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[[Image:Harridan.jpg|thumb|right|280px|A '''Forge World''' Harridan model]] | [[Image:Harridan.jpg|thumb|right|280px|A '''Forge World''' Harridan model]] | ||
| − | The '''Harridan''' is one of the largest flying [[Tyranid]] creatures the [[Imperium]] has yet encountered. | + | The '''Harridan''' is one of the largest flying [[Tyranid]] creatures the [[Imperium]] has yet encountered.{{Fn|1}} |
== Description == | == 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.{{ | + | 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== | ==Basic Info== | ||
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| − | |style=background:#4F4F4F colspan=4 align=center|'''Ordo Xenos Departmento Analyticus Record''' | + | |style=background:#4F4F4F colspan=4 align=center|'''Ordo Xenos Departmento Analyticus Record''' |
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|Designation | |Designation | ||
|Harridan | |Harridan | ||
|Main Weaponry | |Main Weaponry | ||
| − | |2x [[Bio-cannon|bio-cannons]] | + | |2x [[Bio-cannon|bio-cannons]]{{Fn|2}} |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |Common Title | + | |'''Common Title''' |
| − | |Brood-mother | + | |Brood-mother{{Cite this}} |
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|- | |- | ||
| − | |Specied Name | + | |'''Specied Name''' |
| − | |Avius terriblis | + | |Avius terriblis{{Cite this}} |
| − | |Secondary Weaponry | + | |'''Secondary Weaponry''' |
| − | |2x scything claws | + | |2x scything claws{{Fn|2}} |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |Average Height | + | |'''Average Height''' |
| − | | | + | |5.5m{{Fn|2}} |
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|- | |- | ||
| − | |Average Weight | + | |'''Average Length''' |
| − | |62.4 tonnes | + | |Snout to tail: 28m{{Fn|2}} |
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| + | |- | ||
| + | |'''Scythe Length''' | ||
| + | |6m{{Fn|2}} | ||
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| + | | | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |'''Wingspan''' | ||
| + | |38.4m{{Fn|2}} | ||
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| + | |- | ||
| + | |'''Average Speed''' | ||
| + | |100 kph{{Fn|2}} | ||
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| + | |- | ||
| + | |'''Estimated Maximum Speed''' | ||
| + | |200 kph{{Fn|2}} | ||
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| + | |- | ||
| + | |'''Estimated Armour''' | ||
| + | |4-50mm{{Fn|2}} | ||
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| + | |- | ||
| + | |'''Weight''' | ||
| + | |From 11 tonnes{{Fn|2}} to 62.4 tonnes{{Cite this}} | ||
|Tertiary Weaponry | |Tertiary Weaponry | ||
|Claws and fangs | |Claws and fangs | ||
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| − | |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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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
*{{Endn|1}}: [[White Dwarf 190]]{{cite this}} | *{{Endn|1}}: [[White Dwarf 190]]{{cite this}} | ||
| + | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Imperial Armour Update 2002]], pg. 40 | ||
===Uncited=== | ===Uncited=== | ||
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*[[Imperial Armour Volume Four - The Anphelion Project]] | *[[Imperial Armour Volume Four - The Anphelion Project]] | ||
Revision as of 15:14, 19 February 2016
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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
| Ordo Xenos Departmento Analyticus Record | |||
| Designation | Harridan | Main Weaponry | 2x bio-cannons[2] |
| Common Title | Brood-mother[Needs Citation] | ||
| Specied Name | Avius terriblis[Needs Citation] | Secondary Weaponry | 2x scything claws[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] | Tertiary Weaponry | Claws and fangs |
| First encountered | Tyran[Needs Citation] | ||
| Role | Air superiority | ||
| Threat evaluation | Extreme | ||
Images
A Harridan model from Forge World
An Epic Scale Harridan[1]
Harridan with Gargoyle Clutch
Sources
Uncited
See also
