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==Overview==
The Contemptor comes equipped with a [[twin-linked]] [[Heavy Bolter]], a [[Dreadnought Close Combat Weapon]] with inbuilt [[Storm Bolter]], and [[Smoke launcher|Smoke launchers]]. The Contemptor can replace its standard equipment with a variety of weaponry, including: a [[Multi-melta]], twin-linked [[Heavy Flamer|Heavy Flamers]]s, [[Plasma Cannon]], heavy [[Conversion Beamer]], or twin-linked [[Lascannon|Lascannons]]s. The Contemptor can also replace its inbuilt storm bolter with a heavy flamer. The Contemptor can also be upgraded with [[Extra armour]] and a [[Searchlight]].{{Fn|2}}
Once the standard pattern of Dreadnought in the [[Great Crusade]]-era, the ability to create new Contemptors is now beyond the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] or perhaps a closely guarded secret by certain [[Tech-Priest]] factions. At the time of the [[Horus Heresy]] it was a recent design, equipped with advanced energy generators that allowed for enhanced speed and strength as well as defensive energy field systems. These advantages came with a price however, for it requires a higher degree of maintaneance and a catastrophic meltdown may occur if its arc reactor is breached.{{Fn|36}} Some believe that the design may share systems with the dreaded, near-mythical battle-automata of the [[Legio Cybernetica]]. If this is the case, it may explain why so few Contemptors remain in service as of [[M41]]. Those few that still remain in service are relics of the [[Great Crusade]], [[Horus Heresy]], and [[The Scouring]].{{Fn|4a}} In the 41st Millennium, the [[Castaferrum Pattern Dreadnought]] has become the most common.{{Fn|3}}
|Known Patterns=I-XXVI
|Crew=Interred Space Marine
|Powerplant=tomantic Atomantic arc reactor
|Weight=14.5 tonnes
|Length=2.1m
|Height=4.5m
|Ground Clearance=N/A
|Fording Depth=
|Max Speed - on road=12kph
|Max Speed - off road=7kph
|Access Points=N/A
}}
==Variants==
===Variants used by multiple Legions=======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]]{{Fn|5}}]]
====Contemptor-Galatus Mortis Class Dreadnought====Similar in aspect to 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}}]] ===Variants used by specific Legions=======Contemptor-Incaendius Class Dreadnought====The '''Contemptor Dreadnoughts -Incaendius Class Dreadnought''' was a variant of Contemptor used by the [[Legiones AstartesBlood Angels]][[Space Marine Legion|Legion]]. Classified as a "fast attack" Dreadnought, the Contemptor-Galatus is chassis was equipped with a markedly superior war machine[[Jump Pack|Incaendius Booster Pack]] which allowed for the Dreadnought to fall from low orbit or make small jumps despite its bulk. The unrivaled skills This class of Dreadnought was only built within [[Mechanicum]] enclaves located on [[Baal]]'s first moon as per an agreement between the warrior entombed within its sarcophagus notwithstandingBlood Angels homeworld and the [[Forge World]] of [[Anvillus]]. Armed with twin [[Perdition Weapon|Talons of Perdition]] 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-Galatus is stronger, faster and better armoured.Incaendius Dreadnought{{citethisFn|9}}]]
===[[Legio Custodes|Custodes]] Variants=======Contemptor-Achillus Class Dreadnought====The '''Contemptor Achilus Dreadnought ''' is another a model used by the [[Custodian Guard]].{{Fn|7}}
In those isolated cases where the body has been all but irrevocably destroyed but the Custodian’s mind remains intact and their will to survive undimmed, internment within the cold and unyielding body of a Dreadnought is the next step. To this purpose, the few Dreadnoughts of the Legio Custodes are as singularly advanced as their other wargear, outfitted with weapons and systems artificer-made by the servants of the Imperial Court. At the time of the outbreak of the [[Horus Heresy]], the most widely employed was the Contemptor-Achillus, a general battle unit which combined phenomenal strength and speed with the echoes of the interned Custodes’ own unmatched martial skill.{{Fn|7}}
[[Image:CustodesAchillus.jpg|thumb|center|220px|A Contemptor-Achillus Class Dreadnought{{Fn|7}}]]
====Contemptor-Mortis Galatus Class Dreadnought====Instead of standard twin-linked heavy bolters, this class is armed with two weapons Similar in aspect to the Contemptor Dreadnoughts of the same type - [[Multi-MeltaLegiones Astartes]]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 the '''Contemptor-Incaendius Class DreadnoughtGalatus''' was is a variant markedly superior war machine. The unrivalled skills of Contemptor used by the [[Blood Angels]] [[Legion]]. Classified as a "fast attack" Dreadnoughtwarrior entombed within its sarcophagus notwithstanding, 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 [[Perdition Weapon|Talons of Perdition]] with builtContemptor-in [[Heavy Flamer]]sGalatus is stronger, the Incaendius served as a shock assault unit of unparalleled ferocityfaster and better armoured.{{Fn|9citethis}}[[Image:ContemptorIncaendius.jpg|thumb|center|220px|Contemptor-Incaendius Dreadnought{{Fn|9}}]]
==Notable Contemptor Pattern Dreadnoughts==
*[[Hamonah]] of the [[Blood Angels]]
==Images==
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Contemptor8.jpg|Contemptor Dreadnought of the [[Astral Claws]] chapter{{Fn|28}}
ContemptorCalth.jpg|Contemptor Dreadnought of the [[Word Bearers]]{{Fn|29}}
GWContemptor.jpg|[[The Horus Heresy: Age of Darkness]] Contemptor Dreadnought{{Fn|35}}
</gallery>
==See also==
*[[Deredeo Dreadnought]]
*[[Chaos Contemptor Dreadnought]]
==Sources==
