonne IV, and their first action was to partake in the Castra Campaign. During the campaign the Adeptus Mechanicus Skitarii and the Legio Gryphonicus Titan Legion were tasked with the destruction of enemy forces that were held up inside of Hive Castra Septus. The Conqueror-equipped Skitarii legions were able to keep up with the advance of the Titans as they attempted to encircle the hive city and trap the enemy combatants within.Enemy forces were unable to make it past the combined force of the Titans and the Conqueror tanks and after the Titans created breaks in the defender's defensive line the Conquerors rushed into their midst, completely annihilating the Traitors. After this success, the Leman Russ Conqueror was put into full production and was slowly but steadily exported to Imperial Guard armoured regiments around the galaxy.Sometime during the 39th Millennium the Adeptus Mechanicus Munition-Adepts of Gryphonne IV tried to create a new type of shell for the Conqueror Cannon. This shell, known as the Auger Shell, was supposed to increase the tank's firepower, but was considered a complete failure during testing, and the production of the Auger Shell is no longer permitted for the design.
Leman Russ Conqueror - At Present: In the 41st Millennium the Leman Russ Conqueror is an uncommon sight in most Imperial Guard regiments as the STC designs used in its construction are found only on the Forge World of Gryphonne IV.The original designs that were recovered on Gryphonne IV now reside on Mars waiting to be processed for distribution across the Mechanicus' manufactorum network and at present there are several other Forge Worlds lobbying to gain access to them.The Leman Russ Conqueror is well-liked by its crews due to its speed, mobility, and high rate of fire, and it has unofficially became known as a "breakthrough" tank because of its common tactical deployment by Guard commanders to exploit gaps in the lines of enemy armour.
Leman Russ Conqueror - Armament: The Leman Russ Conqueror's main weapon, the Conqueror Cannon, is a smaller and less powerful version of the Battle Cannon used on the baseline Leman Russ, but the reduced size and firepower allow the tank to move while firing and maintain a higher rate of fire. The Conqueror is also one of only two Leman Russ tank variants that have a co-axial weapon mounted on the tank's turret, the other being the Leman Russ Vanquisher.The Conqueror, like all Leman Russ variants, can be equipped with two sponson mounts, one on each side. The most common configuration for the sponson-mount is 2 Heavy Bolters or 2 Heavy Flamers. Leman Russ tanks that are a part of an unusually well-equipped armoured regiment sometimes have 2 Multi-Meltas or 2 Plasma Cannons as their sponson weapons.The tank can also be equipped with camouflage netting, extra armour plating, a Hunter-Killer Missile Launcher, improved communications equipment, a mine sweeper, a pintle-mounted Heavy Stubber or Storm Bolter, track guards, rough terrain modifications, a dozer blade, and smoke launchers. All Leman Russ Conqueror tanks are equipped with searchlights mounted on top of the turret which are used to illuminate enemies and are also used for nighttime communications in case of a Vox failure.
Leman Russ Conqueror - Notable Users of the Leman Russ Conqueror: Imperial Guard - The Leman Russ Conqueror is used as a "breakthrough" tank by the Imperial Guard, and is used by many Imperial armoured regiments and companies that receive their vehicles from Gryphonne IV.Planetary Defence Forces - The Leman Russ Conqueror is used by several Planetary Defence Forces stationed on Imperial worlds near Gryphonne IV.The Lost and the Damned - The Lost and the Damned is the name collectively given to the multitude of beings that have turned to Chaos over the millennia, the vast majority of whom are the ordinary mortals who fight for Chaos. They are not a single coherent force, but rather a diverse and infinite collection of war-bands and hosts under the leadership of Chaos Champions. These forces take their weapons and vehicles with them, and as many of them were former members of the Imperial Guard or Planetary Defence Forces, they make use of an unknown number of Leman Russ Conqueror tanks.74th Cadian Armoured Regiment - Fought during the defence of Hamman's World against the Tyranids of Hive Fleet Kraken27th Konig Armoured Regiment - Part of the Caleb Reclamation Forces8th Palladius Armoured Regiment - Fought during the Atria Wilderness Campaign66th Arcadian Armoured Regiment - Part of the Toal III Invasion Force11th Mortant Armoured Regiment - Fought on the world of Hellion VArmageddon Steel Legion - Fought during the Third War for Armageddon3rd Tallarn Armoured Regiment - Fought in the defence of Balle Alpha, and during the Taros Campaign12th Tallarn Armoured Regiment - Fought against the Tau during the Taros CampaignVraksian Traitor Militia - The Vraksian Traitor Militia fought against Imperial forces during the Siege of VraksDeath Korps of Krieg - The Death Korps of Krieg fought against Traitor forces during the Siege of Vraks28th Valhallan Armoured Regiment21st Death Korps of Krieg Panzer Division5th Blitzen Heavy Armoured Regiment8th Pardus Armoured RegimentMordian Iron Guard - The Mordian Iron Guard made use of the Leman Russ Conqueror during a siege of the fortress city of Coritanorum on the world of Typhos Prime in the Typhon Sector after the Typhos Prime Planetary Defence Force, the Typhos Supreme Guard, rose up in rebellion against the Imperium due to the influence of a Genestealer. Thei Mordian tanks were noted to have a blue and gold colour scheme.
