{{SpaceMarinesPortal}}[[Image:RazorbackArt.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Razorback{{Fn|1}}]][[Image:Razorback.jpg|right|thumb|255px|[[Ultramarines]] Razorback with a [[lascannon]] turret.⁵{{Fn|2}}]][[Image:Razorback Heavy Bolter.jpg|thumb|right|255px|Razorback with [[twin-linked]] [[heavy bolter]]s.⁵{{Fn|2}}]]==Overview==The '''Razorback ''' is a tracked, armoured vehicle used by [[Space Marine]] [[chaptersChapters]]. Its design is based on the [[Rhino]] chassis and as such is quite easy to manufacture, sharing many of its design features. It is sometimes favoured over the Rhino because of its superior fire powerfirepower, although it this comes at the cost of less transport space. Because the rediscovery of the design occurred after the [[Horus Heresy]], the [[Traitor Legions]] rarely field the Razorback.

===Origins===It was originally A variant of the [[Predator]] [[Battle Tank]] designed prior to carry troops is believed to be the first precursor to the modern Razorback. However, the [[ImperiumSTC]], during template for the Razorback was first expansion rediscovered in [[M36]] by [[Techpriest#Artisan|Chief Artisan]] [[Tilvius]] while he was exploring the Southern Rim of mankind into the galaxy. It was, like all other information, stored on the ancient When he returned to [[STCMars]] systems, but lost during the [[Age of StrifeAdeptus Mechanicus]]recognized it from earlier records and commenced work on its production. Within two hundred years the first Razorbacks were field-tested and began seeing service to the Adeptus Astartes soon after.{{Fn|1}}

==Battlefield Role=Military Employment===The Razorback was designed to be a transport, but with more fire power than the basic Rhino. Many Space Marine commanders swear by its extra fire power, saying that it always makes up for its reduced transport capacity. ==The Razorback in the 41st Millennium==It was eventually found again in [[M36]] by [[Techpriest#Artisan|Chief Artisan]] [[Tilvius]]. His quest was to find a fully operational STC system.³ Because the rediscovery of the design occurred after the Some [[Horus Heresy]], [[Chaos Space MarineChapter Master]]s are wary of using the [[traitor legions]] do not field Razorbacks. ==Technical Information=====Armament===The standard armament of a Razorback consists of , partly because it is a [[twin-linked]] [[heavy bolter]], [[smoke launcher]]srelatively "recent" machine at only 4, and a [[searchlight]]000 years old. It can replace its [[heavy bolter]] with {{Fn|4}} They also believe it fails both as a [[twin-linked]] [[heavy flamer]], troop transport and a [[twin-linked]] [[assault cannon]]battle tank, a [[twin-linked]] [[lascannon]] lacking the transport capacity or a combination of a [[lascannon]] firepower and a [[twin-linked]] [[plasma gun]].===Armour===The armour of dedicated machines. Others see it as filling a Razorback is gap between the same as that of a Rhinotwo, quite thin but allowing it extra speed.===Equipment===The Razorback can be upgraded with a [[dozer blade]], a [[pintle-mounted]] [[storm bolter]], a [[hunter-killer missile]]able to provide heavy fire support for squads assaulting the enemy, and [[extra armour]]freely mix Rhinos and Razorbacks together.===Further Information=======Transport Capacity====The capacity of the Razorback is reduced compared to the Rhino, uses include providing escort for armoured attacks and can carry up to 6 Space Marines heavy reconnaissance in coordination with [[Power Armour]] but may not carry soldiers in [[Terminator ArmourSpace Marine Bike Squad|bike-mounted troops]].[[File: SW Razorback..jpg{{Fn|right|thumbnail|A [[Space Wolves]] Razorback.⁶]]====Fire Points====The Razorback is a fully contained vehicle and has no fire points as the turret takes up the space where a marine could fire from in a Rhino.====Access Points====There are three access points, a hatch on either side and a rear ramp.==Technical Information==1}}

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|Gun Traverse= 260 degrees°|Gun Elevation=From -5 ° to 45 degrees°

