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==History==
The origin of the Vindicator is fragmentary, although the earliest records show it was developed along with the other Rhino [[STC]] variants during the [[Dark Age of Technology]].{{Fn|1}} Other records show that the Vindicator was first fielded during the early years of the [[Horus Heresy]] on [[Rostern I]], when massive [[Thunderer Cannon]]s were mounted onto remodeled Rhinos and used to blast heavily dug-in [[Traitor Legions|Traitor]] positions among the urban rubble.{{Fn|2a}} The fragments of received request of [[General]] [[VindictusVindictis]] were recovered from the [[Librarius Omnis]] and within this request General asked for a self-mobile weapon of high calibre, capable of following up advancing armies and able to engage well-protected targets with high angle fire. It is believed that General Vindictus was personally responsible for instigating the idea of the 'Vindicator' so the vehicle was named in his honour.{{Fn|1}}
Since the Heresy, the bulky Thunderer Cannon has been replaced with the more compact, but no less potent, [[Demolisher Cannon]], along with other minor modifications to armouring, fire control and driving systems.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2a}} The Vindicator has become a vital part of a Chapter's siege and urban combat capabilities, with most retaining a dozen or so vehicles within their [[Armoury]].{{Fn|2a}}