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Of all the daemonic machines which the Imperium of man must face, '''Defilers''' are probably the most common [[Daemon Engine]]s in the service of the [[Chaos Space Marine]]s. They were created at the command of [[Abaddon the Despoiler]].¹

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 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 Powerful spells of appeasement and pacification are used to keep the newly bound spirit from causing havoc among chaos the forces, powerful spells of appeasement and pacification are usedChaos.²

Standing on six large, piston -driven limbs, the defiler's hull supports a massive turret, which houses the main armaments of the infernal machine. While the defiler is usually seen with large array of weapons such as [[reaper autocannonReaper Autocannon]]s and [[havoc launcherHavoc Launcher]]s, its main firepower comes in the form of a [[battle cannon]]. There are often variations of on the weapon systems used, ; in some cases reaper autocannons , Reaper Autocannons have been upgraded to house twin-linked [[heavy bolter]]s or [[lascannon]]s instead , and defilers with [[Heavy heavy flamer]]s have also been reported on multiple occasions.

In addition of 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 magics 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 the crew in normal situations and the daemonic host drives the defiler forwards with destruction and mayhem in mind. Of the six limbs the defiler uses for moving around, the two in the front are much larger and have developed into massive end in crab-like claws which are used to crush its enemies.

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, very few succeed. In battle , whole units of Berzerkers will attempt to clamber onto a nearby Slaughterfiend, if only to steal a lift ride into battle if nothing elsethe fray.

Typically Slaughterfiends renounce most ranged weapons and are armed with additional close assault weapons. They are often also faster than other defiler variants of the Defiler, as they are worked up into an agitated state. Groups of Slaughterfiends are known as Bloodpacks.⁶

Dedicated by the [[Death Guard]] 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.³

A '''Debaser''' is a Defiler perverted to the causes of [[Slaanesh]] by the [[Emperor's Children]]. It is armed with a devastating pay-load payload of Sonic Weaponry; including Ultrasonic Disruptors, a Death Wailer and [[Blastmaster]]s in addition to its Battle Claws.⁵

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 than other variants of the Defiler.⁴