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[[Image:StrikeCruiser.JPG|thumb|right|400px|[[Space Marines|Space Marine]] '''Strike Cruiser''']]
 
[[Image:StrikeCruiser.JPG|thumb|right|400px|[[Space Marines|Space Marine]] '''Strike Cruiser''']]
 
[[Image:BFGSMStrikeCruiser.gif|right|thumb|[[Ultramarines]] [[Chapter]] '''Strike Cruiser''' Model]]
 
[[Image:BFGSMStrikeCruiser.gif|right|thumb|[[Ultramarines]] [[Chapter]] '''Strike Cruiser''' Model]]
  
Most [[Space Marines|Space Marine]] [[Chapter]]s control only two or three mighty [[Battle Barge]]s<sup>1a</sup> however these behemoths are called upon rarely. The Chapter's '''Strike Cruisers''' are more common although still rare compared to [[Imperial Navy]] ship classes but the arrival of a single Strike Cruiser is usually enough to quell a rebellious planet, the same cannot be said of an [[Imperial Navy]] [[Cruiser]]. '''Strike Cruisers''' can carry up to one full [[company]] of Space Marines and their equipment. They are primarily used for rapid deployment and are often the first arrive in orbit of a threatened planet and capable of deploying their cargo within twenty minutes of said arrival.<sup>1b</sup>
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Most [[Space Marines|Space Marine]] [[Chapter]]s control only two or three mighty [[Battle Barge]]s{{Fn|1a}} however these behemoths are called upon rarely. The Chapter's '''Strike Cruisers''' are more common although still rare compared to [[Imperial Navy]] ship classes but the arrival of a single Strike Cruiser is usually enough to quell a rebellious planet, the same cannot be said of an [[Imperial Navy]] [[Cruiser]]. '''Strike Cruisers''' can carry up to one full [[company]] of Space Marines and their equipment. They are primarily used for rapid deployment and are often the first arrive in orbit of a threatened planet and capable of deploying their cargo within twenty minutes of said arrival.{{Fn|1b}}
  
The armament of a '''Strike Cruiser''' is comparable to that of a [[Imperial Navy]] [[Dauntless Light Cruiser]]. However the '''Strike Cruiser''' omits the [[lance]] weaponry in exchange for a mighty [[Bombardment Cannon]]. Additionally the '''Strike Cruiser''' has a flight deck for launching [[Thunderhawk Gunship]]s.<sup>1b</sup>
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The armament of a '''Strike Cruiser''' is comparable to that of a [[Imperial Navy]] [[Dauntless Light Cruiser]]. However the '''Strike Cruiser''' omits the [[lance]] weaponry in exchange for a mighty [[Bombardment Cannon]]. Additionally the '''Strike Cruiser''' has a flight deck for launching [[Thunderhawk Gunship]]s.{{Fn|1b}}
  
 
==Famous Strike Cruisers==
 
==Famous Strike Cruisers==
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| rowspan="3" align="center" | [[Blood Ravens]]
 
| rowspan="3" align="center" | [[Blood Ravens]]
|align=center|[[Armageddon (ship)|Armageddon]]<sup>2</sup>
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|align=center|[[Armageddon (ship)|Armageddon]]{{Fn|2}}
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
|align=center|Destroyed by [[Tyranid]] Hive Swarms over [[Typhon Primaris]]<sup>2</sup>.
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|align=center|Destroyed by [[Tyranid]] Hive Swarms over [[Typhon Primaris]]{{Fn|2}}.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|align=center|[[Rage of Erudition]]{{Cite This}}
 
|align=center|[[Rage of Erudition]]{{Cite This}}
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|-
 
|-
 
|align=center|[[Crimson Fists]]
 
|align=center|[[Crimson Fists]]
|align=center|'''Vengeance Incandescent'''<sup>11</sup>
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|align=center|'''Vengeance Incandescent'''{{Fn|11}}
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|-
 
|-
 
| rowspan="2" align="center" | [[Dark Angels]]
 
