[[Image:UMArt7.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A Firstborn Space Marine wearing [[Power Armour]]]]'''Power Armour''' is worn primarily by the [[Space Marine]]s, [[Sisters of Battle]], [[Adeptus Custodes]] and the [[Chaos Space Marine]]s. It is a completely enclosed suit of armour, made of thick [[ceramite]] plates. The armour would be heavy and cumbersome to wear but for the electrically motivated fibre bundles within the armour, as well as the methods of direct interface such as the [[Black Carapace]], that replicate the wearer's movement and enhance his/her strength.{{Add'l citeFn|1}}{{Fn|23}}

'''{{TOC limit|3}}==Space Marine Power Armour==*{{main|Space Marine Power Armour''' is worn primarily by the }}[[Space MarinePower Armour]]s, [[Sisters is an extraordinarily sophisticated defensive system which combines huge resistance to physical damage with a sensory array and sealed environment which protects its wearer from the ravages of the void and alien atmospheres. Integrated with the armour are networks of electro-motivated fibre bundles which mimic and augment the muscular strength of Battle]]the wearer, as well as connection cables which hook up to the [[Adeptus CustodesBlack Carapace]] and the implant of a [[Chaos Space Marine]]s. It is a completely enclosed suit The true genius of armourthe design, however, lies in its close integration with the already superhuman physiology, made senses and reflexes of thick [[ceramite]] plates. The armour would be heavy and cumbersome to wear but for the electrically motivated fibre bundles Space Marine within the . Working in concert, armour that replicate the wearer's movement and enhance his/her strengthAstartes together become a weapon without equal.{{Fn|13}}[[Image:Mk6corvuscompositiom.JPG{{Fn||thumb|400px|Parts of the Mark VI Corvus Armour]]23}}

=='''Overview'''=Chaos Space Marines===Power armour is fully sealed, isolating the wearer from the outside environment and protecting him from gas weapons and harsh atmospheres[[File:Chaosspacemarineart. It also commonly includes numerous auxiliary systems such as communicators and auto-senses. The backpack contains the main power plant, environmental system and additional stabilizers. Whilst power armour is most commonly associated with the jpg|thumb|200px|a [[Adeptus AstartesChaos Space Marine]]]], At the time of the [[Sisters of BattleHeresy]] and many , [[InquisitorSpace_Marine_Power_Armour#Mark_II_.22Crusade_Armour.22|Crusade-pattern armour]]s also use powered armour was in the process of one sort or another. Typically however these armours may not contain disappearing from the same strength-enhancing properties or life-support functions Legions and being replaced by improved iterations of Space Marine power armour. Even so, nor do they provide the same amount both sides were forced to reinstate older marks of protection. All armour may further be augmented by various artifactsto replace their losses, relics and enhancements such as [[pauldrons]] and [[greaves]]well as scavenging from their fallen comrades.{{Fn|116}}

Power The armour has been in use since before the [[Age of the Imperium]], from the techno-barbarians of [[Earth]] to the original Space Marines created by the [[Emperor]]. Over the history of the [[ImperiumTraitor Legion]]s reflects these turbulent times, power armour has developed into many different forms. Need, circumstances often featuring distinctive studded and recovery riveted plasteel plates rather than the smooth ceramite of new materials and technology has shaped the armour's evolutionlater designs.{{Cite ThisFn|16}}

=='''Space Marine Power Armour'''==[[File:Adeptus Astartes.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Adeptus Astartes]] Symbol]][[Space Marine]] Power Armour is an extraordinarily sophisticated defensive system which combines huge resistance to physical damage Exposed power cables blend with a sensory array sinew and sealed environment which protects its wearer from the ravages of the void vein and alien atmospheres. Integrated with the armour are networks of electro-motivated fibre bundles which mimic and augment the muscular strength of the wearer. The true genius of the design, however, lies in its close integration with the already superhuman physiology, senses and reflexes of the Space Marine within. Working in concert, armour and Astartes together become a weapon without equal.{{Fn|9}} Each suit of Space Marine Power Armour is a work of supreme artisanship, and although it may be one of many, each is a unique artifact whose spirit and history is of deep spiritual significance to both the [[Chapter]] to which it belongs and the Space Marine who wears it.{{Fn|9}} It can take decades to complete just one of the new Mk VII power armour, so it is often easier to make spare part for an existing suit than it is to make a completely new one.{{Fn|18}} There are numerous different Marks of Power Armour, most of which date back in terms of design and application many thousands of years ago to the time of the [[Great Crusade]] and the [[Horus Heresy]]. Each has its own lore and genesis in place and time. Even in the 41st Millennium some intact suits from this near-mythical age survive in active service as war-relics of the Chaos Space Marines. Countless others have been produced or reacquired since, and different Chapters often have entirely different panoplies they can call upon to armour individualise their forces. It is also far from uncommon for more recently fashioned armour to incorporate slivers or whole components from far older suits as revered connections to the past.{{Fn|9}} Space Marines go through an arduous process where they receive various implants culminating with the implantation of the [[Black Carapace]], which allows the Marine a direct and instinctual interface with the armour, making it in effect a second skin. The advanced systems of Space Marine power armour also monitor the Marine's biological functions, feeding the medical information to the Marine.{{Cite This}} ==='''Components'''===While Space Marine Armour has evolved and changed over the Millenniacrests, key components remain the same.{{Fn|15}}*'''Auto-senses''': Contained in the helmet, these systems include thought-activated communication arrays and audio filters, targeting reticules and range finders, tactical displays and auspex-linkshorns, skulls chains and a host of other features.*'''Photolenses''': Protect the Space Marine from light bursts and allow him to see in the infrared and ultraviolet spectrum's as well as enable vision in low-light conditions.*'''Respirator Vox Grill''': This thought-activated device amplifies a Marine's battlecry to deafening volumes and contains a respirator to filter out toxins and draw upon an internal oxygen supplyspikes.*'''Auto Responsive Shoulder Plates''': Shaped to deflect and absorb incoming blows, they usually display heraldry including Chapter, Company, and Squad symbols.*'''Chestpiece''': Designed to protect armoured power cables.*'''Backpack Power Unit''': This houses the primary power core for the armour, as well as reserve cells and an emergency solar collector.*'''Life Signs Monitor''': Regulate a suite of life support functions, including an injection system that can regulate painkillers, anti-toxins, and combat stimulants.*'''Nutrient Reservoir''': A self-replenishing high-energy food store that can sustain a Chaos Space Marine's metabolism. Thus during battle, there is no need for a Space Marine to eat or drink.*'''Reinforced Greaves''': These incorporate gyroscopic stabilizers and power units that can magnetize the soles of the Marine’s armour's boots, allowing Space Marines to walk on metal surfaces in the void of space or zero gravity environments. ==='''Mark I "Thunder Armour"'''===[[File:Mk1 thunder armor 200.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Mark I "Thunder Armour"{{Fn|60a}}]]Mark I plate was developed will have been changed by the [[techno-barbarian]] factions that dominated [[Terra]] prior long exposure to the [[Emperorwarp]]'s ascendancy. When the Emperor began his conquest of EarthIt might sprout spines or bony ridges, the "[[Thunder Warriors]]", the proto-[[Space Marines]] which formed part of his retinue, were armoured in the same way as the soldiers of the other warlords. A thunderbolt and lightning symbol was displayed on the breastplate of warriors loyal to the Emperor - this was the personal badge of the Emperor be covered in those days, predating the Imperial [[Aquila]] which only became the symbol of the Imperium much later. The emblem gives the suit its common name – "Thunder Armour."{{Fn|1}} Thunder Armour was not an enclosing suit and offered no life support functions, being unnecessary while the fighting was confined to Terra and the similar environments of [[Luna]] and [[Mars]]. This early armour was produced on a completely local basis and as such individual suits varied heavily and their exact designs were often a matter layer of personal taste.{{Fn|1}} The main part of the armour is the massive powered torso which encloses the chest and arms. Coiled scales or flicker with coruscating energy cables beneath the armour plating transmit power from the power pack on the back to the arms, greatly increasing physical strength by a factor of between 3 and 4 times. Since fighting on Terra during this period was primarily close-quarters, the strength of a warrior's chest and arms was of paramount importance. The legs of this armour Mark are typically not power-armoured at all, but are enclosed in tough padded breeches. The best-equipped warriors sometimes wore armoured greaves and armoured boots, and such additional protection was common amongst the Thunder Warriors.{{Fn|1}} As with all powered armour, the power supply is contained with a notably bulky back-mounted unit, most of which is taken up by cooling systems designed to prevent the entire armour design from overheating.{{Fn|1}} Although it is very rarely used in the 41st Millennium, some suits of Thunder Armour are maintained for ceremonial purposes.{{Fn|1}} This ancient style of armour is noticeably noisier than later Marks. {{Fn|816}}

