Skitarii war galley
The Skitarii war galley is an aquatic combat vessel in use by the Adeptus Mechanicus of the Imperium of Man.[1]
Overview
Propelled by massive steel watercogs and wheezing black smoke from chimneystacks, war galleys are crenelated, fortress-like combat transports for their Skitarii cargo. A full maniple of one hundred troops and their accompanying war machines can be carried aboard, in addition to the ships’ complement of enginseers, bonded ratings, and deck servitors. A lower, main, and observation deck provide sufficient space for personnel and equipment, including Ironstrider Ballistarii and Skitarii speeders.[1]
Blunt bows with landing ramps allow these ships to serve as landing craft in amphibious assaults, supported by a turret-mounted lascannon crowing the prow sniper positions in the onboard watchtower. Armoured gunwales provide sufficient defense to make sinking these vessels a challenge even for a Hammerhead Gunship.[1]