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Kratos Heavy Assault Tank

The Kratos Heavy Assault Tank stands as a testament to the Legiones Astartes’ unwavering dedication to martial prowess and the technological ingenuity of the Lords of Mars.

This formidable war machine, a behemoth of iron and firepower, was designed to dominate the battlefield and shatter enemy defences with its sheer weight and devastating weaponry. Its imposing presence, marked by its towering hull, massive tracks, and intricate armour plating, strikes fear into the hearts of those who dare to face it.

Its origins are from the time of the Unification of Old Earth where it was fielded in battle. Equipped with a potent array of weapons, the Kratos is a versatile and deadly force. Its primary armament is the devastating yet versatile Kratos battlecannon.

The Kratos’ effectiveness is further enhanced by its advanced armour, which is composed of multiple layers of hardened steel and ceramite, providing exceptional protection against enemy fire. Its tracks are designed for maximum traction and durability, allowing it to traverse even the most challenging terrain.

In the annals of the Horus Heresy, the Kratos Heavy Assault Tank played a pivotal role in numerous battles, its devastating firepower and unwavering resilience turning the tide of many engagements. Its legacy lives on, a testament to the Legiones Astartes’ unwavering commitment to military excellence and their unwavering determination to conquer any challenge that may arise.

Kratos Heavy Assault Tank Gallery

Sons of Horus Arquitor Bombard with Morbus Heavy Bombard

The Legion Arquitor is a heavy artillery platform designed to operate at the forefront of a Legiones Astartes advance. Equipped with a reinforced chassis and brutal short range firepower, it is called upon to break the most stubborn of fortifications or to annihilate massed enemy infantry and armour.

The morbus bombard launches shells loaded with deadly phosphex, a toxic and corrosive incendiary compound that eats through flesh and metal alike, tainting the very ground and air with alchemical fire.

Mastodon Heavy Assault Transport

The Mastodon was one of the heaviest assault transports in the arsenal of the Legiones Astartes during the Great Crusade, and is still found in the armouries of the Space Marine Chapters of the 41st Millenium.

Its cavernous assault bay, capable of housing almost half a Company, is protected both by thick layers of ceramite armour as well as crackling void shields.

It also mounts a fearsome siege melta array, allowing it to breach even the most formidable defences with ease, as well as an array of secondary weaponry intended to defend the vehicle as it approaches its target.

Unleashed only against the most fearsome of enemy redoubts, there are few obstacles that can stay the wrath of this relic of the Imperium’s bloody birth.

The Mastodon is heavily armed and armoured, carrying 40 Space Marines, and even Dreadnoughts, safely to the heart of battle.

Whilst embarked, the warriors within will defend their immense transport, turning the sponson weapons on any enemy brave or foolish enough to come close.

It’s Siege melta array can easily destroy fortifications, and makes short work of armoured vehicles, whilst its Skyreaper Battery will tear through any airborne threat with ease.

Fellblade Super Heavy Tank

The Fellblade Super Heavy Tank is a behemoth of the Legiones Astartes, a testament to their unwavering resolve and technological prowess. This imposing war machine is a towering fortress on tracks, its hull clad in thick, nigh-impenetrable armour that can shrug off even the most devastating artillery strikes. Its main armament is a devastating twin-linked siege cannon, capable of hurling massive shells with enough force to obliterate entire squads of infantry or even lighter vehicles in a single salvo.

To complement its firepower, the Fellblade is also equipped with a battery of heavy bolters and a pair of twin-linked lascannons, providing devastating anti-infantry and anti-vehicle capabilities. The Fellblade’s crew is protected by a multi-layered armour system and a reinforced cockpit, ensuring their survival even in the most intense combat.

This formidable war machine is a symbol of the Legiones Astartes’ relentless pursuit of dominance, a testament to their unwavering loyalty to the Emperor and their unwavering dedication to the cause of the Imperium. Then again, it is also a symbol of those Legions which betrayed the emperor.

Imperial Fists Fellblade Super Heavy Tank

The Fellblade is based upon the same STC data as the Baneblade super-heavy tank, which is extensively used by the Imperial Guard. The Fellblade is a more advanced variant that first saw widespread service with the Legiones Astartes in the last decades of the Great Crusade.

It is most noted for its use of Mechanicum atomantic arc-reactor technology and a reinforced metaplas alloy chassis superior with an advanced accelerator cannon as its primary armament. These systems are Dark Age technologies rediscovered and restored to humanity shortly before the nightmare of the Great Heresy.

More photographs of the Fellblade Super Heavy Tank.

Javelin Attack Speeder

Javelin attack speeders are both rare and highly valued, utilising a range of antigrav impellor technologies so esoteric that some amongst the Mechanicum regard them with overt distrust.

Emperor’s Children Javelin Attack Speeder

Regardless of their technical complexity, these hovering vehicles are fast, highly manoeuvrable, have an extended operational range and – perhaps most importantly – can carry a heavy payload of weapon systems, qualities which keep them in high demand throughout the Legiones Astartes.

