Hexathedral
Hexathedrals are a type of Imperial Space Station, designed as orbital mustering grounds for Imperial troops preparing for a planetary invasion.[1a]
Description
Hexathedrals feature multiple large tower structures and an outer rim for berthing troop-ships,[1a] such as Devourer Dropships.[2a] At least thirteen ships can simultaneously dock with a Hexathedral.[1a]
They also serve as as planetary assault platforms and as such are equipped with an immense planetary bombardment cannon that is capable of making vast craters on planetary surfaces[2b] as well as striking ground targets with rocket-propelled shells.[2c] Hexathedrals are prefabricated and their pre-formed sections can be assembled in 24 hours by tractor tugs.[2a]
Hexathedrals have tactical chapels, one which is called the Orrery. It has a circular dial thirty metres in diameters set in its centre, projecting a three-dimensional model of the planet the Hexathedral orbits. This light projection shows planetary data, updating itself with new information and is used for deployment plannings.[1a]. Hexathedrals also have powerful cogitators for scanning a planetary surface.[1b]
Hexathedral security personal wears brown armour.[1a]
Known Hexathedrals
- Nostrum — Took part in the conquest of Obzidion.[2b]
- Sanctity — Took part in the Monthax campaign of the Sabbat Worlds Crusade.[1a]
Sources
- 1: Ghostmaker (Novel) — The Founding (Omnibus):
- 2: Inferno! 8: The Conquest of Obzidion