Leman Russ Conqueror - Adeptus Mechanicus Technical Specifications: Gryphonne IV Pattern Leman Russ Conqueror TankVehicle Name:Leman Russ ConquerorMain Armament:Conqueror CannonForge World of Origin:Gryphonne IVSecondary Armament:Co-axial Storm BolterKnown Patterns:III - VITraverse:360 degreesCrew:1 Commander, 1 Driver, 1 Main Gunner, 1 Loader, 2 Sponson Gunners (if sponsons are attached)Elevation:-8 to 20 degreesPowerplant:G4230 v12 TRM Multi-FuelMain Ammunition:46 RoundsWeight:62 TonnesSecondary Ammunition:1000 RoundsLength:7.08 metresArmour:Width:4.86 metresHeight:4.42 metresSuperstructure:180 millimetresGround Clearance:0.45 metresHull:150 millimetresMax Speed On-Road:34 kilometres per hourGun Mantlet:100 millimetresMax Speed Off-Road:24 kilometres per hourVehicle Designation:0427-941-2002-LR0085Transport Capacity:N/AFiring Ports:N/AAccess Points:Top HatchTurret:200 millimetres
Leman Russ Conqueror - Also See: Vehicles of the Imperial GuardLeman Russ Tank
Leman Russ Conqueror - Sources: 13th Legion (Novel) by Gav Thorpe, Ch. 6Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy, pp. 53-60Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard (Second Edition), pp. 15, 21, 40-46, 239, 247, 250, 254, 267Imperial Armour Volume Three - The Taros Campaign, pg. 57Imperial Armour Volume Six - The Siege of Vraks - Part Two, pg. 76Imperial Armour Volume Seven - The Siege of Vraks - Part Three, pg. 127Imperial Armour Twelve - The Fall of Orpheus, pg. 203Imperial Armour, pp. 6-7, 38Gaunt's Ghosts Omnibus: The Saint (Novel) by Dan Abnett, pg. 57
Leman Russ Demolisher - Leman Russ Demolisher: The Leman Russ Demolisher is a variant of the Astra Militarum's primary main battle tank, the Leman Russ. The Leman Russ is named after the primarch of the Space Wolves Space Marines Chapter, Leman Russ, and is one of the most common armoured vehicles used by the Imperium of Man. The Leman Russ Demolisher variant differs from the standard pattern Leman Russ in that its main weapon is a Demolisher Cannon, as opposed to the standard Battle Cannon.The Demolisher Cannon sacrifices range for additional firepower, and is capable of inflicting unusually heavy damage on a target, or outright destroying enemy fortifications. As a result, the Leman Russ Demolisher is often used as a close-support tank for breaking enemy lines and sieges.When facing enemy armour, the lack of range of the Demolisher Cannon is a major disadvantage, but if the Leman Russ Demolisher manages to close the gap, its massive shells can knock out super-heavy tanks with ease, and even threaten Titans with their devastating power.Of the many variants of the Leman Russ main battle tank, the Demolisher is the most common, and the most appreciated by the regular Guardsman, who knows he can rely on his "Big Brother." Their use in conjunction with the infantry is so efficient that most Leman Russ Demolishers are assigned directly to a standing Imperial Guard infantry company instead of being formed up into separate armoured regiments, although such regiments, often nicknamed "Siegebreakers," also exist.
