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Of all the daemonic machines Imperium of man must face, '''Defilers''' are probably the most common [[Daemon Engine]]s in the service of the [[Chaos Space Marine]]s. Even today, it is unknown how these machines truly came into existence and everything regarding their birth is shrouded in mystery. Some post action reports combined with pict-skull images have made it possible for Imperial Strategos to piece together some information about They were created at the nature command of these diabolical creations made out of flesh and steel[[Abaddon the Despoiler]].<sup>1</sup>
===Daemonic presence===
While having a distinct appearance, defiler has another much more sinister side. Unlike tanks and other vehicles operated by the Imperium, defilers are not operated by human crews. [[Chaos Sorcerer]]s use arcane chaos magics to draw the essence of a powerful [[daemon]] from the warp and trap it within the rune-bound hull of the machine. To keep the newly bound spirit from causing havoc among chaos forces, powerful spells of appeasement and pacification are used.<sup>1,2</sup>
==Overview==
==Defiler Variants==
===Slaughterfiend===
Dedicated to the dark god [[Khorne]], a '''Slaughterfiend ''' is a Defiler subjugated and ridden by a [[Khorne Berzerker]]. The first recorded instance of this reckless tactic came during the war for Eclipsion Prime, when the Berzerker Champion, Akraghar of the [[World Eaters]], jumped from the ruins of a hivespire onto the eponymous Defiler, known as Slaughterfiend, and managed to subdue the daemonic machine to his own will and hence ride it like a monstrous steed.
Ever since, Berzerkers have attempted to emulate Akraghar’s actions and carve rune-etched links about the throat of the infernal vehicle, binding it to the will and rage of Khorne. Competition to ride such beasts is fierce and few will succeed, though many will try. In battle whole units of Berzerkers will attempt to clamber onto a nearby Slaughterfiend, to steal a lift into battle if nothing else.
Typically Slaughterfiends renounce most ranged weapons and are armed with additional close assault weapons. They are often also faster than other variants of the Defiler, as they are worked up into an agitated state. Groups of Slaughterfiends are known as Bloodpacks.<sup>6</sup>
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===Desecrator===
Dedicated to the rancid service of [[Nurgle]] by the [[Death Guard]], a '''Desecrator''' is an unstoppable force commonly armed with a Vomit Cannon, [[Reaper Autocannon]]s and Battle Claws.<sup>3</sup>
===Debaser===
A '''Debaser''' is a Defiler perverted to the causes of [[Slaanesh]] by the [[Emperor's Children]]. It is armed with a devastating pay-load of Sonic Weaponry; including Ultrasonic Disruptors, a Death Wailer and [[Blastmaster]]s in addition to its Battle Claws.<sup>5</sup>
===Deceiver===
When the [[Thousand Sons]] dedicate a Defiler to the nefarious wills of [[Tzeentch]], it is referred to as a '''Deceiver'''. Such vehicles have an array of confusing weapons such as Tzeentch Cannons, Ether Cannons and [[Heavy Flamer]]s, as well as Battle Claws and Warp Flames which are used in close assault. Typically, Deceivers are more accurate in a fire fight as other variants of the Defiler.<sup>4</sup>
==Images==
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==Sources==
*<sup>1</sup>:[[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)]], p37p.37*<sup>2</sup>:[[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (4th Edition)]], p41p.41*<sup>3</sup>:Death Guard Experimental Army List v1.0 ''(viewed 2007.11.26)''/ [[Fanatic_Online_090-099#Issue:_90|Fanatic Online #90]]
*<sup>4</sup>:Thousand Sons Army List v2.1 ''(viewed 2007.11.26)''
*<sup>5</sup>:Emperor's Children Experimental Army List v2.0 ''(viewed 2007.11.26)''
*<sup>6</sup>:[[Apocalypse Reload]]: ''Slaughterfiend Bloodpack'', p58p.58
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