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The '''Ravener Alpha''' is a member of the [[Ravener]] genus of [[Tyranid]], engineered for fast surprise assaults and the leading of the surrounding swarm. | The '''Ravener Alpha''' is a member of the [[Ravener]] genus of [[Tyranid]], engineered for fast surprise assaults and the leading of the surrounding swarm. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | Greater in strength, resilience and intelligence than its more common counterpart the [[Ravener]], | + | Greater in strength, resilience and intelligence than its more common counterpart, the [[Ravener]], its main purpose is tunneling under enemy lines to open up strategic tunnels for other elements of the swarm to use.{{Fn|1a}} With biomorphs almost rivaling those of the larger [[Synapse creature|Synapse creatures]],{{Fn|1b}} it fulfills a battlefield role similar to the [[Tyranid Prime]]. It is also the only variant of the Ravener capable of [[Synapse|Synaptic]] support.{{Fn|1c}} |
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|Subterranean assault/Leader | |Subterranean assault/Leader | ||
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| − | |Devourer | + | |[[Devourer]]{{Fn|1d}} |
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|'''Tertiary Weaponry''' | |'''Tertiary Weaponry''' | ||
|Tail | |Tail | ||
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| + | |'''Threat evaluation''' | ||
| + | |High | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
| − | * | + | *1: [[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II]] |
| − | * | + | **{{Endn|1a}}: {{Cite This}} |
| − | * | + | **{{Endn|1b}}: Ravener Alpha upgrades |
| − | * | + | **{{Endn|1c}}: "Synapse Aura" |
| + | **{{Endn|1d}}: "Corrosive Devourer" | ||
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| + | [[Category:Dawn of War II]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Troops (Tyranids)]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:53, 7 July 2021
A Ravener Alpha[1a]
The Ravener Alpha is a member of the Ravener genus of Tyranid, engineered for fast surprise assaults and the leading of the surrounding swarm.
Overview
Greater in strength, resilience and intelligence than its more common counterpart, the Ravener, its main purpose is tunneling under enemy lines to open up strategic tunnels for other elements of the swarm to use.[1a] With biomorphs almost rivaling those of the larger Synapse creatures,[1b] it fulfills a battlefield role similar to the Tyranid Prime. It is also the only variant of the Ravener capable of Synaptic support.[1c]
Basic Information
| Ordo Xenos Departmento Analyticus Record[1a] | |
| Designation | Ravener Alpha |
| First encountered | Typhon |
| Role | Subterranean assault/Leader |
| Main Weaponry | Fangs and claws |
| Secondary Weaponry | Devourer[1d] |
| Tertiary Weaponry | Tail |
| Threat evaluation | High |
Related Articles
Sources
- 1: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II
- 1a: [Needs Citation]
- 1b: Ravener Alpha upgrades
- 1c: "Synapse Aura"
- 1d: "Corrosive Devourer"
