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==Known patterns==
[[Image:MALR.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Leman Russ with Mars Alpha Pattern hull{{Fn|19}}]]
===Mars Pattern===
The Mars Pattern is the most common type of Leman Russ.{{Fn|34}} It is divided into numerous sub-patterns.{{Fn|34}}{{Fn|33a}}
====Mars-Alpha Pattern====
The '''[[Mars]]-Pattern''' is the most common Leman Russ Pattern.{{Fn|34}}
The Mars-Alpha Pattern hull, whilst originating from [[Mars]], is produced on many [[Forge Worlds]] across the [[Imperium]]. There are many alterations to the standard pattern hull, the main being that the hull is elongated giving the tank crew more room to operate in. These tanks are often used as a squadron command vehicle for armoured companies, with extra space given to sensor equipment and communication systems.{{Fn|11}}
The hulls of the Mars Alpha Pattern are constructed differently from the standard. Most Leman Russes are cast with [[plasteel]], whilst this pattern is constructed from individual riveted plates. How this does not seem to have any detrimental effect on the tanks to resist enemy fire is unknown, and any additional data on how this is archived is jealously guarded by the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]].{{Fn|11}} The side armour of a Mars Alpha Pattern consists of 150mm of solid plasteel.{{Fn|28a}}
====Mars-Solar Pattern====
[[Image:LI Leman.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Epic-scale Leman Russ miniature for [[Legions Imperialis]]{{Fn|17}}]]
The Mars-Solar Pattern Leman Russ (often simply referred to as the '''Solar Pattern Leman Russ''' was commonly fielded by the [[Solar Auxilia]] during the [[Great Crusade]] and [[Horus Heresy]]. It was fully sealed against the vacuum of space and hostile environments, possessing radiological shielding and life support systems.{{Fn|42}}
Solar Pattern Leman Russ Tanks came in two primary variants:{{Fn|43}}
*'''Leman Russ Strike Tanks''' were primarily aimed towards long-range engagements and continual supporting fire for infantry as they advanced. They were designed to carry less technically complex weaponry that could be more easily maintained and resupplied. While their base weapon was the [[Battle Cannon]], they also typically mounted a [[Vanquisher Cannon]], twin [[Lascannon]]s, or twin [[Autocannon]]s.{{Fn|43}}
*'''Leman Russ Assault Tanks''' were those configured for direct assault against fortifications or in close support of infantry, particular those mounted in [[Dracosan]] transports. They were typically equipped with either a [[Demolisher Cannon]], [[Plasma destroyer]], or [[Volkite Macro-Saker]].{{Fn|43}}
====Other Types of Mars Pattern====
*'''Mars IX-pattern''' — Mounts a 120mm smoothbore main gun.{{Fn|33a}}
===Ryza-Pattern===
The '''[[Ryza]]-Pattern''' is nearly as common as the Mars pattern.{{Fn|34}}
===Damacles-pattern===
[[File:RyzaLemanRuss.jpg|[[Ryza]] Pattern Leman Russ{{Fn|21}}|right|thumb]]
The '''Damacles-pattern''' '''(Type XIV)''' has been withdrawn from active serve due to dysfunctional filter units.{{Fn|40}}
Leman Russ Battle Tank 5th ed.jpg|Leman Russ Battle Tank (2009){{Fn|6}}
EpicRuss.jpg|[[Epic]]-scale Leman Russ miniature{{Fn|23}}
Leman Russ 14th Phyressian Imperial Armour.jpg|Leman Russ of the 14th Phyressian Armoured Regiment, 3rd Company, 2nd Squadron in codex grey{{Fn|3i}}
Leman Russ 113th Mortant Imperial Armour.jpg|Leman Russ of the 113th Mortant Armoured Regiment.{{Fn|3i}}
*{{Endn|41}}: [[The Citadel Journal 4]] - Inner cover - ''Leman Russ-Tastic Mate!''
*{{Endn|42}}: [[The Horus Heresy: 3rd Edition Rulebook]], pg. 126
*{{Endn|43}}: [[Liber Auxilia (3rd Edition)]], pgs. 44-45
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