Difference between revisions of "Space Marine Bike"
Harriticus (talk | contribs) |
m |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{SpaceMarinesPortal}} | {{SpaceMarinesPortal}} | ||
| − | [[Image:Bike Squad.jpg|thumb|250px|right|[[Black Templar]] on a Space Marine Bike]] | + | [[Image:Bike Squad.jpg|thumb|250px|right|[[Black Templar]] on a Space Marine Bike{{citethis}}]] |
'''Space Marine Bikes ''' are incredibly deadly and robust [[bike]]s used by the [[Space Marine Bike Squad]]s for lightning-quick raids and reconnaissance.{{Fn|1}} | '''Space Marine Bikes ''' are incredibly deadly and robust [[bike]]s used by the [[Space Marine Bike Squad]]s for lightning-quick raids and reconnaissance.{{Fn|1}} | ||
| Line 15: | Line 15: | ||
=== Scout Bike === | === Scout Bike === | ||
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]]. | ||
| − | [[Image:Scout Bike.jpg|thumb|center|200px|none|Ultramarines Scout Bike]] | + | [[Image:Scout Bike.jpg|thumb|center|200px|none|Ultramarines Scout Bike{{citethis}}]] |
===Outrider Bike=== | ===Outrider Bike=== | ||
| Line 29: | Line 29: | ||
Image:Vincent Black Shadow Bike mini.jpg|Vincent Black Shadow Space Marine Bike miniature, 1st edition{{Fn|6}} | Image:Vincent Black Shadow Bike mini.jpg|Vincent Black Shadow Space Marine Bike miniature, 1st edition{{Fn|6}} | ||
DATrike2nd.jpg|2nd Edition [[Dark Angels]] Trike{{Fn|9}} | DATrike2nd.jpg|2nd Edition [[Dark Angels]] Trike{{Fn|9}} | ||
| − | Image:Bike Legion of the Damned.jpg|[[Legion of the Damned]] Bike | + | Image:Bike Legion of the Damned.jpg|[[Legion of the Damned]] Bike{{citethis}} |
| − | Image:White Scars Biker.jpg|[[White Scars]] Bike | + | Image:White Scars Biker.jpg|[[White Scars]] Bike{{citethis}} |
| − | Image:WhiteScarsBiker3rd.jpg|[[White Scars]] Bike | + | Image:WhiteScarsBiker3rd.jpg|[[White Scars]] Bike{{citethis}} |
| − | Image:Guardians Covenant Biker.jpg|[[Guardians of the Covenant]] Bike | + | Image:Guardians Covenant Biker.jpg|[[Guardians of the Covenant]] Bike{{citethis}} |
| − | Image:Attack Bike Black Templars.JPG|[[Black Templars]] Attack Bike ([[3rd Edition]]) | + | Image:Attack Bike Black Templars.JPG|[[Black Templars]] Attack Bike ([[3rd Edition]]){{citethis}} |
| − | Image:Attack Bike Dark Angels.jpg|[[Dark Angels]] Mk2 Attack Bike ([[4th Edition]]) | + | Image:Attack Bike Dark Angels.jpg|[[Dark Angels]] Mk2 Attack Bike ([[4th Edition]]){{citethis}} |
| − | Image:EpicBikes.jpg|[[Epic]] Scale Bikers | + | Image:EpicBikes.jpg|[[Epic]] Scale Bikers{{citethis}} |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
</center> | </center> | ||
Revision as of 12:09, 25 May 2021
Space Marine Bikes are incredibly deadly and robust bikes used by the Space Marine Bike Squads for lightning-quick raids and reconnaissance.[1]
Contents
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.
Outrider Bike
These Bikes are used by the newer Primaris Outriders.[7] The pattern of bike is known as Raider Pattern Combat Bike.[8]
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]
2nd Edition Dark Angels Trike[9]
Black Templars Attack Bike (3rd Edition)[Needs Citation]
Dark Angels Mk2 Attack Bike (4th Edition)[Needs Citation]
Epic Scale Bikers[Needs Citation]
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
- 7: Warhammer Community: Warhammer 40,000: More Models Revealed (24/05/2020) (Last accessed on 24 May 2020)
- 8: Warhammer Community: Indomitus Focus get on your bike (posted 6/16/2020) (last accessed 6/16/2020)
- 9: Warhammer 40,000 2nd Edition Rulebook pg.51