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==Overview==

Unlike the tanks and vehicles of the [[Imperium]], which are operated by [[human]]s, a Defilers is controlled by a [[daemon]]. [[Chaos Sorcerer]]s use arcane Chaos magic to draw the essence of a powerful daemon from the [[Warp]] and trap it within the rune-bound hull of the machine. Powerful spells of appeasement and pacification are utilised to keep the newly bound daemon from causing havoc among the forces of [[Chaos]].{{Fn|2}}

===Close combat===

In addition to being able to lay down a barrage of heavy fire, Defilers are also terrifying [[close combat]] opponents. When a Defiler arrives on the battlefield, the magic keeping the bound daemon peaceful are released, allowing the daemon to truly enjoy the battle. As daemons are immortal and unconcerned for the survival of its machine host, Defilers ignore hits that would kill normal tank crews and continue on rampages of destruction that would otherwise be impossible to proceed with. Of its six limbs, Defilers use four for moving around and two arm-like appendages to crush enemies in their pincers.{{Cite This}}

==Defiler Variants==

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