| rowspan="2" align="center" | [[Dark Angels]]
|align=center|'''Sword of Caliban'''<sup>10</sup>
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|align=center|'''Sword of Caliban'''{{Fn|10}}
|align=center|[[Vraks]] Campaign <sup>10</sup>
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|align=center|[[Vraks]] Campaign {{Fn|10}}
 
|align=center|Unknown
 
|align=center|Unknown
 
|-
 
|-
|align=center|'''Salvation'''<sup>10</sup>
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|align=center|'''Salvation'''{{Fn|10}}
|align=center|[[Vraks]] Campaign <sup>10</sup>
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|align=center|[[Vraks]] Campaign {{Fn|10}}
 
|align=center|Unknown
 
|align=center|Unknown
 
|-
 
|-
 
| rowspan="3" align="center" | [[Exorcists]]
 
| rowspan="3" align="center" | [[Exorcists]]
|align=center|[[Captain Augusta]]<sup>1b</sup>
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|align=center|[[Captain Augusta]]{{Fn|1b}}
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown
 
|align=center|Unknown
 
|-
 
|-
|align=center|[[Eternal Defiance]]<sup>1b</sup>
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|align=center|[[Eternal Defiance]]{{Fn|1b}}
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|-
 
|-
|align=center|[[Hunter]]<sup>1b</sup>
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|align=center|[[Hunter]]{{Fn|1b}}
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|-
 
|-
 
|align=center|[[Flesh Tearers]]
 
|align=center|[[Flesh Tearers]]
|align=center|'''Victus'''<sup>3</sup>
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|align=center|'''Victus'''{{Fn|3}}
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|-
 
|-
 
|align=center|[[Grey Knights Strike Cruiser|Grey Knights]]
 
|align=center|[[Grey Knights Strike Cruiser|Grey Knights]]
|align=center|'''[[Rubicon]]'''<sup>3</sup>
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|align=center|'''[[Rubicon]]'''{{Fn|3}}
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
|align=center|Destroyed above [[Volcanis Ultor]]<sup>3</sup>
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|align=center|Destroyed above [[Volcanis Ultor]]{{Fn|3}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
|align=center|[[Imperial Fists]]
 
|align=center|[[Imperial Fists]]
|align=center|'''[[Titus (ship)|Titus]]'''<sup>1b</sup>
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|align=center|'''[[Titus (ship)|Titus]]'''{{Fn|1b}}
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|-
 
|-
 
|align=center|[[Mortifactors]]
 
|align=center|[[Mortifactors]]
|align=center|'''[[Mortis Probati]]'''<sup>8</sup>
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|align=center|'''[[Mortis Probati]]'''{{Fn|8}}
|align=center|Defense of [[Tarsis Ultra]] against [[Hive Fleet Leviathan]]<sup>9</sup>
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|align=center|Defense of [[Tarsis Ultra]] against [[Hive Fleet Leviathan]]{{Fn|8}}
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|-
 
|-
 
|align=center|[[Reclaimers]]
 
|align=center|[[Reclaimers]]
|align=center|[[Revenant]]<sup>12a</sup>
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|align=center|[[Revenant]]{{Fn|12a}}
 
|align=center|
 
|align=center|
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|-
 
|-
 
|align=center|[[Red Corsairs]]
 
|align=center|[[Red Corsairs]]
|align=center|[[Wolf of Fenris]]<sup>6</sup>
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|align=center|[[Wolf of Fenris]]{{Fn|6}}
 
|align=center|Captured from the [[Space Wolves]]  
 
|align=center|Captured from the [[Space Wolves]]  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|-
 
|-
 
| rowspan="2" align="center" | [[Red Talons]]
 
| rowspan="2" align="center" | [[Red Talons]]
|align=center|[[Claw of Justice]]<sup>1b</sup>
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|align=center|[[Claw of Justice]]{{Fn|1b}}
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown
 
|align=center|Unknown
 
|-
 
|-
|align=center|[[Holy Execution]]<sup>1b</sup>
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|align=center|[[Holy Execution]]{{Fn|1b}}
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|-
 
