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[[Image:SWContemptorContemptorImperialFists.jpg|thumb|330px|[[Space WolvesImperial Fists]] Contemptor Dreadnought [[Har Skrinn]]{{Fn|8a12}}]]The '''Contemptor Pattern Dreadnought''' is a [[Space Marine Dreadnought]] developed prior to the [[Horus Heresy]]. The Contemptor is larger and more powerful than standard Dreadnought patterns, featuring systems similar to those used by the automatons of the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] [[Legio Cybernetica]] branch, including [[Atomantic Shielding]] field generator technology that would be implemented into the [[Storm Shield|Storm Shields]] of Space Marine [[Terminators]].{{Fn|11a}}
The Contemptor is larger and more powerful than standard Dreadnought patterns, featuring systems similar to those used by the automatons of the [[Adeptus Mechanicus|Mechanicum]]'s [[Legio Cybernetica]] branch, including [[Atomantic Shielding]] field generator technology that would be implemented into the [[Storm Shield]]s of [[Terminator|Space Marine Terminators]].{{Fn|1a}}
 
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==Overview==
The Contemptor comes At the time of the [[Horus Heresy]] it was a recent design, compared to the older [[Lucifer Dreadnought|Lucifer]] and [[Castraferrum]] pattern Dreadnoughts. It was equipped with a an [[twinAtomantic arc-linkedreactor]], that allowed for enhanced speed and strength as well as [[Atomantic Shielding|defensive energy field systems]] . These advantages came with a price, however, for it requires a higher degree of maintenance and a catastrophic meltdown may occur if its arc reactor is breached.{{Fn|4a}} Once the standard pattern of Dreadnought in the [[Heavy BolterGreat Crusade]]-era, the ability to create new Contemptors is now beyond the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] or perhaps a closely guarded secret by certain [[Tech-Priest]] factions.{{Fn|4a}} Sacred [[Chapter]] memento-mori and ancient monuments on worlds like [[Necromunda (Planet)|Necromunda]] and [[Lorin Alpha]] give notion to the important place the Contemptor had in the earliest Imperial forces raised from [[Dreadnought Close Combat WeaponTerra]] , serving with inbuilt other Dreadnought patterns in spearhead units in the [[Storm BolterGreat Crusade]], the Horus Heresy and [[Smoke launcherScouring|its aftermath]], suffering incredibly high loses.{{Fn|Smoke launchers1a}} ===Post-heresy===In the 41st Millennium, the [[Castaferrum Pattern Dreadnought]]had become the most common. {{Fn|1a}} The design of the Contemptor can replace its standard equipment shares systems with a variety the near-mythical battle-automata of weaponry, including: a the [[Rotor CannonLegio Cybernetica]], which may explain why so few Contemptors remain in service as of [[Multi-meltaM41]].{{Fn|4a}} Given the rarity of the Contemptor-pattern chassis, twin-linked those few that still remain in service are revered as relics amongst the [[Heavy FlamerSpace Marine Chapter]]sblessed enough to count these ancient war machines amongst their arsenal. It is not uncommon for those Chapters to embellish their armoured sarcophagus with scripture, twin-linked honour scrolls and additional details to commemorate the heroism and indomitable valour of the Ancient enshrined within.