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| − | The '''Xiphon Pattern Interceptor''' was a fighter aircraft used by the [[Legiones Astartes]] during the [[Horus Heresy]]. Capable of both atmospheric and space flight, it carried two pairs of twin-lined [[Lascannon]]s and a [[Xiphon Rotary Missile Launcher]] into battle. This firepower combined with the interceptor's speed and agility made it a deadly opponent.{{Fn|1}} | + | The '''Xiphon Pattern Interceptor''' was a fighter aircraft used by the [[Legiones Astartes]] during the [[Horus Heresy]]. |
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| + | ==Overview== | ||
| + | Capable of both atmospheric and space flight, it carried two pairs of twin-lined [[Lascannon]]s and a [[Xiphon Rotary Missile Launcher]] into battle. This firepower combined with the interceptor's speed and agility made it a deadly opponent.{{Fn|1}} However the design was complex, had limited range, ill-favored by the [[Mechanicum]], and was preferred by the larger [[Wrath Pattern Starfighter|Wrath]]. Thus by the end of the [[Great Crusade]] it had fallen out of frontline service in all Space Marine Legions except the [[Dark Angels]] and [[Ultramarines]], though the demands of the Heresy forced many more Legion's to press them into service once more.{{Fn|2}} | ||
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| + | The origins of the fighter are long lost, but it shares similarities to the [[STC]] patterns with craft such as the [[Thunderbolt]] and [[Amhut Voyager]]. The design itself was brought into Imperial service in 806.[[M30]] from the [[Rhadamanthys Enclave]]. The fighters performance puts great stress on its pilot, something [[Space Marines]] were naturally able to withstand.{{Fn|2}} | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
*{{Endn|1}}: [http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/New_Stuff/XIPHON_INTERCEPTOR.html Forge World] ''(last accessed 28 May 2015)'' | *{{Endn|1}}: [http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/New_Stuff/XIPHON_INTERCEPTOR.html Forge World] ''(last accessed 28 May 2015)'' | ||
| + | *{{Endn|2}}: [[The Horus Heresy Book Five]] pg.216 | ||
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Revision as of 05:05, 30 June 2015
The Xiphon Pattern Interceptor was a fighter aircraft used by the Legiones Astartes during the Horus Heresy.
Overview
Capable of both atmospheric and space flight, it carried two pairs of twin-lined Lascannons and a Xiphon Rotary Missile Launcher into battle. This firepower combined with the interceptor's speed and agility made it a deadly opponent.[1] However the design was complex, had limited range, ill-favored by the Mechanicum, and was preferred by the larger Wrath. Thus by the end of the Great Crusade it had fallen out of frontline service in all Space Marine Legions except the Dark Angels and Ultramarines, though the demands of the Heresy forced many more Legion's to press them into service once more.[2]
The origins of the fighter are long lost, but it shares similarities to the STC patterns with craft such as the Thunderbolt and Amhut Voyager. The design itself was brought into Imperial service in 806.M30 from the Rhadamanthys Enclave. The fighters performance puts great stress on its pilot, something Space Marines were naturally able to withstand.[2]
See Also
Sources
- 1: Forge World (last accessed 28 May 2015)
- 2: The Horus Heresy Book Five pg.216
