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A '''Scout Bike Squadron''' is a mounted, rapid-strike version of the [[Scout]] Squad. The squadron is made up of a [[Space Marine Sergeant|Sergeant]] and between two and four [[Scout]]s, all mounted. All wear lighter [[Carapace Armour]] but are excellent at scouting out forces a long distance away, which would take too long for Scouts on foot to investigate.{{Fn|3}} They are usually armed with either twin-linked [[Bolter]]s or an [[Astartes Grenade Launcher]]. | A '''Scout Bike Squadron''' is a mounted, rapid-strike version of the [[Scout]] Squad. The squadron is made up of a [[Space Marine Sergeant|Sergeant]] and between two and four [[Scout]]s, all mounted. All wear lighter [[Carapace Armour]] but are excellent at scouting out forces a long distance away, which would take too long for Scouts on foot to investigate.{{Fn|3}} They are usually armed with either twin-linked [[Bolter]]s or an [[Astartes Grenade Launcher]]. | ||
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| + | For 1st edition of Warhammer 40'000 was released '''Vincent Black Shadow''' Bike - first bike-model for Space Marines.{{Fn|6}} | ||
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| + | Image:Vincent Black Shadow Bike mini.jpg|Vincent Black Shadow Space Marine Bike miniature, 1st edition{{Fn|6}} | ||
Image:Bike Legion of the Damned.jpg|[[Legion of the Damned]] Bike | Image:Bike Legion of the Damned.jpg|[[Legion of the Damned]] Bike | ||
Image:White Scars Biker.jpg|[[White Scars]] Bike | Image:White Scars Biker.jpg|[[White Scars]] Bike | ||
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*{{Endn|4}}: [[The Art of Warhammer 40,000]], pg. 13 | *{{Endn|4}}: [[The Art of Warhammer 40,000]], pg. 13 | ||
*{{Endn|5}}: [[Dante (Novel)]] by [[Guy Haley]], Chapter Fourteen | *{{Endn|5}}: [[Dante (Novel)]] by [[Guy Haley]], Chapter Fourteen | ||
| + | *{{Endn|6}}: [[Warhammer 40,000 Chapter Approved - The Book of the Astronomican]], pg. 63 | ||
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Revision as of 14:37, 7 November 2017
Space Marine Bikes are incredibly deadly and robust bikes used by the Space Marine Bike Squads for lightning-quick raids and reconnaissance.[1]
Overview
These vehicles are equipped with powerful engines, required to propel a fully-armoured Space Marine at high speeds, and boast highly-responsive controls required to perform complex battlefield maneuvers.[1] They are able to be operated in a wide range of environments, from shifting dune seas to ice-strewn wastelands to rocky moonscapes, and are simple enough in design that their riders can perform repairs in the field if necessary.[2] Their sturdy construction and wide, thick tires allows the bike to easily smash through rockcrete walls at full speed without harm to either bike or rider.[1] The average bike weighed nigh on a ton.[5]
The typical armament of a Codex Space Marine Bike is a set of twin Bolters mounted on either side of the bike's headlight.[1]
Attack Bike
A variant of the Bike is the Space Marine Attack Bike, which includes a Heavy Bolter or Multi-Melta mounted on an attached sidecar.[1] These heavy weapons, combined with the manoeuvrability of the Assault Bike, makes it excellent at rapidly deploying large amounts of heavy fire-power to those areas which require it urgently.[3]
Scout Bike
A Scout Bike Squadron is a mounted, rapid-strike version of the Scout Squad. The squadron is made up of a Sergeant and between two and four Scouts, all mounted. All wear lighter Carapace Armour but are excellent at scouting out forces a long distance away, which would take too long for Scouts on foot to investigate.[3] They are usually armed with either twin-linked Bolters or an Astartes Grenade Launcher.
Other Models
For 1st edition of Warhammer 40'000 was released Vincent Black Shadow Bike - first bike-model for Space Marines.[6]
Images
Vincent Black Shadow Space Marine Bike miniature, 1st edition[6]
Legion of the Damned Bike
White Scars Bike
Black Templars Attack Bike (3rd Edition)
Dark Angels Mk2 Attack Bike (4th Edition)
See also
Sources
- 1: Codex: Space Marines (5th Edition), pg. 68
- 2: Codex: Blood Angels (5th Edition), pg. 30
- 3: Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition), [Needs Citation]
- 4: The Art of Warhammer 40,000, pg. 13
- 5: Dante (Novel) by Guy Haley, Chapter Fourteen
- 6: Warhammer 40,000 Chapter Approved - The Book of the Astronomican, pg. 63
