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| − | The Razorback is a tracked, armoured vehicle used by [[Space Marine]] [[ | + | The '''Razorback''' is a tracked, armoured vehicle used by [[Space Marine]] [[Chapters]]. Its design is based on the [[Rhino]] chassis and as such is quite easy to manufacture, sharing many of its design features. It is sometimes favoured over the Rhino because of its superior firepower, although this comes at the cost of less transport space. Because the rediscovery of the design occurred after the [[Horus Heresy]], the [[Traitor Legions]] rarely field the Razorback. |
| − | ==History | + | ===History=== |
| − | + | A variant of the [[Predator]] [[Battle Tank]] designed to carry troops is believed to be the first precursor to the modern Razorback. However, the [[STC]] template for the Razorback was first rediscovered in [[M36]] by [[Techpriest#Artisan|Chief Artisan]] [[Tilvius]] while he was exploring the Southern Rim of the galaxy. When he returned to [[Mars]], the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] recognized it from earlier records and commenced work on its production. Within two hundred years the first Razorbacks were field-tested and began seeing service to the Adeptus Astartes soon after.{{Fn|1}} | |
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| − | === | + | ===Battlefield Role=== |
| − | + | Some [[Chapter Master]]s are wary of using the Razorback, partly because it is a relatively "recent" machine at only 4,000 years old.{{Fn|4}} They also believe it fails both as a troop transport and a battle tank, lacking the transport capacity or firepower and armour of dedicated machines. Others see it as filling a gap between the two, able to provide heavy fire support for squads assaulting the enemy, and freely mix Rhinos and Razorbacks together. Further uses include providing escort for armoured attacks and heavy reconnaissance in coordination with [[Space Marine Bike Squad|bike-mounted troops]].{{Fn|1}} | |
| − | == | + | ===Design Features=== |
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| + | {{Imperial Vehicles | ||
| + | |Vehicle Name=Razorback{{Fn|1}} | ||
| + | |Forge World of Origin=[[Mars]] | ||
| + | |Known Patterns=II-XVII | ||
| + | |Crew=Driver | ||
| + | |Powerplant=Quad MkII Adaptable Thermic Combustor Reactor | ||
| + | |Weight=31.5 tonnes | ||
| + | |Length=6.6m | ||
| + | |Width=4.5m | ||
| + | |Height=5.0m with turret | ||
| + | |Ground Clearance=0.44m | ||
| + | |Fording Depth= | ||
| + | |Max Speed - on road=70kph | ||
| + | |Max Speed - off road=55kph | ||
| + | |Main Armament=[[Twin-linked]] [[Heavy Bolters]]/[[Lascannons]]/[[Multi-Melta]] | ||
| + | |Secondary Armament=N/A | ||
| + | |Gun Traverse= 260° | ||
| + | |Gun Elevation=From -5° to 45° | ||
| + | |Main Ammunition=1600 rounds | ||
| + | |Secondary Ammunition=N/A | ||
| + | |Turret Armour=50mm | ||
| + | |Superstructure Armour=60mm | ||
| + | |Hull Armour=60mm | ||
| + | |Gun Mantlet Armour=N/A | ||
| + | |Vehicle Designation=0120-766-0742-RH984 | ||
| + | |Transport=6 | ||
| + | |Fire Ports=n/a | ||
| + | |Access Points=3 | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | == | + | ====Armament==== |
| − | = | + | [[Image:Razorback.jpg|right|thumb|255px|[[Ultramarines]] Razorback with a [[lascannon]] turret.{{Fn|2}}]] |
| − | + | [[Image:Razorback Heavy Bolter.jpg|thumb|right|255px|Razorback with [[twin-linked]] [[heavy bolter]]s.{{Fn|2}}]] | |
| + | The standard armament of a Razorback consists of a [[twin-linked]] [[heavy bolter]] mounted in a turret atop the vehicle. The turret is normally remote-controlled, using a targeting logis-engine similar to that found in [[Land Raider]]s. In some cases Razorbacks lack this system, however, and so a second marine or servitor is added to man the weapon, protected from enemy fire by a gun shield,{{Fn|1}} armoured in bonded [[ceramite]]/titanium and incorporating a photo-suppressive visor.{{Fn|9a}} The turret is self-elevating.{{Fn|9b}} | ||
| − | + | The heavy bolters can often be replaced with a [[twin-linked]] [[heavy flamer]], a [[twin-linked]] [[assault cannon]], a [[twin-linked]] [[lascannon]], a [[Multi-melta]]{{Fn|5}}, a combination of a [[lascannon]] and a [[twin-linked]] [[plasma gun]],{{Fn|4}} or the [[twin-linked]] M.38-pattern 'Deathreaper' [[lascannon]],{{Fn|9a}} fed by power cells located in the main hull and assisted by dual-link auxiliary cells.{{Fn|9b}} | |
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| + | ====Equipment==== | ||
