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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | Named after the 'Great Beast' of [[Terra | + | Named after the 'Great Beast' of [[Terra]]n myth, it was developed by the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] simultaneously with the [[Spartan Assault Tank]] and as a result shares its basic hull, armour, and chassis designs. The Typhon is a mobile gun and siege platform which operates a single massive [[Dreadhammer Cannon]].{{Fn|1}} |
| − | The design itself was created in response to a request from [[Perturabo]], [[Primarch]] of the [[Iron Warriors]], who demanded a vehicle that could deploy rapidly but also carry heavy fortress-breaking firepower.{{Fn|1}} As with many other classes of heavy tank, the Typhon fell out of use in the aftermath of the Horus Heresy. However some | + | The design itself was created in response to a request from [[Perturabo]], [[Primarch]] of the [[Iron Warriors]], who demanded a vehicle that could deploy rapidly but also carry heavy fortress-breaking firepower.{{Fn|1}} As with many other classes of heavy tank, the Typhon fell out of use in the aftermath of the Horus Heresy. However some [[Chapter]]s still have small numbers of Typhons in service. Still a lot of [[Master of the Forge|Masters of the Forge]] are reluctant to use Typhons in all but the direst circumstances, believing that their creation's bonds with Perturabo may stain their [[machine-spirit]]s forever.{{Fn|2a}} |
| − | The main weapon of the Typhon | + | The main weapon of the Typhon is a [[Dreadhammer Cannon]], which can demolish any enemy fortifications and since the [[Great Crusade]] has proved a strong addition to any [[Space Marine]] army for sieges.{{Fn|2a}} |
| − | [[Chaos Space Marine]] warbands are still known to use | + | [[Chaos Space Marine]] warbands are still known to use Typhons, but these are relics of the [[Great Crusade]] and have long since been [[Daemonic]]ally corrupted.{{Fn|4}} |
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TyphonPlastic.jpg|[[Sons of Horus]] plastic Typhon kit{{Fn|5}} | TyphonPlastic.jpg|[[Sons of Horus]] plastic Typhon kit{{Fn|5}} | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
| − | *{{Endn|1}}: [[The Horus Heresy Book One - Betrayal]] pg.225 | + | *{{Endn|1}}: [[The Horus Heresy Book One - Betrayal]], pg. 225 |
| − | *2: [[Imperial Armour Volume 2 - Second Edition]] | + | *2: [[Imperial Armour Volume 2 - Second Edition]]: |
**{{Endn|2a}}: pgs. 108-109 | **{{Endn|2a}}: pgs. 108-109 | ||
**{{Endn|2b}}: pgs. 110 | **{{Endn|2b}}: pgs. 110 | ||
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[[Category:Vehicles (Space Marines)]] | [[Category:Vehicles (Space Marines)]] | ||
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[[fr:Typhon (Tank Lourd)]] | [[fr:Typhon (Tank Lourd)]] | ||
Revision as of 20:10, 6 February 2024
The Typhon Heavy Siege Tank was a heavy assault vehicle used by the Legio Astartes during the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy.
Overview
Named after the 'Great Beast' of Terran myth, it was developed by the Adeptus Mechanicus simultaneously with the Spartan Assault Tank and as a result shares its basic hull, armour, and chassis designs. The Typhon is a mobile gun and siege platform which operates a single massive Dreadhammer Cannon.[1]
The design itself was created in response to a request from Perturabo, Primarch of the Iron Warriors, who demanded a vehicle that could deploy rapidly but also carry heavy fortress-breaking firepower.[1] As with many other classes of heavy tank, the Typhon fell out of use in the aftermath of the Horus Heresy. However some Chapters still have small numbers of Typhons in service. Still a lot of Masters of the Forge are reluctant to use Typhons in all but the direst circumstances, believing that their creation's bonds with Perturabo may stain their machine-spirits forever.[2a]
The main weapon of the Typhon is a Dreadhammer Cannon, which can demolish any enemy fortifications and since the Great Crusade has proved a strong addition to any Space Marine army for sieges.[2a]
Chaos Space Marine warbands are still known to use Typhons, but these are relics of the Great Crusade and have long since been Daemonically corrupted.[4]
Technical Information
| Vehicle Name: | Typhon Heavy Siege Tank[2b] | Main Armament: | Dreadhammer Cannon |
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| Forge World of Origin: | Mars/Anvilus Nine | Secondary Armament: | Lascannon sponsons |
| Known Patterns: | I-III | Traverse: | N/A |
| Crew: | Commander, Driver, Gunner | Elevation: | From -10-5° to +20° |
| Powerplant: | meta-thermic hybrid with auxiliary reactor | Main Ammunition: | 12 Rounds |
| Weight: | 170 tonnes | Secondary Ammunition: | Unlimited cell feed |
| 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: | Unknown |
| Transport Capacity: | None | Firing Ports: | N/A |
| Access Points: | N/A | Turret: | N/A |
Known Named Vehicles
Images
World Eaters Typhon Heavy Siege Tank[3]
Sons of Horus plastic Typhon kit[5]
Sources
- 1: The Horus Heresy Book One - Betrayal, pg. 225
- 2: Imperial Armour Volume 2 - Second Edition:
- 3: Forge World (last accessed 28 May 2015)
- 4: Imperial Armour Volume Thirteen - War Machines of the Lost and the Damned pg.62
- 5: Warhammer Community: Heresy Thursday – Turn Astartes, Tanks, and Buildings, Into Craters With the Typhon Heavy Siege Tank (posted 15/12/2022) (last accessed 16/12/2022)