{{Fn|5}} [[Image:Salaghast.jpeg|thumb|250px|[[Salaghast]] of the [[Black Legion]]{{Fn|15}}]][[AutocannonChaos Space Marines]]s, still make us of this pattern in the form of the corrupted [[Plasma CannonChaos Contemptor Dreadnought]]s{{Fn|15}}, heavy while the [[Conversion BeamerAdeptus Custodes]], or twin-linked maintain [[LascannonVenerable Contemptor Dreadnought]]sof their own. {{Fn|9}} ===Wargear===The Contemptor can also replace its inbuilt comes equipped with a [[twin-linked ]] [[Heavy Bolter with ]], a heavy flamer. The Contemptor can also be upgraded [[Dreadnought Close Combat Weapon]] with inbuilt [[Extra armourStorm Bolter]], and [[Missile Launchersmoke launcher]], and s. It can also be fitted with a carapace-mounted [[SearchlightHavoc Launcher]].{{Fn|2}} The Contemptor is protected by [[Atomantic Shielding]].{{Fn|1a}}
Once the The Contemptor can replace its standard pattern equipment with a variety of Dreadnought in the weaponry, including: a [[Rotor Cannon]], [[Great CrusadeMulti-melta]], twin-eralinked [[Heavy Flamer]]s, the ability to create new Contemptors is now beyond the twin-linked [[Adeptus MechanicusAutocannon]] or perhaps a closely guarded secret by certain s, [[Tech-PriestPlasma Cannon]] factions. At the time of the , heavy [[Horus HeresyConversion Beamer]] it was a recent design, equipped or twin-linked [[Lascannon]]s. The Contemptor can also replace its inbuilt twin-linked Bolter with advanced energy generators that allowed for enhanced speed and strength as well as defensive energy field systemsa heavy flamer. These advantages came The Contemptor can also be upgraded with [[Extra armour]], a price however[[Missile Launcher]], for it requires a higher degree of maintaneance and a catastrophic meltdown may occur if its arc reactor is breached[[Searchlight]].{{Fn|362}} Some believe that the design may share systems with the dreaded, near ===Technical Information==={{Imperial Vehicles|Vehicle Name=Contemptor Pattern Dreadnought{{Fn|4b}}|Forge World of Origin=[[Mars]]|Known Patterns=I-XXVI|Crew=Interred Space Marine|Powerplant=Atomantic arc reactor|Weight=14.5 tonnes|Length=2.1m|Width=3.1m|Height=4.5m|Ground Clearance=N/A|Fording Depth=|Max Speed - on road=12kph|Max Speed -mythical battleoff road=7kph|Main Armament= [[Twin-automata of the linked]] [[Heavy Bolter]]s [[Lascannon]]s, <br>[[Volkite Culverin]]s, or [[Legio CyberneticaHeavy Flamer]]. If this is the cases, it may explain why so few Contemptors remain in service as of or single [[M41Multi-Melta]]. Those few that still remain in service are relics of the , <br>[[Great CrusadePlasma Cannon]], [[Horus HeresyConversion Beamer]], and [[The ScouringRotor Cannon]].{{Fn|4a}} In the 41st MillenniumSecondary Armament=[[Dreadnought Close Combat Weapon]], [[Storm Bolter]] or [[Heavy Flamer]], the [[Castaferrum Pattern DreadnoughtHavoc Launcher]] has become the most common.{{Fn|Gun Traverse=360&deg;|Gun Elevation=From -90&deg; to +90&deg;|Main Ammunition=Variable|Secondary Ammunition=Variable|Turret Armour=N/A|Superstructure Armour=75mm|Hull Armour=75mm|Gun Mantlet Armour=N/A|Vehicle Designation=8681-756-127-DR 081|Transport=N/A|Fire Ports=N/A|3Access Points=N/A}}
==Variants==
===Variants used by multiple Legions=======Contemptor-Cortus Class Dreadnought====
[[Image:CortusDread.jpg|thumb|220px|A Contemptor-Cortus Class Dreadnought with a heavy [[Conversion Beamer]]{{Fn|5}}]]
