Imperial records show that the Leman Russ Conqueror is currently only being produced in significant numbers on the Forge World of Gryphonne IV, where the original pattern STC blue-prints were rediscovered sometime in the 38th Millennium. Original fears that the smaller Conqueror Cannon would produce an excessive loss in firepower and result in poor battlefield performance were allayed when field testing showed the reduced recoil from the gun's torsion bar counter-balance gave the tank better accuracy for firing on the move. This allows the Conqueror greater mobility and the smaller shell size allows loaders to keep up a high rate of fire. The tunnel space saved by smaller shells also allow for greater ammunition storage, meaning the Conqueror is less reliant on re-supplying during offensiv