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The Sicaran Battle Tank was primarily armed with two Herakles-pattern [[Accelerator Autocannon]]s, which allowed it to rapidly fire shells at a far higher velocity than a standard autocannon. Secondary armament included sponson-mounted [[Lascannon]]s. Because of its advanced weaponry, the Sicaran was capable of tracking and engaging swift moving targets and pinpoint weaknesses in enemy armor with lethal precision.{{Fn|1}}
[[Image:SicVenator.jpg|thumb|right|Sicaran Venator]]
In the [[M41|41st Millennium]] Sicaran tanks are prized as rare relics, their systems little understood by even the most venerable [[Master of the Forge]]. They are normally held in stasis when not in use to prevent the vehicle from decaying.{{Fn|4}}
==Sicaran Venator==
The '''Sicaran Venator''' is a variant of the Sicaran Battle Tank introduced towards the end of the [[Great Crusade]]. Purpose-built as a tank destroying vehicle, it mounts the fearsome [[Neutron Laser Projector]]. The Venator's combination of mobility, protection, and firepower made it highly valued by the Space Marine Legions.{{Fn|3}}
{{Imperial Vehicles
|Vehicle Name=Sicaran Battle Tank{{Fn|4}}
|Forge World of Origin=Unknown
|Known Patterns=Unknown
|Crew=Driver, Gunner
|Powerplant=Open core plasma ioniser
|Weight=65 tonnes
|Length=8.2m
|Width=7m
|Height=4.85m
|Ground Clearance=0.32m
|Max Speed - on road=74kph
|Max Speed - off road=58kph
|Main Armament=Twin [[Accelerator Autocannon]]s
|Secondary Armament=Sponson [[Lascannon]]s or [[Heavy Bolter]]s
|Gun Traverse=360°
|Gun Elevation=From -32° to +42°
|Main Ammunition=140 Rounds
|Secondary Ammunition=1,400 rounds (Heavy Bolter), Unlimited cell (Lascannons)
|Turret Armour=80mm
|Superstructure Armour=80mm
|Hull Armour=70mm
|Gun Mantlet Armour=80mm
|Vehicle Designation=Unknown
|Transport=None
|Fire Ports=N/A
|Access Points=N/A
}}
==Sources==
*{{Endn|2}}: [[The Horus Heresy Book Two - Massacre]] pg.203
*{{Endn|3}}: [http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/The_Horus_Heresy/Legiones_Astartes/Legion_Vehicles/LEGION_SICARAN_VENATOR.html Forge World] (last accessed 10 March 2015)
*{{Endn|4}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Two (Second Edition)]] pg.80-81
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