First created during the [[Ullanor Crusade]], the The '''Contemptor-Cortus''' was a lesser variant of the highly successful ‘Prime’ Contemptor pattern. Utilizing many of its base components, the most sophisticated systems were replaced with robust - if less potent - systems ones which could be more readily fabricated in the field by the [[Legiones Astartes]]. The result was a war machine with its own unique strengths and combat characteristics, but also with a not-undeserved reputation for instability, due to the barbaric indifference to the sanity or biological stability of the one entombed within.{{Fn|6}} First created during the [[Ullanor Crusade]], the [[Mechanicum]] strongly disapproved of this makeshift design, and it was abandoned for a time. However, as the [[Horus Heresy]] broke out, this more -easily produced variant of Contemptor Dreadnought was returned to widespread service.{{Fn|56}} 
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====Contemptor-Mortis Class Dreadnought====[[Image:Ancient TyrenniusUrien.jpg|thumb|220px||Contemptor-Mortis [[TyrenniusUrien]]{{Fn|33a}}]]Instead of standard twin-linked heavy bolters, this class is armed with two weapons of the same type - [[Multi-Melta]]s, twin-linked [[Autocannon]]s, [[Kheres pattern Assault Cannon]]s, or twin-linked [[Lascannon]]s.{{Fn|4b1b}} The Mortis is often fitted with a helical targeting array slaved to enhanced target-cursing logis engines that allow it to track its foe with unprecedented accuracy and which make it particularly deadly against enemy flyers.{{Fn|3b}} The Mortis also features [[Atomantic Shielding]] and an auger cluster surrounding it's 'head unit'. It may be equipped with [[Extra Armour]], a [[Searchlight]] and a carapace-mounted [[Cyclone Missile Launcher]].{{Fn|1b}} Although used by all Space Marine Legions, the Contemptor-Mortis was most often deployed by the [[Dark Angels]] and [[Iron Warrior]] Legions during the later years of the Great Crusade. After thousands of years, a number of revered Contemptor-Mortis are still operational.{{Fn|43}} Initially, the majority of Mortis sub-pattern Dreadnoughts were of the Contemptor type, but as the [[Castraferrum]] patterns Dreadnoughts have entered service in increasing numbers, this sub-pattern has been pressed into the anti-air role across all of the war zones of the Imperium.{{Fn|3b}} 
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===Legion-Specific Variants used by specific Legions=======Contemptor-Incaendius Class Dreadnought====[[Image:ContemptorIncaendius.jpg|thumb|220px|Contemptor-Incaendius Dreadnought{{Fn|98}}]]The '''Contemptor-Incaendius Class Dreadnought''' was a variant of Contemptor used by the [[Blood Angels]] [[Space Marine Legion|Legion]]in devastating shock assaults. Classified as a "fast attack" Dreadnought, the {{Fn|8}} The chassis was equipped with a [[Jump Pack|Incaendius Booster Pack]] which allowed , a massive rocket booster pack installed on the rear torso of the Contemptor-Incaendius, with enough fuel for a single prolonged burn.{{Fn|10}} This was used either to drop the Dreadnought to fall from low orbit , or make small jumps despite to allow it to cover the distance to its bulkfoe in a series of long leaps. Once its fuel is exhausted, the booster pack is purged from the Dreadnought’s chassis by a system of explosive bolts. {{Fn|8}} This class of Dreadnought was only built within [[Mechanicum]] enclaves located on [[Baal]]'s [[Baal Primus|first moon ]] as per an agreement between the Blood Angels homeworld and the [[Forge World]] of [[Anvillus]]. Armed with twin [[Perdition Weapon|Talons of Perdition]] with built-in [[Heavy Flamer]]s, the Incaendius served as a shock assault unit of unparalleled ferocity.{{Fn|98}} 