==Imperium='''Mark II "Crusade ====Sisters of Battle Power Armour"'''===*{{main|Sisters of Battle Power Armour}}The [[Sisters of Battle]] use a version of power armour designed for the [[human]] shape and size, known as Sororitas Power Armour. Sisters of Battle do not have the same [[Black Carapace]] as [[File:Mk2 crusade armor 200Space Marines]] do, as such some patterns of their power armour are not built with direct interface in mind, thus lacking the same benefits to strength and support systems integration.jpg{{Fn|thumb2a}} Other Sisters make use of armour that do benefit from direct connection via the usage of [[Imperial_bionics#Interface_Port|250pxInterface Ports]].{{Fn|Mark II Crusade Armour21}}{{Fn|60a25}}It is also known that some sisters, such as the [[Hospitaller]], make use of [[Imperial_bionics#Mind_Impulse_Unit| Mind Impulse units]], which may offer another avenue of controlling power armour.{{Fn|22}}{{Fn|19c}}

After the conquest of the main planets of the [[Sol system]], the factories on [[Mars]] were set to work constructing a new type of armour for the Emperor's elite [[Space Marines]]. This armoured suit is commonly referred to as "Crusade Armour," since it was designed with the planned [[Great Crusade]] in mind, and its production led to the Thunder ===Adeptus Custodes Power Armour being retroactively designated as the Mark I. It was the first fully enclosed power armour, with life-sustaining capabilities===*{{Fnmain|1}}, making it suitable for combat on toxic alien planets and the depths of space.{{Fn|8Custodes Power Armour}} The Mk.II Pattern was standard for the Legiones Astartes during most of the [[Great CrusadeAdeptus Custodes]], and its helmet are clad in particular became a symbol for the Legiones Astartes throughout the Imperiumfinely wrought golden armour. By the ending stages of the Crusade, Mk.II Their Power Armour had been phased out for the Mk.IV but many Legions still possessed them in great numbers. In particular, Legions not favored by Warmaster is made from [[Auramite]] as opposed to [[HorusCeramite]] or had many units spread out on the frontiers of the Imperium retained the largest amounts of Mk.II Armour.{{Fn|52}}

Crusade ===Vratine Power Armour===*{{main|Vratine Armour}}Vratine Armour is fully plated, and the legs are also power armoured. The plates are arranged into articulated hoops, for increased maneuverability. The chest coils, which were kept on the outside a type of the armour plating on Mark I armour for cooling purposes, have now been placed on used by the inside [[Sisters of the chest plates, so that they are better protected, thanks to more efficient cooling mechanismsSilence]]. However, this which shares design could not be copied over to elements with both the new powered leg power armour, which resulted in exposed cabling on the backs of the lower legs. The backpack is roughly the same size as that on Space Marines and the Mark I armour, but is much more efficient, and also includes extra life support, air recycling and fluid recovery equipment, as well as automated medical devices that have remained a part silicate-mesh of Space Marine armour ever since.[[Selenite]] void-mail{{Fn|18}}

The helmet ===Inquisition===Power armour is fitted with automatic sensory devices developed on Marsalso favoured for use by agents of the [[Inquisition]]. These suits of armour enhance the user's strength, which allow the wearer to see for operation in hostile environments, and hear include auxiliary systems such as [[vox]]-links and auto-senses. Like the [[Adepta Sororitas]] though , those who lack of a form of direct interface such as [[Black Carapace]] cannot fully interface with these patterns power armour and some patterns are not wearing a helmetbuilt for such interface,and these users do not enjoy the same strength enhancements and other advanced support systems typical to Astartes power armour.{{Fn|12a}} andHowever, since all information is transmitted some Inquisitors such as [[Amberly Vail]] do wear bodygloves that connect to a computer dermal [[Imperial_bionics#Interface_Port| Interface Ports]] that mimic the Black Carapace, in the helmet before being transmitted directly to same manner as the wearer's brain via neural link, it enhances sight and hearing while dampening blinding lights and deafening noisessome Sisters of Battle.{{Fn|820}} The wearer is {{Fn|21}} An alternative method of interface with Power Armour also able to see in the infra-red and ultra-violet spectrumsexists via [[Imperial_bionics#Mind_Impulse_Unit| Mind Impulse units]], images can be zoomed in and magnified while noises can be enhancedeschewing direct physical connection with wireless control of power armour.{{Fn|122}}{{Fn|19c}}

Mark II armour is believed by many to still be the most efficient example of power armour design, although with the caveat that the overlapping hooped armour plates are difficult to repair. It can still be found in operational use - in extremely limited numbers - amongst several [[Space Marine Chapter]]s.{{Fn|1}} <gallery heights="250px" widths="400px" mode="packed" caption="Images and Variants">Malleus Power Armour====DAHeresyArt[[File:Maellusinquisitor.jpgJPG|[[Dark Angels]] Mark II Armour with Paravane-pattern helm{{Fnthumb|55}}TSEarly.jpg200px|Pre-[[MagnusOrdo Malleus]] [[Thousand SonsInquisitor]] Mark II Armour with Stygian-pattern helm{{Fn|54c}}TSHH.jpg|[[Thousand Sons]] Mark II Armour Achaean Sub-pattern variant{{Fn|35a}}IWDecimator.jpg|Rare even among the Holy Ordos, this power armour is inscribed with pentagrammatic wards in the vaults deep below the [[Iron WarriorsTricorn Palace]] Mark II Armour with Decimator sub-pattern helm{{Fn|54a}}WSHeresy.jpg|It is highly prized by those who expect to fight [[White Scarsdaemons]] Mark II Armour with Qayanin hand-Pattern helm{{Fn|55a}}WEHeresyEra.jpg|Heresyto-era hand combat, and an Inquisitor who allows an [[World EaterAcolyte]] in Mark II Armour with [[Sarum]]-pattern helmaccess to it must have good (or desperate) reasons. The wards inscribed onto the armour harm Daemonic creatures who directly strike the wearer. The Sarum helm became wards are temporary at best, some failing after a forerunner single encounter, but servants of later pattern{{Fn|54b}}</gallery> {{Clear}} ==='''Imperial Pattern'''===the Ordos Malleus regard them as a retributive strike, hoping that with their death they might still weaken or slay such accursed creatures. The power pack used in [[File:SM30.jpg|thumb|250px|"Imperial Pattern" power armourOrdo Malleus]]A class of power armour referenced in but a handful of sources, "Imperial Pattern" power armour is described as a highly idiosyncratic design notable for a helmet not unlike that of the much later Mark VI, allows it to operate for a distinctly archaic arrangement of vents and joints, and for lacking the flared grieves so distinctive of the known classesweek without recharging. In these sourcesAlternatively, the wearers of this class also bear it can be equipped with a singular weapon thought to be related to power supply like that used by the almost obsolete volkite, some manner of [[Disintegration_Weapon|disintegration beamer]]Adeptus Astartes.{{Fn|48}} It was made available between Mark II and Mark III{{Fn|637}}