Leman Russ Demolisher - Armament: The Leman Russ Demolisher was devised for but one task -- line breaking. The Leman Russ Demolisher's main weapon, the Demolisher Cannon, is a small ballistic cannon that fires large shells at short distances, the utter lethality of which makes this pattern of battle tank the undisputed king of the close-range firefight. With additional armour plating fitted on its front, the Demolisher is capable of pushing through devastating fire to close the gap between Imperial and enemy lines.The Leman Russ Demolisher, like all Leman Russ variants, can be equipped with two sponson mounts, one on each side. The most common configuration for the sponson-mount is 2 Heavy Bolters or 2 Heavy Flamers. Leman Russ tanks that are a part of an unusually well-equipped armoured regiment sometimes have 2 Multi-Meltas or 2 Plasma Cannons as their sponson weapons.The tank can also be equipped with Camouflage Netting, a Hunter-Killer Missile Launcher, improved communications equipment, a Searchlight, a mine sweeper, a pintle-mounted Heavy Stubber or Storm Bolter, track guards, rough terrain modifications, a Dozer Blade, and Smoke Launchers.Due to the short range of the Demolisher Cannon, all Leman Russ Demolishers have Extra Armour Plating to increase their chances of getting close enough to heavily defended enemy fortifications to deliver a killing blow.
Leman Russ Demolisher - Known Users of the Leman Russ Demolisher: Imperial Guard - The Leman Russ Demolisher is used as a line-breaker and siege tank by the Imperial Guard. It is widely used by many Imperial armoured regiments and companies across the galaxy.Planetary Defence Forces - The Leman Russ Demolisher is used by many Planetary Defence Forces stationed on Imperial worlds.Typhos Supreme Guard - The Typhos Supreme Guard of Typhos Prime was the Planetary Defence Force of that world in the Typhon Sector. During their Genestealer-influenced rebellion against the Imperium of Man, they made use of a unknown number of Leman Russ Demolisher tanks against the Mordian Iron Guard, which sought to put down the rebellion. The arrival of the 13th Penal Legion later put an end to the rebellion and its troops, led by Lieutenant Kage, also taught the Mordian infantry how to better combat Leman Russ Demolishers.The Lost and the Damned - The Lost and the Damned is the name collectively given to the multitude of beings that have turned to Chaos over the millennia, the vast majority of whom are the ordinary mortals who fight for Chaos. They are not a single coherent force, but rather a diverse and infinite collection of war-bands and hosts under the leadership of Chaos Champions. These forces take their weapons and vehicles with them, and as many of them were former members of the Imperial Guard or Planetary Defence Forces, they make use of an unknown number of Leman Russ Demolisher tanks.8th Valhallan Armoured Regiment - Fought during the defence of Sallan's World7th Death Korps of Krieg Tank Regiment - Fought against Traitor Forces during the Siege of Vraks61st Death Korps of Krieg Tank Regiment - Fought against Traitor Forces during the Siege of Vraks143rd Death Korps of Krieg Siege Regiment - Fought against Traitor Forces during the Siege of Vraks12th Vellurian Armoured Cavalry Regiment1st Kovnian Armoured Regiment, "The Black Nights"
Leman Russ Demolisher - Adeptus Mechanicus Technical Specifications: Phaeton Pattern Leman Russ DemolisherVehicle Name:Leman Russ DemolisherMain Armament:Demolisher CannonForge World of Origin:PhaetonSecondary Armament:Hull-mounted Lascannon or Heavy BolterKnown Patterns:I - XIITraverse:360 degreesCrew:1 Commander, 1 Driver, 1 Main Gunner, 1 Loader, 2 Remote Gunners (if sponsons are attached)Elevation:-8 to 22 degreesPowerplant:HL230 v12 Multi-FuelMain Ammunition:25 RoundsWeight:62 TonnesSecondary Ammunition:Unlimited or 600 RoundsLength:7.08 metresArmour:Width:4.86 metresHeight:4.42 metresSuperstructure:200 millimetresGround Clearance:0.45 metresHull:180 millimetresMax Speed On-Road:28 kilometres per hourGun Mantlet:120 millimetresMax Speed Off-Road:17 kilometres per hourVehicle Designation:0427-941-1877-LR0297Transport Capacity:N/AFiring Ports:N/AAccess Points:Top HatchTurret:200 millimetres