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====Osiron Class Dreadnought====
[[ImageFile:OsironPattern.jpg|thumb|220px|Osiron Class Dreadnought{{Fn|1039}}]]The '''Osiron Class Dreadnought''' was a type of Contemptor used by the [[Thousand Sons]]. These dreadnoughts were created by [[Magnus]] himself, and consisted of a mortally wounded [[psyker]] Space Marine laced with a psychometric barrier for protecting his brain. This allowed the Dreadnought to perform employ psychic abilities that was were far safer to the user and its allies. {{Fn|7c}} As such, these Dreadnoughts were equipped with [[Force Weapon|Gravis Force Blade]]s and [[Æther-Fire Weapon]]s.{{Fn|8b11b}} Records indicate that not long before the [[Council of Nikaea]], Magnus gave the schematics to create such Dreadnoughts freely to the other Legions, though likely most spurned this gift entirely.{{Fn|7c}} 
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===[[Legio Custodes|Custodes]] Variants===
====Contemptor-Achillus Class Dreadnought====
[[Image:AbramHasrubal.jpg|thumb|220px|Contemptor-Achillus [[Abram Hasrubal]]{{Fn|7}}]]
The '''Contemptor Achilus Dreadnought''' is a model used by the [[Custodian Guard]].{{Fn|7}}
===Legio Custodes Variants=======Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought====[[File:AbramHasrubal.jpg|thumb|220px|Contemptor-Achillus [[Abram Hasrubal]]{{Fn|7b}}]]The '''Contemptor Achilus Dreadnought''' is a model used by the [[Custodian Guard]].{{Fn|7d}} In those isolated cases where the body has been all but irrevocably destroyed but the Custodian’s mind remains intact and their will to survive undimmed, internment interment within the cold and unyielding body of a Dreadnought dreadnought is the next step. To this purpose, the few Dreadnoughts of the Legio Custodes are as singularly advanced as their other wargear, outfitted with weapons and systems artificer-made by the servants of the Imperial Court. At the time of the outbreak of the [[Horus Heresy]], the most widely employed was the Contemptor-Achillus, a general battle unit which combined phenomenal strength and speed with the echoes of the interned Custodes’ own unmatched martial skill.{{Fn|77d}} The primary weapon of the Contemptor-Achillus was the mighty [[Dreadspear]], a weapon modeled closely on the Custodes [[Guardian Spear]] but larger and equipped with a [[Corve Las-Pulser]]. It was also equipped with two wrist-mounted [[storm bolter]]s, [[incinerator]]s or [[Adrathic destructor]]s.{{Fn|7d}}
The primary weapon of the Contemptor-Achillus was the mighty [[Dreadspear]], a weapon modeled closely on the Custodes [[Guardian Spear]] but larger and equipped with a [[Corve Las-Pulser]]. It was also equipped with two wrist-mounted [[storm bolter]]s, [[incinerator]]s or [[Adrathic destructor]]s.{{Fn|7}}
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====Contemptor-Galatus Class Dreadnought====[[ImageFile:VettranioShapura.jpg|thumb|220px|Contemptor-Galatus [[Vettranio Shapura]]{{Fn|67f}}]] Similar in aspect to the Contemptor Dreadnoughts of the [[Legiones Astartes]], the '''Contemptor-Galatus''' is a markedly superior war machine. The unrivalled skills of the warrior entombed within its sarcophagus notwithstanding, the Contemptor-Galatus is stronger, faster , and better armoured.{{citethisFn|7e}} Designed to provide an anchor for a [[Legio Custodes]] battleline, the Contemptor-Galatus is armed in similar fashion to the Custodes themselves – wielding a huge [[Galatus Warblade]] with its inbuilt twin-linked [[infernus incinerator]], and equipped with a vastly enlarged version of the Custodes [[Praesidium shield]]. Already able to withstand heavy assaults with its armour and [[refractor field]], the Praesidium shield allows the Contemptor-Galatus stand nigh on impregnable, enduring the enemy onslaught and reaping a murderous toll with its immense power blade.{{Fn|7e}}
