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|Homeworld=[[Fenris]]{{Fn|8j}}
|Fortress-Monastery=[[The Fang]]{{Fn|8j}}
|Colours='''GreyPre-Heresy:'''<br>Grey {{Color sample|Grey|size=15}} & Red {{Color sample|Red|size=15}}{{Fn|21}}<br>'''Post-Heresy:'''<br>Blue-Grey {{Color sample|#4E5067|size=15}} & Yellow {{Color sample|#FFCE00|size=15}}
|Specialty='''Punitive campaigns (Pre-Heresy)'''{{Fn|73}}<br>'''Shock Assault''', '''Close Combat'''{{Fn|67}}
|Battle Cry='''"For Russ and the Allfather"''' or a '''feral howl'''{{Fn|11}}
|Chapter Strength= 12 [[Great Companies]]{{Fn|45d}}
|Descendants=*[[Blood Space Wolves]] (''renegade warband''){{Fn#Successor Chapters|13a}}*[[IcefangsSuccessors Below]]{{Fn|61}}*[[Mooneaters]]{{Fn|56}}*[[Red Wolves (Warband)|Red Wolves]] (''renegade warband''){{Fn|63b}}*[[Skyrar's Dark Wolves]] (''renegade warband''){{Fn|58}}{{Fn|69}}*[[Wolf Brothers]]{{Fn|57}}*[[Wolfspear]]{{Fn|54}}
}}
'''The Space Wolves''' (also '''Sky Warriors of Russ''', '''Rout''' or '''Vlka Fenryka''' or - ''Wolves of Fenris'' in the [[Fenris Vulgaris|Fenrisianlanguage ''(Juvykka)'']]) were the '''VI Legion''' of the twenty [[Space Marine Legionspace marine legion]]s. Their [[primarch]] is [[Leman Russ (Primarch)|Leman Russ]], and during the [[Great Crusade]] they gained a reputation as the [[Emperor]]'s executioners and instruments of punishment.{{Fn|16}} After the [[Horus Heresy]] and the resultant reforms, the legion was divided, its first and only time, into two [[chapter]]s: the new Space Wolves chapter retained the name of their parent Legion, while the second chapter took on the name of the [[Wolf Brothers]]. The latter , however , suffered from [[Mutant|mutation]] and were disbanded.
The Space Wolves are notorious throughout the rest of the [[Imperium]] for their ferocity in battle and their defiance of authority, including the dictates of the [[Codex Astartes]] that govern the organisation and combat doctrines of other Space Marine chapters.
It is a relentless world of fire and ice, ravaged by the extremes of climate all year round. For the majority of its year the planet is blanketed by an extreme winter. The temperature of the planet drops so low that even the oceans ice over allowing its native Fenrisians to travel between its many islands without the need of a longship.{{Fn|8j}}
[[Image:SWHeresySymbol.jpg|thumb|right|220px|The symbol of the Space Wolves during the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy{{Fn|40f}}]]
After its long elliptical journey the planet comes dangerously close to its sun. It is the short summer months when the planet is closest that the planet's crust is broken; burning great areas with lava flows, churning the seas, and causing massive tidal waves. It is during these months, referred to as the time of fire and water, that the whole of the planet changes its form. Islands are both destroyed and created in entirety, up heaving homes made during the winter and resulting in the population becoming once again nomadic barbarian tribes.{{Fn|8j}}
At the planet's northern pole is a single continent called '''Asaheim''' that alone is unaffected by the time of fire and water. This is the only location that a great many of planet's unique creatures can survive. These include snow trolls, shape-shifting doppegangrels, and massive wyrms that burrow the landscape. The deadliest of all these creatures is the Fenrisian wolf, a deadly predator with wits that are as sharp as its teeth. Though lethal on its own these keep to their namesake traveling the icy wastes in packs.{{Fn|8j}}
This remote land also houses the Sky Warriors of Russ and the hall of the gods. The ultimate triumph of Fenrisian culture is to become one of the chosen Sons of Russ and await the final battle at the end of the universe. Although Fenris is the home of the Space Wolves the chapter only houses the island continent. Their fortress, [[The Fang]], lies at Asaheim's largest peak. The peak rises above the clouds and even beyond the atmosphere where the space faring vessels of the Rout are docked.{{Fn|8j}}
==History==
===Early Days===
The [[Primarch]] project was the creation of twenty super humans created by the Emperor while preparing his armies for the reconquest of the Galaxy prior to the [[Great Crusade]]. However, the experiment never reached its final result due to all twenty infants being scattered among the Galaxy by the forces of [[Chaos]]. Over time the Emperor was reunited with his creations each having grown to adulthood and gave them leadership of their respective legions as was originally intended.{{Fn|2a}} Leman Russ was one such individual. After being spirited away he found himself on the planet of Fenris. Found young he was raised by some tribesman before being taken in and raised by the court of King Thengir. As he grew so did his legend and eventually Leman Russ found himself the Wolf-King.{{Fn|8k}}
