Warhammer 40K Space Marine Rhino

Warhammer 40K Space Marine Rhino

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The Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine Rhino has a rich history, both within the grimdark lore of the 41st millennium and in the real-world evolution of the tabletop game.

In-Universe History: The Rhino's design originates from the ancient "STC" (Standard Template Construct) technology of the Dark Age of Technology, specifically the "RH1-N-0 Tracked Exploration and Multi-Purpose Defense Vehicle." This robust and adaptable vehicle was initially used by human colonists and explorers before being repurposed as a military transport.

During the Great Crusade and the subsequent Horus Heresy (late 30th and early 31st Millennia), the Deimos-pattern Rhino served as the primary transport for the Space Marine Legions. After the Heresy, the newer Mars-pattern Rhino became the standard for the Adeptus Astartes Chapters, though older Deimos-pattern vehicles continued to exist as revered relics.

Tabletop Model History: The Rhino made its debut in the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop game in 1988. It was one of the first large plastic vehicle kits released by Games Workshop and was initially quite versatile, seeing use with Space Marines, Imperial Army, Squats, Orks, and even Eldar Harlequins. This original kit, known as the RTB12 Rhino, remained in production until 2002, serving as the chassis for numerous other iconic vehicles such as the Predator, Razorback, Vindicator, Whirlwind, and Immolator.

Rhino in 2026: As of current 2026 rules listings, the Space Marine Rhino typically costs 70 points as a transport in the game. There have been reports that Games Workshop is gradually retiring some older Firstborn Space Marine vehicles. While the Rhino is a venerable and iconic unit, its exact long-term status can depend on specific codex updates and whether it's being used in standard matched play or the "Legends" format, which often houses older or out-of-production models. Despite any potential shifts, the Rhino remains a cornerstone of many Space Marine forces and a beloved piece of Warhammer 40,000 history.

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