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[[File:StormLord.jpg|thumb|251px|An [[Imperial Guard]] Stormlord super-heavy tank]] |
[[File:StormLord.jpg|thumb|251px|An [[Imperial Guard]] Stormlord super-heavy tank]] |
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The '''Stormlord''' is a super-heavy main battle tank and variant of the [[Shadowsword]] tank-hunter and [[Titan]]-killer tank used by the forces of the [[Imperial Guard]]. The Stormlord replaces the [[Volcano Cannon]] of the Shadowsword with a [[Vulcan Mega Bolter|Vulcan Mega-Bolter]]. By removing the large capacitors and generators required for the Volcano Cannon to operate extra space has been opened up near the rear of the vehicle which allows the Stormlord to carry up to 40 infantrymen as an open-topped armoured transport. The Stormlord excels in the exact opposite role as the Shadowsword, as an infantry support vehicle, as its armament allows it to easily rip through infantry and light vehicles. Like every sanctioned Imperial variant of the [[Shadowsword]] and [[Baneblade]], the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] [[Forge World]] that manufactured each Stormlord records each tank's service number and tracks all of its accomplishments in the Emperor's service as each Stormlord is considered to be a divine servant of the [[Machine God]]. |
The '''Stormlord''' is a super-heavy main battle tank and variant of the [[Shadowsword]] tank-hunter and [[Titan]]-killer tank used by the forces of the [[Imperial Guard]]. The Stormlord replaces the [[Volcano Cannon]] of the Shadowsword with a [[Vulcan Mega Bolter|Vulcan Mega-Bolter]]. By removing the large capacitors and generators required for the Volcano Cannon to operate extra space has been opened up near the rear of the vehicle which allows the Stormlord to carry up to 40 infantrymen as an open-topped armoured transport. The Stormlord excels in the exact opposite role as the Shadowsword, as an infantry support vehicle, as its armament allows it to easily rip through infantry and light vehicles. Like every sanctioned Imperial variant of the [[Shadowsword]] and [[Baneblade]], the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] [[Forge World]] that manufactured each Stormlord records each tank's service number and tracks all of its accomplishments in the Emperor's service as each Stormlord is considered to be a divine servant of the [[Machine God]]. |
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| + | On the battlefield, the Stormlord serves as a line breaker tank, whose purpose is to maul enemy infantry waves at medium range. When configured defensively, it can sport up to five twin-linked [[Heavy Bolter]]s in addition to its [[Vulcan Mega-Bolter]], turning 20 bolt-spewing barrels upon anything that dares cross its field of fire, not counting any supplementary firepower the embarked Guardsmen can bring to bear. The Stormlord is the bane of [[Ork]] mobs and [[Tyranid]] [[Gaunt]] swarms. When configured offensively, it will swap some of his twin-linked Heavy Bolters for [[Heavy Flamer]]s. The Stormlord will then rumble toward it's designed objective, shred any surrounding infantery to pulp on the go, flush out any survivors with his Heavy Flamers, and disgorge his passengers unharmed right where they are required. Additionally, the large passenger compartment of the Stormlord can easily be upgraded to a full command center, making the Stormlord a favored choice as command tank for many regimental Colonels. |
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| + | Like all the Shadowsword variants, the Stormlord suffers from poor top speed and maneuvrability. Additionally, while his two [[Lascannon]]s allow him to fend off any marauding armored vehicle at medium range, the Stormlord is unable to fight armored opponents on his own. A single [[Leman Russ]] Battle Tank can spell the doom of a Stormlord by running from it while blasting away with his [[Battle Cannon]] with impunity. More than any other super-heavy tank, the Stormlord requires the support from the other elements of the Imperial Guard to fulfill his missions. |
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==Armament== |
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The Stormlord replaces the [[Volcano Cannon]] of the [[Shadowsword]] with the much more compact [[Vulcan Mega Bolter]], which frees up space within its armoured chassis for infantry transport capacity. The tank is also armed with a hull-mounted [[Twin-linked]] [[Heavy Bolter]], 2 top sponson-mounted [[Lascannons]], and 2 sponson-mounted [[Heavy Flamer]]s. The 2 sponson-mounted [[Heavy Flamer]]s can be replaced with [[Twin-linked]] [[Heavy Bolter]]s, extra armour plating, or another set of sponson and top sponson-mounts identical to the first set. The infantry hold near the rear of the vehicle has a firing platform with room for up to 20 soldiers to fire their weapons at the enemy, adding to the tank's overall vehicles firepower. The Stormlord can also be equipped with the following enhancements; a [[Hunter-Killer Missile Launcher]], a pintle-mounted [[Heavy Stubber]] or [[Storm Bolter]], a searchlight, smoke launchers, and 2 [[Heavy Stubber]]s mounted on the troop hold's firing platform. |
The Stormlord replaces the [[Volcano Cannon]] of the [[Shadowsword]] with the much more compact [[Vulcan Mega Bolter]], which frees up space within its armoured chassis for infantry transport capacity. The tank is also armed with a hull-mounted [[Twin-linked]] [[Heavy Bolter]], 2 top sponson-mounted [[Lascannons]], and 2 sponson-mounted [[Heavy Flamer]]s. The 2 sponson-mounted [[Heavy Flamer]]s can be replaced with [[Twin-linked]] [[Heavy Bolter]]s, extra armour plating, or another set of sponson and top sponson-mounts identical to the first set. The infantry hold near the rear of the vehicle has a firing platform with room for up to 20 soldiers to fire their weapons at the enemy, adding to the tank's overall vehicles firepower. The Stormlord can also be equipped with the following enhancements; a [[Hunter-Killer Missile Launcher]], a pintle-mounted [[Heavy Stubber]] or [[Storm Bolter]], a searchlight, smoke launchers, and 2 [[Heavy Stubber]]s mounted on the troop hold's firing platform. |
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Revision as of 13:03, 15 December 2012
An Imperial Guard Stormlord super-heavy tank
The Stormlord is a super-heavy main battle tank and variant of the Shadowsword tank-hunter and Titan-killer tank used by the forces of the Imperial Guard. The Stormlord replaces the Volcano Cannon of the Shadowsword with a Vulcan Mega-Bolter. By removing the large capacitors and generators required for the Volcano Cannon to operate extra space has been opened up near the rear of the vehicle which allows the Stormlord to carry up to 40 infantrymen as an open-topped armoured transport. The Stormlord excels in the exact opposite role as the Shadowsword, as an infantry support vehicle, as its armament allows it to easily rip through infantry and light vehicles. Like every sanctioned Imperial variant of the Shadowsword and Baneblade, the Adeptus Mechanicus Forge World that manufactured each Stormlord records each tank's service number and tracks all of its accomplishments in the Emperor's service as each Stormlord is considered to be a divine servant of the Machine God.
