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==Patterns==
*'''Indomitus Pattern''' : noted for being the most widespread due to its template being held by key Forge Worlds such as Mars.{{Fn|4}}
*'''Tartaros Pattern''' : this pattern is issued to the Veterans of a Chapter's 1st Company and is possibly considered the most advanced form of Tactical Dreadnought Armour. It shared many systems with the [[Power_Armour#Mark_4_.22Imperial_Maximus_Suit.22|Mk IV Maximus-pattern power armour]] whilst providing greater mobility for the wearer compared to the Indomitus with no loss in durality of protectiondurability.{{Fn|4}}
*'''Cataphractii Pattern''' {{Fn|8}} : this pattern of Tactical Dreadnought Armour was among the first issued to the Space Marine Legions.{{Fn|11}} The Cataphractii pattern was used towards the Great Crusade and the Horus Heresy, both by the Space Marine Legions and the [[Adeptus Custodes]]. Although it bears similarities to the Indomitus pattern used in [[M41]], it is set apart by a number of features such as the large, layered pauldrons, the pteruges protecting the elbow and thigh joints{{Fn|9}}, and a helmet resembling that of Mark II power armour. Although it was rare before the Horus Heresy, some Legions, such as the [[Iron Hands]], possessed a large number of suits.{{Fn|9}} It was functionally distinct from other patterns, bearing additional plating and shield generators, which resulted in severe straining of the suit's exoskeleton and reduced the wearer's movement speed, resulting in its decline among some Space Marine Legions during the early battles of the Heresy.{{Fn|11}}
*'''Saturnine Pattern''' : a pattern described as being functionally identical to the Tartaros and Indomitus designs.{{Fn|11}} Nothing else is known about this design at present.