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Macharius Vanquisher

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	The Macharius equivalent of the Leman Russ Vanquisher. When you want a Macharius, this is the one you want 60% of the time. While the Russ's [[Imperial Ordnance#Vanquisher Cannon\|Vanquisher Cannon]] is a pure tank hunter (no blast), the Macharius takes this to an extreme. Its double barreled Vanquisher Cannon expresses this, spitting out two shots at a mindboggling strength of 16, enough to wound anything save for Titans, buildings, and units with special rules on a 2+, AP-4, and D9. '''D9.''' This is enough to sink a Wraithseer...in one shot. The big rape cannon, as if it wasn't good enough, adds 1 to hit rolls against {{W40kKeyword\|MONSTERS}} and {{W40kKeyword\|VEHICLES}}.		The Macharius equivalent of the Leman Russ Vanquisher. When you want a Macharius, this is the one you want 60% of the time. While the Russ's [[Imperial Ordnance#Vanquisher Cannon\|Vanquisher Cannon]] is a pure tank hunter (no blast), the Macharius takes this to an extreme. Its double barreled Vanquisher Cannon expresses this, spitting out two shots at a mindboggling strength of 16, enough to wound anything save for Titans, buildings, and units with special rules on a 2+, AP-4, and D9. '''D9.''' This is enough to sink a Wraithseer...in one shot. The big rape cannon, as if it wasn't good enough, adds 1 to hit rolls against {{W40kKeyword\|MONSTERS}} and {{W40kKeyword\|VEHICLES}}.

			Its also the most unquestionably sexy of all the variants.

	== Macharius Vulcan ==		== Macharius Vulcan ==

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Macharius Omega

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	All in all, it is basically the [[Baneblade#Stormblade\|Stormblade's]] little brother.		All in all, it is basically the [[Baneblade#Stormblade\|Stormblade's]] little brother.

	Unfortunately, if you want a Macharius Omega now you're gonna have to either convert it or buy it used, as Forge World [[Rage\|axed it from their product line]]. You can buy it if ~~your~~ willing to front the costs of producing 10 models.		Unfortunately, if you want a Macharius Omega now you're gonna have to either convert it or buy it used, as Forge World [[Rage\|axed it from their product line]]. You can buy it if you're willing to front the costs of producing 10 models.

	== What's next? ==		== What's next? ==

1d4chan>MiaoKobayashisDragonMaid at 04:55, 27 October 2022

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	== What's next? ==		== What's next? ==

	~~Considering that~~ [[~~Games Workshop~~]] ~~seems intent on making~~ the ~~Macharius tank as a compromise between~~ the ~~Leman Russ~~ and the ~~Baneblade~~, ~~it is worth wondering what new patterns might yet be released. Particularly in light of~~ the ~~new daemon engines that Chaos are getting~~ and ~~the half-ass Baneblades that the SM are getting ret-conned into~~ their ~~arsenals~~, the ~~IG might need~~ some ~~balancing firepower~~. ~~Might~~ a ~~Siege Macharius with extra armor standard with heavy flamer/multi-melta sponsons~~ and ~~twin linked demolisher cannons or a heavy~~ anti-~~aircraft tank~~ with ~~ten twin~~-~~linked autocannons be around~~ the ~~corner? Or maybe Forge World will finally give us~~ a ~~model for~~ the ~~mythical Dominus. Because who doesn't love 3 s10 ap3 5" marine-nomming blasts?~~ [[Rogal Dorn Battle Tank\|~~Stay tuned..~~.]]		The Imperial Guard's been going through some tough times ever since Cadia's been reduced to an asteroid field, both in the fluff and in the crunch. While the Cadians have regrouped and attached themselves to support different fronts (and in the case of one Forge World, [[Skitarii\|quite unwillingly]]), the Guard has struggled to stay relevant since the arrival of [[Primaris Marine\|nuMarines]] and their [[Repulsor Executioner\|gunboats]], the [[Adeptus Mechanicus\|AdMech]] and their [[Phosphor Weaponry\|deluge of Phosphor fire]], the [[Tau\|weebs]] and their [[Hammerhead Gunship\|fishboats]], even the fucking [[Leagues of Votann\|Squats]] are back with some [[Hekaton Land Fortress\|new grade A bullshit]]. Crunchwise, the Guard's been getting fucked by a deluge of High AP and anti-vehicle weaponry (seriously, not only can Hammerheads pop a Russ with a lucky shot, but now everyone's got at least one man-portable way in every squad to fuck a tank up a bracket), to the point that a full squad of Leman Russ is nothing more than a roadbump, while Superheavies are too expensive and degrade too quickly to be worth it.