On the battlefield, the Stormlord serves as a line breaker tank, whose purpose is to maul enemy infantry waves at medium range. When configured defensively, it can sport up to five twin-linked Heavy Bolters in addition to its Vulcan Mega-Bolter, turning 20 bolt-spewing barrels upon anything that dares cross its field of fire, not counting any supplementary firepower the embarked Guardsmen can bring to bear. The Stormlord is the bane of Ork mobs and Tyranid Gaunt swarms. When configured offensively, it will swap some of his twin-linked Heavy Bolters for Heavy Flamers. The Stormlord will then rumble toward it's designed objective, shred any surrounding infantery to pulp on the go, flush out any survivors with his Heavy Flamers, and disgorge his passengers unharmed right where they are required. Additionally, the large passenger compartment of the Stormlord can easily be upgraded to a full command center, making the Stormlord a favored choice as command tank for many regimental Colonels.
Like all the Shadowsword variants, the Stormlord suffers from poor top speed and maneuvrability. Additionally, while his two Lascannons allow him to fend off any marauding armored vehicle at medium range, the Stormlord is unable to fight armored opponents on his own. A single Leman Russ Battle Tank can spell the doom of a Stormlord by running from it while blasting away with his Battle Cannon with impunity. More than any other super-heavy tank, the Stormlord requires the support from the other elements of the Imperial Guard to fulfill his missions.
Armament
The Stormlord replaces the Volcano Cannon of the Shadowsword with the much more compact Vulcan Mega Bolter, which frees up space within its armoured chassis for infantry transport capacity. The tank is also armed with a hull-mounted Twin-linked Heavy Bolter, 2 top sponson-mounted Lascannons, and 2 sponson-mounted Heavy Flamers. The 2 sponson-mounted Heavy Flamers can be replaced with Twin-linked Heavy Bolters, extra armour plating, or another set of sponson and top sponson-mounts identical to the first set. The infantry hold near the rear of the vehicle has a firing platform with room for up to 20 soldiers to fire their weapons at the enemy, adding to the tank's overall vehicles firepower. The Stormlord can also be equipped with the following enhancements; a Hunter-Killer Missile Launcher, a pintle-mounted Heavy Stubber or Storm Bolter, a searchlight, smoke launchers, and 2 Heavy Stubbers mounted on the troop hold's firing platform.
Regiments Known to Use Stormlords
- Catachan Jungle Fighters - The Catachan Jungle Fighters often make use of the Stormlord's massive infantry support firepower and its large transport hold to enhance their highly mobile and powerful light infantry fighting forces.
- Tallarn Desert Raiders - The Tallarn Desert Raiders use the Stormlord for its unsurpassed ratio of firepower to infantry transport space.
- Tingoya Infantry Regiments - The Tingoya Regiments are a highly mobile fighting force of light infantry, and they benefit greatly from the transport capacity and heavy firepower of the Stormlord.
Adeptus Mechanicus Technical Specifications
| Vehicle Name: | Stormlord | Main Armament: | Vulcan Mega Bolter |
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| Forge World of Origin: | Lucius | Secondary Armament: | 1 hull-mounted Twin-linked Heavy Bolter, 2 top sponson-mounted Lascannons, 2 sponson-mounted Twin-linked Heavy Bolters |
| Known Patterns: | I - XI | Traverse: | 0 degrees |
| Crew: | 1 Commander, 1 Driver, 1 Main Gunner, 2 Remote Gunners, 2 Loaders, 1 Communications-Operator, 1 Engineer | Elevation: | -4 to 18 degrees |
| Powerplant: | LC503 v18 p4 Multi-Fuel | Main Ammunition: | 4000 Rounds |
| Weight: | 312 Tonnes | Secondary Ammunition: | 300 and 4000 Rounds |
| Length: | 13.5 metres | Armour: | |
| Width: | 8.4 metres | ||
| Height: | 6.3 metres | Superstructure: | 210 millimetres |
| Ground Clearance: | 1.2 metres | Hull: | 190 millimetres |
| Max Speed On-Road: | 25 kilometres per hour | Gun Mantlet: | 180 millimetres |
| Max Speed Off-Road: | 18 kilometres per hour | Vehicle Designation: | 0427-658-0784-SL471 |
| Transport Capacity: | 40 Infantrymen | Firing Ports: | Rear Hold Firing Platform (20 Infantry Capacity, can have 2 Heavy Stubbers) |
| Access Points: | N/A | Turret: | N/A |
Also See
Sources
- Imperial Armour Apocalypse II, p. 12
- White Dwarf 351 (AU), pp. 28-29