Leman Russ Demolisher - Sources: 13th Legion (Novel) by Gav Thorpe, Chs. 4, 6Codex: Imperial Guard (2nd Edition), pp. 44, 56, 81Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 1st Codex), pp. 21, 29, 30Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex), pg. 49Codex: Imperial Guard (5th Edition), pg. 49Codex: Astra Militarum (6th Edition) (Digital Edition), "Leman Russ Battle Tanks," "Heavy Support - Leman Russ Squadron"Codex: Astra Militarum (8th Edition), pp. 51, 114Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy, pp. 14-30Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard (Second Edition), pp. 16, 19, 21, 24-25, 255Imperial Armour Volume Five - The Siege of Vraks - Part One, pp. 33, 120, 123, 181Imperial Armour Volume Six - The Siege of Vraks - Part Two, pp. 54Imperial Armour Volume Seven - The Siege of Vraks - Part Three, pg. 83, 126Imperial Armour Twelve - The Fall of Orpheus, pg. 203Only War: Core Rulebook (RPG), pp. 216Forge World - Death Korps of Krieg Mars-Alpha Pattern Leman Russ Demolisher
Leman Russ Eradicator - Leman Russ Eradicator: The Leman Russ Eradicator is a variant of the Astra Militarum's primary main battle tank, the Leman Russ. The Leman Russ is named after the Primarch of the Space Wolves Space Marines Chapter, Leman Russ, and is one of the most common armoured vehicles used by the Imperium of Man. The Leman Russ Eradicator variant differs from the standard pattern Leman Russ in that it is equipped with a turret-mounted Eradicator Nova Cannon as its main weapon, as opposed to the standard Battle Cannon.The Eradicator Nova Cannon fires high-calibre ballistic shells that are capable of destroying both enemy barricades and any infantry sheltering behind them with a highly volatile sub-atomic charge that produces a powerful, pulversing shock wave. The Leman Russ Eradicator is one of the more common Leman Russ variants, and it is an extremely effective close-combat and anti-infantry vehicle. This makes the Eradicator an extremely effective weapon in cities, jungles or other dense terrain. With a blast radius close to that of the Demolisher Cannon, but possessed of a longer range, the Eradicator Nova Cannon can effectively clear buildings of enemy infantry before they can even get a shot off. The Leman Russ Eradicator was instrumental during the intense urban fighting encountered during the Khai-Zhan Uprising, where its main weapon was truly devastating against enemy infantry trying to use the urban landscape and buildings as cover.
Leman Russ Eradicator - Armament: The Eradicator’s design has been replicated on dozens of forge worlds and is utilised throughout the Imperium. Its main role is to support troop formations fighting in densely packed urban arenas. The Leman Russ Eradicator's main weapon, the Eradicator Nova Cannon, is a smaller version of the larger Hellhammer Cannon that is used by the Hellhammer super-heavy tank. The weapon uses a large stabiliser and suppression system that is attached to the weapon's barrel that allows it to quickly fire its high-calibre shells without causing the weapon to rip itself apart. Like all other Leman Russ variants, the Eradicator is equipped with either a hull-mounted Heavy Bolter or Lascannon. Leman Russ tanks that are a part of an unusually well-equipped armoured regiment sometimes have 2 Multi-Meltas or 2 Plasma Cannons as their sponson weapons. The tank can also be equipped with Camouflage Netting, Extra Armour Plating, a Hunter-Killer Missile Launcher, improved communications equipment, a mine sweeper, a pintle-mounted Heavy Stubber or Storm Bolter, track guards, rough terrain modifications, a Dozer Blade, and Smoke Launchers.
Leman Russ Eradicator - Notable Users of the Leman Russ Eradicator: Imperial Guard - The Leman Russ Eradicator is used during dense jungle or urban combat by the Imperial Guard, and is used by many Imperial armoured regiments and companies across the Imperium.Planetary Defence Forces - The Leman Russ Eradicator is used by many Planetary Defence Forces stationed on Imperial worlds. These worlds are often highly urbanised, which allows the Eradicator to be most effective against invaders.Lost and the Damned - The Lost and the Damned is the name collectively given to the multitude of beings that have turned to Chaos over the millennia, the vast majority of whom are the ordinary mortals who fight for Chaos. They are not a single coherent force, but rather a diverse and infinite collection of warbands and hosts under the leadership of Chaos Champions. These forces take their weapons and vehicles with them, and as many of them were former members of the Imperial Guard or Planetary Defence Forces, they make use of an uncountable number of Leman Russ Eradicator tanks.