			Enter the [[Rogal Dorn Battle Tank\|Rogal Dorn]], a new plastic tank to bridge the awkward gap between MBTs and Superheavies. Coming stock with twin Battle-cannons (can be switched out for a better Vanquisher and a [[DAKKA\|co-axial autocannon]]), a Gatling Cannon (can be switched out with a smaller Demolisher), and stubbers mounted on every possible surface, one can only hope that the Dorn can be as stubborn a bulwark as its namesake.

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

1d4chan>Sicarius: /* What's next? */

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What's next?

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	== What's next? ==		== What's next? ==

	Considering that [[Games Workshop]] seems intent on making the Macharius tank as a compromise between the Leman Russ and the Baneblade, it is worth wondering what new patterns might yet be released. Particularly in light of the new daemon engines that Chaos are getting and the half-ass Baneblades that the SM are getting ret-conned into their arsenals, the IG might need some balancing firepower. Might a Siege Macharius with extra armor standard with heavy flamer/multi-melta sponsons and twin linked demolisher cannons or a heavy anti-aircraft tank with ten twin-linked autocannons be around the corner? Or maybe Forge World will finally give us a model for the mythical Dominus. Because who doesn't love 3 s10 ap3 5" marine-nomming blasts? Stay tuned...		Considering that [[Games Workshop]] seems intent on making the Macharius tank as a compromise between the Leman Russ and the Baneblade, it is worth wondering what new patterns might yet be released. Particularly in light of the new daemon engines that Chaos are getting and the half-ass Baneblades that the SM are getting ret-conned into their arsenals, the IG might need some balancing firepower. Might a Siege Macharius with extra armor standard with heavy flamer/multi-melta sponsons and twin linked demolisher cannons or a heavy anti-aircraft tank with ten twin-linked autocannons be around the corner? Or maybe Forge World will finally give us a model for the mythical Dominus. Because who doesn't love 3 s10 ap3 5" marine-nomming blasts? [[Rogal Dorn Battle Tank\|Stay tuned...]]

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

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	{{topquote\|What I cannot crush with words I will crush with the tanks of the Imperial Guard!\|Lord Solar Macharius}}		{{topquote\|What I cannot crush with words I will crush with the tanks of the Imperial Guard!\|Lord Solar Macharius}}

	The '''Macharius Heavy Tank''' is a family of heavy tanks employed by the [[Imperium of Man]], named for [[Lord Solar Macharius]], one of the [[Imperium]]'s finest generals. The pattern itself is actually much older. ~~(It's possible the tank is named after another Macharius who has been lost to time.)~~		The '''Macharius Heavy Tank''' is a family of heavy tanks employed by the [[Imperium of Man]], named for [[Lord Solar Macharius]], one of the [[Imperium]]'s finest generals. The pattern itself is actually much older.