==='''Mark III =Delphis Mk.II "Ironclad"Iron Heavy Power Armour"'''====[[File:Mk3 iron armor 200IroncladArmor.jpg|thumb|250px200px|Mark III Iron Delphis Mk.II "Ironclad" Heavy Power Armour{{Fn|60a5}}]]This model dates from A variant of standard power armour, it features increased personal protection at the wars cost of agility, with huge plates of the [[Great CrusadePlasteel]], when Astartes Legions were forced into deadly boarding actions and tunnel combat.{{Fn|Conflicting sources}} This armour was ideal when cover was minimal and combat was a matter covering the flatter areas of frontal assaultthe body.{{Fn|1}} The most visually brutal and imposing of all the widely produced armour marks, the Iron Armour was a heavy, modified Mark II design (itself the first massExposed servo-produced Power Armour of mechanisms run along the Crusade era). The Iron Armour's structure has augmented frontal defence legs and incorporates additional ablative plates, arms and is intended foremost for use in boarding actions, tunnel assaults and void warfare, although it is considerably heavier and more power hungry than its contemporarieselaborate bracing runs across the spine.{{Fn|9}} The new helmet design is a heavily armoured model with sloping plates designed to deflect shots to the left and right, small by comparison and inspired the Mark IV and VI helmet designs.{{Fn|1}} Mark III was never intended gauntlets are unwieldy to replace the previous Mark but to act as an optional suit specialised for situations point where heavier frontal protection would be advantageous, such as basic actions beyond wielding a weapon is impossible. The power cell system in the close confines rear has several thermal fins protruding to shed away excess heat. Ranks of spacecraft and mining complexes.{{Fn|8}} Because power cells mounted on the rear provide 12 hours of thiscontinuous operation before recharging is needed, no Legion was ever fully equipped with the Mark IIIbut require a day of recharging after each prolonged use. While successful in the conditions it was designed for, the armour The suit is too clumsy also a fully enclosed void suit and uncomfortable for conventional fighting. Nonetheless it became widespread in some Legions, such as the incorporates an inbuilt [[Imperial Fistsauspex]] , good craftsmanship photo-visors, an incorporated vox, and [[Death Guard]]a pair of recoil gloves. Meanwhile If the [[Dark Angels]] and [[Space Wolves]] also favored suit becomes unpowered, vents open automatically in the design, perhaps due helmet to its more bellicose natureensure the wearer does not suffocate.{{Fn|525}}

The Mk.III Each suit is sometimes worn by ceremonial guards due to its visual brutalitya personal heirloom item, colourful paintwork and can elaborate scrolls delineating the history of the various users cover the surface; some users have also still be found used in close-quarters situations by various Space Marine Chaptersadded additional ornamental shields to indicate their personal heraldry. It is commonly called the Iron Suit or ''Armorum Ferrum'' in recognition of its great strengthThe more ostentatious suits include large retractable poles for flying more elaborate personal banners and their vessel’s blazons.{{Fn|15}}

==='''Mark IV "Imperial Maximus Suit"'''=Ignatus pattern====[[File:Mk4 maximus armor 200Ignatus-pattern power armour.jpg|thumb|250px200px|Mark IV Maximus Armour'''Ignatus''' pattern power armour{{Fn|60a17}}]]At the end of the [[Great Crusade]] the [[Space Marines]] found their armour wearing out. While some Legions chose to continue local production and maintenance, the [[Adeptus Mechanicus|Mechanicum of Mars]] started to design a new variant for centralised issue, which was to be designated the Mark IV or ''Imperial Maximus'Ignatus pattern'' suit.{{Fn|1}} At the Mark IV stage of the power armour development, Space Marine armour began to take on an appearance recognisable as contemporary power armour, the main change being the abandonment of the separate abutting plates in favour of larger inflexible armour casings incorporating flexible joints. This marginally reduced mobility but was far easier to produce and maintain.{{Fn|1}} Technical secrets recovered on newly conquered worlds allowed Mars to develop the more efficient armour, improving the quality of protection and reducing the suit's weight at the same time. Improved armouring of the power cables allowed the main arm and chest supply to be safely relocated to the exterior armours are individuality crafted for representatives of the armour, while the use of new material reduced the size and number of cables.{{Fn[[Inquisition|1}} The helmet was a completely new design, the basic shape inspired by the sweeping front of the Mark IIIHoly Inquisition]]. In Mark IV and later versions the helmet is no longer fixed, but moves with the wearer's head. This represented the constructors' increasing experience with neural connector gear and the new materials which flooded into the Martian workshops Not as durable as the Crusade progressed.{{Fn|1}} Mark IV armour was envisioned at the time to be the ultimate and final type of Space Marine armourAdeptus Astartes power armours, able to offer the best protection in a variety of conditions. Many of the Space Marine Legions were entirely or partially reIgnatus-equipped with it, although the order pattern is of which Legions received the armour would shortly prove to be of significance.{{Fn|1}} As a result of its widespread production and use prior better design than those sold to and during the [[Horus Heresynoble]]s, Mark IV suits are the most common of the pre-Heresy armour Marks still in service during the 41st Millennium. The Pattern was initially most widespread in Legions that were favored by Warmaster [[Horus]], and thus would become synonymous with Traitor Astartes.{{Fn|52}} Notably, a few Chapters, such as the [[Red ScorpionsRogue Trader]] s and [[Iron Hands]], are still capable other agents of producing new Mark IV suits in the 41st millenniumImperium.{{Fn|917}}

Ignatus power armour is made of thick [[Ceramite]] armour plates and incorporated electro-muscles so the user can even use the power armour in the first place. The optional helmet protects the wearer from toxic gasses, allows the wearer to breathe underwater, and even survive in vacuum as long as the suit has power. The round nozzles on either side of helmet has photo-visors so the user can see in the dark and an automatically closing visor renders blind-grenades useless against the wearer. These devices can be controlled by speaking to the armour’s machine spirit, or the wearer can commune with his armour directly if they have a cerebral plug, MIU, or similar device. It is also possible to use a backpack are not only for heat dissipation but also could be used the suit which acts as stabiliser jets external power-source. With this power-backpack the wearer can use his armour for five continuous days in zero gravity battle conditions.{{Fn|2717}}