Designed to provide an anchor for a [[Legio Custodes]] battleline, the Contemptor-Galatus is armed in similar fashion to the Custodes themselves – wielding a huge [[Galatus Warblade]] with its inbuilt twin-linked infernus [[incinerator]], and equipped with a vastly enlarged version of the Custodes [[Praesidium shield]]. Already able to withstand heavy assaults with its armour and [[refractor field]], the Praesidium shield allows the Contemptor-Galatus stand nigh on impregnable, enduring the enemy onslaught and reaping a murderous toll with its immense power blade.{{Fn|6}}
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==Notable Contemptor Pattern Dreadnoughts==
{{Mainmain|List of Horus Heresy CharactersNamed Dreadnoughts}}*[[Aesir]] of the [[Space Wolves]]{{Fnmain|11Chaos Dreadnoughts (List)}}<div style="column-count:2;font-size:85%">*[[Svell GranitebackAesir]] of the [[Space Wolves]]{{Fn|2440}}*[[HrendAppius]] of the [[Iron WarriorsImperial Fists]]{{Fn|1734}}*[[Berossus]] of the [[Iron Warriors]]{{Fn|12}}*[[Promodon]] of the [[Iron Warriors]]{{Fn|1441}}
*[[Bombastus]] of the [[Iron Hands]]{{Fn|13}}
*[[Brantar]] of the [[Iron Hands]]{{Fn|14}}
*[[Urien]] of the [[Iron Hands]]{{Fn|26}}
*[[Dhekarst]] of the [[Sons of Horus]]{{Fn|15}}
*[[Har Skrinn]] of the [[Space Wolves]]
*[[Hecaton Aiakos]] of the [[Minotaurs]]{{Fn|16}}
*[[Hamonah]] of the [[Blood Angels]]
*[[Kargul]] of the [[Death Guard]]{{Fn|18}}
*[[Lhorke]] of the [[World Eaters]]{{Fn|19}}
*[[AppiusSvell Graniteback]] of the [[Imperial FistsSpace Wolves]]{{Fn|3424}}*[[Hrend]] of the [[Iron Warriors]]{{Fn|17}}*[[Promodon]] of the [[Iron Warriors]]{{Fn|14}}
*[[Romuald]] of the [[Imperial Fists]]{{Fn|20}}
*[[Rubellus]] of the [[Death Guard]]{{Fn|38c}}
*[[Sagittarus Malacque]] of the [[Custodian Guard]]{{Fn|21}}
*[[Seraphis (Dreadnought)|Seraphis]] of the [[Thousand Sons]]{{Fn|15}}
*[[Sagittarus Malacque]] of the [[Custodian Guard]]{{Fn|21}}
*[[Ynnades]] of the [[Adeptus Custodes]]{{Fn|22}}
*[[Sor Gharax]] of the [[Word Bearers]]{{Fn|23}}
*[[Talon (Ultramarines)|Talon]] of the [[Ultramarines]]{{Fn|25}}
*[[Tegusai]] of the [[White Scars]]{{cite thisFn|48}}*[[HamonahUrien]] of the [[Blood AngelsIron Hands]]{{Fn|3a}}
*[[Vestenar]] of the [[Blood Angels]]{{Fn|37}}
*[[Vortum|Vortum the Thrice-Fallen]] of the [[Sons of Horus]]{{Fn|38a}}
*Ancient [[ZhamarYnnades]] of the [[Emperor's ChildrenAdeptus Custodes]]{{Fn|38b22}}*Ancient [[RubellusZhamar]] of the [[Death GuardEmperor's Children]]{{Fn|38c38b}}</div>
==Gallery==
<gallery mode="packednolines" heights="200"250 widths=250>
Contemptor8.jpg|Contemptor Dreadnought of the [[Astral Claws]] chapter{{Fn|28}}
RelicContemptor.jpg|Relic Contemptor Dreadnought
ContemptorCalth.jpg|Contemptor Dreadnought of the [[Word Bearers]]{{Fn|29}}
TSDread.jpg|Contemptor Dreadnought of the [[Thousand Sons]]{{Fn|30}}
BAContemptor.jpg|Comtemptor Dreadnought of the [[Blood Angels]]{{Fn|31}}
Space-Wolves-Contemptor.jpg|[[Space Wolves]] Comtemptor Dreadnought{{Fn|32}}
