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Based on technology from the [[Dark Age of Technology]], the Onager Dunecrawler is based on the [[Mars]] Universal Land Engine (or M.U.L.E.); itself inspired by the bad-tempered beasts of burden that transported their masters across Holy [[Terra]] in ancient times.{{Fn|1}} The M.U.L.E. was fashioned by famed techno-archaeologist [[Arkhan Land]] as a transport but was soon modified into a weapon of war. It was renamed, equipped with force shielding and replicated by the millions. The Dunecrawler of [[M41]] is largely similar and is able to even outclass the rugged vehicles of the [[Space Marines]].{{Fn|2}}
The Onager Dunecrawler, rather than being a mere carrier, is absolutely brimming with advanced weaponry that can include an [[Eradication Beamer]], [[Phosphor Blaster]]s, [[Neutron Laser]] and a coaxial [[Heavy Stubber]]. It can also be equipped with an '''Icarus Array''', a powerful anti-air package compromising twin [[Autocannon]]s, a [[Gatling Flak Rocket Launcher]] and a [[Daedalus Missile Launcher]]s.{{Fn|1}}
The Dunecrawler maintains a crew of two meshed with their Onager host in a symbiotic relationship. Its gunner is a former [[Skitarii Ranger]] that utilizes his accuracy while the driver is a [[Skitarii Vanguard]], his resilience to harmful energies allowing him to immerse himself in an electro-amniotic fluid that allows direct communication with the walker's [[Machine Spirit]]. Treated like expendable batteries, the crews inevitably die over time and are promptly replaced.{{Fn|2}}