;Specific MKIV patterns :*'''Achean Pattern'''[[File:Achean Pattern Thousand Son.jpg|thumb|right|170px|Achean Pattern]] Helmets and Shoulder Pads were a variant Mk IV ‘Maximus’ battle plate design of Because the [[Thousand Sons]] [[Space Marine Legion|Legion]] during the [[Great Crusade]] and [[Horus Heresy]]. They were produced by the forges local Inquisition often has to deal with [[ProsperoRuinous Powers]] exclusively for this Legion and used often by Legion veterans.{{Fn|20}}{{Clear}}*'''Cadaere Renissum Pattern'''[[File:WEMidHeresy.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Cadaere Pattern]]A sub-pattern of the Mk.IV used by the [[World Eaters]]other heretical forces, most notably [[Cadaere]] Squads.{{Fn|54}}{{Clear}}*'''Praetor Pattern'''[[File:UltramarinesPraetorPattern.jpg|thumb|right|170px|Praetor Pattern]] The Praetor Pattern was a type of Mk.IV Variant used by the [[Ultramarines]] during the [[Great Crusade]] and [[Horus Heresy]]. Produced at [[Veridia Forge]], it was not an accepted mark of the greater [[Legiones Astartes]] by the time of the [[Battle of Calth]].{{Fn|11}}{{Fn|26}}{{Clear}}*'''Seeker Pattern'''[[File:ALHeadhunter.jpg|thumb|right|170px|Seeker Pattern]]A sub-Pattern of the Mk.IV used by the [[Headhunter]]s of the [[Alpha Legion]].{{Fn|54e}}{{Clear}}*'''Other Patterns'''<gallery heights="150px" widths="200px" mode="packed" caption="Other Pattern Images">Mors.jpg|[[Dark Angels]] [[Deathwing Companion]] in Mark IV Armour Ignatus suits are commonly inlaid with Deathwing Variant Helm{{Fn|55}}CthoniaHelm.jpg|[[Sons of Horus]] [[Cthonia]]-pattern Mark IV variant Helm{{Fn|54d}}BAMkIII.jpgHexagrammic Wards|[[Blood Angelshexagrammic wards]] Hanael-Pattern Mark IV Variant Helm{{Fn|55b}}BAMkIV.jpg|[[Blood Angels]] Kepharel-Pattern Mark IV Variant Helm{{Fn|55b17}}</gallery>

==='''Mark V "Heresy =Skin-Tight Power Armour"'''====Inquisitor [[File:Mk5 heresy armor 200.jpg|thumb|250px|Mark V Heresy Armour{{Fn|60a}}Obiwan Sherlock Clousseau]]The equipping was known to wear an unnamed pattern of the legions was only partially complete when the [[Horus Heresy]] broke out'''Skin-Tight Power Armour''' worn beneath a long cloak. Many Like most Inquisitors, he eschewed wearing a helmet in favour of the Legions that had just been fully equipped with Mark IV a hat. As Clousseau is said to be a "typical inquisitor", it is unknown whether his particular armour turned against the Imperium while many is a rare or unique pattern of the loyal Legions had been deliberately starved of access his or meant to it and remained operating with the older Mark II and Mark III armour. Additionally, even the Legions equipped with Mark IV suits quickly found themselves low on spare parts and unable represent something more available to manufacture replacement units. With war damage and mobile operations, resupply for damaged equipment was difficult or impossibleInquisitors at large. Marine artificers and [[Techmarine]]s had to use old style equipment from older models It appears to keep provide all the legions fighting, as well as salvage from slain enemies and unorthodox innovations of their own.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|8}} This ad-hoc assemblage very same benefits of various normal powered armour mark segments (including new or unoffical design elements) being created by a multitude of legions resulted in an entirely new mark of armour being 'accidentally' created; these previously non-standard, emergency/stopgap designs were retroactively termed as with the Mark V once production exception of the Mark IV was halted and the design for the subsequent Corvus Armour mark (Mark VI) was finalised. Some form of standardisation across Mark V suits is notable, despite their apparently random creation head and individual varied originsbreathing apparatus, due to the dissemination of molecular bonding techniques across the legions. These techniques were developed due to battlefield experience in fighting other [[Astartes]]; Astartes plate needed to be proof against their own penetrator weapons, and it was discovered that power armour would benefit from additional reinforcing in this regardif not worn).{{Fn|619b}} All sorts of improvised additional armour can be seen on Mark V suits, but the most common technique was affix additional layers of armour with the aforementioned molecular bonding studs. This relatively quick and simple technique effectively added another ablative layer to marine armour suits. The extra weight this generated would prove considerable, however, which placed a strain on power supplies. As the addition of extra power generation sources and cabling would just require more armour plating, catching the design in an eternal circle, the wearers of the suit was forced to is likely accomplished either deal with the additional weight, via [[Imperial_bionics#Interface_Port| Interface Ports]] or turn up the power output of his backpack but suffer extreme heat output, which not only would prove uncomfortable and even compromising in certain situations,[[Imperial_bionics#Mind_Impulse_Unit| Mind Impulse units]]{{Fn|120}}{{Fn|821}} and in many cases older, heavy power cabling was used, which created a weak point on the chest{{Fn|819c}}

Many Mark V suits ended up featuring an unusual helmet design appropriated from supplies generated by ===Adeptus Arbites Power Armour===Some [[Judge]]s of the [[Tactical Dreadnought ArmourAdeptus Arbites]] program; this spin-off helmet featured similar levels are said to wear power armour capable of improved auto-senses as Terminator suitsbeing concealed beneath their jackets, but was still found to be inferior perhaps akin to those of Mark IV suits.{{Fn|1}} The respirator used for this helmet was codified as the Mantilla'''Skin-pattern, and saw use as early as late [[M30]].Tight Power Armour''' used by Inquisitors{{Fn|1019a}}.

The Mark V would be the most common ===Rogue Traders===With their vast wealth and resources, [[Rogue Traders]] are able to aqcuire power armour mark visible during the Horus Heresy, whether by its nature as a mark resulting directly from the concerns of that galactic civil war. As a result, the Mark V is commonly called the Heresy Suit and is distinguished by the molecular bonding studs often seen legal trade or illicit means on areas such as the helmet, shoulder plates and greaves. Few Imperial Space Marines are ever seen in Mark V suits todayblack market, as including the loyalist Chapters either broke up these suits for spares or purposefully destroyed them after various armour patterns available to the Heresy was over. In contrast, many [[Chaos Space MarinesInquisition]] still wear Mark V armour by defaultif they have the means to afford it.{{Fn|12b}}Like other non-astartes, without the use of [[Black Carapace]], either because they still possess their original suits or because they are forced to scavenge equipment. The Mk.V became most prevalent in gain the full benefits of strength and advanced systems such Rogue Traders may need to acquire [[Imperial_bionics#Interface_Port| Interface Ports]] or [[Shattered LegionsImperial_bionics#Mind_Impulse_Unit| Mind Impulse units]] due to their more desperate situation.{{Fn|522a}}{{Fn|21}}{{Fn|19c}}

This power armour carries resonances ===Spyrers===The [[Spyrer| Spyrer Hunters]] of [[Necromunda (planet)|Necromunda]] are known to use extremely advanced powered armors known as '''Hunting Rigs.''' These rigs of the Imperium’s darkest hour unknown provenence provide far more than just protection and its greatest victory. Battle-Brothers will offer the wearer their respect. Howeverstrength as other power armours do, but also advanced weapons, flight capabilities, members of the Inquisition are instinctively suspicious of any connection to the Horus Heresyand many other technological marvels besides.{{Fn|824}}

