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A Featuring a combination of speed, mobility, and firepower, the Aethon was widely used for reconnaissance and flanking maneuveringsmanoeuvres, allowing squadrons to race through dense terrain and hit enemy vehicles on their sides. However, its commendable performance was offset by high fuel and ammunition consumption. These issues kept the Aethon reserved for flanking and tactical interdiction. {{Fn|1a}}
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[[Image:AethonHeavySentinelArt.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Aethon heavy Sentinel from the [[Star Reavers]]{{Fn|1b}}]]
The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' was a heavy combat walker used by the [[Imperial Army]] during the [[Great Crusade]] and [[Horus Heresy]].{{Fn|1a}}
==Overview==
So great was the prestige of these machines that only veterans of dedicated pioneer companies were selected to pilot them, ensuring that each pilot in a patrol was experienced at tracking enemy forces, assessing local terrain, and thwarting ambushes.{{Fn|1a}}
==Wargear==
The Aethon Heavy Sentinel was heavily armoredarmed, sporting a [[Multi-laser]] and two [[Missile Launcher|Missle Pod]]s. Additional weapons options include an [[Autocannon]], [[Melta-Lance]], [[Volkite Culverin]], and [[Heavy Flamer]]s.{{Fn|1a}}
==Images==
==Sources==
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Campaigns of the Age of Darkness: The Battle of Beta-Garmon]]:
**{{Endn|1a}}: pgs. 182-183
**{{Endn|1b}}: pgs. 184
*{{Endn|2}}: [https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/07/17/lifting-the-bonnet-on-the-aethon-heavy-sentinel-the-faster-meaner-solar-auxilia-combat-walker/ Warhammer Community: Lifting the Bonnet on the Aethon Heavy Sentinel – The Faster, Meaner Solar Auxilia Combat Walker (posted 17/7/2023)] (last accessed 17/7/2023)
*{{Endn|3}}: [https://www.warhammer-community.com/2024/01/19/lvo-preview-2024-the-solar-auxilia-return-to-the-age-of-darkness-in-plastic/ Warhammer Community: LVO Preview 2024 – The Solar Auxilia Return to the Age of Darkness in Plastic (posted 19/1/2024)] (last accessed 19/1/2024)
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[[Category:Vehicles (Astra Militarum)]]
