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| − | 969 [[M41]] - While en-route to assault the [[Ork]] world of Gramnia Major in the [[Segmentum Solar]] as part of the crusade against the Arch Maniac of Calverna the '''Raptors'''' ships were thrown off course while | + | 969 [[M41]] - While en-route to assault the [[Ork]] world of Gramnia Major in the [[Segmentum Solar]] as part of the crusade against the Arch Maniac of Calverna the '''Raptors'''' ships were thrown off course while traveling through the warp. When they emerged, the chapter was forced to crash land their battered ships on the nearest planet, the [[Death World]] of [[Jemadal]]. |
Jemadal was an orb of dense, slimy jungle, stagnant and dank to a suffocating degree and teeming with voracious predators and carnivorous plants. The atmosphere of the planet was so heavily saturated with moisture that the air was literally suffocating. Previous attempts to terraform the planet by the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] had been abandoned centuries before and to survive an hour on Jemadal was an achievement. The world was also infested with predators and each day the '''Raptors''' came under attack from swarms of carnivorous beasts and bat-winged creatures that could kill an ordinary man with a single bite. | Jemadal was an orb of dense, slimy jungle, stagnant and dank to a suffocating degree and teeming with voracious predators and carnivorous plants. The atmosphere of the planet was so heavily saturated with moisture that the air was literally suffocating. Previous attempts to terraform the planet by the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] had been abandoned centuries before and to survive an hour on Jemadal was an achievement. The world was also infested with predators and each day the '''Raptors''' came under attack from swarms of carnivorous beasts and bat-winged creatures that could kill an ordinary man with a single bite. | ||
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==Organization== | ==Organization== | ||
| − | The '''Raptors''' follow their progenitors, the [[Raven Guard]], in adhering to the broad organisational | + | The '''Raptors''' follow their progenitors, the [[Raven Guard]], in adhering to the broad organisational patterns and provisions laid down in the standard [[Codex Astartes]], but as a [[Chapter]], the Raptors see the Codex as a highly effective and proven set of strategic and operational guidelines rather than inviolable dogma to be obeyed without question. As a result, they maintain a high degree of flexibility in their deployments and structures.<sup>6</sup> |
==Notable Raptors Marines== | ==Notable Raptors Marines== | ||
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This article is about the Space Marines chapter; for the Chaos jump infantry unit, see Chaos Raptor. |
The Raptors (also Raptor Legion) are a Successor Chapter of the Raven Guard created in the Second Founding. Due to their history, they are specialized in jungle warfare. Due to their Chapter Master, they are specialized in ambush, infiltration and sabotage.6
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Basic Information
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| Founding Chapter: | Raven Guard5 | ||
| Founding: | Second Founding5 | ||
| Descendants: | None known | ||
| Chapter Master: | Lias "The Grim" Issodon6 | ||
| Homeworld: | Various names listed include Cortiz-Pol, Numina, Ra, Badwater, known to be located in the Sutter Spiral Nebula, the real name is a matter kept secret by the chapter.6 | ||
| Fortress-Monastery: | Prime6 | ||
| Colours: | Drab Green (originally blue and yellow) | ||
| Specialty: | Jungle Warfare, Hit-and-Run-Tactics, Infiltration, Ambush and Sabotage | ||
| Strength: | ≈1000 (no evidence is given to doubt Chapter strength) | ||
| Battle Cry | Unknown | ||
History
969 M41 - While en-route to assault the Ork world of Gramnia Major in the Segmentum Solar as part of the crusade against the Arch Maniac of Calverna the Raptors' ships were thrown off course while traveling through the warp. When they emerged, the chapter was forced to crash land their battered ships on the nearest planet, the Death World of Jemadal.
Jemadal was an orb of dense, slimy jungle, stagnant and dank to a suffocating degree and teeming with voracious predators and carnivorous plants. The atmosphere of the planet was so heavily saturated with moisture that the air was literally suffocating. Previous attempts to terraform the planet by the Adeptus Mechanicus had been abandoned centuries before and to survive an hour on Jemadal was an achievement. The world was also infested with predators and each day the Raptors came under attack from swarms of carnivorous beasts and bat-winged creatures that could kill an ordinary man with a single bite.
As the breathable air in the Raptors armour began to run and the oxygen supplies dwindled the Chapter's Techmarines desperately sought a solution. The Techmarines were able to modify the breathing apparatus of the Power Armour helmets to incorporate an osmotic gill that could filter the oxygen from the heavily moisturised air. This modification proved highly effective and the Raptors were able to subsist on a diet of indigenous plants and fungi.
976 M41 - After surviving on Jemadal for seven years the Raptors were rescued from the Death World by the Ultramarine Battle Barge Rath's Honour.2
Engagements
Badab War
901 M41 - Listed as the Raptor Legion.1
Third War for Armageddon
998 M41 - The constant struggle on Jemadal had transformed the Chapter into jungle warfare specialists, and with the outbreak of the Third War for Armageddon the Chapter and their skills were quickly called upon. Five Companies from the Chapter were deployed throughout the equatorial jungle and vapour woods with the Armageddon Ork Hunters and Catachan Jungle Fighters where their deadly jungle warfare skills were put to best use.2
Taros Campaign
998 M41 - During the Taros Campaign the Raptors committed a strike force led by Captain Orelius of the 3rd company consisting of the 3rd and 6th companies the latter being led by Captain Kaedes. The companies were garrisoned abroad the Battle Barge War Talon during the operation. This force was initially responsible for spearheading the invasion of Taros and neutralizing the planetary defences. During the eventual retreat of all imperial forces from Taros the Raptors Chapter was tasked with forming the rear guard an ensuring remaining Imperial forces and loyalists were able to flee in relative safety.4
Other Engagements
- Origo Blockade - Forces including the Raptors 5th Company were deployed 3
- Angelis Campaign - During deployment the Raptors made use of desert camouflage.3
Organization
The Raptors follow their progenitors, the Raven Guard, in adhering to the broad organisational patterns and provisions laid down in the standard Codex Astartes, but as a Chapter, the Raptors see the Codex as a highly effective and proven set of strategic and operational guidelines rather than inviolable dogma to be obeyed without question. As a result, they maintain a high degree of flexibility in their deployments and structures.6
Notable Raptors Marines
- Lias "The Grim" Issodon - Chapter Master6
- Kaedes - Captain (former) of the Sixth Company, wounded in the evacuation of Taros and now interred in a Dreadnought suit4
- Orelius - Captain of the Third Company4
Notable Raptors Vessels
- War Talon - The Battle Barge used during the Taros Campaign4 and Badab war.6
- Arias Vex - Strike Cruiser used and lost during Badab war.6
- Shadow Stalker - Strike Cruiser used during Badab war, remained for sometime in Maelstrom zone after the Raptors withdraw from Badab Conflict.6
Related articles
Sources
- 1: Warhammer 40,000: Compendium (1989) p. 35, Badab War Chapter colour schemes; Chapter is referred to as "Raptor Legion". Reprinted from White Dwarf 101 (May 1988).
- 2: Third War For Armageddon Website - Details of the Third War for Armageddon Worldwide Campaign
- 3: Imperial Armour Volume Two - Space Marines and Forces of the Inquisition p. 17, 81, 91, 177
- 4: Imperial Armour: Volume Three - Taros Campaign
- 5: Codex: Space Marines (5th Edition) p.8
- 6: Imperial Armour Volume Nine - The Badab War - Part One, p98-105
- Index Astartes: Raptors - Reprint of information found on the Third War for Armageddon Website
- Fire Warrior (Novel), p. 216
