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The '''Predator Annihilator''' is the second and latter of the two major patterns, though its introduction was not without controversy. According to the [[Liber Armorum]] the model did not appear until [[M36]] - when it first appeared during the [[Skarath Crusade]].{{Fn|1a}}

The [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] was suitably infuriated at the [[Space Wolves]]' blasphemous alteration to a holy [[STC]] design, however their success could not be denied. While the Space Wolves continued to field Predator Annihilators, the Tech-priests examined the design, debated its sanctity in councils and ran extensive trials. Two hundred years later, it was found that the modified tank was not only acceptable to the [[Machine God]], but that the Predator was intentionally designed to accept such a retrofit.{{Fn|1b}} The Predator Annihilator has since found its way into the Armouries of many other Space Marine Chaptersand therefore seeing increasing use close to it's cousin.{{Fn|1h}}

The weapon sponsons can be easily changed by [[Techmarine]] s even during action an active campaign, so the Predator Annihilator can be equipped with either heavy bolter or lascannon sponsons as the battlefield situation dictatedictates, as long as there are alternative weapons available.{{Fn|1h}}