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I played a game proxying one to see how I liked it before I bought/converted the model, and took it in the Stormraven grapples before thinking about whether the rules allow it.

I am currently under the persuasion that I cannot, only because the codex does not mention Contemptor Mortises, although I might be wrong.
Also, if one were to say any dreadnought can be taken, one might infer that a Leviathan could be taken in the grapples, although I feel like that is against the spirit of the rules due to its huge size.

I'm almost positive a regular Contemptor Dreadnought can, because it has rules pg 53 of the Angels of Death supplement saying it can take the place of any dreadnought from the SM Codex.
But the Contemptor Mortis rules are a bit older and don't specify that.

Fluffwise I think they should be allowed, because the Contemptors can be taken aboard, and they're the same size, weight, and similar configuration.

Any other opinions?

Sure. I wouldn't try it in tournaments but it would probably be ok in fun games

The reference in Angels of Death refers to taking a Contemptor from Angels of Death in Detachments or Formations, not Transport Capacity.

For a much simpler answer though, why not just refer to the Stormraven's datasheet?

"Transport Capacity: The Stormraven Gunship can carry two separate units: one unit of up to 12 models in its cabin, plus a single Dreadnought of any type in its rear grapples."

Is a Contemptor Mortis Dreadnought a Dreadnought of any type? Yes, yes it is.

For a much simpler answer though, why not just refer to the Stormraven's datasheet?

"Transport Capacity: The Stormraven Gunship can carry two separate units: one unit of up to 12 models in its cabin, plus a single Dreadnought of any type in its rear grapples."

Is a Contemptor Mortis Dreadnought a Dreadnought of any type? Yes, yes it is.

Ahhh, very nice, thank you. So even a Leviathan? That sounds pretty sweet.

Regarding the Leviathan, I would hedge my bets on that one and email Forgeworld to be sure.
While it's 40K rules are silent on the subject (so it's technically allowed), the published 30K rules specify that it cannot take a normal drop pod as a transport due to its size. Likely, it can hitch a ride on a Stormraven, but I always say it's better to be safe, as Forgeworld is even worse than GW at considering how their stuff interacts with other stuff.

valen2258 wrote:
Ahhh, very nice, thank you. So even a Leviathan? That sounds pretty sweet.

I would agree with Tannhauser42's sentiment, though strictly speaking yes, a Leviathan would seem to be able to be transported by a Stormraven, so far as the written rule is concerned.

I'll model on a couple extra engines