;Production Mark VProduction Mark V is the most widely recognisable form of Mark V, and consists of elements of power armour that most Legions were able to manufacture in their own forges, or otherwise obtain themselves, falling back on common designs for parts that had specific cross-compatibilities, often deriving from Mark IV, V, VI and later Mark VII.{{Fn|48}} ;Non-production Mark VNon-production Mark V is a genuine amalgamation of field modifications combining several different marks of armour in ways no Tech-Priest would ever think to sanction. In general, Mark II and III components can be combined without issue, as can those of Marks IV, VI and the much later Mark VII. Parts outside these two distinct groups can only be combined with one another with great difficulty, however, and so this was often only seen in the more technically adept Legions such as the Iron Hands and Salamanders - in particular those elements of the [[Shattered Legions]] that were cut off from ready sources of resupply in the wake of the treachery at Istvaan V.{{Fn|48}} ==='''Mark VI "Corvus Mechanicus Dragon Scale Armour"'''===[[File:Mk 6 corvus armor 200Enginseer.jpg|thumb|250px200px|Mark VI Corvus ArmourA Mechanicus Enginseer{{Fn|60a18}}]]At the end This type of the production of Mark IV power armour, a long term research project began to replace it. As this remained a theoretical endeavour for some time, it lead to is worn by the production tech-priests of the Corvus Suit as a stopgap measure, using a mixture of new Magos Militant and old features.{{Cite this}} The Mark VI prototype design (which bore the provisional designation of Mk V at the time) was field-tested during the [[Scalland CampaignEnginseers]] by Legionaries of seconded to the [[Raven Imperial Guard]], whose experiences and comments resulted in improved design features in the finalised armour mark. Mark VI armour offered no better protection-levels than the Mark IV, but incorporated more efficient internal systems where power-routing and auto-sense were concerned. Power systems were given back-up redundancies with no increase in weight, while both olfactory and auditory sensors were improved. Additionally, the armour featured the best stealth capabilities Each set of all power armour marks so far designed,{{Fn|6}} as well as a new method of compartmentalising components that allowed them to be swapped out with pieces from previous marks with ease.{{Fn|1}} It dragon scale is the lightest variant of power armour and featured dual technology circuits that allowed the replacement of rare or sophisticated parts with common or basic alternatives. It also included fail-safes such as duplicate power cabling.{{Fn|8}} It also distinctive for its conical nose – designed to house additional systems including advanced autoindividually hand-senses. The studded left shoulder pad, taken forged from the previous MkV pattern, commemorates the glory of those heroes who stood at the Eternity Gate alongside the Emperor himself.{{Fn|17}} The finalised armour mark was named Corvus Armour in honour of [[Corvus Corax]], [[Primarch]] of the Raven Guard, adamantine and the first sets of it shipped to the Raven Guard Legion ahead of all other loyalist legions, in recognition not only of their role in the design process, but of the sacrifices made by the Raven Guard in the [[Drop Site Massacre]] and their determinaton to rebuild ceramite plating and rejoin the fight against [[Horus|Horus the Great Betrayer]].{{Fn|6}}  The Mark VI features clean, sleek lines, due to the routing of power cables under the exterior armour plate (abdominal covering of these was one of the suggestions made by the Raven Guard) and the increased sloping of the helmet design. The left shoulder armour features the tell-tale molecular bonding studs of Mark V armour. The initial suits did indeed use the ablative technique pioneered in Mark V suits, as paucity of supplies during the Heresy meant that some sacrifices still had to be made, even woven with a new armour design. In later years, the left shoulder was armoured to the same level as the right, but the studs were still affixed in a deliberate continuation prayers of the honoured design that had won the Horus Heresy for the Imperials.{{Fn|1}} The [[Alpha Legion]] was able to acquire small numbers of Corvus Armour permanence and modified it according to their Legion's own needs. Built in secret, the "Corvusmicro-Alpha" pattern of Corvus Armour saw use openly during the [[Horus Heresy]].{{Fn|19}}  Chaos Space Marines can be seen in this armour despite its association etched with Imperial Space Marines; they captured a significant quantity fractal incantations of the suits on Mars during the Heresy, as well as Mechanicum production facilities, and were therefore able to produce their own Mark VI suitsdefence.{{Fn|1}} Mark VI armour was first issued during the later stages of the Great Crusade, and it was in wide service by the time While offering protection of the Horus Heresy. And while it may be most associated with forces who employed stealth and infiltration tactics such as the Raven Guard or the Alpha Legion, every Legion was issued with this mobile, relatively lightweight armour mark – even the Iron Warriors, who were well-known for their preference for heavier armour.{{Fn|51}} By the time of the Siege of Terra, Mark VI was the most numerous pattern in service, the Loyalist Legions defending the Imperial Palace had whole Chapters equipped with Mark VI finest powered armour, while the Dark Mechanicum hacked the data vaults of those still loyal to the Emperor to provide the designs to Horus and his forces. With countless Forge Worlds under augmenting the control of the Warmasterwearer's strength, production of Mark VI armour continued apace, and the Emperor’s Children in particular used it en masse during the Siege of Terra. The predominance of the Corvus armour would continue well into the Scouring and the present age. {{Fn|48}}{{Fn|51}} <gallery heights="200px" widths="300px" mode="packed" caption="Images and Variants">Mk6corvuscompositiom.JPG|Parts of the Mark VI Corvus ArmourMkVIWolves.jpg|[[Space Wolves]] Mark VI helmet variant{{Fn|53}}CorvusAlpha.jpg|[[Alpha Legion]] Mark VI "Corvus-Alpha" variant{{Fn|54e}}</gallery> Within the Warhammer 40,000 community, Mk.VI armour dragon scale’s greatest advantage is often called "beaky" or "beakies".{{Fn|49}} ==='''Mark VII "Aquila Armour"'''===[[File:Mk7blank.jpg|thumb|250px|Mark VII Aquila Armour]] Mark VII armour, also known as the “Aquila,” “Imperator”, “Eagle” armour{{Fn|1}} or “Armorum Impetor”{{Fn|39}}, was developed during the Horus Heresy, and remains in use as one of the most common form of power armour ten thousand years later. It represents the final major development of Mark VI armour.{{Fn|1}} While the final battle for Mars was underway, the Imperium realised the planet would eventually be lost. Armour development teams were transferred to Earth to continue, incorporating their latest work into the armour type that would become Mark VII. As Mars fell to [[Horus]], the new armour began reaching the Space Marines on Terra and [[Luna]].{{Fn|1}} Mark VII's main improvement it is the newly designed chest plastron which covers to interface directly with the chest tech-priest’s cybernetic body and arm cabling. The chest bears the Imperial Eagle, giving the armour draws its common name of ''Armorum Imperator'', or Eagle Armour. This mark abandons the studded shoulder armour plate, and replaces the helmet. As Mark VII is a development of Mark VI, both have a great deal in common, and parts power from one mark are readily interchangeable with parts from the otherhis potentia coil,{{Fn|1}} like the helmet.{{Fn|8}} Mark VII contains its own back-up power supply and a solar array never needing to recharge this, so the suit can operate even without its backpack though only a short timebe recharged while worn.{{Fn|39}}{{Clear}}==='''Mark VIII "Errant Armour"'''===[[File:Mk8power armor.JPG|thumb|250px|Mark VIII Errant Armour]] The suit itself is a highly modified Mark VII, with additional fixed armour plates on the torso that now enclose all of the suit's cables, which were vulnerable to weapons fire, systems include a photo-visor and a new armoured collar protects the helmet's respirator. However, and also addressed the vulnerability issues of the neck joint, which had been known to act as user must have a "shell-trap", (a round could hit the chest armour cybermantle and be deflected up into the neck joint). The new collar required a new helmet design, which caused problems for backward compatibility with earlier helmet types.{{Fn|8}} Mark VIII armour has only seen limited production thus far, and is seen potentia coil in limited numbers on the battlefields order to use this type of the 41st millennium. Often, it is worn by veteran Space Marines as a symbol of rankpower armour.{{Fn|84a}}

==='''Mark X "Tacticus Armour"'''Other Imperial Designs===[[File:Mk.XArmor.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Ultramarine]] Mark X Tacticus *Light Power Armour]]Mark X Tacticus armour is a suit that combines By reducing the most effective elements bulk of ancestral [[Horus Heresy]] patterns of plate with more recent developments in power armour technology. The Mk.X was developed by [[Magos]] [[Belisarius Cawl]] at the same time as ceramite plating, Light Power Armour offers the Primaris Marines.{{Fn|23}} These suits are currently carried into battle by [[Primaris Space Marines]] during the unfolding [[Indomitus Crusade]]benefits of servo-boosted strength and a shell of durable ceramite, without sacrificing mobility or nimbleness.{{Fn|2213}}