| + | Standard equipment includes [[Smoke Launchers]] and a [[searchlight]]. The Razorback can be further upgraded with [[Dozer Blades]], a [[pintle-mounted]] [[storm bolter]], a [[hunter-killer missile]], and [[extra armour]].{{Fn|4}} | ||
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| − | The capacity of the Razorback is reduced compared to the Rhino, and can carry up to 6 Space Marines in [[Power Armour]] | + | The capacity of the Razorback is reduced compared to the Rhino, and can carry up to 6 Space Marines in [[Power Armour]], though not in [[Terminator Armour]]. The Razorback has the same access points found on the Rhino, however it lacks any fire points due to its turret-mounted weapon. Devastator marines in particular favour the use of the Razorback.{{Fn|4}} |
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| − | == | + | ===Variants=== |
| + | [[Image:ArmouredRazorback.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Armoured Razorback{{Fn|10a}}]] | ||
| + | ====Armoured Razorback==== | ||
| + | The '''Armoured Razorback''' has several hatches that are designed for [[Space Marines]] to fire out of. While the rear hatch allows several Space Marines to do so, the front hatch and top hatch only allow one. By doing so, the vehicle's passengers can add their firepower to the [[Lascannon]] and [[Twin-Linked]] [[Plasma Gun]]s, the Armoured Razorback is armed with. It is also equipped with additional exhaust pipes and an air-cooling grill for its supercharged engine.{{Fn|10b}} | ||
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| + | ====Infernum Pattern Razorback==== | ||
| + | [[Image:RazorbackMelta.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Infernum Pattern Razorback with [[Multi-Melta]]]] | ||
| + | It is believed that [[Techmarine]]s of the [[Fire Hawks]] [[Chapter]] formulated a means of overcoming the power feed issue and first used the new vehicle variant during the [[Badab War]], where this advanced type of Razorback was used to smash through enemy fortifications and deliver squads directly through the breach with its [[Multi-Melta]]. This new variant was named '''Infernum Pattern Razorback'''.{{Fn|6b}} | ||
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| + | ====Razorback Rikarius==== | ||
| + | [[Image:RazorbackRikarius.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Razorback Rikarius{{Fn|7}}]] | ||
| + | The '''Razorback Rikarius''' is a Razorback variant used by the [[Blood Ravens]] and others. It was first developed in [[M37]], when a resurgence of [[Ork]] forces in the Aurelian System prompted commanders to produce a tank that could eliminate vast amounts of infantry. The resulting vehicle was named after [[Yriel Rikarius]], the Blood Ravens 2nd Captain at the time who had connections to the [[Magos|High Magos]] [[M'Lell]] of [[Mars]]. M'Lell ensured the revised Razorback [[STC]] was quickly fabricated and put into service alongside the embattled Blood Ravens. Sacrificing transport capacity to mount a variety of weapons such as twin-linked [[Assault Cannon]]s and two [[Hurricane Bolter]]s, squadrons of these vehicles have since served many other Space Marine Chapters. In the intervening centuries their numbers have dwindled and the STC lost, which has resulted in the surviving vehicles being treated as relics.{{Fn|7}} | ||
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| + | ====Vortimer Pattern Razorback==== | ||
| + | [[Image:VortimerRazorback.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Vortimer Pattern Razorback]] | ||
| + | The '''Vortimer Pattern Razorback''' is a variant used by the [[Grey Knights]]. It mounts [[twin-linked]] [[Psycannon]]s and only a few exist in the Chapter's service. These vehicles were personally constructed by Master Armourer [[Regis Vortimer]] himself and were for the [[Deliverance of Vulgate]].{{Fn|6a}} | ||
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| + | ===Named Razorbacks=== | ||
| + | [[Image:Maneus.png|thumb|200px|[[Howling Griffons]] Razorback ''[[Maneus]]''{{Fn|8}}]] | ||
| + | *''[[Maneus]]'' — [[Howling Griffons]]{{Fn|8}} | ||
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| + | ===Images=== | ||
| + | <gallery mode="packed" heights="150"> | ||
| + | RazorbackAssault.jpg|Razorback with twin [[Assault Cannon]]s | ||
| + | RazorbackPlasma.jpg|Razorback with [[Lascannon]] and [[Plasma Gun]] | ||
| + | SW Razorback..jpg|A [[Space Wolves]] Razorback.{{Fn|3}} | ||
| + | Razorback3.jpg|2nd Edition Razorback Miniature | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | ===See also=== | ||
| + | *[[Space Marine Vehicles (List)]] | ||
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| + | ===Sources=== | ||
