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[[Image:Steagle1.4.jpg|right|thumb|230px|A Storm Eagle Gunship]] | [[Image:Steagle1.4.jpg|right|thumb|230px|A Storm Eagle Gunship]] | ||
| − | The '''Storm Eagle Assault Gunship''' is an aircraft used by [[Space Marines]]. | + | The '''Storm Eagle Assault Gunship''' is an aircraft used by [[Space Marines]].{{Fn|1}} |
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The Storm Eagle dates back to the [[Great Crusade]], designed to be a smaller attack craft to compliment the larger [[Stormbird]]s and [[Thunderhawk]]s.{{Fn|2}} | The Storm Eagle dates back to the [[Great Crusade]], designed to be a smaller attack craft to compliment the larger [[Stormbird]]s and [[Thunderhawk]]s.{{Fn|2}} | ||
| − | The legendary mobility of the [[Adeptus Astartes]] has won planet-spanning conflicts with a single strike; providing the precise application of deadly force at the point where it proved most decisive. A [[Chapter]] | + | The legendary mobility of the [[Adeptus Astartes]] has won planet-spanning conflicts with a single strike; providing the precise application of deadly force at the point where it proved most decisive. A [[Chapter]]'s fleet of attack craft is the keystone that makes this possible, and it is the iconic [[Thunderhawk]]s and [[Drop Pod]]s that are at the forefront. Craft such as the Storm Eagle Assault Gunship follow close behind to lend their weapons to the devastating assault.{{Cite This}} |
| − | A formidable gunship, the Storm Eagle mounts fearsome firepower for a vehicle of its size and is capable of transporting twenty Space Marines directly into the thick of an assault. The exact provenance of the Storm Eagle is unknown, but it bears clear similarities to the [[Stormraven]]s employed by the [[Blood Angels]] and [[Grey Knights]]. Certain sources place the principal manufacture of the Storm Eagle upon Tigrus and Anvilus IX, both primary-grade [[Forge World]]s that suffered catastrophic damage during the [[Horus Heresy]]. | + | A formidable gunship, the Storm Eagle mounts fearsome firepower for a vehicle of its size and is capable of transporting twenty Space Marines directly into the thick of an assault. The exact provenance of the Storm Eagle is unknown, but it bears clear similarities to the [[Stormraven]]s employed by the [[Blood Angels]] and [[Grey Knights]]. Certain sources place the principal manufacture of the Storm Eagle upon [[Tigrus]] and [[Anvilus IX]], both primary-grade [[Forge World]]s that suffered catastrophic damage during the [[Horus Heresy]]. |
| − | In recent decades the number of Storm Eagles in active service has begun to increase, especially amongst those Chapters known to have favourable relations with the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]]. This has lead some observers to believe that production has been restored at an as yet unknown location. | + | In recent decades the number of Storm Eagles in active service has begun to increase, especially amongst those Chapters known to have favourable relations with the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]]. This has lead some observers to believe that production has been restored at an as-yet unknown location. |
==Armaments== | ==Armaments== | ||
The Storm Eagle generally has the following weapon systems - | The Storm Eagle generally has the following weapon systems - | ||
*A hull-mounted set of either twin-linked [[heavy bolters]], twin-linked [[multi-meltas]] or a [[typhoon missile launcher]] | *A hull-mounted set of either twin-linked [[heavy bolters]], twin-linked [[multi-meltas]] or a [[typhoon missile launcher]] | ||
| − | *A hull-mounted Vengeance launcher | + | *A hull-mounted [[Vengeance launcher]] |
*A pair of twin-linked [[lascannon]] or a set of four [[hellstrike missiles]] | *A pair of twin-linked [[lascannon]] or a set of four [[hellstrike missiles]] | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
| − | * [[Space Marine Vehicles (List) ]] | + | *[[Space Marine Vehicles (List)]] |
| − | * [[Thunderhawk Gunship]] | + | *[[Thunderhawk Gunship]] |
| − | * [[Stormraven Gunship]] | + | *[[Stormraven Gunship]] |
| − | * [[Stormtalon Gunship]] | + | *[[Stormtalon Gunship]] |
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
| − | * | + | *{{Endn|1}}: [http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Home/Space_Marine_Stormeagle.html Forge World] |
| − | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Imperial Armour Aeronautica]] pg.28 | + | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Imperial Armour Aeronautica]], pg. 28 |
{{SMVehicles}} | {{SMVehicles}} | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Attack Craft]] |
| − | [[Category: Fleet (Space Marines)]] | + | [[Category:Fleet (Space Marines)]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Imperial Aircraft]] |
| + | [[Category:Vehicles (Space Marines)]] | ||
Revision as of 19:10, 19 February 2013
The Storm Eagle Assault Gunship is an aircraft used by Space Marines.[1]
Contents
Overview
The Storm Eagle dates back to the Great Crusade, designed to be a smaller attack craft to compliment the larger Stormbirds and Thunderhawks.[2]
The legendary mobility of the Adeptus Astartes has won planet-spanning conflicts with a single strike; providing the precise application of deadly force at the point where it proved most decisive. A Chapter's fleet of attack craft is the keystone that makes this possible, and it is the iconic Thunderhawks and Drop Pods that are at the forefront. Craft such as the Storm Eagle Assault Gunship follow close behind to lend their weapons to the devastating assault.[Needs Citation]
A formidable gunship, the Storm Eagle mounts fearsome firepower for a vehicle of its size and is capable of transporting twenty Space Marines directly into the thick of an assault. The exact provenance of the Storm Eagle is unknown, but it bears clear similarities to the Stormravens employed by the Blood Angels and Grey Knights. Certain sources place the principal manufacture of the Storm Eagle upon Tigrus and Anvilus IX, both primary-grade Forge Worlds that suffered catastrophic damage during the Horus Heresy.
In recent decades the number of Storm Eagles in active service has begun to increase, especially amongst those Chapters known to have favourable relations with the Adeptus Mechanicus. This has lead some observers to believe that production has been restored at an as-yet unknown location.
Armaments
The Storm Eagle generally has the following weapon systems -
- A hull-mounted set of either twin-linked heavy bolters, twin-linked multi-meltas or a typhoon missile launcher
- A hull-mounted Vengeance launcher
- A pair of twin-linked lascannon or a set of four hellstrike missiles
See Also
Sources
- 1: Forge World
- 2: Imperial Armour Aeronautica, pg. 28