The Mk.X is a design more versatile than *Heavy Power ArmourSacrificing mobility for thicker plating and industrial grade actuators, Heavy Power Armour turns its predecessors. There is no single appellation and design but instead wearer into a modular system walking tank, capable of [[ceramite]] plating that can be adjusted for striding through a multitude of tactical roles, from the scouting and reconnaissance capabilities storm of Phobos pattern all the way up to the heavy Gravis pattern worn by [[Aggressor Squad]]ssmall arms fire without so much as flinching.{{Cite thisFn|13}}

The Mk*Lidhl Light Power ArmourDespite its heavily ornamented and impressive visage, this armour it is at the low end of protective value.X also allows for It sees the most widespread use among the utilization officers of the Scintillan Guard, for it allows a new breed great deal of weaponry, such as [[Bolt Rifle]]s, [[Assault Bolter]]s, [[Heavy Bolt Rifle]]s, [[Boltstorm Gauntlet]]s, [[Auto Bolt Rifle]]s, [[Melta Rifle]]s{{Fn|40b}}, customisation to better display their heraldry and [[Plasma Incinerator]]s.{{Fn|23}}[[Image:Tacticusdiagram2017accomplishments.jpg|thumb|left|300px|'''Mk X "Tacticus"''' detailed description{{Fn|224b}}]]

{{clear}}====Mk X Gravis Pattern====*Stormsuit pattern[[File:Gravisdiagram.jpg|400px|thumb|'''Mk X "Gravis"''' detailed description{{Fnmain|22Arkan Confederates Armour}} ]]The Mk.X has a number of different variants, such as Used by the '''Mk.X "Gravis"''' heavy armour used by Commanders, [[Aggressor SquadImperial Guard]]'s, [[Eradicator Squad]]s{{Fn|40b}}, and the [[Jump Pack]]-capable variant used by [[Inceptor Squads]]Arkan Confederates' Steamblood Zouaves. The Gravis pattern of Mk.X Armour is more heavily protected Stormsuits are powered exoskeletons covered in high quality and allows for a level of protection near resilient [[Terminator Armourcarapace armour]] level but with the flexibility of standard designs. A lighter [[Jump Pack]] and [[Grav chute]]-equipped variant of the Gravis Pattern, known as the '''Omnis-Pattern''', is utilized by [[Vanguard Suppressor]] Squads.{{Fn|40a}}{{clear9}}

====Mk X Phobos Pattern====*Zayth Engine ArmourThe complicated exoskeletons used by the Engine Orders of [[File:PhobosArmourSW.jpg|thumb|200px|'''Phobos''' patternZayth]]Another variant are marvels of Dark Age technology. While not as advanced as most power armour, Zayth engine armour provides a degree of protection from environmental hazards and its pistons and servos greatly increases the Mkuser’s strength.X is Since no clan would ever willingly trade away even a single one of its irreplaceable suits of Engine Armour, most examples found off world are those salvaged from dead Zaythian cities, casualties of the Mkendless wars.X Designed to allow the wearer to operate in the hazardous engine rooms of Zayth'''Reiver''' or '''Phobos''' pattern. The suit’s lighter-weight ceramite and streamlined design allow s vehicle cities, engine armour also comes equipped with rebreathers capable of sustaining the wearer for greater mobilityup to 10 hours, and its servo-motors are engineeredshielding allows the wearer to be completely silentresist the effects of extreme heat and most forms of electromagnetic radiation. The design however sacrifices protection for stealth and speed.{{Fn|24}} As their name suggests, power cells needed to use the engine armour (without which the exoskeleton is nothing more than dead weight) generally last 10 hours before they are used by [[Reiver Squad]]s and [[Vanguard Space Marine]] Squadsmust be recharged or replaced.{{Fn|24}}{{clear6}}

==Non-Imperial Power Armour====='''Runic Exo-Armour'''===*{{Mainmain|Runic Exo-Armour}}[[Image:RunicArmor.jpg|thumb|right|170px|Space Wolves Runic Exo-Armour]]The is extremely durable and advanced Power Armour produced by the [[Space WolvesSquat]] grant valiant members of their Chapter specially crafted suits of power armour inscribed with runes s of protection by the [[Rune Priest (Space Wolves)|Rune PriestLeagues of Votann]]s. These provide the wearer with a defence against psychic attacks. This armour is created by the Often compared to [[Iron PriestTerminator Armour]]s, it is capable of shrugging off heavy fire and at least some examples are known to be codified as the Mark XII Lupio patternturning its wearer into a living battering ram.{{Fn|215}}

==='''Aegis Armour'''of the Order===''Main Article:'' [[Aegis *{{main|Armour]]<br>of the Order}}The Knights of [[File:GK1.jpg|thumb|right|170px|A [[Grey Knightthe Order]] in Aegis Armour]]on [[Grey KnightsCaliban]] wear Aegis Armour, used a rudimentary pattern of power armour that is incredibly well crafted; anointed and inscribed with prayers and wards, ritually consecrated and psychically chargedbefore the arrival of the Emperor. The suits are generally based on components Each suit was handed down from Mark VI, VII knight to knight and VIII power armour designsrepair/maintained throughout the [[Age of Strife]], with a modified helmet design with a tapered, knight-like visorbeing one of the few technologies that the armourers of Caliban retained through the Age of Strife.{{Cite this}}{{ClearFn|10}}

===The Auretian Technocracy'''Terminator Armour'''s power armour===The civilisation known as the [[Image:Terminator2005.jpg|thumb|170px|[[Indomitus Pattern TerminatorAuretian Technocracy]] ]]{{Main|Terminator Armour}}Like [[used a model of power armour]], Terminator suits have an outer shell for its "Brotherhood" order of [[ceramite]]-bonded plates powered by electrically-motivated fibre bundlessoldiers. Plates Each suit of heavy [[plasteel]] further power armour was fully enclosed and coloured a gleaming silver with red/black heraldry on their pauldrons. The power armour was noted as being so similar to Astartes power armour that the ceramite sections, especially release catches on the front of helmet were in the suitsame location. This extra armouring provides Unlike Astartes power armour, the Auretian Technocracy's power armour did not require the use of a level black carapace, and its wearers were not gene-enhanced. These suits were the product of protection a still fully functional STC that is far superior to normal Marine armor; not even a [[Missile_launcher#Imperial_Munitions_Types|Krak missile]] will penetrate the suit's breastplateTechnocracy possessed, thus while the Brotherhood numbered in the millions, they were all armoured with this power armour.{{Fn|59}}{{Clear11}}

==='''Additional Designs'''===A number After the destruction of variant components the Auretian Technocracy, the STC fragment for Space Marine this power armour are known to exist. Although designs was recovered and components are subject presented to variation, especially in the case of [[Artificer Armour]], more standardized spin-off designs have been developed over the course of the Imperium's history. These include the [[Sarum]] and Phonecian Mechanicum as a new pattern helmets (the latter of which was exclusively used by the [[Emperor's Children]]){{Fn|10}}, and the Praetor pattern Astartes power armour, which was locally produced at [[Veridia System|Veridia Forge]] by the [[Ultramarines]] in the later years of the Great Crusade.{{Fn|1112}}

In addition, a number ===Dulanian power armour===The Faash (the military cadre of Space Marine backpack units have been identified. Although the M.35, M.36, and M.37 designs are usually used by non-Imperial Space Marines in human civilisation known as the 41st Millennium {{Fn|12}}, [[Dulanian]]s) employed a number of designs associated with older Marks type of reactor-driven power armour, such as the Mars{{Fn|10}} utilised by their [[Scarabine]] mechanised troopers. This heavy armour incorporated internal shield generators and [[chem-stimm]] dispensers and Phaeton{{Fn|16}} pattern backpack units, are still used to some extent. Additionally, the Anvilus pattern backpack is a Crusadefeatured built-era Imperial prototype that incorporated advanced thruster vents for use in void operationsarm-mounted weapons, but at the cost of decreased radiation shieldingtypically [[interference gun]]s or [[lasgun]]s and [[power gauntlet]]s.{{Fn|1014}}.