Leman Russ Eradicator - Adeptus Mechanicus Technical Specifications: Leman Russ EradicatorVehicle Name:Leman Russ EradicatorMain Armament:Eradicator Nova CannonForge World of Origin:Many Forge WorldsSecondary Armament:Hull-mounted Lascannon or Heavy BolterKnown Patterns:UnknownTraverse:360 degreesCrew:1 Commander, 1 Driver, 1 Main Gunner, 1 Loader, 2 Remote Gunners (if sponsons are attached)Elevation:-8 to 22 degreesPowerplant:HL230 v12 Multi-FuelMain Ammunition:UnknownWeight:60 TonnesSecondary Ammunition:Unlimited or 600 RoundsLength:7.08 metresArmour:Width:4.86 metresHeight:4.42 metresSuperstructure:180 millimetresGround Clearance:0.45 metresHull:150 millimetresMax Speed On-Road:35 kilometres per hourGun Mantlet:100 millimetresMax Speed Off-Road:21 kilometres per hourVehicle Designation:UnknownTransport Capacity:N/AFiring Ports:N/AAccess Points:Top HatchTurret:200 millimetres
Leman Russ Eradicator - Also See: Vehicles of the Imperial GuardLeman Russ Tank
Leman Russ Eradicator - Sources: Codex: Astra Militarum (8th Edition), pp. 51, 114Codex: Astra Militarum (6th Edition) (Digital Edition), "Leman Russ Battle Tanks," "Heavy Support - Leman Russ Squadron"Codex: Imperial Guard (5th Edition), pg. 49Imperial Armour Volume One Second Edition - Imperial Guard, pp. 18, 21, 247, 250, 254, 267Imperial Armour Volume Twelve - The Fall of Orpheus, pg. 203
Leman Russ Executioner - Leman Russ Executioner: The Leman Russ Executioner is a variant of the Astra Militarum's primary main battle tank, the Leman Russ. The Leman Russ is named after the primarch of the Space Wolves Chapter, Leman Russ, and is one of the most common armoured vehicles used by the Imperium of Man. The Leman Russ Executioner variant differs from the standard pattern Leman Russ in that its main weapon is the powerful Plasma Destroyer, as opposed to the standard Battle Cannon. The Executioner is a powerful anti-armour tank, but its temperamental main weapon and inability to carry large numbers of photonic power cells makes it unsuited for engagements of long duration.The Executioner is one of the oldest variants of the Leman Russ, and during the Great Crusade entire regiments of this tank were fielded. Gradually, over the millennia, knowledge of plasma technology has been lost to the Imperium, and the Executioner is now a rare relic. When deployed in battle, the Executioner's Plasma Cannon fires with the fury of a miniature sun, incinerating tightly packed infantry and burning through vehicle armour with ease.
Leman Russ Executioner - History: The Executioner variant of the standard [[Leman Russ|Leman Russ main battle tank is one of the oldest still in use by the Imperium. Ancient records from the Adeptus Mechanicus archives on Mars show that during the Great Crusade there were entire Imperial Army armoured regiments equipped with nothing but Leman Russ Executioners.Over the thousands of standard years since end of the Horus Heresy, the Adeptus Mechanicus has slowly lost the ability to produce high-quality Plasma Weapons. In the 41st Millennium the only Forge World in the entire Imperium still capable of building the Plasma Destroyer weapon used by the Executioner is Ryza. Ryza is renowned throughout the Adeptus Mechanicus for its devout worship of the ancient and mystical arts of the plasma reactor and magnetic containment field construction.The Skitarii regiments of Ryza are equipped almost entirely with Executioners, yet the Skitarii of other Forge Worlds and the massed regiments of the Imperial Guard are left with only a few, relic Executioners of their own. As a result, Leman Russ Executioners are a rare sight in other Imperial armoured regiments, and are usually deployed with great care by their commanders; frequently behind the main battlelines which often consist of more common Leman Russ tank variants.
