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.