A Venerable Dreadnought is a variant of the standard Imperial Castraferrum Pattern Dreadnought combat walker used by the Chapters of the Adeptus Astartes whose occupant is regarded as one of the oldest and wisest Space Marines still in service to the Imperium of Man.

Encased inside every Dreadnought lies a mighty Space Marine hero, who has suffered grievous wounds in battle, saved only by his internment. Venerable Dreadnoughts bring their wisdom to the Chapter in times of peace, and immense battlefield experience in times of war.

Wahapedia: Warhammer 40,000 10th edition, Space Marines — Venerable Dreadnought (unit characteristics, wargear options, wargear profiles, abilities, unit composition, stratagems, enhancements, points cost, led by/leader and keywords).

2024年6月4日 · Venerable Dreadnoughts are the sarcophagus of heroes of a Chapter's past, entombed into the Mark VI Castaferrum pattern, believed to be inherently susceptible to the corruption of Chaos, and as such are covered in purity seals and daemonic wards.

A towering construct of man and machine, the Space Wolves Venerable Dreadnought is a walking colossus of adamantium and ceramite. Within the talisman-covered sarcophagus lies the remains of an honoured hero of the Chaper, broken in body but not in mind.

The "generic" Venerable Dreadnought is an ornately-decorated war machine armed with an Assault Cannon and Powerfist. Interestingly, the Space Wolves' Venerable Dreadnought is similar in design to the standard Mark V Dreadnought, save for the Space Wolves badges and iconography and the unique Lightning Claw /Heavy Flamer on the left side.

Bjorn the Fell-Handed, also known as "the Eldest," "Trueclaw," "Revered One," and "Last from the Company of Russ," is a Venerable Mars Pattern Mark V Dreadnought and former Great Wolf of the Space Wolves Chapter.

2024年7月12日 · Venerable Contemptor Dreadnoughts are ancient Dreadnought relics that are possessed by the Adeptus Custodes. For all their already formidable arcane technology, the most important component of the Venerable Contemptor Dreadnought is the living warrior interred in the sarcophagus at its heart.

2016年12月27日 · These mechanical walking behemoths are equipped with potent weaponry and can be fitted to fill innumerable roles on the battlefields of the 41st Millennium. Space Marines are warriors of nearly unmatched ability.

2024年11月26日 · Nihilus is an all but unstoppable Black Shield Venerable Dreadnought, that serves in the Deathwatch as part of the garrison of Watch Fortress Talasa Prime.