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==History==
The Vanquisher was primarily built on [[Forge World]] [[Tigrus]] until it was overrun by the [[Ork]] [[Warboss|Warlord]] [[Arrgard the Defiler]] in [[M35]], resulting in the number of remaining Vanquishers reserved only for experienced tank crews. With the loss of Tigrus the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] made strenuous efforts to reproduce the tank's specialised cannon, selecting a number of Forge Worlds known for their craftsmanship and devotion to the [[Machine God]] to spearhead the effort. While the process was slow and with limited success two Forge Worlds - [[Gryphonne IV]] and [[Stygies VIII]] - have succeeded in producing their own version of the Vanquisher while several other worlds continue their work. A small but increasing number of Vanquishers produced by Gryphonne IV and Stygies VIII have been used to equipped [[Imperial Guard]] [[regiment]]s, however both jealously guard their secrets and have not allowed any comparative tests to take place.{{Fn|1a}} Only those tank crews that demonstrated they can perform their duty against the most heavily armoured enemies, may receive the Vanquisher as their new battle tank.{{Fn|55a}}
==Technical Information==
The centerpiece of the tank is its [[Vanquisher Cannon]], a modified cannon with superior range, accuracy and first-hit kill ratio.{{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|2a}} Both worlds produce a cannon able to achieve these effects, albeit through different methods, and the tank has achieved a fearsome reputation among the Imperial Guard and its enemies.{{Fn|1a}} The Vanquisher is also equipped with advanced [[auspex]] sensors including threat detectors, terrain finder{{Fn|4a}} and motion sensors,{{Fn|4b}} along with [[Targeter]] gear including range-finders.{{Fn|1b}} Many are fitted with co-axial [[Storm Bolter]]s while other secondary weapons come in the form of a hull-mounted [[Heavy Bolter]], [[Heavy Flamer]] or [[Lascannon]]; if fitted with side sponsons it can also mount additional Heavy Bolters, Heavy Flamers, [[Multi-melta]]s or [[Plasma Cannon]]s. A [[Searchlight]] and [[Smoke Launchers]] are standard on Vanquishers, while other upgrades include [[Camo Netting]], a [[Dozer Blade]], [[Extra Armour]], a [[Hunter-Killer Missile]] and/or a [[pintle-mounted]] [[Heavy Stubber]]/Storm Bolter.{{Fn|2b}}
In the big Armoured Battle Groups the Vanquishers may be armed with the special '''Beast Hunter Shells''' which mostly used against enormous [[alien]] xeno-morphs and contains a powerful bio-mutagenic acid.{{Fn|5b}}
[[Image:VanqSt1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A '''Stygies VIII''' Vanquisher (Forge World)]]
==Forge World Variations==
*[[Gryphonne IV]] - Immense barrel length for superior shell velocity.{{Fn|1a}}
*[[Stygies VIII]] - Smaller calibre shell with no rifling for increased velocity and consequently superior first-shot accuracy, although increased barrel movement counteracts follow-up shots despite better gun stabilising and recoil dampening.{{Fn|1a}} It is said that Mechanicus of the Stygies VIII continue to work on correcting of this flaw, but knowing the slowness of their bureaucratic structure it may take decades or even centuries.{{Fn|55a}}
==Regiments known to contain Vanquishers==
**{{Endn|4a}}: 11, Pg. 60
**{{Endn|4b}}: 11, Pg. 70
*{{Endn|5}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume One - Second Edition: Imperial Guard]], **{{Endn|5a}}: pg. 18**{{Endn|5b}}: pg. 245
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