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The '''Contemptor Pattern Dreadnought''' is a [[Space Marine Dreadnought]] developed prior to the [[Horus Heresy]]. The Contemptor is larger and more powerful than standard Dreadnought patterns, featuring systems similar to those used by the automatons of the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] [[Legio Cybernetica]] branch, including [[Atomantic Shielding]] field generator technology that would be implemented into the [[Storm Shield|Storm Shields]] of Space Marine [[Terminators]].{{Fn|1}}

===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}}

====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}}

===Variants used by specific Legions===

====Contemptor-Incaendius Class Dreadnought====

The '''Contemptor-Incaendius Class Dreadnought''' was a variant of Contemptor used by the [[Blood Angels]] [[Space Marine Legion|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 [[Perdition Weapon|Talons of Perdition]] with built-in [[Heavy Flamer]]s, the Incaendius served as a shock assault unit of unparalleled ferocity.{{Fn|9}}

====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}}

===[[Legio Custodes|Custodes]] Variants===

====Contemptor-Achillus Class Dreadnought====

The '''Contemptor Achilus Dreadnought''' is a model used by the [[Custodian Guard]].{{Fn|7}}

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}}

====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 unrivalled 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}}

==Notable Contemptor Pattern Dreadnoughts==

*[[Aesir]] of the [[Space Wolves]]{{Fn|11}}

*[[Hamonah]] of the [[Blood Angels]]

Contemptor8.jpg|Contemptor Dreadnought of the [[Astral Claws]] chapter{{Fn|28}}

ContemptorCalth.jpg|Contemptor Dreadnought of the [[Word Bearers]]{{Fn|29}}