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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Glaive Super-Heavy Special Weapons Tank is a variant of the Fellblade.
The Glaive Super-Heavy Special Weapons Tank is a fearsome weapon of the Legiones Astartes, a mobile artillery platform capable of devastating enemy forces from a distance.
Its imposing hull is clad in thick armour that can withstand even the heaviest enemy fire, while its powerful engines allow it to move swiftly across the battlefield.
The Glaive’s primary armament is a massive Volkite Carronade, it is designed to destroy xenos beasts and incinerate enemy light vehicles at a single sweep.
The Glaive’s crew is protected by a multi-layered armor 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’ unwavering determination and their unwavering commitment to the defense of the Imperium.
This Salamanders Land Raider Spartan Assault Tank was on display at Warhammer World.
The Spartan Assault Tank 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. 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.
This is a Solar Auxilia Shadowsword Super Heavy Tank on display at Warhammer World.
The Shadowsword is armed with a fearsome array of weapons – none more so than the mighty volcano cannon on its turret. It can also be equipped with a pair of sponsons sporting a twin heavy bolter or twin heavy flamer, each capped by a lascannon turret! The Shadowsword is the sister tank to the Baneblade, a super-heavy vehicle employed by Solar Auxilia cohorts to engage and destroy enemy macro-engines with its volcano cannon.
A single super-heavy tank is a dominant presence in the Solar Auxilia battle line. As it ploughs inexorably forward it lays down a wide path of destruction. Enemy ranks shatter long before it reaches their position, and those unlucky few who are able to maintain their defensive formations are ground to paste under the slab-like plates of its tracks. The Shadowsword is equipped with one of the most fearsome primary weapons – the dreaded volcano cannon – and is capable of taking down Titans at extreme ranges. Nothing short of the most powerful energy fields can hope to stop a direct hit from its blasts.
The same chassis has also been adapted to mount different primary weapons suited to their own modes of destruction, like the bunker-busting Stormsword siege cannon or the versatile plasma blastgun of the Stormblade.
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.
This World Eaters Typhon Heavy Siege Tank was on display at Warhammer World.
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.
I really like this model and I think it is one of the better Land Raider variant designs.
I have the plastic kit version of the Typhon Heavy Siege Tank on my workbench.