	It is part of a class of tanks known as "second-generation [[Baneblade]]s" -- since the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] keeps a very tight hold on the Baneblade [[STC]] patterns, supply is extremely limited. Other [[Forge World]]s try to fill the gap in super-heavy tank demand by building heavy tanks of the Macharius and [[Malcador (Tank)\|Malcador]] families. Though it is less durable and possesses less firepower than the Baneblade, it is also substantially less expensive [[Things Forge World loves\|(in the fluff)]] and more common. Since General [[Vance Motherfucking Stubbs]] discovered that large quantities of Baneblades are prone to going missing, armies that needs lots of tanks (e.g. the [[Death Korps of Krieg]]) tend to use tanks like these.		It is part of a class of tanks known as "second-generation [[Baneblade]]s" -- since the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] keeps a very tight hold on the Baneblade [[STC]] patterns, supply is extremely limited. Other [[Forge World]]s try to fill the gap in super-heavy tank demand by building heavy tanks of the Macharius and [[Malcador (Tank)\|Malcador]] families. Though it is less durable and possesses less firepower than the Baneblade, it is also substantially less expensive [[Things Forge World loves\|(in the fluff)]] and more common. Since General [[Vance Motherfucking Stubbs]] discovered that large quantities of Baneblades are prone to going missing, armies that needs lots of tanks (e.g. the [[Death Korps of Krieg]]) tend to use tanks like these.

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	{{topquote\|What I cannot crush with words I will crush with the tanks of the Imperial Guard!\|Lord Solar Macharius}}		{{topquote\|What I cannot crush with words I will crush with the tanks of the Imperial Guard!\|Lord Solar Macharius}}

	The '''Macharius Heavy Tank''' is a family of heavy tanks employed by the [[Imperium of Man]], named for [[Lord Solar Macharius]], one of the [[Imperium]]'s finest generals. The pattern itself is actually much older. (It's possible the tank is named after another Macharius wh has been lost to time.)		The '''Macharius Heavy Tank''' is a family of heavy tanks employed by the [[Imperium of Man]], named for [[Lord Solar Macharius]], one of the [[Imperium]]'s finest generals. The pattern itself is actually much older. (It's possible the tank is named after another Macharius who has been lost to time.)

	It is part of a class of tanks known as "second-generation [[Baneblade]]s" -- since the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] keeps a very tight hold on the Baneblade [[STC]] patterns, supply is extremely limited. Other [[Forge World]]s try to fill the gap in super-heavy tank demand by building heavy tanks of the Macharius and [[Malcador (Tank)\|Malcador]] families. Though it is less durable and possesses less firepower than the Baneblade, it is also substantially less expensive [[Things Forge World loves\|(in the fluff)]] and more common. Since General [[Vance Motherfucking Stubbs]] discovered that large quantities of Baneblades are prone to going missing, armies that needs lots of tanks (e.g. the [[Death Korps of Krieg]]) tend to use tanks like these.		It is part of a class of tanks known as "second-generation [[Baneblade]]s" -- since the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] keeps a very tight hold on the Baneblade [[STC]] patterns, supply is extremely limited. Other [[Forge World]]s try to fill the gap in super-heavy tank demand by building heavy tanks of the Macharius and [[Malcador (Tank)\|Malcador]] families. Though it is less durable and possesses less firepower than the Baneblade, it is also substantially less expensive [[Things Forge World loves\|(in the fluff)]] and more common. Since General [[Vance Motherfucking Stubbs]] discovered that large quantities of Baneblades are prone to going missing, armies that needs lots of tanks (e.g. the [[Death Korps of Krieg]]) tend to use tanks like these.

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	{{topquote\|What I cannot crush with words I will crush with the tanks of the Imperial Guard!\|Lord Solar Macharius}}		{{topquote\|What I cannot crush with words I will crush with the tanks of the Imperial Guard!\|Lord Solar Macharius}}

	The '''Macharius Heavy Tank''' is a family of heavy tanks employed by the [[Imperium of Man]], named for [[Lord Solar Macharius]], one of the [[Imperium]]'s finest generals. The pattern itself is actually much older.		The '''Macharius Heavy Tank''' is a family of heavy tanks employed by the [[Imperium of Man]], named for [[Lord Solar Macharius]], one of the [[Imperium]]'s finest generals. The pattern itself is actually much older. (It's possible the tank is named after another Macharius wh has been lost to time.)