Leman Russ Executioner - Armament: The Leman Russ Executioner's main weapon, the Plasma Destroyer, is a larger and much more powerful version of the Plasma Gun used by the Space Marines and the heavy weapons squads of the Astra Militarum. The Plasma Destroyer is a temperamental and poorly understood weapon and technical difficulties containing the vast amount of heat and energy put out by the weapon during its operation can lead to catastrophic explosions.The Executioner also lacks the room to store large quantities of the photonic fuel cells that are used to power the tank's main weapon. As a result of this the Executioner cannot operate during prolonged combat operations.Unlike other Leman Russ variants, the Executioner is equipped with heat vents on its turret and heat shielding for the crew. The shielding is useful during a non-catastrophic magnetic containment breach, allowing the crew to escape. The rear of the turret is equipped with a chemical coolant flask that is to be used during emergencies, but due to the coolant lines being exposed to the exterior of the vehicle they can be damaged by enemy fire.Due to the tank's temperamental main weapon and its less-than-reliable emergency cooling system rookie tank crews will often abandon the vehicle at the first sign of trouble brewing. Many Imperial Guard tank crews do not favour the Executioner and they undertake many superstitious rituals before a battle. Those few Executioner crews that enjoy this vehicle are often considered insanely brave or simply insane by their fellows.Like all Leman Russ variants the Executioner is equipped with a hull-mounted weapon, either a Heavy Bolter or a Lascannon, and can also be equipped with two sponson mounts, one on each side. The most common configuration for the sponson-mount is 2 Heavy Bolters or 2 Heavy Flamers. Leman Russ Executioners that are a part of an unusually well-equipped armoured regiment sometimes have 2 Multi-Meltas or 2 Plasma Cannons as their sponson weapons.The tank can also be equipped with Camouflage Netting, Extra Armour Plating, a Hunter-Killer Missile Launcher, improved communications equipment, a mine sweeper, a Searchlight, a pintle-mounted Heavy Stubber or Storm Bolter, track guards, rough terrain modifications, a Dozer Blade, and Smoke Launchers.
Leman Russ Executioner - Notable Users of the Leman Russ Executioners: Astra Militarum - The Leman Russ Executioner is used as a "breakthrough" tank by the Imperial Guard, and is also used by many Imperial armoured regiments and companies that receive their vehicles from Ryza.Planetary Defence Forces - The Leman Russ Executioner is used by several Planetary Defence Forces stationed on Imperial worlds near Ryza.The Lost and the Damned - The Lost and the Damned is the name collectively given to the multitude of beings that have turned to Chaos over the millennia, the vast majority of whom are the ordinary mortals who fight for Chaos. They are not a single coherent force, but rather a diverse and infinite collection of warbands and hosts under the leadership of Chaos Champions. These forces take their weapons and vehicles with them, and as many of them were former members of the Imperial Guard or Planetary Defence Forces, they make use of an unknown number of Leman Russ Executioner tanks.71st Saviar Chem-Dogs Regiment - Part of the ill-fated Goru Campaign28th Death Korps of Krieg Armoured Regiment - Part of the Galan Expeditionary ForceArmageddon Steel Legion - Used during the Third War for Armageddon122nd Cadian Regiment - Fought in Vogen City during the Zai-Khann Uprising31st Cadian Armoured Regiment - Fought during the Levilnor IV Campaign8th Valhallan Armoured Regiment - Fought during the Sallan's World Offensive11th Death Korps of Krieg Tank Regiment - Fought against Traitor Forces during the Siege of Vraks61st Death Korps of Krieg Tank Regiment - Fought against Traitor Forces during the Siege of Vraks6th Cadian Armoured Regiment - Fought in the defence of Betalis III against the Asuryani of Craftworld Mymeara46th Palladius Armoured Regiment42nd Phyressian Armoured Regiment8th Pardus Armoured Regiment
Leman Russ Executioner - Adeptus Mechanicus Technical Specifications: Ryza Pattern Leman Russ Executioner TankVehicle Name:Leman Russ ExecutionerMain Armament:Plasma DestroyerForge World of Origin:RyzaSecondary Armament:Hull-mounted Lascannon or Heavy BolterKnown Patterns:III - VITraverse:360 degreesCrew:1 Commander, 1 Driver, 1 Main Gunner, 1 Loader, 2 Sponson Gunners (if sponsons are attached)Elevation:-8 to 20 degreesPowerplant:HL230 v12 Multi-FuelMain Ammunition:12 Shots from photonic fuel cellWeight:53 TonnesSecondary Ammunition:Unlimited or 600 RoundsLength:7.08 metresArmour:Width:4.86 metresHeight:4.42 metresSuperstructure:180 millimetresGround Clearance:0.45 metresHull:150 millimetresMax Speed On-Road:30 kilometres per hourGun Mantlet:100 millimetresMax Speed Off-Road:18 kilometres per hourVehicle Designation:0427-941-2010-LR0103Transport Capacity:N/AFiring Ports:N/AAccess Points:Top HatchTurret:200 millimetres
