Chaos Predator
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Race | Chaos | ||||||||||||||||
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Version | Dark Crusade v1.2 Soulstorm v1.2 | ||||||||||||||||
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Unit Stats | |||||||||||||||||
Hitpoints | 4000 | ||||||||||||||||
Armour | Vehicle Medium | ||||||||||||||||
Unit Mass | 65 | ||||||||||||||||
Move Speed | 24 | ||||||||||||||||
Sight Radius | 35 (cannot detect) | ||||||||||||||||
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Ranged | Autocannon, 2x Heavy Bolters | ||||||||||||||||
Melee | None |
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Chaos Predator
"We will crush their skulls under our iron treads!"
The main tank of the Chaos Army, the Predator's primary use is as a fire support unit, forcing the enemy to deal with a multi-pronged threat of troops and vehicles.
Tactics
The Chaos Predator is available in Tier 2. However, in order to put out more than one, an upgrade to the vehicle cap is needed. Chaos Predators, however, will quickly earn their value. In Tier 2, they are extremely powerful and will cut down infantry with their multiple bolters, while soaking up an incredible amount of damage. Against vehicles, even unupgraded Chaos Predator will do a fine job. In Tier 4 the Chaos Predator can be upgraded with Lascannons. The Twin Lascannon turret is an especially inviting option as it grants a significant increase in damage against vehicles with only a slight reduction in damage against infantry. The sponson Lascannons are more potent that the versions mounted on the Space Marine Predator so it is generally a good idea to upgrade those as well.
Chaos in Tier 2 is especially powerful because of the Chaos Predator. Putting out two Chaos Predators, in addition to either Khorne Berzerker Squads or Chaos Space Marine Squads with Heavy Bolters can be difficult to meet by many races during that same stage. To do so requires either 3-5 Plasma Generators or a single Thermo Plasma Generator (with one or 2 Plasma Generators). Be mindful of this heavy power requirement if choosing to follow the Chaos vehicle route to victory.
Abilities
Death Explosion
Death Explosion | ||||
Requires | Nothing | |||
Target Types | Any | |||
Range | Self | |||
Area of effect | 10 | Cooldown time | None | |
Effects | When the Chaos Predator is destroyed, there is a 25% chance that any units within the area of effect will be sent flying (20-45 force) and take 15 morale damage. | |||
Weapons
Autocannon
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Cost | Default Weapon | Range | 35 | Setup Time | 0 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Build Time | Default Weapon | Accuracy | 65% | Refire Rate | 1 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Area of Effect | 0 | Requires | Nothing |
Heavy Bolter
The Chaos Predator has a single sponson mounted Heavy Bolter on each side of its chassis. They have been listed only once here because the values are the same for both.
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Cost | Default Weapon | Range | 30 | Setup Time | 0 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Build Time | Default Weapon | Accuracy | 65% | Refire Rate | 0.4 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Area of Effect | 0 | Requires | Nothing |
Weapon Upgrades
Twin Lascannon
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Cost | 15 10 | Range | 35 | Setup Time | 0 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Build Time | 15 s | Accuracy | 80% | Refire Rate | 3 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Area of Effect | 0 | Requires | Chaos Energies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notes | The Twin-Linked Lascannon permanently replaces the Autocannon. |
Lascannon
The Chaos Predator can have a single sponson mounted Lascannon on each side of its chassis. They have been listed only once here because the values are the same for both.
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Cost | 10 5 | Range | 35 | Setup Time | 0 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Build Time | 7.5 s | Accuracy | 65% | Refire Rate | 3 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Area of Effect | 0 | Requires | Chaos Energies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notes | Each Lascannon upgrade permanently replaces the Heavy Bolter on that side of the vehicle. |
Researchable Upgrades
Chaos Energies
Chaos Energies | Hotkey: U | |||
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Cost | 450 450 | Research Time | 100 s | |
Researched From | Machine Pit | |||
Requires | Unholy Monastery | |||
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