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[[Image:CerberusHTD.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Iron Hands]] Cerberus Heavy Tank Destroyer{{Fn|2}}]] | [[Image:CerberusHTD.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Iron Hands]] Cerberus Heavy Tank Destroyer{{Fn|2}}]] | ||
| − | The '''Cerberus Heavy Tank Destroyer''' was an [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] and [[Legio Astartes]] heavy assault vehicle of the [[Great Crusade]] and [[Horus Heresy]] era. An experimental design based upon the [[Spartan Assault Tank]] chassis, internal capacity was removed to make way for its [[Neutron Laser Projector]] and its required power sources. Constructed from reverse-engineered [[Dark Age of Technology]]-era wreckage recovered from [[Deep Hyades-VI]] by [[Explorator]]s, controversy arose over the weapon's notorious instability. Nonetheless, the Cerberus and its Neutron Laser Projector proved effective enough to rival the larger and more common [[Turbo-laser Destructor]]'s found on [[Titan]]s and [[Shadowsword]]s.{{Fn|1}} For anti-infantry defense, the Cerberus is equipped with sponson [[Heavy Bolter]]s.{{Fn|2}} | + | The '''Cerberus Heavy Tank Destroyer''' was an [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] and [[Legio Astartes]] heavy assault vehicle of the [[Great Crusade]] and [[Horus Heresy]] era. An experimental design based upon the [[Spartan Assault Tank]] chassis, internal capacity was removed to make way for its [[Neutron Laser Projector]] and its required power sources. Constructed from reverse-engineered [[Dark Age of Technology]]-era wreckage recovered from [[Deep Hyades-VI]] by [[Explorator]]s, controversy arose over the weapon's notorious instability. Nonetheless, the Cerberus and its Neutron Laser Projector proved effective enough to rival the larger and more common [[Turbo-laser Destructor]]'s found on [[Titan]]s and [[Shadowsword]]s.{{Fn|1}} For anti-infantry defense, the Cerberus is equipped with sponson [[Heavy Bolter]]s.{{Fn|2}} |
| − | Shortly before the outbreak of the Heresy, the first Cerberus vehicles were delivered to a number of Space Marine Legions.{{Fn|1}} Due to the complexities to maintain the vehicle and growing complaints of a corrupted [[Machine Spirit]], very few remain in service as of [[M41]].{{Fn| | + | Shortly before the outbreak of the Heresy, the first Cerberus vehicles were delivered to a number of Space Marine Legions.{{Fn|1}} Due to the complexities to maintain the vehicle and growing complaints of a corrupted [[Machine Spirit]], very few remain in service as of [[M41]].{{Fn|3a}} |
==Technical Information== | ==Technical Information== | ||
{{Imperial Vehicles | {{Imperial Vehicles | ||
| − | |Vehicle Name= | + | |Vehicle Name=Cerberus{{Fn|3b}} |
|Forge World of Origin=[[Mars]]/[[Anvilus Nine]] | |Forge World of Origin=[[Mars]]/[[Anvilus Nine]] | ||
|Known Patterns=I-IV | |Known Patterns=I-IV | ||
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[The Horus Heresy Book One - Betrayal]], pg. 228 | *{{Endn|1}}: [[The Horus Heresy Book One - Betrayal]], pg. 228 | ||
*{{Endn|2}}: [http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/The_Horus_Heresy/Legiones_Astartes/Legion_Vehicles/CERBERUS_HEAVY_TANK_DESTROYER.html Forge World] ''(last accessed 28 May 2015)'' | *{{Endn|2}}: [http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/The_Horus_Heresy/Legiones_Astartes/Legion_Vehicles/CERBERUS_HEAVY_TANK_DESTROYER.html Forge World] ''(last accessed 28 May 2015)'' | ||
| − | * | + | *3: [[Imperial Armour Volume 2 - Second Edition]] |
| + | **{{Endn|3a}}: pg. 112 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|3и}}: pg. 114 | ||
{{SMHeresy}} | {{SMHeresy}} | ||
Revision as of 11:42, 1 March 2017
The Cerberus Heavy Tank Destroyer was an Adeptus Mechanicus and Legio Astartes heavy assault vehicle of the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy era. An experimental design based upon the Spartan Assault Tank chassis, internal capacity was removed to make way for its Neutron Laser Projector and its required power sources. Constructed from reverse-engineered Dark Age of Technology-era wreckage recovered from Deep Hyades-VI by Explorators, controversy arose over the weapon's notorious instability. Nonetheless, the Cerberus and its Neutron Laser Projector proved effective enough to rival the larger and more common Turbo-laser Destructor's found on Titans and Shadowswords.[1] For anti-infantry defense, the Cerberus is equipped with sponson Heavy Bolters.[2]
Shortly before the outbreak of the Heresy, the first Cerberus vehicles were delivered to a number of Space Marine Legions.[1] Due to the complexities to maintain the vehicle and growing complaints of a corrupted Machine Spirit, very few remain in service as of M41.[3a]
Technical Information
| Vehicle Name: | Cerberus[3b] | Main Armament: | Neutron Laser Projector |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forge World of Origin: | Mars/Anvilus Nine | Secondary Armament: | Heavy Bolter sponsons |
| Known Patterns: | I-IV | Traverse: | |
| Crew: | Driver, Commander, gunner | Elevation: | From -10-5° to +20° |
| Powerplant: | Reactor system unknown | Main Ammunition: | ~20 Five second blasts |
| Weight: | 174 tonnes | Secondary Ammunition: | 2,000 rounds |
| Length: | 10m | ||
| Width: | 6.1m | Armour | |
| Height: | 5m | ||
| Ground Clearance: | 0.5m | Superstructure: | 95mm |
| Fording Depth: | {{{Fording Depth}}} | Hull: | 95mm |
| Max Speed - on road | 35kph | Gun Mantlet | N/A |
| Max Speed - off road: | 30kph | Vehicle Designation: | N/A |
| Transport Capacity: | None | Firing Ports: | N/A |
| Access Points: | N/A | Turret: | N/A |
Sources
- 1: The Horus Heresy Book One - Betrayal, pg. 228
- 2: Forge World (last accessed 28 May 2015)
- 3: Imperial Armour Volume 2 - Second Edition
