Editing Dreadnought (section)

===Contemptor Pattern===
[[File:Grey Knights Contemptor Dreadnought.jpg|350px|thumbnail|right|Yes, this is a Contemptor of the Grey Knights. And [[Forgeworld|no, they don't have them]]. Why the fuck did they not use these instead of the goofy [[Dreadknight]]? (Because the [[Matt Ward|Ward]], that's why.)]]
Really old Dreadnoughts from before the [[Horus Heresy]] that are bigger and stronger than "modern" Dreads. A few Chapters still have them and deploy them to the field. They look more humanoid and Anime-like, and people get puzzled as why the Grey Knights do not use these instead of the goofier [[Dreadknight]], but the reasons they ''don't'' use them are exactly the same as why they started using the Castraferrum pattern instead; plus, Contemptors are becoming rarer and rarer in 40k, because the Adeptus Mechanicus keeps forgetting how to build things competently.

They have a bunch of mysterious cybernetic/AI stuff, which probably means that you should keep these away from the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]], since they like stripping them out for parts to use on their [[Legio Cybernetica|robots]]. Unlike regular Dreads, they have access to [[Cyclone Missile Launcher]]s, [[Heavy Conversion Beamer]]s, [[Chain Weapon#Dreadnought Chainfist|Dreadnought Chainfists]], [[Power Weapon#Dreadnought Power Claw|Dreadnought Power Claw]], [[Power Weapon#Dreadnought Power Fist|Dreadnought Power Fist]], [[Heavy Grav-Cannon]], [[Plasma Blaster]]s, and the [[Assault Cannon|Kheres-Pattern Assault Cannon]]. They also have an advanced Atomantic Reactor which no one knows how to make anymore, that is coupled to a field generator that gives them an invulnerable save at the expense of making a Vehicle Explodes result more dangerous.

A plastic one of these came as part of [[Betrayal at Calth]], and the sheer terribleness of the model made every 30k player cry, least of all because of the absolutely crippled loadout. They would release a second crack at it with the revamp of the Horus Heresy line, giving them a more diverse loadout that can compete with their blockier brethren.

You've got to ask why [[Bjorn the Fell Handed|Bjorn]] isn't one of these, he's certainly old and important enough. Contemptors were never as popular among the Space Wolves as they preferred the reliability of the Castraferrum pattern, and they also had a negative reputation for excess savagery during the early days of the Legion which stained the reputations of those interred within them. Its negative reputation became a self-fulfilling cycle when the Legion [[Iron Priest|Iron Priests]] began [[Eldthursar|selectively interring marines who already had dark deeds under their names]].

*'''[[Contemptor-Mortis Dreadnoughts]]:''' A modified Contemptor Dreadnought most often used by the [[Dark Angels]] that puts out a massive amount of [[dakka]]...so massive, in fact, that modern autocannon Dreads live in jealousy. Also, they have targeting arrays to fire at flyers.
*'''[[Contemptor-Furioso Dreadnoughts]]:''' While any Contemptor can be kitted out with two close combat weapons only the [[Blood Angels]] do this exclusively, since they don't have access to "regular" Contemptors in the rules, which also means they don't get access to the cool relic weapons.
**'''[[Contemptor-Incaendius Dreadnought]]:''' A specialized Contemptor built in special Mechanicum enclaves on Baal, unique to the Blood Angels as a result of a pact with the Forge World Anvillus. It has a pair of improved Dreadnought Lightning Claws and A MOTHERFRACKING JUMP-PACK. You heard that. A Dreadnought with an actual Jump-Pack like Assault Marines (and ironically more down-to-earth when compared to their Librarian Dreads).
*'''Contemptor-Cortus Dreadnoughts:''' A more easily produced Contemptor, made from less sophisticated materials and spare parts cannibalised from other dreadnoughts, resulting in less armour, less effective shielding, and a worse user interface. However, they are faster and more cost effective than the standard Contemptors, and can overcharge their reactors for even more speed at a risk to themselves.
*'''[[Contemptor-Osiron Dreadnought|Contemptor-Osiron Dreadnoughts]]:''' The Osiron Class Dreadnought was a type of Contemptor used by the [[Thousand Sons]]. These dreadnoughts were created by [[Magnus]] himself, and consisted of a mortally wounded psyker Space Marine laced with a psychometric barrier for his brain. Therefore they were considered as Humanity's first psychic Dreadnought.
*'''[[Venerable Contemptor Dreadnought|Venerable Contemptor Dreadnoughts]]:''' A Contemptor Dreadnought that is part of the [[Adeptus Custodes]] and is thus automatically given the title of ''''Venerable'''' cause they're just that badass. Essentially a golden Contemptor Dreadnought that is armed with a standard issue Autocannons, Power Fists and Multi-Melta. For just 30 more points you get the Aegis (Which grants a 5+ invulnerable save), and Deep Strike abilities, plus the aforementioned venerable. Considered as a cheaper alternative to the Custodes' walkers (Yes, the Contemptor Dreadnought is considered as the equivalent of a worn down rented car for the Golden Bananas. [[Cheese|This should tell you how OP they are]]).
*'''[[Contemptor-Galatus Dreadnought]]s:''' Used exclusively by the [[Adeptus Custodes]], these Dreads were badass. How badass? Besides being more advanced overall, they came with an extra shield for solid defense, and a giant fucking sword with a built-in [[heavy flamer]]. Truly a marvel worthy of the Emperor's bodyguards. Want to turn Terminators into piles of ruined flesh with one swipe? This is the weapon of choice. Want to roast a mob of angry Hormagaunts just by pointing your sword at them? This is also the weapon of choice. Accept no substitutes.
*'''[[Contemptor-Galatus Dreadnought#Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought|Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought]]s:''' Yet ''another'' variant of a [[Adeptus Custodes]] exclusive dreadnought. The Contemtor-Achillus swaps the giant sword and shield with a ECKS BAWKS HUEG FUCK OFF Power Spear called the Dreadspear with an inbuilt Corvae Las-Pulser and two hand-mounted Storm Bolters. If you want to skewer the [[Anal Circumference|rear ends]] of [[Land Raider|Land Raiders]], this is the walker for you.

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image:Soh-contemptor-mortis3.jpg|<center>Contemptor-Mortis</center>
image:Contemptor-Furioso 2.jpg|<center>Contemptor-Furioso</center>
image:ContemptorIncaendius.jpg|<center>Contemptor-Incaendius</center>
File:Contemptor-Cortus.jpg|<center>Contemptor-Cortus</center>
File:OsironPattern.jpg|<center>Contemptor-Osiron</center>
File:Contemptor_Venerable_Dreadnought.jpg|<center>Venerable Contemptor</center>
image:ContemptorGalatus.jpg|<center>Contemptor-Galatus</center>
image:ContemptorAchillus.jpg|<center>Contemptor-Achillus</center>
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