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===Technical Information===
{{Imperial Vehicles
|Vehicle Name=Contemptor Pattern Dreadnought{{citethis}}|Forge World of Origin=[[Mars]]{{citethis}}|Known Patterns=I-XXVI{{citethis}}|Crew=Interred Space Marine{{citethis}}|Powerplant=tomantic arc reactor{{citethis}}|Weight=14.5 tonnes{{citethis}}|Length=2.1m{{citethis}}|Width=3.1m{{citethis}}|Height=4.5m{{citethis}}|Ground Clearance=N/A{{citethis}}|Max Speed - on road=12kph{{citethis}}|Max Speed - off road=7kph{{citethis}}|Main Armament= [[Twin-linked]] [[Heavy Bolter]]s, [[Lascannon]]s, [[Volkite Culverin]]s, or [[Heavy Flamer]]s, or single [[Multi-Melta]], [[Plasma Cannon]], [[Conversion Beamer]], [[Rotor Cannon]]{{citethis}}|Secondary Armament=[[Dreadnought Close Combat Weapon]], [[Storm Bolter]] or [[Heavy Flamer]]{{citethis}}|Gun Traverse=360°{{citethis}}|Gun Elevation=From -90° to +90°{{citethis}}|Main Ammunition=Variable{{citethis}}|Secondary Ammunition=Variable{{citethis}}|Turret Armour=N/A{{citethis}}|Superstructure Armour=75mm{{citethis}}|Hull Armour=75mm{{citethis}}|Gun Mantlet Armour=N/A{{citethis}}|Vehicle Designation=8681-756-127-DR 081{{citethis}}|Transport=N/A{{citethis}}|Fire Ports=N/A{{citethis}}|Access Points=N/A{{citethis}}
}}
==Variants==
===Contemptor-Cortus Class Dreadnought===
First created during the [[Ullanor Crusade]], the Contemptor-Cortus was a variant of the highly successful ‘Prime’ Contemptor pattern. Utilizing many base components, the most sophisticated systems were replaced with robust - if less potent - systems which could be more readily fabricated in the field by the [[Legiones Astartes]]. The result was a war machine with its own unique strengths and combat characteristics, but also with a not-undeserved reputation for instability. However, as the [[Horus Heresy]] broke out, this more easily produced variant of Contemptor Dreadnought was returned to widespread service.{{Fn|5}}
[[Image:CortusDread.jpg|thumb|center|220px|A Contemptor-Cortus Class Dreadnought with a heavy [[Conversion Beamer]] {{citethis}}]]
===Contemptor-Galatus Class Dreadnought===
Similar in aspect to the Contemptor Dreadnoughts of the [[Legiones Astartes]], the Contemptor-Galatus is a markedly superior war machine. The unrivaled skills of the warrior entombed within its sarcophagus notwithstanding, the Contemptor-Galatus is stronger, faster and better armoured.{{citethis}}
Designed to provide an anchor for a [[Legio Custodes]] battleline, the Contemptor-Galatus is armed in similar fashion to the Custodes themselves – wielding a huge [[Galatus Warblade]] with its inbuilt twin-linked infernus [[incinerator]], and equipped with a vastly enlarged version of the Custodes [[Praesidium shield]]. Already able to withstand heavy assaults with its armour and [[refractor field]], the Praesidium shield allows the Contemptor-Galatus stand nigh on impregnable, enduring the enemy onslaught and reaping a murderous toll with its immense power blade.{{Fn|6}}
[[Image:Galatus.jpg|thumb|center|220px|A Contemptor-Galatus Class Dreadnought{{citethis}}]]
===Contemptor-Achillus Class Dreadnought===
The primary weapon of the Contemptor-Achillus was the mighty [[Dreadspear]], a weapon modeled closely on the Custodes [[Guardian Spear]] but larger and equipped with a [[Corve Las-Pulser]]. It was also equipped with two wrist-mounted [[storm bolter]]s, [[incinerator]]s or [[Adrathic destructor]]s.{{Fn|7}}
[[Image:CustodesAchillus.jpg|thumb|center|220px|A Contemptor-Achillus Class Dreadnought{{citethis}}]]
===Contemptor-Mortis Class Dreadnought===
