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==History==
The Nephilim Jetfighter has only been used by the [[Unforgiven]] since [[M40]], when the [[STC]] for improved jet engines was discovered by the Dark Angels while hunting a suspected [[Fallen]] known as [[Baelor|Baelor the Imposter]] in the [[Nephilim Sector]]. Designated the Lionheart Engine, the technology was used to modify older aircraft designs and the end product was an angile agile fighter with improved speed. The Nephilim has proven itself on innumerable occasions, perhaps most notably during the [[Piscina IV]] campaign, when a trio of Nephilim Jetfighters were able to shoot down four dozen [[Ork]] aircraft. By keeping the skies clear of foes, they allowed the Dark Angels and local [[PDF]] to hold out against the Greenskin advance.{{Fn|2}}
Since then, the Nephilim has been a common sight in Unforgiven hands. In 146.[[M41]] the Ravenwing formation was tasked with special reconnaissance missions during a massive tank battle between the [[Imperial Guard]] and [[Eldar]] on [[Kundra]]. After pressing deep into Eldar territory, the Dark Angels found themselves beset on all sides by the xenos' [[Grav-tank]]s. However with the aid of Nephilim jetfighters, the Ravenwing was able to clear the skies of the flying tanks and [[Jetbike]]s and win the day.{{Fn|2}}
