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==Technical Information==
The Caestus' chief advantages over other boarding methods is its incredible speed and durability, thanks to [[extra armour]]ing and additional short-fire rocket-motors and afterburners, although it has less range and versatility. Operated from a blast shielded cockpit, the Caestus' principle armament is a [[Magna-Melta]] supported by two wing-mounted [[Firefury Missile Launcher]]s, while its twin heavily-armoured prows can together carry an entire Space Marine squad. In order to properly fulfill its assault ram role the Caestus' forward superstructure is further buttressed by a near-unique inertial and recoil compensation system. This 'misericorde' {{Fn|1}} (or 'Misericordia'){{Fn|3a}} system consists of multiple retractable inertia suppression clamps which connect with a Space Marine's [[Terminator Armour]] or [[Power Armour]], locking them in place and protecting them from any impact short of one which could destroy the entire craft.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2}}
While it was originally constructed only for boarding operations, the rediscoveries of [[Arkhan Land]] has allowed the Caestus to be fitted with anti-gravitic plating for participation in groundside operations. Common upgrades for the craft include a [[Teleport Homer]] and [[Frag Assault Launcher]]s.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2}}
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==Known Named Caestus Assault Rams==
*''[[Amaranth Fang]]'' - of the [[Salamanders]]{{Fn|3c}}
*''[[Gore Dagger]]'' - of the [[Space Wolves]]{{Fn|3c}}
*''[[Secutor Crimson]]'' - of the [[Red Hunters]]{{Fn|3c}}
*''[[Spectre of Death (Caestus Assault Ram)|Spectre of Death]]'' - of the [[Star Phantoms]]{{Fn|3c}}
==Images==
**{{Endn|3a}}: pgs. 142-143
**{{Endn|3b}}: pg. 146
**{{Endn|3c}}: pgs. 144-145
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