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Vanguard Cruiser
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Template:Ambiguous Vanguard Cruisers are a variant of the traditional Space Marine Strike Cruiser outfitted for long range independent operations. They are primarily used by fleet-based Chapters.[2b]
Overview
Vanguard Cruisers are normally refitted Strike Cruisers rather than purpose-built. They have improved thrusters and defensive turrets, but this comes at the expense of weaker offensive weaponry so Vanguards are less capable in a planetary assault role. As a result, Vanguards are used as scouting vessels operating independently or as heavy escorts as part of a large Space Marine fleet.[2b][3]
Famous Vanguard Cruisers
Chapter | Vessel | Noteworthy Actions | Current Status |
Fire Hawks | Red Harbinger [1] | Crippled and then captured by the Mantis Warriors in 350 904.M41, leading to the Badab War. | Unknown |
Salamanders | Obsidia [2a] | Fought in the Badab War. | Unknown |
Sources
- 1: Imperial Armour Volume Nine - The Badab War - Part One, pgs.22-23
- 2: Imperial Armour Volume Ten - The Badab War - Part Two
- 3: Battlefleet Gothic Armada, pg.23
Modern Space Marine Fleet | |
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Battleships | Battle Barge |
Cruisers | Strike Cruiser • Vanguard Class |
Escorts | Gladius Class • Nova Class • Hunter Class • Rapid Strike Vessel |
Attack Craft | Thunderhawk • Stormraven • Storm Eagle (Fire Raptor) • Storm Talon • Stormhawk • Xiphon • Overlord • Nephilim • Dark Talon • Stormfang • Stormwolf • Corvus Blackstar • Caestus Assault Ram |
Transports | Thunderhawk Transporter • Landing Craft • Drop Pod |