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In its typical role of assault ram the Caestus uses its Mega-Melta to weaken an enemy spacecraft's hull armour, allowing for the armoured prows to more easily penetrate and disgorge their passengers, who exit through the forward assault ramps. However since the addition of grav coils the craft can also participate in orbital insertions and provide ground support; acting as a heavy battle skimmer its' massive melta weapon can be devastating against enemy tanks and bunkers. However most Chapters still maintain Thunderhawks and [[Drop Pods]] for these missions, reserving their assault rams for space operations or only the most dangerous drop zones. Fleet-bound chapters in particular make heavy use of the Caestus for combating the likes of asteroid bases and [[Space Hulk]]s.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2}}
==Famous wars and battlesTechnical Information==* {{Imperial Aircraft|Type=Assault Ram|Vehicle Name=Caestus|Forge World of Origin=[[Mars]]|Known Patterns=I-XI|Crew=Pilot, Gunner|Powerplant=3 x RX-98-25 combination rocket/afterburning turbofans|Weight=85 tonnes|Length=16.8 m|Wingspan=12.5 m|Height=6.5 m|Operational Ceiling=N/A |Max Speed=1,800 kph approx.|Range=22,000 km in atmosphere|Main Armament=Dual-mounted Haephestus pattern [[Magna-Melta]]|Secondary Armament=2x [[Badab WarFirefury Missile Launcher]]s|Main Ammunition=24 rounds|Secondary Ammunition=N/A|Superstructure Armour=60 mm|Hull Armour=60 mm}}
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