WSContemptor.jpg|[[White Scars]] Contemptor DreadnoughtGWContemptor.jpg|Plastic [[Sons of Horus]] Contemptor Dreadnought for ''[[The Horus Heresy: Age of Darkness]]''{{Fn|42}}</gallery><gallery mode="nolines" heights=250 widths=250>Galatus.jpg|[[Custodes]] Contemptor-Galatus{{Fn|3344}}GWContemptorCustodesAchillus.jpg|Custodes Contemptor-Achillus{{Fn|45}}AchillusPlastic.jpg|Plastic Custodes Contemptor-Achillus for the ''[[Horus Heresy: Age of Darkness]]''{{Fn|47}}GalatusPlastic.jpg|Plastic Custodes Contemptor-Galatus for the ''[[The Horus Heresy: Age of Darkness]] ''{{Fn|47}}LI Contemptor.jpg|[[Epic]]-scale Contemptor Dreadnoughtfor ''[[Legions Imperialis]]''{{Fn|3546}}
</gallery>
==See also==
*[[Deredeo Dreadnought]]
*[[Castaferrum Dreadnought]]
*[[Chaos Contemptor Dreadnought]]
 
===Technical Information===
{{Imperial Vehicles
|Vehicle Name=Contemptor Pattern Dreadnought{{Fn|4b}}
|Forge World of Origin=[[Mars]]
|Known Patterns=I-XXVI
|Crew=Interred Space Marine
|Powerplant=Atomantic arc reactor
|Weight=14.5 tonnes
|Length=2.1m
|Width=3.1m
|Height=4.5m
|Ground Clearance=N/A
|Fording Depth=
|Max Speed - on road=12kph
|Max Speed - off road=7kph
|Main Armament= [[Twin-linked]] [[Heavy Bolter]]s, [[Lascannon]]s, [[Volkite Culverin]]s, or [[Heavy Flamer]]s, or single [[Multi-Melta]], [[Plasma Cannon]], [[Conversion Beamer]], [[Rotor Cannon]]
|Secondary Armament=[[Dreadnought Close Combat Weapon]], [[Storm Bolter]] or [[Heavy Flamer]]
|Gun Traverse=360&deg;
|Gun Elevation=From -90&deg; to +90&deg;
|Main Ammunition=Variable
|Secondary Ammunition=Variable
|Turret Armour=N/A
|Superstructure Armour=75mm
|Hull Armour=75mm
|Gun Mantlet Armour=N/A
|Vehicle Designation=8681-756-127-DR 081
|Transport=N/A
|Fire Ports=N/A
|Access Points=N/A
}}
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*{{Endn|41}}: [[The First Wall (Novel)]], Chapter 15
*{{Endn|42}}: [https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/04/28/heresy-thursday-lead-the-charge-with-the-all-singing-all-dancing-contemptor-dreadnought/ Heresy Thursday – Lead the Charge With the All-singing, All-dancing Contemptor Dreadnought (posted 28/04/2022)] ''(last accessed 10/05/2022)''
*{{Endn|43}}: [[Imperial Armour Aeronautica]], pg. 38
*{{Endn|44}}: [https://web.archive.org/web/20250709210419/https://www.warhammer.com/en-US/shop/Legio-Custodes-Contemptor-Galatus-Dreadnought-2018 Games Workshop Contemptor Galatus] ''(archived from [https://www.warhammer.com/en-US/shop/Legio-Custodes-Contemptor-Galatus-Dreadnought-2018 the original], last accessed 09/07/2025)''
*{{Endn|45}}: [https://web.archive.org/web/20250709210415/https://www.warhammer.com/en-US/shop/Legio-Custodes-Contemptor-Achillus-Dreadnought Games Workshop Contemptor Achillus] ''(archived from [https://www.warhammer.com/en-US/shop/Legio-Custodes-Contemptor-Achillus-Dreadnought the original], last accessed 09/07/2025)''
*{{Endn|46}}: [https://web.archive.org/web/20230701155242/https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/07/01/warhammer-preview-battle-on-an-epic-scale-in-the-horus-heresy-legions-imperialis/ Warhammer Community : Warhammer Preview – Battle on an Epic Scale in the Warhammer: The Horus Heresy – Legions Imperialis] ''(saved archive, last accessed 01/07/2023)''
*{{Endn|47}}: [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 January 2026)''
*{{Endn|48}}: [[The Horus Heresy Book Eight - Malevolence]], pg. 89
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