Of all the [[daemonDaemon Engine]]ic machines which s in service to the forces of [[ImperiumChaos]] must face, '''Defilers''' are most likely among the most common [[Daemon Engine]]s in the service of the [[Chaos Space Marine]]s. They were created at the command of [[Ezekyle Abaddon|Abaddon the Despoiler]].^{{Fn|1}}

===Daemonic presence=Overview==While having a distinct appearance, Defilers have another much more sinister aspect. Unlike the tanks and vehicles of the [[Imperium]], which are operated by [[human]]s, a Defilers are is controlled by a [[daemon]]. [[Chaos Sorcerer]]s use arcane Chaos magics magic to draw the essence of a powerful daemon from the [[Warp]] and trap it within the rune-bound hull of the machine. Powerful spells of appeasement and pacification are utilised to keep the newly bound daemon from causing havoc among the forces of [[Chaos]].^{{Fn|2 }}

==Overview==Standing on six piston-driven limbs, the Defiler's hull supports a massive turret, which houses the main armaments of the infernal machine. While Defilers are usually seen with large arrays of weapons, such as a [[Reaper Autocannon]] and the a [[Havoc Launcher]], its main firepower comes in the form of a [[battle cannon]]. There are often variations of the weapon systems used; in some cases, Reaper Autocannons have been upgraded to house twin-linked [[heavy bolter]]s or [[lascannon]]s instead, whereas there have been sightings of Defilers with [[heavy flamer]]s on multiple occasions.{{Cite This}}

In addition of to being able to lay down a barrage of heavy fire, Defilers are also terrifying [[close combat ]] opponents. When a Defiler arrives on the battlefield, the magics magic keeping the bound daemon peaceful are released, allowing the daemon to truly enjoy the battle. As daemons are immortal and unconcerned for the survival of its machine host, Defilers ignore hits that would kill normal tank crews and continue on rampages of destruction that would otherwise be impossible to proceed with. Of its six limbs, Defilers use four for moving around and two arm-like appendages to crush enemies in their pincers.  ''"Garro spun the length of Libertas around his gauntlets and plunged the point of the power sword into the apex of the turret where a screaming deamonic mask glared out with eyes of burning black."'' ⁸ Although never called a "Defiler", the machine's description matches that of a Defiler pretty closely.{{Cite This}}

Dedicated to [[Khorne]], a '''Slaughterfiend''' is a Defiler subjugated and ridden by a [[Khorne Berzerker]]. The first recorded instance of this reckless tactic came during the war for [[Eclipsion Prime]], when the [[Champion of Chaos|Skull Champion]], [[Akraghar ]] of the [[World Eaters]], jumped from the ruins of a hivespire [[hive]]spire onto the eponymous Defiler, known as Slaughterfiend, and managed to subdue the daemonic machine to his own will and hence ride it like a monstrous steed.

Typically Slaughterfiends renounce most ranged weapons and are armed with additional close assault weapons. They are often also faster than other Defiler variants, as they are worked up into an agitated state. Groups of Slaughterfiends are known as Bloodpacks[[Bloodpack]]s.^{{Fn|6}}

Dedicated by the [[Death Guard]] to the rancid service of [[Nurgle]], a '''Desecrator''' is an unstoppable force commonly armed with a [[Vomit Cannon]], [[Reaper Autocannon]]s and [[Battle ClawsClaw]]s.^{{Fn|3}}

A '''Debaser''' is a Defiler perverted to the causes of [[Slaanesh]] by the [[Emperor's Children]]. It is armed with a devastating payload of Sonic Weaponry; including [[Ultrasonic DisruptorsDisruptor]]s, a [[Death Wailer ]] and [[Blastmaster]]s in addition to its [[Battle ClawsClaw]]s.^{{Fn|5}}

When the [[Thousand Sons]] dedicate a Defiler to the nefarious wills of [[Tzeentch]], it is referred to as a '''Deceiver'''. Such vehicles have an array of confusing weapons such as [[Tzeentch CannonsCannon]]s, [[Ether Cannons Cannon]]s and [[Heavy Flamer]]s, as well as [[Battle Claws Claw]]s and [[Warp Flames ]] which are used in close assault. Typically, Deceivers are more accurate in a fire fight firefight than other variants of the Defiler.^{{Fn|4}} == Canon Conflicts ==It is not clear when Abaddon ordered the creation of the Defilers; in [[Garro: Oath of Moment (Audio Book)]], [[Nathaniel Garro]] fights against a giant war machine that matches the description of a Defiler, though it is never named as such, during the [[Battle of Calth]].{{Fn|7}}

*^{{Endn|1}}:[[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)]], p.37*^{{Endn|2}}:[[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (4th Edition)]], p.41*^{{Endn|3}}:Death Guard Experimental Army List v1.0 ''(viewed 2007.11.26)'' / [[Fanatic_Online_090-099#Issue:_90|Fanatic Online #90]]*^{{Endn|4}}:Thousand Sons Army List v2.1 ''(viewed 2007.11.26)''*^{{Endn|5}}:Emperor's Children Experimental Army List v2.0 ''(viewed 2007.11.26)''*^{{Endn|6}}:[[Apocalypse Reload]]: ''Slaughterfiend Bloodpack'', p.58*^{{Endn|7}}: [[Garro:Oath of Moment, minutes 47(Audio Book)]] by [[James Swallow]]:17-47Track 9:50*⁸Dawn Approaches and Track 10:Oath Slow Motion of a Moment, minutes 50:40-51:05[[Category:Vehicles (Chaos)]]