| + | *{{Endn|1}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Two - Space Marines and Forces of the Inquisition]], pgs. 49–50 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|2}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?prodId=prod1080099 GW Website Razorback] | ||
| + | *{{Endn|3}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/content/article.jsp?categoryId=cat440194a&pIndex=1&aId=2400001a&multiPageMode=true&start=2 Space Wolves Armoured Fury] | ||
| + | *{{Endn|4}}: [[Codex: Space Marines (5th Edition)]], pg. 77 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|5}}: [http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Warhammer-40000/Space_Marines/Space-Marine-Tanks/MULTI-MELTA-RAZORBACK-COMPLETE-KIT.html Forge World] | ||
| + | *6: [[Imperial Armour Volume 2 - Second Edition]]: | ||
| + | **{{Endn|6a}}: pg. 211 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|6b}}: pg. 185 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|7}}: [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwj9meCB0KLwAhUdwAIHHeACA8cQFjAIegQIBBAD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.games-workshop.com%2Fresources%2FPDF%2FBlog%2FRazorback_Rikarius_ENG.pdf&usg=AOvVaw2ipoi2lSZouRreqMVN1aWE Games Workshop Razorback Rikarius Rules] ''(last accessed 29 April 2021)'' | ||
| + | *{{Endn|8}}: [[White Dwarf 309 (UK)]], pg. 118 | ||
| + | *9: [[White Dwarf 236 (UK)]] — ''Razorback'': | ||
| + | **{{Endn|9a}}: pg. 62 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|9b}}: pg. 63 | ||
| + | *10: [[The Citadel Journal 7]]: {{FE}} | ||
| + | **{{Endn|10a}}: Inner cover - ''Leman Russ-Tastic II, Mate!'' | ||
| + | **{{Endn|10b}}: pg. 13 - ''Space Wolf Vehicles'' by [[Ian Pickstock]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:12, 10 April 2026
The Razorback is a tracked, armoured vehicle used by Space Marine Chapters. Its design is based on the Rhino chassis and as such is quite easy to manufacture, sharing many of its design features. It is sometimes favoured over the Rhino because of its superior firepower, although this comes at the cost of less transport space. Because the rediscovery of the design occurred after the Horus Heresy, the Traitor Legions rarely field the Razorback.
Contents
History
A variant of the Predator Battle Tank designed to carry troops is believed to be the first precursor to the modern Razorback. However, the STC template for the Razorback was first rediscovered in M36 by Chief Artisan Tilvius while he was exploring the Southern Rim of the galaxy. When he returned to Mars, the Adeptus Mechanicus recognized it from earlier records and commenced work on its production. Within two hundred years the first Razorbacks were field-tested and began seeing service to the Adeptus Astartes soon after.[1]
Battlefield Role
Some Chapter Masters are wary of using the Razorback, partly because it is a relatively "recent" machine at only 4,000 years old.[4] They also believe it fails both as a troop transport and a battle tank, lacking the transport capacity or firepower and armour of dedicated machines. Others see it as filling a gap between the two, able to provide heavy fire support for squads assaulting the enemy, and freely mix Rhinos and Razorbacks together. Further uses include providing escort for armoured attacks and heavy reconnaissance in coordination with bike-mounted troops.[1]
Design Features
Technical Information
| Vehicle Name: | Razorback[1] | Main Armament: | Twin-linked Heavy Bolters/Lascannons/Multi-Melta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forge World of Origin: | Mars | Secondary Armament: | N/A |
| Known Patterns: | II-XVII | Traverse: | 260° |
| Crew: | Driver | Elevation: | From -5° to 45° |
| Powerplant: | Quad MkII Adaptable Thermic Combustor Reactor | Main Ammunition: | 1600 rounds |
| Weight: | 31.5 tonnes | Secondary Ammunition: | N/A |
| Length: | 6.6m | ||
| Width: | 4.5m | Armour | |
| Height: | 5.0m with turret | ||
| Ground Clearance: | 0.44m | Superstructure: | 60mm |
| Fording Depth: | Hull: | 60mm | |
| Max Speed - on road | 70kph | Gun Mantlet | N/A |
| Max Speed - off road: | 55kph | Vehicle Designation: | 0120-766-0742-RH984 |
| Transport Capacity: | 6 | Firing Ports: | n/a |
| Access Points: | 3 | Turret: | 50mm |
Armament
The standard armament of a Razorback consists of a twin-linked heavy bolter mounted in a turret atop the vehicle. The turret is normally remote-controlled, using a targeting logis-engine similar to that found in Land Raiders. In some cases Razorbacks lack this system, however, and so a second marine or servitor is added to man the weapon, protected from enemy fire by a gun shield,[1] armoured in bonded ceramite/titanium and incorporating a photo-suppressive visor.[9a] The turret is self-elevating.[9b]
