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==Overview==
Designed by [[Belisarius Cawl]], the Gladiator is based on the chassis of the [[Impulsor]]. Its chassis is more heavily armoured, with its open-topped transport bay replaced with a fully enclosed hull. This design relationship mirrors that of the classic [[Predator]] battle tank and the ubiquitous [[Rhino]], sacrificing transport capacity for reinforced armour, a powerful, turret-mounted primary weapon system, and additional weaponry mounted in side sponsons.{{Fn|3}} The Gladiator is more heavily armed and armoured than the Predator, but its main advantage lies in its manoeuvrability.{{Fn|4}} The Gladiator's equipment includes a [[Vox|communications array]]. It is propelled by a jet unit.{{Fn|4}}
====Variants====
*'''Gladiator Lancer''' – An anti-tank sniper equipped with a [[Heavy Laser Destroyer]] that is ideal for tearing through a foe's most durable war machines and monsters.{{Fn|1}} Such is its range that it can eliminate threats before accompanying Space Marines encounter them.{{Fn|2}}
*'''Gladiator Reaper''' - Anti-infantry variant that uses [[Tempest Bolter]]s and a twin [[Onslaught Heavy Gatling Cannon]].{{Fn|1}} Its main weapons have an incredible high rate of fire. The Reaper can additional mount an [[Icarus Rocket Pod]] for anti-air duty.{{Fn|4}}
*'''Gladiator Valiant''' - A short-ranged armor hunter specializing in escorting transports and troops.{{Fn|2}} It uses twin [[Las-Talon]]s and [[Multi-meltas]] to scrap armor and heavy infantry alike.{{Fn|1}}
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Space Marines (9th Edition)]], pgs. 181-182
*{{Endn|3}}: [https://www.warhammer-community.com/2020/11/18/space-marines-gladiator-model-focus/ Warhammer Community: Space Marines Gladiator Model Focus (posted 11/18/2020)] (last accessed 11/18/2020)
*{{Endn|4}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: The Ultimate Guide]], pg. 39
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