Leman Russ Executioner - Sources: Codex: Astra Militarum (8th Edition), pp. 51, 114Codex: Astra Militarum (6th Edition) (Digital Edition), "Leman Russ Battle Tanks," "Heavy Support - Leman Russ Squadron"Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy, pp. 61-66Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard (Second Edition), pp. 9, 20-21, 36-39, 255, 267Imperial Armour Volume Five - The Siege of Vraks - Part One, pp. 81, 120-124Imperial Armour Volume Six - The Siege of Vraks - Part Two, pg. 54Imperial Armour Volume Eleven - The Doom of Mymeara, pg. 34Imperial Armour Volume Twelve - The Fall of Orpheus, pp. 25, 46, 175, 203Imperial Armour, pp. 16-17, 40Codex: Imperial Guard (5th Edition), pp. 48-49Gaunt's Ghosts Omnibus: The Saint (Novel) by Dan Abnett, pg.148
Leman Russ Exterminator - Leman Russ Exterminator: The Leman Russ Exterminator is a variant of the Astra Militarum's primary main battle tank, the Leman Russ. The Leman Russ is named after the primarch of the Space Wolves Space Marines Chapter, Leman Russ, and is one of the most common armoured vehicles used by the Imperium of Man. The Leman Russ Exterminator variant differs from the standard pattern Leman Russ in that it is equipped with a set of turret-mounted Twin-linked Autocannons as its main weapon, as opposed to the standard Battle Cannon.The Leman Russ Exterminator is one of the most common Leman Russ variants, and although it surrenders the ability to effectively combat enemy armour, it is an extremely effective anti-infantry vehicle. The Leman Russ Exterminator is capable of laying down a withering hail of fire. The Exterminator's Autocannon shells can tear through a lightly armoured chassis as easily as they rip through flesh and bone. Though lacking the long range of some other tank variants, the Leman Russ Exterminator is capable of devastating whole ranks of enemy infantry before they have reached the Astra Militarum lines.Due to the tank's main weapon being much smaller and lighter than the Battle Cannon normally carried on the Leman Russ, the Exterminator is slightly faster than most Imperial battle tanks, and this quality allows it to be used as a heavy reconnaissance vehicle. During times of need Imperial commanders have used the high rate of fire of the Exterminator as an effective if crude anti-aircraft weapon, although it lacks the elevation required to provide adequate cover from enemy air attacks.
Leman Russ Exterminator - Armament: The Leman Russ Exterminator is equipped with a set of turret-mounted Twin-linked Autocannons, which makes it an extremely effective anti-infantry tank. In order to capitalise on the tank's ability to engage enemy infantry, many Exterminators are also equipped with sponson-mounted Heavy Bolters in addition to its hull-mounted Heavy Bolter.When equipped with nothing but rapid-firing weapons the Exterminator is capable of engaging and destroying entire armies of lightly-equipped foes, such as Ork mobs or Tyranid swarms. Like any other Leman Russ variant, the Exterminator is also able to be equipped with a hull-mounted Lascannon.Leman Russ tanks that are a part of an unusually well-equipped armoured regiment sometimes have 2 Multi-Meltas or 2 Plasma Cannons as their sponson weapons.The tank can also be equipped with Camouflage Netting, Extra Armour Plating, a Hunter-Killer Missile Launcher, improved communications equipment, a mine sweeper, a pintle-mounted Heavy Stubber or Storm Bolter, track guards, rough terrain modifications, a Dozer Blade, and Smoke Launchers.
Leman Russ Exterminator - Notable Users of the Leman Russ Exterminator: Imperial Guard - The Leman Russ Exterminator is used by the Imperial Guard as a powerful anti-infantry and heavy reconnaissance tank.Planetary Defence Forces - The Leman Russ Exterminator is used by Planetary Defence Forces stationed on many Imperial worlds.The Lost and the Damned - The Lost and the Damned is the name collectively given to the multitude of beings that have turned to Chaos over the millennia, the vast majority of whom are the ordinary mortals who fight for Chaos. They are not a single coherent force, but rather a diverse and infinite collection of war-bands and hosts under the leadership of Chaos Champions. These forces take their weapons and vehicles with them, and as many of them were former members of the Imperial Guard