Instead of standard twin-linked heavy bolters, this class is armed with two weapons of the same type - [[Multi-Melta]]s, twin-linked [[Autocannon]]s, [[Kheres pattern]] [[Assault Cannon]]s, or twin-linked [[Lascannon]]s.{{Fn|4b}}
[[Image:WEDread.jpg|thumb|center|220px||[[World Eaters]] Contemptor-Mortis Pattern Dreadnought [[Juljak Nul]].{{Fn|3}}]]
===Contemptor-Incaendius Class Dreadnought===
The '''Contemptor-Incaendius Class Dreadnought''' was a variant of Contemptor used by the [[Blood Angels]] [[Legion]]. Classified as a "fast attack" Dreadnought, the chassis was equipped with a [[Jump Pack|Incaendius Booster Pack]] which allowed for the Dreadnought to fall from low orbit or make small jumps despite its bulk. This class of Dreadnought was only built within [[Mechanicum]] enclaves located on [[Baal]]'s first moon as per an agreement between the Blood Angels homeworld and the [[Forge World]] of [[Anvillus]]. Armed with twin [[Power Weapon|Power Claw]]s with built-in [[Heavy Flamer]]s, the Incaendius served as a shock assault unit of unparalleled ferocity.{{Fn|9}}
[[Image:ContemptorIncaendius.jpg|thumb|center|220px|Contemptor-Incaendius Dreadnought{{citethis}}]]
===Osiron Class Dreadnought===
The Osiron Class Dreadnought was a type of Contemptor used by the [[Thousand Sons]]. These dreadnoughts were created by [[Magnus]] himself, and consisted of a mortally wounded [[psyker]] Space Marine laced with a psychometric barrier for his brain. This allowed the Dreadnought to perform psychic abilities that was far safer to the user and its allies. As such, these Dreadnoughts were equipped with [[Force Weapon]]s.{{Fn|8b}}
[[Image:OsironPattern.jpg|thumb|center|250px|Osiron Pattern Dreadnought{{citethis}}]]
==Notable Contemptor Pattern Dreadnoughts==
*[[Aesir]] of the [[Space Wolves]]{{citethis}}*[[Berossus]] of the [[Iron Warriors]]{{citethis}}*[[Bombastus]] of the [[Iron Hands]]{{citethis}}*[[Brantar]] of the [[Iron Hands]]{{citethis}}*[[Dhekarst]] of the [[Sons of Horus]]{{citethis}}*[[Hecaton Aiakos]] of the [[Minotaurs]]{{citethis}}*[[Hrend]] of the [[Iron Warriors]]{{citethis}}*[[Kargul]] of the [[Death Guard]]{{citethis}}*[[Lhorke]] of the [[World Eaters]]{{citethis}}*[[Promodon]] of the [[Iron Warriors]]{{citethis}}*[[Romuald]] of the [[Imperial Fists]]{{citethis}}*[[Seraphis (Dreadnought)|Seraphis]] of the [[Thousand Sons]]{{citethis}}*[[Sagittarus Malacque]] of the [[Custodian Guard]]{{citethis}}*[[Ynnades]] if the [[Adeptus Custodes]]{{citethis}}*[[Sor Gharax]] of the [[Word Bearers]]{{citethis}}*[[Svell Graniteback]] of the [[Space Wolves]]{{citethis}}*[[Talon (Ultramarines)|Talon]] of the [[Ultramarines]]{{citethis}}*[[Urien]] of the [[Iron Hands]]{{citethis}}*[[Tegusai]] of the [[White Scars]]{{citethis}}*[[Hamonah]] of the [[Blood Angels]]{{citethis}}
==See Also==
==Images==
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Contemptor8.jpg|A Contemptor Pattern Dreadnought of the [[Astral Claws]] chapter.{{citethis}}ContemptorCalth.jpg|A Contemptor Pattern Dreadnought of the [[Word Bearers]]{{citethis}}TSDread.jpg|A Contemptor Pattern Dreadnought of the [[Thousand Sons]]{{citethis}}BAContemptor.jpg|A Comtemptor Pattern Dreadnought of the [[Blood Angels]]{{citethis}}Space-Wolves-Contemptor.jpg|[[Space Wolves]] Comtemptor Dreadnought{{citethis}}WSContemptor.jpg|[[White Scars]] Contemptor Dreadnought{{citethis}}
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**{{Endn|8b}}: pg. 211
*{{Endn|9}}: [[The Horus Heresy Book Eight - Malevolence]], pg. 209
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[[Category:Vehicles (Space Marines)|Dreadnought, Contemptor]]
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