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Hyperios missile launcher

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[[Image:HyperiosLauncher.jpg|thumb|right|An automated Hyperios Missile launcher{{Fn|2}}]]
The '''Hyperios Missile Launcher''' is a specialized, anti-aircraft missile launcher mounted on [[Space Marine]] [[Whirlwind#Whirlwind_HyperiosWhirlwind Hyperios|Whirlwind Hyperios]]. It is capable of firing up to twenty Hyperios missiles at fast, low-flying targets, making it ideal for defense against ground-attack craft making strafing runs.{{Fn|1a}}
Due to a lack of manpower for dedicated air defense units in Space Marine [[Chapter]]s, It is common for Hyperios Missile Launchers equipped with automated remotely-activated defense systems to be utilized by Space Marine forces for local air defense. These [[Tarantula#Space Marines|automated platforms]] are dropped in by [[Thunderhawk]]s, activated by the chapters [[Techmarine]]s, and can be monitored via command vehicles.{{Fn|2}}
Due to the versatility of its tracking equipment the missile can also be used against ground targets, although this is often a case of last resort for a [[Space Marine Commander]].{{Fn|1a}}
==See Alsoalso==
*[[Missile Weapons]]
*[[Space Marine Armoury]]
*{{Endn|2}}:[[Imperial Armour - Apocalypse Second Edition]], pg.33
[[Category: Missile Weapons]][[Category: Weapons (Space Marines)]]
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