Difference between revisions of "Caladius"
From Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum
Harriticus (talk | contribs) |
m (clean up, replaced: armor → armour) |
||
| (11 intermediate revisions by 5 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{AdeptusCustodesPortal}} |
[[Image:Caladius.jpg|thumb|right|220px|{{PAGENAME}} Grav-Tank]] | [[Image:Caladius.jpg|thumb|right|220px|{{PAGENAME}} Grav-Tank]] | ||
| − | The ''' | + | The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a type of [[Imperial]] [[Grav-Tank]] used by the [[Adeptus Custodes]] during the [[Great Crusade]] and [[Horus Heresy]]. |
| − | The Caladius pattern grav-tank was often deployed in situations requiring the heaviest of weapons the Legio Custodes could bring to bear. Well-protected and highly maneuverable, it was perhaps the most powerful | + | ==Overview== |
| + | The Caladius pattern grav-tank was often deployed in situations requiring the heaviest of weapons the Legio Custodes could bring to bear. Well-protected and highly maneuverable, it was perhaps the most powerful armoured unit of its size in the [[Imperium]]’s forces, utilizing technologies and systems derived not only from the [[Dark Age of Technology]], but from developments made as a result of the Great Crusade’s two centuries of warfare.{{Fn|1}} | ||
| − | The Caladius' primary weapon were twin [[ | + | The Caladius' primary weapon were twin [[Iliastus Accelerator Cannon]]s while its secondary systems were two [[Lastrum Bolt Cannon]].{{Fn|1}} It was also equipped with a [[Flare Shield]].{{Fn|3}} |
| − | ==See | + | ===Caladius Annihilator=== |
| + | The '''Caladius Annihilator''' is a variant of the standard Caladius grav-tank. The Annihilator was armed with an [[Arachnus Blaze Cannon]] to deal with [[Super-Heavy]] tanks.{{Fn|2}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Images== | ||
| + | <gallery heights="160px" widths="220px" mode="packed" caption=""> | ||
| + | BlazeCannon.jpg|Caladius Annihilator | ||
| + | CaladiusPlastic.jpg|Plastic Caladius Annihilator for the [[Horus Heresy: Age of Darkness]]{{Fn|4}} | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==See also== | ||
*[[Adeptus Custodes Armoury]] | *[[Adeptus Custodes Armoury]] | ||
*[[Pallas]] | *[[Pallas]] | ||
| Line 13: | Line 23: | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
*{{Endn|1}}: [https://www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-US/Legio-Custodes-Caladius-Grav-Tank Forge World] | *{{Endn|1}}: [https://www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-US/Legio-Custodes-Caladius-Grav-Tank Forge World] | ||
| + | *{{Endn|2}}: [https://www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-IE/Legio-Custodes-Caladius-Grav-Tank-Annihilator-2017 Forge World] | ||
| + | *{{Endn|3}}: [[The Horus Heresy Book Seven - Inferno]], pg.278 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|4}}: [https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/mdp0kzdk/the-new-year-preview-all-new-legio-custodes-revealed/ Warhammer Community: The New Year Preview – All-new Legio Custodes Revealed] (last accessed 16/1/2026) | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{CustodesUnits}} | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Skimmers]] |
| − | |||
[[Category:Tanks]] | [[Category:Tanks]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Vehicles (Adeptus Custodes)]] |
| − | |||
Latest revision as of 20:21, 27 January 2026
The Caladius is a type of Imperial Grav-Tank used by the Adeptus Custodes during the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy.
Overview
The Caladius pattern grav-tank was often deployed in situations requiring the heaviest of weapons the Legio Custodes could bring to bear. Well-protected and highly maneuverable, it was perhaps the most powerful armoured unit of its size in the Imperium’s forces, utilizing technologies and systems derived not only from the Dark Age of Technology, but from developments made as a result of the Great Crusade’s two centuries of warfare.[1]
The Caladius' primary weapon were twin Iliastus Accelerator Cannons while its secondary systems were two Lastrum Bolt Cannon.[1] It was also equipped with a Flare Shield.[3]
Caladius Annihilator
The Caladius Annihilator is a variant of the standard Caladius grav-tank. The Annihilator was armed with an Arachnus Blaze Cannon to deal with Super-Heavy tanks.[2]
Images
Caladius Annihilator
Plastic Caladius Annihilator for the Horus Heresy: Age of Darkness[4]
See also
Sources
- 1: Forge World
- 2: Forge World
- 3: The Horus Heresy Book Seven - Inferno, pg.278
- 4: Warhammer Community: The New Year Preview – All-new Legio Custodes Revealed (last accessed 16/1/2026)
| Adeptus Custodes Forces | |
|---|---|
| Commanders | Captain-General • Custodian Tribunate • Captain-Commander • Shield-Captain |
| Elites | Blade Champion • Hetaeron Guard • Aquilon Terminator • Ephoroi • Allarus Custodian • Custodian Warden • Vexilus Praetor • Apothecary |
| Troops | Custodian Guard • Sentinel Guard • Sagittarum Guard |
| Fast Attack | Agamatus Jetbike Squadron • Vertus Praetor • Venetari |
| Dreadnoughts | Contemptor • Contemptor-Galatus • Contemptor-Achillus • Telemon |
| Vehicles | Coronus • Caladius • Pallas • Venerable Land Raider • Rhino • Grav-Rhino • Grav-Raider • Grav-Spartan |
| Aircraft | Stormbird • Storm Eagle • Orion • Ares • Aquila Lander • Talion • Equinox Interceptor • Zenith |
