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Dreadnought machines themselves are ancient, the oldest dating back tens of thousands of years to the [[Age of Strife]]. Because the art of constructing them has been almost lost, Dreadnoughts are revered as rare machines, though the most revered specialists still dare to construct 'new' Dreadnoughts.{{Fn|2a}}
Although a Dreadnought can be damaged and disabled, it can survive unless the actual armoured tomb containing the occupant's form is destroyed.{{Fn|2a}} When Extended neural interface with a vehicle and complex as large as a Dreadnought causes immense mental stress on the occupant, creating conditions such as lethargy, confusion, [[Wikipedia:Dyschronometria|dyschronometria]], and even senility.{{Fn|23}} Thus when not fighting, the Chapter's [[Techmarine]]s will allow the fallen heroes to sleep away the centuries{{Fn|3a}}{{Fn|9}}, sealed in [[stasis]] vaults{{Fn|2a}}, until once more they are called to battle.{{Fn|3a}}{{Fn|9}} Usually Dreadnoughts waked from their slumber only in time of great need or when their advice is needed for some special missions.{{Fn|2a}}
[[Image:RedemptorDreadnought.jpg|thumb|200px|a [[Redemptor Dreadnought]] with its Sarcophagus exposed]]
*{{Endn|21}}:Codex: Eldar (2nd Edition), pg. 21
*{{Endn|22}}: [[Index Astartes: Dreadnoughts (Background Book)]] - Cover
*{{Endn|23}}: [[Betrayer (Novel)]] - Chapter 9
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