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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 | + | 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. | + | 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]] | + | |align=center|[[Armageddon (ship)|Armageddon]]{{Fn|2}} |
|align=center|Unknown | |align=center|Unknown | ||
− | |align=center|Destroyed by [[Tyranid]] Hive Swarms over [[Typhon Primaris]] | + | |align=center|Destroyed by [[Tyranid]] Hive Swarms over [[Typhon Primaris]]{{Fn|2}}. |
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|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''' | + | |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''' | + | |align=center|'''Sword of Caliban'''{{Fn|10}} |
− | |align=center|[[Vraks]] Campaign | + | |align=center|[[Vraks]] Campaign {{Fn|10}} |
|align=center|Unknown | |align=center|Unknown | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | |align=center|'''Salvation''' | + | |align=center|'''Salvation'''{{Fn|10}} |
− | |align=center|[[Vraks]] Campaign | + | |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]] | + | |align=center|[[Captain Augusta]]{{Fn|1b}} |
|align=center|Unknown | |align=center|Unknown | ||
|align=center|Unknown | |align=center|Unknown | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | |align=center|[[Eternal Defiance]] | + | |align=center|[[Eternal Defiance]]{{Fn|1b}} |
|align=center|Unknown | |align=center|Unknown | ||
|align=center|Unknown | |align=center|Unknown | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | |align=center|[[Hunter]] | + | |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''' | + | |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]]''' | + | |align=center|'''[[Rubicon]]'''{{Fn|3}} |
|align=center|Unknown | |align=center|Unknown | ||
− | |align=center|Destroyed above [[Volcanis Ultor]] | + | |align=center|Destroyed above [[Volcanis Ultor]]{{Fn|3}} |
|- | |- | ||
|align=center|[[Imperial Fists]] | |align=center|[[Imperial Fists]] | ||
− | |align=center|'''[[Titus (ship)|Titus]]''' | + | |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]]''' | + | |align=center|'''[[Mortis Probati]]'''{{Fn|8}} |
− | |align=center|Defense of [[Tarsis Ultra]] against [[Hive Fleet Leviathan]] | + | |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]] | + | |align=center|[[Revenant]]{{Fn|12a}} |
|align=center| | |align=center| | ||
|align=center|Unknown | |align=center|Unknown | ||
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|align=center|[[Red Corsairs]] | |align=center|[[Red Corsairs]] | ||
− | |align=center|[[Wolf of Fenris]] | + | |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 | ||
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| rowspan="2" align="center" | [[Red Talons]] | | rowspan="2" align="center" | [[Red Talons]] | ||
− | |align=center|[[Claw of Justice]] | + | |align=center|[[Claw of Justice]]{{Fn|1b}} |
|align=center|Unknown | |align=center|Unknown | ||
|align=center|Unknown | |align=center|Unknown | ||
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− | |align=center|[[Holy Execution]] | + | |align=center|[[Holy Execution]]{{Fn|1b}} |
|align=center|Unknown | |align=center|Unknown | ||
|align=center|Unknown | |align=center|Unknown | ||
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| rowspan="2" align="center" | [[Space Wolves]] | | rowspan="2" align="center" | [[Space Wolves]] | ||
− | |align=center|[[Claw of Russ]] | + | |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]]''' | + | |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 | + | |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''' | + | |align=center|'''Valin's Revenge'''{{Fn|5}} |
− | |align=center|Defense of Ultramar against [[M'kar]] the Reborn | + | |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]]''' | + | |align=center|'''[[Eternal Faith]]'''{{Fn|1b}} |
|align=center|Unknown | |align=center|Unknown | ||
|align=center|Unknown | |align=center|Unknown | ||
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− | |align=center|'''[[Hermes]]''' | + | |align=center|'''[[Hermes]]'''{{Fn|1b}} |
|align=center|Unknown | |align=center|Unknown | ||
|align=center|Unknown | |align=center|Unknown | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
− | * | + | *{{Endn|1}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/content/article.jsp?community=&catId=cat1290319&categoryId=1100007&aId=4300022 Battlefleet Gothic Resources: Imperial Fleets] |
− | ** | + | **{{Endn|1a}} p. 22 |
− | ** | + | **{{Endn|1b}} p. 23 |
− | * | + | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Dawn of War II]] |
− | * | + | *{{Endn|3}}: [[Grey Knights (Novel Series)]] |
− | * | + | *{{Endn|4}}: [[Nightbringer (Novel)]] by [[Graham McNeill]] |
− | * | + | *{{Endn|5}}: [[Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook]] |
− | * | + | *{{Endn|6}}: [[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (4th Edition)]] |
− | * | + | *{{Endn|7}}: [[Codex: Sisters of Battle (2nd Edition)]] |
− | * | + | *{{Endn|8}}: [[Warriors of Ultramar (Novel)]] by [[Graham McNeill]] – [[The Ultramarines Omnibus]], {{Cite This}}, p. 342 |
− | * | + | *{{Endn|9}}: [[The Chapter's Due (Novel)]] by [[Graham McNeill]] |
− | * | + | *{{Endn|10}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Five: The Siege of Vraks]], Pg. 54 |
− | * | + | *{{Endn|11}}: [[Phalanx (Novel)]] Chapter 2 |
− | * | + | *{{Endn|12}}: [[The Emperor's Finest (Novel)]] by [[Sandy Mitchell]]: Chapter 1, p. 10 |
{{SpaceMarineShips}} | {{SpaceMarineShips}} |
Revision as of 22:11, 23 May 2012
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
- 1: Battlefleet Gothic Resources: Imperial Fleets
- 2: Dawn of War II
- 3: Grey Knights (Novel Series)
- 4: Nightbringer (Novel) by Graham McNeill
- 5: Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook
- 6: Codex: Chaos Space Marines (4th Edition)
- 7: Codex: Sisters of Battle (2nd Edition)
- 8: Warriors of Ultramar (Novel) by Graham McNeill – The Ultramarines Omnibus, [Needs Citation], p. 342
- 9: The Chapter's Due (Novel) by Graham McNeill
- 10: Imperial Armour Volume Five: The Siege of Vraks, Pg. 54
- 11: Phalanx (Novel) Chapter 2
- 12: The Emperor's Finest (Novel) by Sandy Mitchell: Chapter 1, p. 10
Modern Space Marine Fleet | |
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Battleships | Battle Barge |
Cruisers | Strike Cruiser • Vanguard Class |
Escorts | Gladius Class • Nova Class • Hunter Class • Rapid Strike Vessel |
Attack Craft | Thunderhawk • Stormraven • Storm Eagle (Fire Raptor) • Storm Talon • Stormhawk • Xiphon • Overlord • Nephilim • Dark Talon • Stormfang • Stormwolf • Corvus Blackstar • Caestus Assault Ram |
Transports | Thunderhawk Transporter • Landing Craft • Drop Pod |