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| + | [[Image:HarridanArt.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A Harridan{{Fn|3}}]] | ||
| + | The '''Harridan''' is one of the largest flying [[Tyranid]] creatures the [[Imperium]] has yet encountered.{{Fn|1}} | ||
| + | ==Description== | ||
| + | It has two [[bio-cannon]]s and a pair of [[Scything Talons]] for swooping low and slashing up tanks. Being a living creature and relying on wings rather than jet engines the Harridan cannot match an aircraft for straight-line speed but its lithe, twisting body is far more manoeuvrable allowing it to twist and turn to avoid enemy fire. Harridans seem to act as brood-mothers to smaller [[Gargoyle]]s. It is thought that Gargoyles lack the endurance for very long distance movement but it is known that they can hitch a lift on a Harridan using their hooks and claws to attach themselves. The Harridan has no legs or feet and because of this it has been theorized that once airborne a Harridan can never land, though some [[Xeno-Biologist]]s believe that Harridan can land and slithering on its belly like a snake. It is only a theory at this moment.{{Fn|2}} | ||
| + | ==Basic Info== | ||
| + | [[Image:Harridan.jpg|thumb|400px|Size comparison :'''Harridan''' vs [[Harpy]] vs [[Gargoyle]]]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Harradan-gargoyle-clutch.jpg||thumb|400px|Harridan with [[Gargoyle]] Clutch]] | ||
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| − | |style=background:#4F4F4F colspan= | + | |style=background:#4F4F4F colspan=2 align=center|'''Ordo Xenos Departmento Analyticus Record''' |
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| − | |Designation | + | |'''Designation''' |
|Harridan | |Harridan | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| − | |Common Title | + | |'''Common Title''' |
| − | |Brood-mother | + | |Brood-mother{{Fn|2}} |
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| − | | | + | |'''Specied Name''' |
| + | |Avius terriblis{{Fn|2}} | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |'''Average Height''' | ||
| + | |5.5m{{Fn|2}} | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |'''Average Length''' | ||
| + | |Snout to tail: 28m{{Fn|2}} | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |'''Scythe Length''' | ||
| + | |6m{{Fn|2}} | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |'''Wingspan''' | ||
| + | |38.4m{{Fn|2}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |'''Average Speed''' |
| − | | | + | |100 kph{{Fn|2}} |
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|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |'''Estimated Maximum Speed''' |
| − | | | + | |200 kph{{Fn|2}} |
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|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |'''Estimated Armour''' |
| − | |62.4 tonnes | + | |4-50mm{{Fn|2}} |
| − | + | |- | |
| − | + | |'''Weight''' | |
| + | |From 11 tonnes{{Fn|2}} to 62.4 tonnes{{Cite this}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |First encountered | + | |'''First encountered''' |
| − | |Tyran | + | |Tyran{{Cite this}} |
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|- | |- | ||
| − | |Role | + | |'''Role''' |
|Air superiority | |Air superiority | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| − | |Threat evaluation | + | |'''Threat evaluation''' |
|Extreme | |Extreme | ||
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| − | | | + | |'''Main Weaponry''' |
| + | |2x [[Bio-cannon|bio-cannons]]{{Fn|2}} | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |'''Tertiary Weaponry''' | ||
| + | |Claws and fangs | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |'''Secondary Weaponry''' | ||
| + | |2x scything claws{{Fn|2}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
| − | < | + | |
| − | < | + | {{Clear}} |
| + | ==Images== | ||
| + | <gallery heights="160px" widths="350px" mode="packed" caption=""> | ||
| + | Harridan2.jpg|A '''Harridan''' model from '''Forge World''' (2002) | ||
| + | EpicHarridan.jpg|An '''Epic Scale''' Harridan{{Fn|1}} | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Related Articles== | ||
| + | *[[Species of Tyranid]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Sources== | ||
| + | {{Cite}} | ||
| + | *{{Endn|1}}: [[White Dwarf 190 (UK)]] | ||
| + | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Imperial Armour Update 2002]], pg. 40 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|3}}: [[Deathwatch: The Jericho Reach]], pg. 177 | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Uncited=== | ||
| + | *[[Imperial Armour Volume Four - The Anphelion Project]] | ||
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| + | <br> | ||
| + | {{Tyranid5E}} | ||
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| + | [[Category:Flyers]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Gargantuan Creatures]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Troops (Tyranids)]] | ||
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| + | [[de:Harridan]] | ||
| + | [[fr:Harridan]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:14, 17 April 2023
A Harridan[3]
The Harridan is one of the largest flying Tyranid creatures the Imperium has yet encountered.[1]
Description
It has two bio-cannons and a pair of Scything Talons for swooping low and slashing up tanks. Being a living creature and relying on wings rather than jet engines the Harridan cannot match an aircraft for straight-line speed but its lithe, twisting body is far more manoeuvrable allowing it to twist and turn to avoid enemy fire. Harridans seem to act as brood-mothers to smaller Gargoyles. It is thought that Gargoyles lack the endurance for very long distance movement but it is known that they can hitch a lift on a Harridan using their hooks and claws to attach themselves. The Harridan has no legs or feet and because of this it has been theorized that once airborne a Harridan can never land, though some Xeno-Biologists believe that Harridan can land and slithering on its belly like a snake. It is only a theory at this moment.[2]
Basic Info
Harridan with Gargoyle Clutch
| Ordo Xenos Departmento Analyticus Record | |
| Designation | Harridan |
| Common Title | Brood-mother[2] |
| Specied Name | Avius terriblis[2] |
| Average Height | 5.5m[2] |
| Average Length | Snout to tail: 28m[2] |
| Scythe Length | 6m[2] |
| Wingspan | 38.4m[2] |
| Average Speed | 100 kph[2] |
| Estimated Maximum Speed | 200 kph[2] |
| Estimated Armour | 4-50mm[2] |
| Weight | From 11 tonnes[2] to 62.4 tonnes[Needs Citation] |
| First encountered | Tyran[Needs Citation] |
| Role | Air superiority |
| Threat evaluation | Extreme |
| Main Weaponry | 2x bio-cannons[2] |
| Tertiary Weaponry | Claws and fangs |
| Secondary Weaponry | 2x scything claws[2] |
Images
A Harridan model from Forge World (2002)
An Epic Scale Harridan[1]
Related Articles
Sources
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- 1: White Dwarf 190 (UK)
- 2: Imperial Armour Update 2002, pg. 40
- 3: Deathwatch: The Jericho Reach, pg. 177
Uncited
