Mortis Dreadnought
The Mortis Dreadnought is a rare Space Marine Dreadnought pattern, known for its weapons configuration of two identical heavy ranged weapons - one on either side. While they can be seen in various Space Marine Chapters throughout the galaxy, they are predominantly observed among the Unforgiven, in particular the Dark Angels, who make greater use of it than any other chapter as of M41.[4]
The Mortis Dreadnought comes in both Castaferrum[4] and Contemptor Patterns (the latter is called a Contemptor-Mortis).[5]
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History
It is said that in the times of the Great Crusade, the Space Marine Legions deployed large assault spearheads made entirely of Dreadnoughts and this sub-type was a much needed source of dedicated fire support during those terrible campaigns.[4]
Armament
The Mortis is armed with a pair of heavy weapons consisting of either two missile launchers or two twin-linked heavy bolters, autocannons, or lascannons.[1b]
In addition, the Mortis is equipped with the advanced Helical Targeting Array. This advanced system of augurs and combat-cogitators allows the Mortis to track and destroy even the swiftest moving foes with ease. However, due to the helical array's delicacy and power consumption, the dreadnought is immobilized while the system is in operation.[3]
Notable Mortis Dreadnoughts
- Malach — Angels of Absolution, 6th tactical company.[1a]
Images
Malach, Mortis Dreadnought of the Angels of Absolution
Juljak Nul, a Heresy-era World Eaters Contemptor-Mortis Dreadnought[5]
Miniatures
Mortis Dreadnought with missile launchers
Mortis Dreadnought with lascannons
Mortis Pattern Grey Knights Dreadnought
See also
- Dark Angels Armoury
- Contemptor-Mortis Dreadnought
- Hellfire Dreadnought — another ranged Dreadnought variant
Sources
- 1: Imperial Armour Volume Two - Space Marines and Forces of the Inquisition:
- 2: Forge World
- 3: The Horus Heresy Book Two - Massacre, pg. 194
- 4: Imperial Armour Volume Two - Second Edition: War Machines of the Adeptus Astartes, pg. 168 & 171
- 5: The Horus Heresy Book One - Betrayal, pg. 99