The heavy bolters can often be replaced with a twin-linked heavy flamer, a twin-linked assault cannon, a twin-linked lascannon, a Multi-melta[5], a combination of a lascannon and a twin-linked plasma gun,[4] or the twin-linked M.38-pattern 'Deathreaper' lascannon,[9a] fed by power cells located in the main hull and assisted by dual-link auxiliary cells.[9b]
Equipment
Standard equipment includes Smoke Launchers and a searchlight. The Razorback can be further upgraded with Dozer Blades, a pintle-mounted storm bolter, a hunter-killer missile, and extra armour.[4]
Transport Capacity
The capacity of the Razorback is reduced compared to the Rhino, and can carry up to 6 Space Marines in Power Armour, though not in Terminator Armour. The Razorback has the same access points found on the Rhino, however it lacks any fire points due to its turret-mounted weapon. Devastator marines in particular favour the use of the Razorback.[4]
Variants
Armoured Razorback
The Armoured Razorback has several hatches that are designed for Space Marines to fire out of. While the rear hatch allows several Space Marines to do so, the front hatch and top hatch only allow one. By doing so, the vehicle's passengers can add their firepower to the Lascannon and Twin-Linked Plasma Guns, the Armoured Razorback is armed with. It is also equipped with additional exhaust pipes and an air-cooling grill for its supercharged engine.[10b]
Infernum Pattern Razorback
It is believed that Techmarines of the Fire Hawks Chapter formulated a means of overcoming the power feed issue and first used the new vehicle variant during the Badab War, where this advanced type of Razorback was used to smash through enemy fortifications and deliver squads directly through the breach with its Multi-Melta. This new variant was named Infernum Pattern Razorback.[6b]
Razorback Rikarius
The Razorback Rikarius is a Razorback variant used by the Blood Ravens and others. It was first developed in M37, when a resurgence of Ork forces in the Aurelian System prompted commanders to produce a tank that could eliminate vast amounts of infantry. The resulting vehicle was named after Yriel Rikarius, the Blood Ravens 2nd Captain at the time who had connections to the High Magos M'Lell of Mars. M'Lell ensured the revised Razorback STC was quickly fabricated and put into service alongside the embattled Blood Ravens. Sacrificing transport capacity to mount a variety of weapons such as twin-linked Assault Cannons and two Hurricane Bolters, squadrons of these vehicles have since served many other Space Marine Chapters. In the intervening centuries their numbers have dwindled and the STC lost, which has resulted in the surviving vehicles being treated as relics.[7]
Vortimer Pattern Razorback
The Vortimer Pattern Razorback is a variant used by the Grey Knights. It mounts twin-linked Psycannons and only a few exist in the Chapter's service. These vehicles were personally constructed by Master Armourer Regis Vortimer himself and were for the Deliverance of Vulgate.[6a]
Named Razorbacks
Images
Razorback with twin Assault Cannons
Razorback with Lascannon and Plasma Gun
A Space Wolves Razorback.[3]
2nd Edition Razorback Miniature
See also
Sources
- 1: Imperial Armour Volume Two - Space Marines and Forces of the Inquisition, pgs. 49–50
- 2: GW Website Razorback
- 3: Space Wolves Armoured Fury
- 4: Codex: Space Marines (5th Edition), pg. 77
- 5: Forge World
- 6: Imperial Armour Volume 2 - Second Edition:
- 7: Games Workshop Razorback Rikarius Rules (last accessed 29 April 2021)
- 8: White Dwarf 309 (UK), pg. 118
- 9: White Dwarf 236 (UK) — Razorback:
- 10: The Citadel Journal 7:
Fanatic Press
- 10a: Inner cover - Leman Russ-Tastic II, Mate!
- 10b: pg. 13 - Space Wolf Vehicles by Ian Pickstock
| Grey Knights Forces | |
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| Command | Supreme Grand Master • Grand Master • Brother-Captain • Brotherhood Champion • Librarian • Techmarine • Chaplain • Apothecary • Ancient |
| Elites | Paladin Squad • Purifier Squad • Justicars • Dreadnought • Venerable Dreadnought |
| Troops | Terminator Squad • Strike Squad • Interceptor Squad • Purgation Squad |
| Vehicles | Rhino • Razorback • Land Raider • Land Raider Crusader • Land Raider Redeemer • Nemesis Dreadknight |
| Aircraft | Stormraven • Stormtalon • Stormhawk • Thunderhawk |
| Characters | Kaldor Draigo • Castellan Crowe • Aldrik Voldus • Arvann Stern |