==Related Articles=Armament===The standard armament of a Razorback consists of a [[twin-linked]] [[heavy bolter]] mounted in a turret atop the vehicle. The turret is normally remote-controlled, using a targeting logis-engine similar to that found in [[Land Raider]]s. In some cases Razorbacks lack this system, however, and so a second marine or servitor is added to man the weapon, protected from enemy fire by a gun shield,{{Fn|1}} armoured in bonded [[ceramite]]/titanium and incorporating a photo-suppressive visor.{{Fn|9a}} The turret is self-elevating.{{Fn|9b}} The heavy bolters can often be replaced with a [[twin-linked]] [[heavy flamer]], a [[twin-linked]] [[assault cannon]], a [[twin-linked]] [[lascannon]], a [[Multi-melta]]{{Fn|5}}, a combination of a [[lascannon]] and a [[twin-linked]] [[plasma gun]],{{Fn|4}} or the [[twin-linked]] M.38-pattern 'Deathreaper' [[lascannon]],{{Fn|9a}} fed by power cells located in the main hull and assisted by dual-link auxiliary cells.{{Fn|9b}} ===Equipment===Standard equipment includes [[Smoke Launchers]] and a [[searchlight]]. The Razorback can be further upgraded with [[Dozer Blades]], a [[pintle-mounted]] [[storm bolter]], a [[hunter-killer missile]], and [[extra armour]].{{Fn|4}} ===Transport Capacity===The capacity of the Razorback is reduced compared to the Rhino, and can carry up to 6 Space Marines in [[Power Armour]], though not in [[Terminator Armour]]. The Razorback has the same access points found on the Rhino, however it lacks any fire points due to its turret-mounted weapon. Devastator marines in particular favor the use of the Razorback.{{Fn|4}} ===Variants===[[Image:ArmouredRazorback.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Armoured Razorback{{Fn|10a}}]]====Armoured Razorback====The '''Armoured Razorback''' has several hatches that are designed for [[Space Marines]] to fire out of. While the rear hatch allows several Space Marines to do so, the front hatch and top hatch only allow one. By doing so, the vehicle's passengers can add their firepower to the [[Lascannon]] and [[Twin-Linked]] [[Plasma Gun]]s, the Armoured Razorback is armed with. It is also equipped with additional exhaust pipes and an air-cooling grill for its supercharged engine.{{Fn|10b}}{{clear}} [[Image:RazorbackMelta.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Infernum Pattern Razorback with [[Multi-Melta]]]] ====Infernum Pattern Razorback====It is believed that [[Techmarine]]s of the [[Fire Hawks]] [[Chapter]] formulated a means of overcoming the power feed issue and first used the new vehicle variant during the [[Badab War]], where this advanced type of Razorback was used to smash through enemy fortifications and deliver squads directly through the breach with its [[Multi-Melta]]. The New variant was named '''Infernum Pattern Razorback'''.{{Fn|6b}}{{clear}} [[Image:RazorbackRikarius.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Razorback Rikarius{{Fn|7}}]]====Razorback Rikarius====The '''Razorback Rikarius''' is a Razorback variant used by the [[Blood Ravens]] and others. It was first developed in [[M37]], when a resurgence of [[Ork]] forces in the Aurelian System prompted commanders to produce a tank that could eliminate vast amounts of infantry. The resulting vehicle was named after [[Yriel Rikarius]], the Blood Ravens 2nd Captain at the time who had connections to the [[Magos|High Magos]] [[M'Lell]] of [[Mars]]. M'Lell ensured the revised Razorback [[STC]] was quickly fabricated and put into service alongside the embattled Blood Ravens. Sacrificing transport capacity to mount a variety of weapons such as twin-linked [[Assault Cannon]]s and two [[Hurricane Bolter]]s, squadrons of these vehicles have since served many other Space Marine Chapters. In the intervening centuries their numbers have dwindled and the STC lost, which has resulted in the surviving vehicles being treated as relics.{{Fn|7}}{{clear}} [[Image:VortimerRazorback.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Vortimer Pattern Razorback]]====Vortimer Pattern Razorback====The '''Vortimer Pattern Razorback''' is a variant used by the [[Grey Knights]]. It mounts [[twin-linked]] [[Psycannon]]s and only a few exist in the Chapter's service. These vehicles were personally constructed by Master Armourer [[Regis Vortimer]] himself and were for the [[Deliverance of Vulgate]].{{Fn|6a}}{{clear}} ==Named Razorbacks==[[Image:Maneus.png|thumb|300px|[[Howling Griffons]] Razorback [[Maneus]]{{Fn|8}}]]*''[[Maneus]]'' — [[Howling Griffons]]{{Fn|8}}{{clear}}==Images==<gallery mode="packed" heights="150">RazorbackAssault.jpg|Razorback with twin [[Assault Cannon]]sRazorbackPlasma.jpg|Razorback with [[Lascannon]] and [[Plasma Gun]]SW Razorback..jpg|A [[Space Wolves]] Razorback.{{Fn|3}}Razorback3.jpg|2nd Edition Razorback Miniature</gallery> ==See also==*[[Space Marine ArmouryVehicles (List)]]

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