Editing Leman Russ Battle Tank (section)

==={{anchor|Punisher}}Leman Russ Punisher===
[[File:99120105045_PunisherNEW03.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Leman Russ Punisher.]]

The '''Leman Russ Punisher''' is the second "Siege" pattern Russ, and about as close to <s>"enuff [[Dakka]]"</s> {{BLAM|'''*DAKKADAKKADAKKADAKKADAKKA*'''}} 
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sorry, as close to maximum possible [[Dakka]] as the [[Imperial Guard]] can get without fielding [[Titan (Warhammer 40,000)|Titan]]s or [[/d/|members]] of the [[Baneblade]] family. Like the Demolisher, it has the increased rear armor of a Siege Tank, though its main gun, the S5 AP0 D1 Heavy '''20''' [[Punisher Gatling Cannon]], is meant for pulverizing infantry and light vehicles. It has poor range for a vehicle weapon, but one of these things can crank out more firepower than an entire squad of guardsmen under a Rank Fire order, which is absolutely hilarious; normally only Orks with Shootas, Combined Squads, and Hormagaunts get to roll this many dice. When backed up with other weapons, the Punisher BRRRRRT Cannon can destroy huge numbers of troops at once, though it is hampered by its operators' low ballistic skill and its inability to penetrate armor.

This multi-barreled weapon allows the Punisher tank to achieve a rate of fire unmatched by all but a few other vehicles, though at a loss of anti-tank effectiveness, and Punisher tank crews have a reputation for being trigger-happy with this potent weapon. Indeed it is typical for Punisher crews to strip out all non-essential items in order to cram in as much ammunition as possible before setting off for battle. Often squadrons of Punishers will operate ahead of the main Imperial force, scything down the enemy to at the very least more manageable numbers for follow-on forces. It is predominately an infantry support vehicle however, and its lack of sufficient anti-tank weaponry makes it vulnerable when facing enemy armored forces.

In addition to its main weapon the Punisher carries a hull-mounted [[Heavy Bolter]], [[Heavy Flamer]] or [[Lascannon]]. It can also be outfitted with two sponsons which mount either [[Heavy Bolter]]s, [[Heavy Flamer]]s, [[Multi-melta]]s or [[Plasma Cannon]]s. Standard equipment also includes Smoke Launchers and it can be upgraded with an Augur Array, a Dozer Blade, Track Guards, a [[Hunter-Killer Missile]] and/or a pintle-mounted [[Heavy Stubber]]/[[Storm Bolter]]. For maximum Dakka, pack on three [[Heavy Bolter]]s and a pintle-mount [[Storm Bolter]] for five rapid-fire weapons, and then give him Pask. This thing cuts through tarpits like a chainsword through tapioca.

Knight Commander Pask turns it from a fun toy to an absolute wrecking ball. Between all of his various buffs he's likely to get nearly all hits ''and'' make them all hurt. Light tanks get torn to shreds in one burst, Medium tanks take a beating, and even Land Raiders or other Leman Russes can get thoroughly tenderized through volume of dice.