=='''Imperium'''== ==='''Sisters of Battle Power Armour'''===* {{Main|Sisters of Battle Power Armour}}[[File:BSMeltaNew.jpg|thumb|right|170px|A Sister of Battle in full Sororitas Power Armour{{Fn|46}}]]The [[Sisters of Battle]] use a version of power armour designed for the [[human]] shape and size, known as Sororitas Power Armour. {{Clear}} ==='''Custodes Power Armour'''===[[File:CustodesArt.jpg|thumb|right|170px|A [[Custodian]] in Power Armour]]* {{Main|Custodes Power Armour}}The [[Adeptus Custodes]] are clad in finely wrought golden armour. Their Power Armour is made from [[Auramite]] as opposed to [[Ceramite]]. {{Clear}}==='''Vratine Power Armour'''===[[File:SisterInferno.jpg|thumb|right|170px|[[Sister of Silence]] in Vratine Armour]]* {{Main|Vratine Armour}}Vratine Armour is a type of armour used by the [[Sisters of Silence]]. which shares design elements with both the power armour of the Space Marines and the silicate-mesh of [[Selenite]] void-mail{{Fn|36}}{{Fn|37}}{{Clear}} ==='''Inquisition'''===[[File:Inquisition.jpg|thumb|right|100px|[[Inquisition]] Symbol]]Power armour is also favored for use by agents of the [[Inquisition]] and those individuals wealthy enough to afford one, such as [[Rogue Traders]]. These suits of armour enhance the user's strength, allow for operation in hostile environments, and include auxiliary systems such as vox-links and auto-senses. Like the [[Adepta Sororitas]] though, the lack of a [[Black Carapace]] means these users cannot fully interface with their power armour and so do not enjoy the same strength enhancements and other advanced support systems typical to Astartes power armour.{{Fn|7}} ===='''Malleus Power Armour'''====[[File:Maellusinquisitor.JPG|thumb|200px|[[Ordo Malleus]] [[Inquisitor]]]]Rare even among the Holy Ordos, this power armour is inscribed with pentagrammatic wards in the vaults deep below the [[Tricorn Palace]]. It is highly prized by those who expect to fight [[daemons]] in hand-to-hand combat, and an Inquisitor who allows an [[Acolyte]] access to it must have good (or desperate) reasons. The wards inscribed onto the armour harm Daemonic creatures who directly strike the wearer. The wards are temporary at best, some failing after a single encounter, but servants of the Ordos Malleus regard them as a retributive strike, hoping that with their death they might still weaken or slay such accursed creatures. The power pack used in [[Ordo Malleus]] power armour allows it to operate for a week without recharging. Alternatively, it can be equipped with a power supply like that used by the Adeptus Astartes.{{Fn|34}}{{Clear}} ===='''Ignatus pattern'''====[[File:Ignatus-pattern power armour.jpg|thumb|200px|Ignatus pattern power armour]]'''Ignatus pattern''' power armours are all fine examples of Mechanicus artisans. Each of them are individuality crafted only for representatives of the [[Inquisition|Holy Inquisition]]. Of course not as durable as Adeptus Astartes power armours, the Ignatus-pattern is far better design than those sold to nobles, rogue traders and other agents of the Imperium.{{Fn|14}} Like every other power armour variant, Ignatus too is made of thick ceramite armour plates and incorporated electro-muscles so the user can even use the power armour in the first place. The optional helmet protects the wearer from toxic gasses,allows the wearer to breathe underwater, and even survive in vacuum as long as the suit has power. The helmet has photo-visors so the user can see in the dark and an automatically closing visor renders blind-grenades useless against the wearer. micro-bead, and an integral auspex. These devices can be controlled by speaking to the armour’s machine spirit, or the wearer can commune with his armour directly if they have a cerebral plug, MIU, or similar device. It is also possible to use a backpack for the suit which acts as external power-source. With this power-backpack the wearer can use his armour for five continuous days in battle conditions.{{Fn|14}} Because the Inquisition often has to deal with [[Ruinous Powers]] and other heretical forces, Ignatus suits are commonly inlaid with [[Hexagrammic Wards|hexagrammic wards]]. {{Fn|14}}{{Clear}} ===='''Delphis Mk.II "Ironclad" Heavy Power Armour'''====[[File:IroncladArmor.jpg|thumb|200px|Delphis Mk.II "Ironclad" Heavy Power Armour{{Fn|31}}]]A variant of standard power armour, it features increased personal protection at the cost of agility, with huge plates of [[Plasteel]] covering the flatter areas of the body. Exposed servo-mechanisms run along the legs and arms and elaborate bracing runs across the spine. The helmet is small by comparison and the gauntlets are unwieldy to the point where basic actions beyond wielding a weapon is impossible.The power cell system in the rear has several thermal fins protruding to shed away excess heat. Ranks of power cells mounted on the rear provide 12 hours of continuous operation before recharging is needed, but require a day of recharging after each prolonged use. The suit is also a fully enclosed void suit and incorporates an inbuilt auspex, good craftsmanship photo-visors, an incorporated vox, and a pair of recoil gloves. If the suit becomes unpowered, vents open automatically in the helmet to ensure the wearer does not suffocate.{{Fn|31}} Each suit is a personal heirloom item, colourful paintwork and elaborate scrolls delineating the history of the various users cover the surface; some users have also added additional ornamental shields to indicate their personal heraldry. The more ostentatious suits include large retractable poles for flying more elaborate personal banners and their vessel’s blazons. {{Fn|31}}*'''Assault Power Armour'''A Power Armour equipped with a light but effective Jump Pack. The wearer is capable of making long jumps across the battlefield and deal impact damage at arrival. This powerful ability can be used for offensive and defensive purposes alike. Also equipped with a Refractor field generator.{{Fn|29}} *'''Sentinel Power Armour'''An ancient Power Amour variant equipped with a sophisticated Tactical Cogitator, a Teleport Beacon System, and Stun Mine dispenser belt.{{Fn|29}} *'''Demolition Power Armour'''A heavy armour equipped with an auxiliary Missile Launcher system. This rare Power Armour variant was tailored specifically to the need of Inquisitorial retinues in need of fire support in desolate, isolated environments. Also equipped with a Frag Grenade dispenser belt.{{Fn|29}}{{Clear}} ==='''Mechanicus Dragon Scale Armour'''===[[File:Enginseer1.jpg|thumb|200px|A Mechanicus Enginseer]]This type of power armour is worn by the tech-priests of the Magos Militant and the [[Enginseers]] seconded to the [[Imperial Guard]]. Each set of dragon scale is individually hand-forged from adamantine and ceramite plating and woven with prayers of permanence and micro-etched with fractal incantations of defense. While offering protection of the finest powered armour, and augmenting the wearer's strength, dragon scale’s greatest advantage is that it is designed to interface directly with the tech-priest’s cybernetic body and draws its power from his potentia coil, never needing to be recharged while worn. The suit's systems include a photo-visor and a respirator. However, the user must have a cybermantle and potentia coil in order to use this type of power armour.{{Fn|25a}}{{Clear}} ==='''Other Imperial Designs'''=== *'''Light Power Armour'''By reducing the bulk of the ceramite plating, Light Power Armour offers the benefits of servo-boosted strength and a shell of durable ceramite, without sacrificing mobility or nimbleness.