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===Design===
[[File:TerminatorsIndomitushelmet.jpg|thumb|200px|'''Indomitus Pattern''' helmet]]
Like [[power armour]], Terminator suits have an outer shell of [[ceramite]]-bonded plates powered by electrically-motivated fibre bundles. Plates of heavy [[plasteel]] further armour the ceramite sections, especially on the front of the suit. This extra armouring provides a level of protection that is far superior to normal Marine marine armour; not even a [[Missile launcher#Imperial Munitions Types|Krak missile]] will penetrate the suit's breastplate.{{Fn|7}} It has even been noted to allow its wearer to survive being stood on by a [[Titan]].{{Fn|1}} It also contributes to the immense weight of the suit, making the wearer less maneuverable and slower. External [[adamantium]] ribs help support this weight, while the inclusion of [[suspensor]]s help the suit carry heavier support weapons.{{Fn|3}} Terminator suits also typically incorporate some sort of [[force field]], although different variants may employ different fields.
Displayed on the left shoulder of every Terminator suit is the [[Crux Terminatus]] badge - those worn by Terminator [[Space Marine Captain|Captains]] are said to contain a piece of [[One True Armour|the Terminator Armour]] that the [[Emperor]] wore when he fought [[Horus]] during the final battle of the [[Horus Heresy]].{{Fn|2}}
Like other power armour, Terminator armour is fully enclosed with life-support functions, and includes an array of sensors including radiation monitors, biological detectors and self-diagnostic [[scanner]]s. Terminator Armour also incorporates many more auxiliary systems than normal Marine power armour, including motion sensors and threat detectors.{{Fn|3}} The armour's sensorium, based upon tendril sensors, links directly into the wearer's own awareness. The sensorium allows the wearer to use a vast number of scanners and detectors without conscious thought. Sensoriums can also be linked together, allowing every squad member to see exactly the same view of the battle as his comrades, though often only the [[Space Marine Sergeant#Terminator Sergeant|Sergeant]]'s suit will broadcast pict-signals.{{Fn|3}}
Terminator armour is also notable for incorporating a [[Teleport teleport homer]] in each suit. This technology allows the squad to overcome their suits' lack of manoeuvrability by placing them directly in the enemy's midst, though the process is dangerous and sometimes inaccurate. In other cases, Terminator squads can also be transported into battle by [[Drop Pod]]s or [[Land Raider]]s.
===Armament===
