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==History==
When the nascent Imperium reunited with the [[Knight Worlds]] during the [[Great Crusade]], they found that, in addition to the [[Knights]] used in battle by the nobility, there were also lesser unarmed frames used by [[Drover (Knight World)| Drovers]] – the non-noble herdsmen who tended the fields and estates. One such popular and tested frame, the [[Drover Walker| Drover suit]], would be armed and adapted into the Sentinel widely used by the [[Imperial Army]] and [[Imperial Guard]]. {{Fn|23}}
==Design==
==Battlefield Role==
[[Image:SentinelDrawing.gif|thumb|right|Sentinels in action]]
The bipedal locomotion afforded by the Sentinel gives it a unique ability to advance into terrain that other armoured vehicles with tracks could not possibly hope to achieve. This allows it to stalk through dense jungles or urban ruins to locate and wipe out pockets of enemy resistance, though their light armor armour and exposed crew compartment leaves them vulnerable to even small-arms fire. Armored Armoured Sentinels which have an enclosed cockpit and heavier weapons however are used more as roving hunter-killer units, seeking out and destroying enemy tanks where they can find them.{{Fn|4}}
Because Sentinels typically operate far ahead of the main Imperial force, they tend to operate autonomously in squadrons of one to three Sentinels or as part of a larger recon troop. As such, pilots often use their own initiative with regard to their orders. Many pilots have a history as insubordinate mavericks, although due to their invaluable support in scouting this is usually overlooked. When they are not used in a scouting role they are deployed on the flanks of the army to harry enemy formations or act as mobile anti-armour squadrons.{{Fn|4}}
==Armament==
===Scout Sentinels===
The '''Scout Sentinel''' or '''Mars Pattern Sentinel''' is the basic Sentinel used throughout the Imperium originating from the [[Forge World]] of [[Mars]]. It is an open-topped vehicle armed with a [[Multi-laser]], making it effective against infantry and light vehicles.{{Fn|3}}. Its open compartment and simple [[augur]]s enable its pilot to survey the enemy with ease, while its lighter armor armour and gyro-stabilizers allow it to swiftly traverse the toughest terrain and bring heavy weapons to bear against foes from unanticipated angles.{{Fn|16}} Many examples of them visually sport a roll cage or protective bars around the driver's compartment:
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IGSent.gif|Standard Imperial Guard Sentinel (2000)
[[Image:CadianSentinel2003.jpg|thumb|190px|A [[Cadian Shock Troops|Cadian]] Sentinel]]
'''Cadian Pattern Sentinels''' are produced on [[Cadia]] and typically mount a rapid-firing [[Autocannon]], making it ideal for destroying armoured infantry and light-to-medium vehicles. Like the Armageddon patterns they too are often given [[extra armour]] in order to better protect the pilot.{{Fn|3}}
====Catachan Sentinel====
[[Image:CatachanSentinel.gif|thumb|190px|A [[Catachan Jungle Fighters|Catachan]] Sentinel]]
The '''Catachan Pattern Sentinel''' originated on [[Catachan]] and is often employed by other regiments native to [[Death Worlds]]. Adapted towards the claustrophobic close-quarters common to jungle fighting, it is armed with a [[Heavy Flamer]] and carries a massive chainsaw cutting tool, useful not only for clearing brush but also the enemy as well.{{Fn|8}}
====Tallarn Sentinel====
[[Image:TallarnSentinel.jpg|thumb|190px|A [[Tallarn Desert Raiders|Tallarn]] Sentinel]]
