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Salamanders Land Speeder Squadron On’Dreth

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Salamanders aren’t known for their use of Land Speeders due to the gravitational anomalies on Nocturne, however, the chapter does have a few.  The 4th Company currently has two, which are commanded by Brother On’Dreth.  On’Dreth pilots Speeder #10, which carries a multi-melta (operated by Brother Hus’fal) and a Tornado-pattern heavy flamer.  Brother Tso’Fir pilots Speeder #9, which also bears a multi-melta (operated by Brother De’Kruz) and a Tornado-pattern Assault cannon.

Both of the speeders have a history dating back to the Badab conflict, where they began their service with the chapter as spoils taken from an Astral Claws stockpile.  Salamanders techmarines were initially reluctant to use them, as the Chapter had relatively few to begin with, and considering the traitorous nature of their original ownership.  However, the installed weaponry was too tempting a prize to forgo, and the vehicles were carefully stripped and reconstructed.

Since their introduction into the 4th Company’s armory, each speeder’s crew has been largely responsible for its care and maintenance, and Brother On’Dreth is quite fastidious in the upkeep of his charges.  The only flaw that is allowed to remain for long is the melta-shot marring the front of Speeder #9, earned in battle and displayed as both a badge and a warning about the awesome power their weapons can unleash.

Modeling note – Weapon mounts on both speeders are magnetized.  Both the Tornado weapons are metal – apparently I bought the old Land Speeder models.  I’d love to get my hands on another Heavy Flamer so that I can run both as MM/FF.  I use them a lot when I run drop pods with locator beacons.