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'''Grey Hunter''' is the second rank of the [[Space Wolves]] [[Chapter]]. These [[Space Marines]] make up the majority of a Space Wolf [[Great Company]], similar to the [[Tactical Squad]]s of a [[Codex Chapter]].{{Fn|1a}}
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==Overview==
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The [[Space Wolves]] '''Grey Hunters''' form the basis of the [[Chapter]]'s armed forces, making up the rank and file. In this, they fulfill roughly the same role as a normal [[Space Marine]] [[Tactical Squad]]. However, that is about where the similarities end. Grey Hunter squads are made up of those Space Marines that formed a [[Blood Claw]] pack and survived this dangerous period of their lives.
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After surviving their initial service as [[Blood Claws]] (a process which can take decades, or even centuries), Space Wolves are promoted to the ranks of the Grey Hunters, and allowed to trade in their [[bolt pistol]]s for the venerable [[boltgun]]s that are the mainstay of a Space Marine's armoury.{{Fn|1a}}
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The Grey Hunters are as hungry for battle as their Blood Claw brethren, but their aggression is tempered with experience that has taught them the value of patience and cunning. Grey Hunters excel at both attack and defense, and moreover are able to determine which approach best fits the tactical situation at hand. When on the offensive, they exhibit the pack skills of true hunters, advancing with deliberate suppression fire and flawless coordination, until they draw close enough to the enemy to unleash their savage charge.{{Fn|1a}}
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As a Space Wolf grows older and more experienced, the [[Canis Helix]] — the unique aspect of the Space Wolves [[geneseed]] — causes more extreme physical changes. By the time they have attained the status of Grey Hunters, their hair has literally turned grey, their fangs have lengthened, their hides have toughened, and, in some extreme cases, their eyes may turn yellow, until their resemblance to the wolves of [[Fenris]] is greater than ever.{{Fn|1a}}
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It is usually from Grey Hunter packs that a brave, skilled warrior will be chosen to join the [[Wolf Guard]]. For this to happen is a great honour to both the individual marine and his pack. The pack may well compose a saga to commemorate the warriors deeds and relate them to future battle-brothers. These sagas both impart battle knowledge to younger marines, and inspire their courage and bravery, causing them to try to outdo their predecessor. After serving as a Grey Hunter for a time, the pack will be formed into the heavy weapon team, known as the [[Long Fangs]].{{Fn|1b}}
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Recently with the introduction of [[Primaris Space Marines]] [[Logan Grimnar]] has sought to combine the ancient customs of Fenris with that of the influx of new Space Marine warriors and wargear. To this end, Grey Hunters have taken up the role as [[Vanguard Suppressor|Suppressor Squad]]s.{{Fn|2}}
  
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Grey Hunters wield their [[bolter]]s in one hand, like a [[bolt pistol]], freeing their other hand up to use a close-combat weapon. While this goes against other Chapters' training and, some might say, common sense, it seems to work for the Grey Hunters. The use of the pistol grip and [[Close Combat Weapon]]s from their Blood Claw days allows the Grey Hunters to deal more damage in close combat than their brother-marines in other Chapters. The ability to deal this extra damage encourages the Grey Hunters to charge to the enemy, rather than stay back and shoot. Their enthusiasm for being toe-to-toe with the enemy is tempered by their experiences in war: while they prefer to close-quarters combat, they will stand and hold a gun-line if it proves the most practical solution to the situation at hand.
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== Wargear ==
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A standard Grey Hunters pack numbers 5-10 marines, armed with [[boltgun]]s, [[close combat weapon]]s, and [[frag grenade|frag]] and [[krak grenade]]s. Select members of the pack may arm themselves with a [[meltagun]], [[flamer]] or [[plasma gun]], or specialized close combat weapons, such as a [[Power Weapon]] or even a [[Power Fist]]. In addition, one of the Grey Hunters may be entrusted with carrying the [[Wolf Standard]].{{Fn|1c}}
  
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While the boltgun is a Grey Hunter's standard ranged weapon, a Grey Hunter pack also regularly uses other weapons such as the [[meltagun]], [[flamer]] and [[plasma gun]], as is common in the standard Tactical Squad. However, the pack also may have access to [[Power Weapon]]s or even a [[Power Fist]]. These special weapons make the Grey Hunters' already-impressive combat skills all the more deadly.
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In their [[Suppressor Squad|Supressor]] role, Grey Hunters wield [[Accelerator Autocannon]]s and don Omnis-Pattern [[Mk.X Power Armour]].{{Fn|2}}
  
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It is usually from Grey Hunter packs that a brave, skilled warrior will be chosen to join the [[Wolf Guard]]. For this to happen is a great honour to both the individual marine and his pack. The pack may well compose a saga to commemorate the warriors deeds and relate them to future battle-brothers. These sagas both impart battle knowledge to younger marines, and inspire their courage and bravery, causing them to try to out do their predecessor.
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==Images==
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Grey-Hunters-2025.jpg|Grey Hunters (10th Edition){{Fn|5}}
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GreyHuntersNew.jpg|Grey Hunters pack (5th Edition)
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Greyhunters.jpg|Grey Hunters (2nd Edition){{Fn|3}}
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After serving as a Grey Hunter for a time, the pack will be formed into the heavy weapon team, known as the [[Long Fangs]].
 