|-
 
| rowspan="2" align="center" | [[Space Wolves]]
 
| rowspan="2" align="center" | [[Space Wolves]]
|align=center|[[Claw of Russ]]<sup>7</sup>
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|align=center|[[Claw of Russ]]{{Fn|7}}
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown
 
|align=center|Unknown
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|-
 
| rowspan="2" align="center" | [[Ultramarines]]
 
| rowspan="2" align="center" | [[Ultramarines]]
|align=center|'''[[Vae Victus]]'''<sup>4</sup>
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|align=center|'''[[Vae Victus]]'''{{Fn|4}}
|align=center|[[Pavonis]] Campaign, Defense of [[Tarsis Ultra]] against [[Hive Fleet Leviathan]], Second Pavonis Campaign, Defense of Ultramar against [[M'kar]] the Reborn<sup>9</sup>
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|align=center|[[Pavonis]] Campaign, Defense of [[Tarsis Ultra]] against [[Hive Fleet Leviathan]], Second Pavonis Campaign, Defense of Ultramar against [[M'kar]] the Reborn{{Fn|9}}
 
|align=center|Active
 
|align=center|Active
 
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|-
|align=center|'''Valin's Revenge'''<sup>5</sup>
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|align=center|'''Valin's Revenge'''{{Fn|5}}
|align=center|Defense of Ultramar against [[M'kar]] the Reborn<sup>9</sup>
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|align=center|Defense of Ultramar against [[M'kar]] the Reborn{{Fn|9}}
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
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|-
 
| rowspan="2" align="center" | [[White Consuls]]
 
| rowspan="2" align="center" | [[White Consuls]]
|align=center|'''[[Eternal Faith]]'''<sup>1b</sup>
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|align=center|'''[[Eternal Faith]]'''{{Fn|1b}}
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|-
 
|-
|align=center|'''[[Hermes]]'''<sup>1b</sup>
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|align=center|'''[[Hermes]]'''{{Fn|1b}}
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
 
|align=center|Unknown  
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==Sources==
 
==Sources==
*<sup>1</sup>[http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/content/article.jsp?community=&catId=cat1290319&categoryId=1100007&aId=4300022 Battlefleet Gothic Resources: Imperial Fleets]
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*{{Endn|1}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/content/article.jsp?community=&catId=cat1290319&categoryId=1100007&aId=4300022 Battlefleet Gothic Resources: Imperial Fleets]
**<sup>1a</sup>p.22
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**{{Endn|1a}} p. 22
**<sup>1b</sup>p.23
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**{{Endn|1b}} p. 23
*<sup>2</sup>[[Dawn of War II]]
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[Dawn of War II]]
*<sup>3</sup>[[Grey Knights (Novel Series)]]
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*{{Endn|3}}: [[Grey Knights (Novel Series)]]
*<sup>4</sup>[[Nightbringer (Novel)]] by [[Graham McNeill]]
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*{{Endn|4}}: [[Nightbringer (Novel)]] by [[Graham McNeill]]
*<sup>5</sup>[[Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook]]
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*{{Endn|5}}: [[Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook]]
*<sup>6</sup>[[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (4th Edition)]]
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*{{Endn|6}}: [[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (4th Edition)]]
*<sup>7</sup>[[Codex: Sisters of Battle (2nd Edition)]]
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*{{Endn|7}}: [[Codex: Sisters of Battle (2nd Edition)]]
*<sup>8</sup>[[Ultramarines (Novel Series)|The Ultramarines Omnibus]], Warriors of Ultramar, p.342
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*{{Endn|8}}: [[Warriors of Ultramar (Novel)]] by [[Graham McNeill]] – [[The Ultramarines Omnibus]], {{Cite This}}, p. 342
*<sup>9</sup>[[Ultramarines (Novel Series)]]
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*{{Endn|9}}: [[The Chapter's Due (Novel)]] by [[Graham McNeill]]
*<sup>10</sup>[[Imperial Armour Volume Five: The Siege of Vraks]], Pg. 54
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*{{Endn|10}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Five: The Siege of Vraks]], Pg. 54
*<sup>11</sup>[[Phalanx (Novel)]] Chapter 2 (No page number given in Ebook)
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*{{Endn|11}}: [[Phalanx (Novel)]] Chapter 2
*<sup>12</sup>[[The Emperor's Finest (Novel)]] by [[Sandy Mitchell]]: Chapter 1, p. 10
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*{{Endn|12}}: [[The Emperor's Finest (Novel)]] by [[Sandy Mitchell]]: Chapter 1, p. 10
  