	It is part of a class of tanks known as "second-generation [[Baneblade]]s" -- since the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] keeps a very tight hold on the Baneblade [[STC]] patterns, supply is extremely limited. Other [[Forge World]]s try to fill the gap in super-heavy tank demand by building heavy tanks of the Macharius and [[Malcador (Tank)\|Malcador]] families. Though it is less durable and possesses less firepower than the Baneblade, it is also substantially less expensive [[Things Forge World loves\|(in the fluff)]] and more common. Since General [[Vance Motherfucking Stubbs]] discovered that large quantities of Baneblades are prone to going missing, armies that needs lots of tanks (e.g. the [[Death Korps of Krieg]]) tend to use tanks like these.		It is part of a class of tanks known as "second-generation [[Baneblade]]s" -- since the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] keeps a very tight hold on the Baneblade [[STC]] patterns, supply is extremely limited. Other [[Forge World]]s try to fill the gap in super-heavy tank demand by building heavy tanks of the Macharius and [[Malcador (Tank)\|Malcador]] families. Though it is less durable and possesses less firepower than the Baneblade, it is also substantially less expensive [[Things Forge World loves\|(in the fluff)]] and more common. Since General [[Vance Motherfucking Stubbs]] discovered that large quantities of Baneblades are prone to going missing, armies that needs lots of tanks (e.g. the [[Death Korps of Krieg]]) tend to use tanks like these.

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	[[Image:MachariusTankArt.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|Double [[Battle Cannon]], all the way across the battlefield. What does it mean? Lots of pain for the enemies of the [[Imperium]], that's what.]]		[[Image:MachariusTankArt.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|Double [[Battle Cannon]], all the way across the battlefield. What does it mean? Lots of pain for the enemies of the [[Imperium]], that's what.]]

	{{topquote\|What I cannot crush with words I will crush with the tanks of the Imperial Guard!\|Lord Solar Macharius}}		{{topquote\|What I cannot crush with words I will crush with the tanks of the Imperial Guard!\|Lord Solar Macharius}}
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	It is part of a class of tanks known as "second-generation [[Baneblade]]s" -- since the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] keeps a very tight hold on the Baneblade [[STC]] patterns, supply is extremely limited. Other [[Forge World]]s try to fill the gap in super-heavy tank demand by building heavy tanks of the Macharius and [[Malcador (Tank)\|Malcador]] families. Though it is less durable and possesses less firepower than the Baneblade, it is also substantially less expensive [[Things Forge World loves\|(in the fluff)]] and more common. Since General [[Vance Motherfucking Stubbs]] discovered that large quantities of Baneblades are prone to going missing, armies that needs lots of tanks (e.g. the [[Death Korps of Krieg]]) tend to use tanks like these.		It is part of a class of tanks known as "second-generation [[Baneblade]]s" -- since the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] keeps a very tight hold on the Baneblade [[STC]] patterns, supply is extremely limited. Other [[Forge World]]s try to fill the gap in super-heavy tank demand by building heavy tanks of the Macharius and [[Malcador (Tank)\|Malcador]] families. Though it is less durable and possesses less firepower than the Baneblade, it is also substantially less expensive [[Things Forge World loves\|(in the fluff)]] and more common. Since General [[Vance Motherfucking Stubbs]] discovered that large quantities of Baneblades are prone to going missing, armies that needs lots of tanks (e.g. the [[Death Korps of Krieg]]) tend to use tanks like these.

	All considered, the Macharius is quite a successful stopgap for the Baneblade and its variants. It's only slightly larger than the Malcador, mostly in that it's significantly wider and has a good engine. So, it's basically a perfected Malcador with double the firepower.		All considered, the Macharius is quite a successful stopgap for the Baneblade and its variants. It's only slightly larger than the Malcador, mostly in that it's significantly wider and has a good engine. So, it's basically a perfected Malcador with double the firepower.