{{Fn|47}} *'''Heavy Power Armour'''Sacrificing mobility for thicker plating and industrial grade actuators, Heavy Power Armour turns its wearer into a walking tank, capable of striding through a storm of small arms fire without so much as flinching.{{Fn|47}} *'''Lidhl Light Power Armour'''Despite its heavily ornamented and impressive visage, this armour it is at the low end of protective value. It sees the most widespread use among the officers of the Scintillan Guard, for it allows a great deal of customisation to better display their heraldry and accomplishments.{{Fn|25b}} *'''Stormsuit pattern'''** {{Main|Arkan Confederates Armour}}Used by the The [[Imperial Guard]]'s Arkan Confederates' Steamblood Zouaves. Stormsuits are powered exoskeletons covered in high quality and resilient carapace armour.{{Fn|42x}} *'''Zayth Engine Armour'''The complicated exoskeletons used by the Engine Orders of [[Zayth]] are marvels of Dark Age technology. While not as advanced as most power armour, Zayth engine armour provides a degree of protection from environmental hazards and its pistons and servos greatly increases the user’s strength. Since no clan would ever willingly trade away even a single one of its irreplaceable suits of Engine Armour, most examples found off world are those salvaged from dead Zaythian cities, casualties of the endless wars. Designed to allow the wearer to operate in the hazardous engine rooms of Zayth's vehicle cities, engine armour also comes equipped with rebreathers capable of sustaining the wearer for up to 10 hours, and its shielding allows the wearer to resist the effects of extreme heat and most forms of electromagnetic radiation. The power cells needed to use the engine armour (without which the exoskeleton is nothing more than dead weight) generally last 10 hours before they must be recharged or replaced.{{Fn|33}} =='''Chaos Space Marines'''==[[File:Chaosspacemarineart.jpg|thumb|200px|a [[Chaos Space Marine]]]]At the time of the [[Heresy]], [[Power Armour#Mark II "Crusade Armour"|Crusade-pattern armour]] was in the process of disappearing from the Legions and being replaced by improved iterations of Space Marine power armour. Even so, both sides were forced to reinstate older marks of armour to replace their losses, as well as scavenging from their fallen comrades.{{Fn|62}} The armour of the Traitor Legions reflects these turbulent times, often featuring distinctive studded and riveted plasteelplates rather than the smooth ceramite of later designs.{{Fn|62}} Exposed power cables blend with sinew and vein and many Chaos Space Marines individualise their armour with crests,horns, skulls chains and spikes. A Chaos Space Marine’s armour will have been changed by long exposure to the [[warp]]. It might sprout spines or bony ridges, be covered in a layer of scales or flicker with coruscating energy{{Fn|62}}{{Clear}} =='''Non-Imperial Power Armour'''====='''Exo-Armour'''===[[File:HearthguardNew.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Hearthkyn]] in Exo-Armour]]*{{Main|Exo-Armour}}'''[[Exo-Armour]]''' is extremely durable and advanced Power Armour produced by the [[Squat]]s of the [[Leagues of Votann]]. Often compared to [[Terminator Armour]], it is capable of shrugging off heavy fire and turning its wearer into a living battering ram.{{Fn|56}}{{Clear}} ==='''Armour of the Order'''===[[Image:CalibanBeast.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A Knight of the Order in Power Armour]]The Knights of [[the Order]] on [[Caliban]] used a rudimentary pattern of power armour, before the arrival of the Emperor. Each suit was handed down from knight to knight and repair/maintained throughout the [[Age of Strife]], being one of the few technologies that the armourers of Caliban retained through the Age of Strife.{{Fn|43a}}  These suits of power armour increased the wearer's strength, were capable of protecting the wearer from artillery shrapnel, and had cooling systems for the wearer's comfort. The helmets were capable of filtering out toxic environments, were equipped with vox-grilles which distorted the wearer's voice, and could somewhat deafen outside sounds. Only helmets worn by team leaders had intra-vox communication systems.{{Fn|43c}}{{Fn|43d}}{{Fn|43e}}{{Fn|43f}} However, this armour was considered inferior in every way to Astartes power armour. Unlike Astartes armour, these suits did not have enhanced optical systems, nor their own air supply. While they did have cooling systems to increase wearer comfort, they could not protect the wearer from extreme heat/cold like Astartes power armour. Astartes armour was also more protective. {{Fn|43c}}{{Fn|43f}}{{Clear}} ==='''The Auretian Technocracy's power armour'''===The civilization known as the [[Auretian Technocracy]] used a model of power armour for its "Brotherhood" order of soldiers. Each suit of power armour was fully enclosed and coloured a gleaming silver with red/black heraldry on their pauldrons. The power armour was noted as being so similar to Astartes power armour that the release catches on the helmet were in the same location. Unlike Astartes power armour, the Auretian Technocracy's power armour did not require the use of a black carapace, and its wearers were not gene-enhanced. These suits were the product of a still fully functional STC that the Technocracy possessed, thus while the Brotherhood numbered in the millions, they were all armoured with this power armour.{{Fn|44}} After the destruction of the Auretian Technocracy, the STC fragment for this power armour was recovered and presented to the Mechanicum as a new pattern of Astartes power armour.{{Fn|45}} ==='''Dulanian power armour'''===The Faash (the military cadre of the non-Imperial human civilisation known as the [[Dulanian]]s) employed a type of reactor-driven power armour utilised by their [[Scarabine]] mechanised troopers. This heavy armour incorporated internal shield generators and [[chem-stimm]] dispensers and featured built-in arm-mounted weapons, typically [[interference gun]]s or [[lasgun]]s and [[power gauntlet]]s.{{Fn|47}} =={{Endn|Conflicting sources}}==The MkII armour is claimed in [[Deathwatch: Rites of Battle]] to not be able to move its helmet, with the Astartes insides still being able to rotate his head around inside the said helmet. This conflicts with [[Forge World (company)|Forge World]]'s depictions of the MkII armour set and the novel [[Horus Rising]], where an Astartes is seen in MKII Power Armour with the helmet turned towards several of his brethren.{{Fn|48}} According to [[Games Workshop]], Forge World intentionally redesigned the armour's helmet and neck joint in this way to enable more modelling options.{{Fn|26}} The [[Squat]]s influence on the development of MkIII armour conflicts across sources and time. White Dwarf 128 (1990) places MkIII development firmly because of the squat homeworlds in the galactic core. By the time of the Deathwatch RPG, the Rites of Battle supplement (2011, a second-party supplement) references the following:*"A new variant of power armour was created during the Emperor's wars with the inhabitants of the worlds close to the galactic core. These high-gravity planets were home to an extensive industrial civilization that put up stiff resistance to the Imperial Crusade."{{Fn|50}}. Squats are specifically not mentioned, and this was released before the re-launch of the Horus Heresy tabletop game. By the time a webpost is written about it on Warhammer Community (most recently accessed 2021, but posted earlier), that has been solidified as being created for boarding actions and tunnel fighting, with no reference at all to the galactic core or high gravity worlds. {{Fn|26}} ==All Miniatures=={{Main|Miniatures: Space Marine Armour Variants}} =='''See also'''==

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