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[[Image:KnightPaladinNew.jpg|thumb|right|270px|A Knight Paladin]]
'''Knight Paladins''' are the most common model of [[Imperial]] [[Knight]] walkers. ==Overview==Standing nine meters tall,{{Fn|1}} the Knight Paladin represents a perfect balance of speed, firepower and armour, allowing it to undertake a wide variety of roles in battle. Nobles who have the honour of piloting a Knight Paladin take great pride in their ability to carry out a variety of tasks on the battlefield.{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|3}}
The Knight Paladin's all-terrain capability means it can move more quickly through terrain which would be hazardous to traditional vehicles and reposition itself to engage the enemy as needed. Its primary weapon, the long-ranged [[Battle cannon#Rapid-Fire Battle Cannon|rapid-fire Battle Cannon]], gives it the capacity to engage a variety of targets and provide fire support for friendly forces when needed. However, while a Paladin is excellent in this role, it is equally suited to close assault thanks to its giant [[Reaper Chainsword]]. This weapon is not only effective at destroying large vehicles but also slaying monsters such as those fielded by the [[Tyranid]]s. Some Knights have been known to replace the chainsword with a [[Thunderstrike Gauntlet]].{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|3}}