	In appearance and operation, the Macharius is the big brother of the [[Leman Russ Battle Tank]] -- each of the main weapons available to the Macharius chassis is the equivalent of one of the Russ variants. The options for the sponson- and pintle-mounted weapons are also similar.		In appearance and operation, the Macharius is the big brother of the [[Leman Russ Battle Tank]] -- each of the main weapons available to the Macharius chassis is the equivalent of one of the Russ variants. The options for the sponson- and pintle-mounted weapons are also similar.

	== Macharius Heavy Tank ==		== Macharius Heavy Tank ==
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	The tank requires a large crew to operate, with the commander, gunner and two loaders in the turret, while the hull seats the driver, comms-operator/heavy stubber gunner, and two sponson gunners, totaling of up to 8 or 9 crew members.		The tank requires a large crew to operate, with the commander, gunner and two loaders in the turret, while the hull seats the driver, comms-operator/heavy stubber gunner, and two sponson gunners, totaling of up to 8 or 9 crew members.

	As is common in WH40K, the fluff does not equal the crunch. While the regular Macharius is meant to be a baseline heavy tank, in terms of price efficiency, it struggles competing with its Leman Russ counterpart in terms of sheer utility. A twin-linked battle cannon may sound appealing, but without a Heavy 2 buff, twin-linked sponson weapons, or a modest price reduction, at the end of the day the Macharius is really little more than a bigger, more expensive Russ with twin-linked, with no other gimmicks going for it.		As is common in WH40K, the fluff does not equal the crunch. While the regular Macharius is meant to be a baseline heavy tank, in terms of price efficiency, it struggles competing with its Leman Russ counterpart in terms of sheer utility. A twin-linked battle cannon may sound appealing, but without a Heavy 2 buff, twin-linked sponson weapons, or a modest price reduction, at the end of the day the Macharius is really little more than a bigger, more expensive Russ with twin-linked, with no other gimmicks going for it.
	That said, twin-linked weapons alone have stolen victory from the jaws of defeat on more than on a few occasions so the call is yours. ''Frankly, running some psykers with your Russes will do the job for cheaper.''		That said, twin-linked weapons alone have stolen victory from the jaws of defeat on more than on a few occasions so the call is yours. ''Frankly, running some psykers with your Russes will do the job for cheaper.''

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	[[Image:99590105320_Machariuswithvulcanmegabolters01.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|Macharius Vulcan.]]		[[Image:99590105320_Machariuswithvulcanmegabolters01.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|Macharius Vulcan.]]

	The Macharius Vulcan mounts the infamous [[Vulcan Mega-Bolter]] in its main turret, a fearsome weapon normally found on [[Titan (Warhammer 40,000)\|Imperial Titans.]] [[Dakka\|Firing thousands of rounds per minute,]] the Vulcan is a highly-effective anti-infantry platform, able to sweep clear trench systems and suppress enemy heavy weapons teams. Since the mega-bolter is fed by a high-speed autoloader, the Macharius Vulcan requires only a crew of six, using the space previously taken up by the two loaders for more ammunition. The lack of penetrative power against fortified targets limits the tank's usage (if only they could use Kraken Bolts), while its main drawback is limited internal storage space.		The Macharius Vulcan mounts the infamous [[Vulcan Mega-Bolter]] in its main turret, a fearsome weapon normally found on [[Titan (Warhammer 40,000)\|Imperial Titans.]] [[Dakka\|Firing thousands of rounds per minute,]] the Vulcan is a highly-effective anti-infantry platform, able to sweep clear trench systems and suppress enemy heavy weapons teams. Since the mega-bolter is fed by a high-speed autoloader, the Macharius Vulcan requires only a crew of six, using the space previously taken up by the two loaders for more ammunition. The lack of penetrative power against fortified targets limits the tank's usage (if only they could use Kraken Bolts), while its main drawback is limited internal storage space.

