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[[File:Dawn of War 3 Obrital Strike.jpg|thumb|right|[[Blood Ravens]] observing an '''Orbital Strike''']] | [[File:Dawn of War 3 Obrital Strike.jpg|thumb|right|[[Blood Ravens]] observing an '''Orbital Strike''']] | ||
An '''Orbital Strike''' is a bombardment from outer space, by ships, to a planet. Orbital Strikes usually precede an invasion by [[Space Marine Chapter]]s, [[Imperial Guard Regiment]]s, or task forces of one of the [[Chamber Militant]] of the [[Inquisition]]. Orbital Strikes can also be used to soften, or destroy a specific target, but the targeting computers on board the ship usually are not as precise as to be able to allow this.{{Fn|1}} | An '''Orbital Strike''' is a bombardment from outer space, by ships, to a planet. Orbital Strikes usually precede an invasion by [[Space Marine Chapter]]s, [[Imperial Guard Regiment]]s, or task forces of one of the [[Chamber Militant]] of the [[Inquisition]]. Orbital Strikes can also be used to soften, or destroy a specific target, but the targeting computers on board the ship usually are not as precise as to be able to allow this.{{Fn|1}} | ||
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| + | Some forms of Orbital Strike technology, such as that used by the [[Blood Ravens]], appear to grab infantry units, slowly pulling them up into the air against their will before slamming them down alongside the energy beam.{{fn|2}}{{fn|3}} | ||
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| + | Dawn of War 2 Orbital Strike2.jpg|An orbital strike hitting [[Orks]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:24, 1 April 2026
"Orbital artillery guns are ready to fire"
Blood Ravens observing an Orbital Strike
An Orbital Strike is a bombardment from outer space, by ships, to a planet. Orbital Strikes usually precede an invasion by Space Marine Chapters, Imperial Guard Regiments, or task forces of one of the Chamber Militant of the Inquisition. Orbital Strikes can also be used to soften, or destroy a specific target, but the targeting computers on board the ship usually are not as precise as to be able to allow this.[1]
Some forms of Orbital Strike technology, such as that used by the Blood Ravens, appear to grab infantry units, slowly pulling them up into the air against their will before slamming them down alongside the energy beam.[2][3]
An orbital strike hitting Orks
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- 1: Dawn of War (Novel),
[Help] - 2: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Retribution
- 3: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Orbital Strike ability
| HQ | Canoness • Palatine • Inquisitor Lord • Priest | |
|---|---|---|
| Elites | Arco-flagellants • Callidus Assassin • Celestian Squad • Culexus Assassin • Death Cult Assassin • Eversor Assassin • Inquisitor • Vindicare Assassin • Repentia | |
| Troops | Battle Sister Squad • Inquisitorial Storm Troopers • Zealots | |
| Seconded Units: | IG Armoured Fist Squad • IG Infantry Platoon • SM Tactical Squad • SM Scout Squad | |
| Fast Attack | Dominion Squad • Seraphim Squad | |
| Seconded Units: | IG Rough Rider • IG Sentinel Squadron • SM Assault Squad • SM Bike Squadron • SM Land Speeder Squadron | |
| Heavy Support | Exorcist • Immolator • Penitent Engine • Orbital Strike • Retributor Squad | |
| Seconded Units: | IG Leman Russ • SM Devastators • SM Dreadnought • SM Predator | |
| Transport | Rhino • Chimera • Immolator | |
| HQ | Grey Knights Grand Master • Brother-Captain • Inquisitor Lord |
|---|---|
| Elites | Callidus Assassin • Culexus Assassin • Death Cult Assassin • Eversor Assassin • Daemonhost • Inquisitor • Grey Knights Terminator Squad • Vindicare Assassin |
| Troops | Grey Knights • Inquisitorial Storm Troopers Seconded Units: IG Armoured Fist Squad • IG Infantry Platoon • SM Tactical Squad • SM Scout Squad |
| Fast Attack | Grey Knight Teleport Squad Seconded Units: IG Rough Rider • IG Sentinel Squadron • SM Assault Squad • SM Bike Squad • SM Land Speeder Squadron |
| Heavy Support | Grey Knights Dreadnought • Grey Knights Land Raider • Grey Knights Land Raider Crusader • Grey Knights Purgation Squad • Orbital Strike Seconded Units: IG Leman Russ • SM Devastators • SM Dreadnought • SM Predator |
| Transport | Rhino • Chimera • Land Raider |