or Planetary Defence Forces, they make use of an unknown number of Leman Russ Exterminator tanks.Space Wolves Space Marine Chapter - The Space Wolves Space Marine Chapter have several Leman Russ Exterminators in their arsenal in honour of their Primarch, Leman Russ. It is unknown if they are in possession of any other Leman Russ variants. The Space Wolves rarely field their Leman Russ tanks, but when they do it is to great effect.6th Cadian Armoured Regiment - Fought in the defence of Betalis III against the Eldar of Craftworld Mymeara98th Cadian Armoured Regiment - Fought during the Luxor Uprising19th Catachan Regiment, "Scorpion's Fangs" - Fought in the jungles of Armageddon Secundus during the Third War for Armageddon7th Death Korps of Krieg Regiment - Fought against the Traitor forces during the Siege of Vraks262nd Death Korps of Krieg Siege Regiment - Fought against the Traitor forces during the Siege of Vraks310th Death Korps of Krieg Regiment - Fought against the Traitor forces during the Siege of Vraks3rd Mordian Regiment- Fought in defence of Hive Barbarossa against the Ork WAAAGH! Dregruk113th Mortant Armoured Regiment8th Palladius Armoured Regiment - Fought during the Atria Wilderness Campaign8th Pardus Armoured Regiment89th Tallarn Regiment - Fought against the Tau during the Taros Campaign28th Valhallan Armoured Regiment - Fought on the Ice World of Adhara14th Vaust Armoured Regiment - Fought in the defence of Betalis III against the Eldar of Craftworld Mymeara12th Vellurian Armoured Cavalry Regiment
Leman Russ Exterminator - Adeptus Mechanicus Technical Specifications: Gryphonne IV Pattern Leman Russ ExterminatorTankVehicle Name:Leman Russ ExterminatorMain Armament:Twin-linked AutocannonsForge World of Origin:Gryphonne IVSecondary Armament:Hull-mounted Lascannon or Heavy BolterKnown Patterns:IV - XXVITraverse:360 degreesCrew:1 Commander, 1 Driver, 1 Main Gunner, 1 Loader, 2 Sponson Gunners (if sponsons are attached)Elevation:-8 to 26 degreesPowerplant:HL230 v12 Multi-FuelMain Ammunition:360 RoundsWeight:58 TonnesSecondary Ammunition:Unlimited or 600 RoundsLength:7.08 metresArmour:Width:4.86 metresHeight:4.42 metresSuperstructure:180 millimetresGround Clearance:0.45 metresHull:150 millimetresMax Speed On-Road:40 kilometres per hourGun Mantlet:100 millimetresMax Speed Off-Road:24 kilometres per hourVehicle Designation:0427-941-1907-LR0072Transport Capacity:N/AFiring Ports:N/AAccess Points:Top HatchTurret:200 millimetres
Leman Russ Exterminator - Also See: Vehicles of the Imperial GuardLeman Russ Tank
Leman Russ Exterminator - Sources: Codex: Astra Militarum (8th Edition), pp. 50-51, 114Codex: Astra Militarum (6th Edition) (Digital Edition), "Leman Russ Battle Tanks," "Heavy Support - Leman Russ Squadron"Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy, pp. 47-52Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard (Second Edition), pp. 9, 17, 21, 27-29, 247, 250, 254, 267, 279Imperial Armour Volume Three - The Taros Campaign, pg. 96Imperial Armour Volume Five - The Siege of Vraks - Part One, pp. 39, 45, 81, 120-122Imperial Armour Volume Six - The Siege of Vraks - Part Two, pg. 107Imperial Armour Volume Seven - The Siege of Vraks - Part Three, pp. 19, 126Imperial Armour Volume Eleven - The Doom of Mymeara, pp. 20, 57Imperial Armour Volume Twelve - The Fall of Orpheus, pp. 178, 181, 203Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 1st Codex), pg. 20Codex: Imperial Guard (5th Edition), pp. 48-49Codex: Space Wolves (3rd Edition), pg. 12Double Eagle (Novel) by Dan Abnett, pg. 52White Dwarf 366 (UK), pg. 3Forge World - Death Korps of Krieg Mars Alpha Pattern Leman Russ with Modified Ryza Pattern Turret
Leman Russ Incinerator - Leman Russ Incinerator: The Leman Russ Incinerator is a Leman Russ Tank variant rarely seen in the 41st Millennium. During the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy eras of the 30th and early 31st Millennium, the Incinerator was one of the most powerful versions of the tank available to the regiments of the Imperial Army. The elite cohorts of the Solar Auxilia in particular were known to field the Incinerator in large numbers as infantry support or to accompany armour-borne assault thrusts.The twin-linked Volkite Demi-Culverin with which the Incinerator was armed was a rare and highly prized weapon more commonly seen on the war machines of the Legiones Astartes, and they had to be painstakingly calibrated and intensively ministered to by Tech-priests assigned to the cohort to ensure their continued operation.This particular pattern of the Leman Russ tank is almost unheard of in the armies of the late 41st Millennium, having been replaced by the more versatile Hellhound.