	Able to carry only twenty seconds worth of continuous fire, this monster eats through bullets like a [[Neckbeard]] dining on some [[Meatbread]]. Thus, most crews will fill the tank's stowage bin with extra ammunition and strap on additional ammunition crates to the hull with [[FAIL\|predictable]] [[FATAL\|results.]] The Macharius 'Vulcan' features the same secondary weapons as the original with the ability to mount an additional pintle weapon and/or hunter-killer missile.		Able to carry only twenty seconds worth of continuous fire, this monster eats through bullets like a [[Neckbeard]] dining on some [[Meatbread]]. Thus, most crews will fill the tank's stowage bin with extra ammunition and strap on additional ammunition crates to the hull with [[FAIL\|predictable]] [[FATAL\|results.]] The Macharius 'Vulcan' features the same secondary weapons as the original with the ability to mount an additional pintle weapon and/or hunter-killer missile.
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	You thought the [[Leman Russ Executioner\|Leman Russ Executioner's]] [[Plasma Cannon\|Plasma Cannon]] was bad? The Omega mounts an even bigger gun -- it can fire like the Executioner's gun with a longer range and larger blast. The Macharius Omega is a relatively new addition to the Imperial arsenal, armed with a mighty Omega-pattern [[Plasma Blastgun]]. The Omega-pattern Plasma Blastgun, unlike the Ryza-pattern found on Imperial Titans, is a more compact design that is easier to manufacture. The [[STC]] for this weapon was originally discovered by Explorator-Magus Hum’nal in late M39, but a Mechanicus schism over the purity and completeness of its template delayed the testing and eventual deployment of the Omega pattern weapon for centuries.		You thought the [[Leman Russ Executioner\|Leman Russ Executioner's]] [[Plasma Cannon\|Plasma Cannon]] was bad? The Omega mounts an even bigger gun -- it can fire like the Executioner's gun with a longer range and larger blast. The Macharius Omega is a relatively new addition to the Imperial arsenal, armed with a mighty Omega-pattern [[Plasma Blastgun]]. The Omega-pattern Plasma Blastgun, unlike the Ryza-pattern found on Imperial Titans, is a more compact design that is easier to manufacture. The [[STC]] for this weapon was originally discovered by Explorator-Magus Hum’nal in late M39, but a Mechanicus schism over the purity and completeness of its template delayed the testing and eventual deployment of the Omega pattern weapon for centuries.

	While this allows it to be mounted on smaller vehicles, it is also highly unstable and more prone to overheating than its larger cousin, which may be why the thing is open topped. The comparable ease with which the Macharius Omega can be manufactured and maintained has more then overcome its shortcomings in the eyes of the Departmento Munitorum, and large quantities of resources have been devoted to the [[Forgeworld\|forge worlds]] which produce them such as Mars and Lucius, Hellgrace and Dynax Primus and all if not most forge worlds in the imperium . Subsequently, the Omega has proven its worth on the battlefield of Orask, Nicanodes and in counter assaults against the [[Tyranids]] on the Sable Nebula. Still, despite being more stable on a whole, trying to overcharge fire a single "Maximal" blast with even more range, an even bigger blast, and the strength of a [[Lascannon]] will have the risk of suffering a Meltdown if it shoots that way (similar to Gets Hot but with D3 lost hullpoints), so it is best to apply a [[Trojan Support Vehicle\|Trojan]] and [[Enginseer]] to prevent catastrophic self-destruction.		While this allows it to be mounted on smaller vehicles, it is also highly unstable and more prone to overheating than its larger cousin, which may be why the thing is open topped. The comparable ease with which the Macharius Omega can be manufactured and maintained has more then overcome its shortcomings in the eyes of the Departmento Munitorum, and large quantities of resources have been devoted to the [[Forgeworld\|forge worlds]] which produce them such as Mars and Lucius, Hellgrace and Dynax Primus and all if not most forge worlds in the imperium . Subsequently, the Omega has proven its worth on the battlefield of Orask, Nicanodes and in counter assaults against the [[Tyranids]] on the Sable Nebula. Still, despite being more stable on a whole, trying to overcharge fire a single "Maximal" blast with even more range, an even bigger blast, and the strength of a [[Lascannon]] will have the risk of suffering a Meltdown if it shoots that way (similar to Gets Hot but with D3 lost hullpoints), so it is best to apply a [[Trojan Support Vehicle\|Trojan]] and [[Enginseer]] to prevent catastrophic self-destruction.
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	== What's next? ==		== What's next? ==