 
==Sources==
 
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*1: [[Codex: Space Wolves (5th Edition)]]:
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**{{Endn|1a}}: pg. 26
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**{{Endn|1b}}: pg. 28
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**{{Endn|1c}}: pg. 89
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex Supplement: Space Wolves (9th Edition)]], pg.21
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*{{Endn|3}}: [[White Dwarf 157 (UK)]], pg. 7
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*{{Endn|4}}: [[Space Marines Collectors' Guide]] pg. 32
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*{{Endn|5}}: [https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1041199448059040&set=pcb.1041199518059033 Warhammer Facebook (Posted 27 March 2025)]
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Latest revision as of 00:08, 21 September 2025


Targetdrone.gif This article is about the Space Wolves rank; for the Novel by William King, see Grey Hunter (Novel).

Grey Hunter is the second rank of the Space Wolves Chapter. These Space Marines make up the majority of a Space Wolf Great Company, similar to the Tactical Squads of a Codex Chapter.[1a]

Overview

Grey Hunters[1a]

After surviving their initial service as Blood Claws (a process which can take decades, or even centuries), Space Wolves are promoted to the ranks of the Grey Hunters, and allowed to trade in their bolt pistols for the venerable boltguns that are the mainstay of a Space Marine's armoury.[1a]

The Grey Hunters are as hungry for battle as their Blood Claw brethren, but their aggression is tempered with experience that has taught them the value of patience and cunning. Grey Hunters excel at both attack and defense, and moreover are able to determine which approach best fits the tactical situation at hand. When on the offensive, they exhibit the pack skills of true hunters, advancing with deliberate suppression fire and flawless coordination, until they draw close enough to the enemy to unleash their savage charge.[1a]

As a Space Wolf grows older and more experienced, the Canis Helix — the unique aspect of the Space Wolves geneseed — causes more extreme physical changes. By the time they have attained the status of Grey Hunters, their hair has literally turned grey, their fangs have lengthened, their hides have toughened, and, in some extreme cases, their eyes may turn yellow, until their resemblance to the wolves of Fenris is greater than ever.[1a]

It is usually from Grey Hunter packs that a brave, skilled warrior will be chosen to join the Wolf Guard. For this to happen is a great honour to both the individual marine and his pack. The pack may well compose a saga to commemorate the warriors deeds and relate them to future battle-brothers. These sagas both impart battle knowledge to younger marines, and inspire their courage and bravery, causing them to try to outdo their predecessor. After serving as a Grey Hunter for a time, the pack will be formed into the heavy weapon team, known as the Long Fangs.[1b]

Recently with the introduction of Primaris Space Marines Logan Grimnar has sought to combine the ancient customs of Fenris with that of the influx of new Space Marine warriors and wargear. To this end, Grey Hunters have taken up the role as Suppressor Squads.[2]

Wargear

A standard Grey Hunters pack numbers 5-10 marines, armed with boltguns, close combat weapons, and frag and krak grenades. Select members of the pack may arm themselves with a meltagun, flamer or plasma gun, or specialized close combat weapons, such as a Power Weapon or even a Power Fist. In addition, one of the Grey Hunters may be entrusted with carrying the Wolf Standard.[1c]

In their Supressor role, Grey Hunters wield Accelerator Autocannons and don Omnis-Pattern Mk.X Power Armour.[2]

Images

  • Grey Hunters (10th Edition)[5]

  • Grey Hunters pack (5th Edition)

  • Grey Hunters (3rd Edition)[4]

  • Grey Hunters (2nd Edition)[3]

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Space Wolves Forces
Command Great Wolf • Wolf Lord (Primaris Wolf Lord) • Battle Leader (Wolf Guard Battle Leader • Primaris Battle Leader) • Chapter Ancient • Company Ancient • Chapter Champion • Company Champion
Priesthood Rune Priest (Primaris Rune Priest) • Wolf Priest (Primaris Wolf Priest) • Iron Priest (Primaris Iron Priest)
Veterans Wolf Guard (Headtakers) • Chapter Ancients • Thunderwolf Cavalry • Great Company Champion • Veteran Intercessors
Battleline Grey Hunters • Intercessors (Heavy Intercessor) • Infiltrators
Close Support Blood Claws • Assault Intercessor • Swiftclaws • Skyclaws • Inceptors • Reivers (Hounds of Morkai) • Incursors • Wulfen • Fenrisian Wolves (Cyberwolves)
Fire Support Long Fangs • Aggressors • Hellblasters • Eliminators • Suppressors • Centurion
Scout Wolf Scouts • Lone Wolves • Wolf Scout Scout Bikers
Vehicles Dreadnoughts (Wulfen • Venerable • Redemptor • Contemptor) • Land Raider (Crusader • Redeemer • Wrath of Mjalnar) • Repulsor (Executioner) • Land Speeders (Storm) • Storm Speeder • Rhino • Razorback • Impulsor • Predator (Annihilator • Destructor) • Invictor • Gladiator • Invader • Vindicator • Whirlwind • Stalker • Hunter
Aircraft Stormwolf • Stormfang • Stormhawk • Thunderhawk • Drop Pod
Special Characters Logan Grimnar • Ragnar Blackmane • Harald Deathwolf • Canis Wolfborn • Krom Dragongaze • Arjac Rockfist • Njal Stormcaller • Ulrik the Slayer • Lukas the Trickster • Bjorn • Murderfang
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