Land Raider Redeemer
The Land Raider Redeemer is an assault version of the Land Raider used by the Space Marines. Like the Land Raider Crusader from which it evolved, the Redeemer variant has several modifications which, while decreasing the transport capacity, assist warriors assaulting from within it. Unlike the Crusader, this variant supports assaulting Astartes with a Flamestorm Cannon rather than bolt weapons.
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History
Origins
The first Land Raider Redeemer was created by the Fire Lords chapter, under the command of Jaric Phoros, on the planet of Grissen. Finding themselves in the midst of a planet-wide civil war, the Space Marines made little progress against the natives. The rebels were so entrenched that even the most devastating orbital bombardments made scant impact on their positions. Since Exterminatus was not an option, Phoros bit back his mounting frustration and directed his Techmarines to construct a weapon that would win the war. Within a month of the first Land Raider modifications, the largest planetary faction was suing for peace and Grissen was part of the Imperium once more. In the wake of the Grissen campaign, Phoros disseminated his new design's schematics.[1a]
Technical Information
| Vehicle Name: | Land Raider Redeemer | Main Armament: | 2x Twin-linked Flamestorm Cannons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forge World of Origin: | Mars/Jerulas | Secondary Armament: | 2x Twin-linked Assault Cannons |
| Known Patterns: | I-III | Traverse: | 180° |
| Crew: | Driver, Commander | Elevation: | From -32° to +42° |
| Powerplant: | Adaptable thermic combustion | Main Ammunition: | 20 x 3 Second Bursts per weapon (variable) |
| Weight: | 74 tonnes | Secondary Ammunition: | 2,000 rounds |
| Length: | 10.3m | ||
| Width: | 6.1m | Armour | |
| Height: | 4.11m | ||
| Ground Clearance: | 0.45m | Superstructure: | 95mm |
| Fording Depth: | {{{Fording Depth}}} | Hull: | 95mm |
| Max Speed - on road | 41kph | Gun Mantlet | N/A |
| Max Speed - off road: | 50kph | Vehicle Designation: | 1020-766-0724-PR 132 |
| Transport Capacity: | 12 (6) | Firing Ports: | N/A |
| Access Points: | N/A | Turret: | N/A |
Armament
The Redeemer's armament consists of one twin-linked Assault Cannon and two Flamestorm Cannons (each on a side sponson). It may be upgraded to mount a Multi-melta and/or a pintle mounted Storm Bolter.[1b]
Equipment
The Redeemer is also equipped with Frag Assault Launchers, Smoke Launchers, and a Searchlight. It can be further upgraded with Extra Armour and/or a Hunter-killer Missile.[1b]
Transport Capacity and Access Points
The Redeemer can carry 12 Space Marines in Power Armour or 6 in Terminator Armour. There are three access points, one on each side of the hull, as well as the front ramp.[Needs Citation]
Vortimer Pattern Redeemer
The Vortimer Pattern Redeemer is a variant used by the Grey Knights. These vehicles have been modified by the Chapter's Master of the Forge Regis Vortimer to change the main weapon to Psy-cannon, added to armour sacred unguents and Runes of Warding in order to combat Daemons.[2b]
Named Land Raider Redeemers
- Eurayalis Bane - of the Sons of Medusa[2a]
- Fire of Fenris - of the Space Wolves[3]
- Heart of Blood - of the Executioners[2a]
- Prometheus, the first Land Raider Redeemer, still serves in the Fire Lords' second company.[1a] Note that it must not be confused with the Land Raider Prometheus
Sources
- 1: Codex: Space Marines (5th Edition)
- 2: Imperial Armour Volume Two - Second Edition: War Machines of the Adeptus Astartes
- 3: War Zone Fenris: Curse of the Wulfen, Chapter 3, The Champions of Fenris