	The Imperial Guard's been going through some tough times ever since Cadia's been reduced to an asteroid field, both in the fluff and in the crunch. While the Cadians have regrouped and attached themselves to support different fronts (and in the case of one Forge World, [[Skitarii\|quite unwillingly]]), the Guard has struggled to stay relevant since the arrival of [[Primaris Marine\|nuMarines]] and their [[Repulsor Executioner\|gunboats]], the [[Adeptus Mechanicus\|AdMech]] and their [[Phosphor Weaponry\|deluge of Phosphor fire]], the [[Tau\|weebs]] and their [[Hammerhead Gunship\|fishboats]], even the fucking [[Leagues of Votann\|Squats]] are back with some [[Hekaton Land Fortress\|new grade A bullshit]]. Crunchwise, the Guard's been getting fucked by a deluge of High AP and anti-vehicle weaponry (seriously, not only can Hammerheads pop a Russ with a lucky shot, but now everyone's got at least one man-portable way in every squad to fuck a tank up a bracket), to the point that a full squad of Leman Russ is nothing more than a roadbump, while Superheavies are too expensive and degrade too quickly to be worth it.		The Imperial Guard's been going through some tough times ever since Cadia's been reduced to an asteroid field, both in the fluff and in the crunch. While the Cadians have regrouped and attached themselves to support different fronts (and in the case of one Forge World, [[Skitarii\|quite unwillingly]]), the Guard has struggled to stay relevant since the arrival of [[Primaris Marine\|nuMarines]] and their [[Repulsor Executioner\|gunboats]], the [[Adeptus Mechanicus\|AdMech]] and their [[Phosphor Weaponry\|deluge of Phosphor fire]], the [[Tau\|weebs]] and their [[Hammerhead Gunship\|fishboats]], even the fucking [[Leagues of Votann\|Squats]] are back with some [[Hekaton Land Fortress\|new grade A bullshit]]. Crunchwise, the Guard's been getting fucked by a deluge of High AP and anti-vehicle weaponry (seriously, not only can Hammerheads pop a Russ with a lucky shot, but now everyone's got at least one man-portable way in every squad to fuck a tank up a bracket), to the point that a full squad of Leman Russ is nothing more than a roadbump, while Superheavies are too expensive and degrade too quickly to be worth it.

	Enter the [[Rogal Dorn Battle Tank\|Rogal Dorn]], a new plastic tank to bridge the awkward gap between MBTs and Superheavies. Coming stock with twin Battle-cannons (can be switched out for a better Vanquisher and a [[DAKKA\|co-axial autocannon]]), a Gatling Cannon (can be switched out with a smaller Demolisher), and stubbers mounted on every possible surface, one can only hope that the Dorn can be as stubborn a bulwark as its namesake.		Enter the [[Rogal Dorn Battle Tank\|Rogal Dorn]], a new plastic tank to bridge the awkward gap between MBTs and Superheavies. Coming stock with twin Battle-cannons (can be switched out for a better Vanquisher and a [[DAKKA\|co-axial autocannon]]), a Gatling Cannon (can be switched out with a smaller Demolisher), and stubbers mounted on every possible surface, one can only hope that the Dorn can be as stubborn a bulwark as its namesake.