Falchion Super-Heavy Tank Destroyer

The Falchion Super-Heavy Tank Destroyer is a formidable piece of war machinery employed by the Legiones Astartes in the world of the Horus Heresy.

This behemoth of a vehicle is designed to obliterate enemy tanks and fortifications with its devastating firepower. Its twin volcano cannons, capable of unleashing a torrent of superheated plasma, can melt through the thickest armor. The Falchion is heavily armored, making it resistant to enemy fire. In addition to its main armament, it is equipped with a variety of auxiliary weapons, such as heavy bolters and lascannons, for engaging infantry and lighter targets. The Falchion is significantly larger than most other tanks, making it a fearsome sight on the battlefield. Its sheer size and firepower make it a formidable asset to any Space Marine force.

The Falchion is based on the same Standard Template Construct pattern as Baneblade super-heavy tanks, equipped with advanced weapon and armour systems befitting the Legiones Astartes.

Typhon Heavy Siege Tank

Named for the ‘Great Beast’ of Ancient Terran myth, the immense Typhon Heavy Siege Tank was developed by the Mechanicum alongside the Spartan, with which it shares a basic chassis design.

The Typhon’s primary armament is the massive Dreadhammer cannon, and was created in response to a request from the Primarch Peturabo, master of the Iron Warriors. He demanded a Legiones Astartes war engine that could rival the great batteries of the Imperial Crusade Army in firepower, but manoeuvre and deploy at the speed of a Space Marine force.

The Imperial Fists Legion Typhon Heavy Siege Tank is a formidable piece of war machinery used by the Imperial Fists Legion during the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy. It is a heavy assault vehicle known for its devastating firepower and resilience.

The Typhon played a crucial role in the Imperial Fists’ campaigns during the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy. Its devastating firepower and durability made it an invaluable asset in sieges and battles against heavily fortified positions. The Typhon was often used to break through enemy lines, allowing the Imperial Fists to advance and secure objectives.

This Blood Angels Legion Typhon was used in the battle of Signus Prime.

Blood Angels Legion Typhon Heavy Siege Tank

The Typhon’s primary weapon is a massive Dreadhammer Cannon, capable of cracking bunkers, smashing enemy engines, and pulping entire squads.

Another view of the Sons of Horus Typhon.

Although the Typhon fell out of use in the aftermath of the Horus Heresy, its design and technology have influenced the development of later Imperial vehicles. The Typhon’s legacy can be seen in the heavy tanks and siege weapons used by the Adeptus Mechanicus and other Imperial factions.

I have the plastic kit version of the Typhon Heavy Siege Tank on my workbench.

More photographs of the Typhon Heavy Siege Tank.

 Sons of Horus Spartan Assault Tank

These Sons of Horus Spartan Assault Tanks were on display at Warhammer World.

The Spartan Assault Tank, often referred to as the Land Raider Spartan, is a formidable armoured vehicle designed to breach the most impenetrable enemy defences and deliver devastating blows with its payload of Legion Astartes infantry. Its nigh-impervious hull, capable of shrugging off even the most potent anti-tank weaponry, makes it a truly formidable war machine.

During the Great Crusade, the Spartan became an indispensable asset for the Legion Astartes. Its immense firepower and exceptional durability allowed it to lead the charge into the heart of enemy territory, paving the way for Legionaries to storm enemy fortifications. With a capacity to transport up to 26 Legionaries or 13 Terminators, the Spartan provided a mobile, armoured fortress that could be deployed rapidly to any sector of the battlefield.

Despite its massive size, the Spartan possesses a surprising degree of agility, enabling it to manoeuvre effectively in tight spaces and avoid enemy fire. Its combination of speed, firepower, and protection makes it a truly versatile and devastating weapon, capable of turning the tide of battle in favour of the Legion Astartes forces using it.

Land Raider Spartan Assault Tank Miniatures Gallery.

Deimos Pattern Whirlwind Scorpius

An ancient variant of the more common Whirlwind missile tank, the Scorpius was designed with a single purpose in mind – the destruction of heavily armoured infantry.

The Scorpius variant replaces the Whirlwind’s multiple missile launcher system with the intricate drum-fed scorpius launcher, whose implosive warheads are devastating to armoured infantry and light vehicles.

The Whirlwind Scorpius’ origins lie in the dark days of the first inter-Legion civil war and, in more recent times, it has become an all but forgotten relic amongst some Chapters as the ability to manufacture its complex munitions has become a forgotten art, but for other Chapters it still remains a potent weapon of war.

Sons of Horus Sicaran Battle Tank

This Sons of Horus Sicaran Battle Tank was in the displays at Warhammer World.

The Sicaran, a formidable weapon in the Legiones Astartes arsenal, is a swift-moving destroyer tank capable of outflanking enemies and delivering devastating mid-range firepower. Despite its many variants, the core Sicaran battle tank remains a popular choice. Equipped with Herakles-pattern accelerator autocannons, it delivers a relentless barrage of high-velocity fire, capable of shredding both infantry and vehicles. Its advanced sensors allow it to track agile targets and identify weaknesses in enemy armor.