'''Tallarn Pattern Sentinels''' as used by [[Tallarn Desert Raiders]] and similar regiments is ideal for fighting over open desert terrain. It has wider based feet which allow it to spread its weight over a larger area, preventing it from sinking into the sand, and includes sand filters to prevent the power-plant from being clogged by fine particles. Its typical [[Multi-laser]] weapon system is ideal for fighting infantry and light vehicles.{{Fn|6}}
====Support Sentinels====
*[[2774th Imperial Navy Fighter Wing]]
*[[Cadian 113th Mechanised Infantry]]
===Armoured Sentinels===
*{{Main|Aethon Heavy Sentinel}}
The '''Aethon Heavy Sentinel''' was used by the [[Solar Auxilia]], during the [[Horus Heresy]]. It was used to patrol ahead of the main body of a force to scout enemies and engage them with [[multi-laser]]s and [[missile launcher]]s.{{Fn|18}}
====Dictrix-class====
====Hermes Light Sentinel====
*{{Main|Hermes Light Sentinel}}
The '''Hermes Light Sentinel''' was a lightly armored armoured and fast walker that was used by the [[Imperial Army]], during the [[Great Crusade]] and [[Horus Heresy]].{{Fn|20}}<br {{clear="all">}}
====Jump Sentinel====
[[Image:JumpSent.jpg|thumb|150px|Jump Sentinel]]
The '''Jump Sentinel''' is a variant of the Sentinel equipped with [[Jump Pack]]s. It is known to have been used by the [[Imperial Army]] during the [[Horus Heresy]].{{Fn|11}}
====Command Sentinel====
[[Image:Command Sentinel Front.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Traxian Talos]]'s Command Sentinel{{Fn|26}}]]
Commanders may sometimes use a Sentinel as a [[Command Vehicle]], which can be customized by the commander. One example is the [[Cobal_LandstridersCobal Landstriders#Command_SentinelCommand Sentinel|Command Sentinel]] of [[Traxian Talos]] of the [[Cobal Landstriders]].{{fn|27}}
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====Target Control Sentinel====
[[Image:Cobal Landstriders Deathstrike Missile Launcher and Targeter Sentinel Single.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Cobal_LandstridersCobal Landstriders#Target_Control_SentinelTarget Control Sentinel|Target Control Sentinel]]]][[Cobal_LandstridersCobal Landstriders#Target_Control_SentinelTarget Control Sentinel|Target Control Sentinel]]. Guidance unit for the [[Cobal_LandstridersCobal Landstriders#Cobal-Pattern_DeathstrikePattern Deathstrike|Cobal-Pattern Deathstrike Missile Launcher]]. Used by the [[Cobal Landstriders]].{{fn|27}}
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====Demolition Sentinel====
[[Image:Demolition Sentinels Single.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Cobal_LandstridersCobal Landstriders#Demolition_SentinelDemolition Sentinel|Demolition Sentinel]]]][[Cobal_LandstridersCobal Landstriders#Demolition_SentinelDemolition Sentinel|Demolition Sentinel]]. Stripped down remote operated variant, used to deliver high explosive and demolitions. Used by the [[Cobal Landstriders]].{{fn|27}}
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====Sentinel Lancer====
[[Image:Cobal Pattern Sentinel Lancer Single.png|thumb|100px|[[Cobal_LandstridersCobal Landstriders#Sentinel_LancerSentinel Lancer|Sentinel Lancer]]]][[Cobal_LandstridersCobal Landstriders#Sentinel_LancerSentinel Lancer|Sentinel Lancer]]. Light-melee unit similar in potency to a [[Sentinel#Powerlifter| Sentinel Powerlifter]]. Used by the [[Cobal Landstriders]].{{fn|27}}
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[[Image:ChemicalAssaultPatternSentinel.jpg|110px|thumb||Chemical Assault Pattern Sentinel{{Fn|19}}]]
'''Chemical Assault Patterns''' are older, second-line patterns of [[Armoured Sentinel]]s, that are used by [[Traitor Guard]] [[Regiment]]s. They are armed with chemical [[Rocket Launcher]]s that unleash unstable, flesh-melting compounds. The [[Tithe Uaimh Forester Guard]] Regiments are known to make use of them.{{Fn|19}}
==Usage by Xenos==
