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The MkIIc Rhino is primarily armed with a Storm Bolter for close defense, which is remotely operated by the driver. It can also be equipped with a second pintle-mounted Storm Bolter, which can be fired by a passenger from the top hatch, as well as Hunter-Killer missiles and frag- or blind-grenades Auto-launchers. [2b] [9] Armour The Deimos Rhino chassis is used as the base from which many other Imperial military vehicles are constructed, including the:

So last up for analysis is the 'rule of cool' factor. This really is at the core of all things 30k and it is normally more important than any logical concerns in situations like this. At least it is for most people. This is the problem I think you are grappling with more than any other. If it looks cool and looks distinctly different than 40k it can immediately override all other concerns. So you see people place this above all other concerns most of the time and that helps make the hobby what it is. I think this is why you are kind of torn between the two and I think what you want primarily is a clearly defined look that is specifically 30k and EC 3rd legion.Adeptus Mechanicus - The Adeptus Mechanicus use the Rhino as their primary transportation vehicle for Skitarii regiments. Badab War - The Loyalist Space Marine Chapters of the Carcharodons,the Exorcists, the Fire Angels, the Fire Hawks, and many others used Rhinos in their fight against the Secessionist Chapters of the Lamenters, Astral Claws, Mantis Warriors, and the Executioners during the Badab War. Imperial Armour Volume Two - Space Marines and Forces of the Inquisition, pp. 12-25, 198-199, 220-223 With the exception of the 10th Company, Rhinos form a permanent part of every Space Marine company's fighting force. Veteran Marines ( Sternguard Veteran • Vanguard Veteran • Veteran Intercessor • Veteran Assault Intercessor • Bladeguard Veteran) • Terminator Squad • Terminator Assault Squad

This pattern of the Rhino also has several different marks, such as the Mark Ic, which is the most prevalent. An unknown mark of Deimos Rhino chassis is used in the construction of older, lesser-known Rhino variants such as the Deimos Predator and its variants the Deimos Predator Infernus and Deimos Predator Executioner.The military value of such a vehicle was soon recognised, and soon each planet in the burgeoning human empire had its own customised versions of the Rhino, fitted with tons of varying weapons. [2b] The Space Marines are not alone in making use of this invaluable chassis, as other forces of the Imperium -- such as the Sisters of Battle and the Adeptus Arbites -- use the Rhino core for their own special purpose vehicles. Among the most common variants are the following vehicles: As it was capable of being constructed from any locally available materials, and powered by nearly any fuel source, the popularity of the Rhino spread rapidly. Soon, Rhinos became common sights on Frontier Worlds all over human-settled space. An STC design, the durable, proven Rhino chassis serves as the foundation for an entire range of Adeptus Astartes battle tanks, each modified to better serve a particular role. During the fabrication of a Rhino, Tech-priests perform a wide range of rituals before the Ceremony of Commissioning is undertaken.

Kaurava Campaign - The Blood Ravens Space Marine Chapter and the Alpha Legion Traitor Legion deployed Rhinos during the Kaurava Campaign.Spartan Assault Tank • Fellblade • Decimator • Typhon Heavy Siege Tank • Lord of Skulls • Death Wheel • Plaguereaper • Plagueburst Crawler • Silver Tower of Tzeentch Regarding terminators, I think another major factor is that the indomitus kit is starting to show its age, and the most recent kits for this armour are precisely for some of the few legions that don't have full rules yet (Dark and Blood Angels). Moreover, the fact that both tartaros and cataphractii have different and usually better rules does not help. Volkite weapons were a hallmark of the Horus Heresy, and one of the largest is carried on the Glaive Super-heavy Special Weapons Tank. The searing beam of death its volkite carronade projects can incinerate entire formations at once, while its supplemental lascannon arrays deal with hardened targets the volkite beam won’t scratch. This resin and plastic vehicle now comes with upgraded plastic sponson sprues, making it easier than ever to construct this powerful Lord of War to your own specifications. Javelin Land Speeder

The earliest known use of the Rhino in combat is recorded in the ancient Liber Armorum. According to this text, it was first used in combat by the Human colonists of Torben's World against unknown indigenous xenos creatures who possessed only a primitive, pre-industrial technological level. Helbrute • Ferrum Infernus Dreadnought • Contemptor Dreadnought • Sonic Dreadnought • Berserker Dreadnought • Hellforged Leviathan Dreadnought • Deredeo Dreadnought It is unknown what other marks of the Deimos Pattern exist, although many Deimos Predators and its variants make use of a Deimos chassis of an unknown mark.Any surviving Mark IIc Deimos Rhinos used by the Imperium after the Horus Heresy and Great Scouring would eventually be upgraded with Storm Bolters in place of their now outdated Combi-Bolters. This kit comprises 102 plastic components, and is supplied with a Legiones Astartes Vehicle Transfer Sheet. This miniature is supplied unpainted and requires assembly – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel paints.