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− | Greater in strength, resilience and intelligence than its more common counterpart the [[Ravener]], it's 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}} | + | Greater in strength, resilience and intelligence than its more common counterpart the [[Ravener]], it's 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}} |
==Basic Information== | ==Basic Information== |
Revision as of 07:36, 12 June 2014
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, it's 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"