 
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Revision as of 22:11, 23 May 2012

Space Marine Strike Cruiser
Ultramarines Chapter Strike Cruiser Model

Most Space Marine Chapters control only two or three mighty Battle Barges[1a] however these behemoths are called upon rarely. The Chapter's Strike Cruisers are more common although still rare compared to Imperial Navy ship classes but the arrival of a single Strike Cruiser is usually enough to quell a rebellious planet, the same cannot be said of an Imperial Navy Cruiser. Strike Cruisers can carry up to one full company of Space Marines and their equipment. They are primarily used for rapid deployment and are often the first arrive in orbit of a threatened planet and capable of deploying their cargo within twenty minutes of said arrival.[1b]

The armament of a Strike Cruiser is comparable to that of a Imperial Navy Dauntless Light Cruiser. However the Strike Cruiser omits the lance weaponry in exchange for a mighty Bombardment Cannon. Additionally the Strike Cruiser has a flight deck for launching Thunderhawk Gunships.[1b]

Famous Strike Cruisers

Chapter Vessel Noteworthy Actions Current Status
Black Templars Dorn's Wrath[Needs Citation] Unknown Unknown
Ophidium Gulf[Needs Citation] Unknown Unknown
Blood Ravens Armageddon[2] Unknown Destroyed by Tyranid Hive Swarms over Typhon Primaris[2].
Rage of Erudition[Needs Citation] Unknown Unknown
Ravenous Spirit[Needs Citation] Unknown Unknown
Crimson Fists Vengeance Incandescent[11] Unknown Unknown
Dark Angels Sword of Caliban[10] Vraks Campaign [10] Unknown
Salvation[10] Vraks Campaign [10] Unknown
Exorcists Captain Augusta[1b] Unknown Unknown
Eternal Defiance[1b] Unknown Unknown
Hunter[1b] Unknown Unknown
Flesh Tearers Victus[3] Unknown Unknown
Grey Knights Rubicon[3] Unknown Destroyed above Volcanis Ultor[3]
Imperial Fists Titus[1b] Unknown Unknown
Mortifactors Mortis Probati[8] Defense of Tarsis Ultra against Hive Fleet Leviathan[8] Unknown
Reclaimers Revenant[12a] Unknown
Red Corsairs Wolf of Fenris[6] Captured from the Space Wolves Unknown
Red Talons Claw of Justice[1b] Unknown Unknown
Holy Execution[1b] Unknown Unknown
Space Wolves Claw of Russ[7] Unknown Unknown
Stormwolf[Needs Citation] Unknown Unknown
Ultramarines Vae Victus[4] Pavonis Campaign, Defense of Tarsis Ultra against Hive Fleet Leviathan, Second Pavonis Campaign, Defense of Ultramar against M'kar the Reborn[9] Active
Valin's Revenge[5] Defense of Ultramar against M'kar the Reborn[9] Unknown
White Consuls Eternal Faith[1b] Unknown Unknown
Hermes[1b] Unknown Unknown

See Also

Sources


Modern Space Marine Fleet
Battleships Battle Barge
Cruisers Strike CruiserVanguard Class
Escorts Gladius ClassNova ClassHunter ClassRapid Strike Vessel
Attack Craft ThunderhawkStormravenStorm Eagle (Fire Raptor) • Storm TalonStormhawkXiphonOverlordNephilimDark TalonStormfangStormwolfCorvus BlackstarCaestus Assault Ram
Transports Thunderhawk TransporterLanding CraftDrop Pod