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From Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum
→In the 41st Millennium
The Hydra is a specialised mobile anti-air vehicle often seen defending important sites and columns from air assaults. Its Autocannons are controlled by advanced tracking and targeting equipment and an automated turret, meaning it will track enemy aircraft with little difficulty. This combined with a high rate of fire often means the aircraft is doomed. Demand for Hydras always exceeds supply and they are often seen deployed with separate tank units. Many artillery (especially the [[Basilisk]]) units have a Hydra or two permanently attached.
Sometimes when there are no available Hydras [[Exterminators]] are used instead, or Chimeras with Autocannons placed on the top. After artillery, HQ units are the next most important to defend, but these are usually defended by platforms rather than mobile versions. The Hydra can also be used to mow down infantry units and lightly armed armored vehicles.
==Forge World Variations==