While on his Great Crusade, the world of Fenris was one of the first to be found by the Emperor. Upon hearing the legend of the Wolf-King the Emperor left his great ship to meet the man expecting him to be one of his Primarchs. After a one-on-one battle between the two, Leman Russ was bested for the first time in his life. Satisfied this was one of his Generals, the Emperor soon gave him leadership of the Space Marine Legion that bore his genes. The planet of Fenris was claimed as their chapter's homeworld. Throughout the Great Crusade the Space Wolves won many victories Soon after Leman Russ would lead his legion for the Emperor under direction of their Primarch.{{Fn|8k}} During first time in the [[Wheel of Fire Campaign]] . Where a third of the legion, including the majority of its remaining [[Terran]] recruits, was would be losteradicating the domain of a billion Orks.{{Fn|42a}} During This five year long war would leave the VI with only 15,000 legionnaires to its name, yet in the wake of the campaign against trials of the [[Noman]] [[Xenos]]Wheel of Fire, an [[STC]] for a [[Leman Russ Battle Tank|new model those battered survivors had come to adopt the culture and martial traditions of tank]] Fenris their Primarch embodied. The world they returned to was discovered by now considered to be the legion’s home, and the Space Wolveswould set about rapidly rebuild their strength. The Making use of the gene-works and extensive memetic-conditioning facilities found within the grand citadel that had been constructed for the legion during their absence: [[MechanicumThe Fang]] named the new tank design in honour of Leman Russ.{{Fn|42a}}{{Fn|40b}}
===The Great Crusade===
During the Great Crusade, the Space Wolves earned both respect and renowned for their battlefield accomplishments, but this {{Fn|8k}} such as the campaign against the [[Noman]] [[Xenos]], wherein the [[STC]] for a [[Leman Russ Battle Tank|new model of tank]] was discovered by the Space Wolves. The [[Mechanicum]] subsequently named the new tank design in honour of Leman Russ.{{Fn|40b}} However these glorious deeds were accompanied by a reputation for genocidal cleansings and brutality. Cataclysmic conflicts such as the [[Rangdan Xenocides]] redoubled the Legion's reputation as not noble savages, but as the Emperor's executioners and tyrannical enforcers.{{Fn|73}}
Under Russ' brash leadership the Space Wolves had other incidents with their allied Astartes Legions. This included the [[Night of the Wolf]] against the [[World Eaters]] and a brief [[Battle of Shrike_Shrike#Aftermath|bloody confrontation]] on [[Ark Reach Secundus]] with the [[Thousand Sons]]. It was also hinted that the Space Wolves, serving as the Emperor's executioners, may have had something to do with the disappearance of the [[Lost legions|two lost legions]]{{Fn|16}}; according to members of the [[Adeptus Custodes]], they were among the first respondents to an act of betrayal involving the XI Legion.{{Fn|62}}
During the 2nd Century of the Great Crusade, the Space Wolves fought a series of secret wars against a variety of cosmic horrors. These included the [[Enslavers]], the psychic kings of [[Vhallach]], and the [[Lacremara]]. By the end of the Crusade the Space Wolves had firmly earned their reputation as the Emperor's enforcers and were a mid-sized Legion of around 95,000-100,000. Their many campaigns during the Crusade and issues with their [[gene-seed]] had depleted their peak strength of around 130,000.{{Fn|40b}}
=== The Lion and the Wolf ===
Despite their common loyalties to the [[Imperium]], Space Marine Chapters do not always get along. Over the millennia, rivalries inevitably develop for reasons such as territorial disputes and personal sleights, dividing those that once stood together. One such rivalry, ancient in its origin, exists between the Space Wolves and [[Dark Angels]] chapters. While the origin of this rivalry has long since passed into legend there are two widely accepted accounts of its birth.{{Fn|6a}}
Over time, each of the twenty Primarchs was reunited with the Emperor and took control of their respective legions. Unarguably the most powerful of them all was [[Horus]].{{Fn|8k}} Horus was indeed the first Primarch found and became the Emperor's most favoured son. He would come to lead the whole of His armies as the Emperor returned to Holy [[Terra]] for other works. With Horus named [[Warmaster]], the Galaxy slowly unified and the Emperor's [[Imperium]] began to take shape. During this time all of the Primarchs were tempted by the [[Gods of Chaos|Chaos Gods]] and some were slowly twisted by their treacherous ways. Though unknown to them, ten of the Primarchs ultimately failed the test of loyalty and were swayed by the promise of ultimate power. The greatest of this triumph by the Gods of Chaos was the turning of the Warmaster Horus.{{Fn|2}} The Emperor, however, was always sure that Leman Russ would never fall to Chaos.{{Fn|23}} As a result, in the aftermath of Horus' betrayal, [[Malcador the Sigillite]] dispatched a [[Watch Pack]] of Space Wolves to each remaining (and supposedly loyal) Primarch to ensure more direct oversight. While the Space Wolves teams sent to oversee the [[Ultramarines]] and [[Imperial Fists]] were met with bitter cooperation, several, such as those dispatched to the [[Night Lords]] and [[Alpha Legion]], were massacred by those they were meant to watch.{{Fn|32}}{{Fn|33}} The team sent to monitor the [[Blood Angels]] initially received fair treatment by [[Sanguinius]], but was wiped out by Legionaires overcome by the [[Red Thirst]] during the [[Battle of Signus Prime]].{{Fn|34}}
During the [[Horus Heresy]], the Space Wolves were not present at the [[Drop Site Massacre]] nor the [[Siege of Terra]]. Space Wolves are known to have been ordered to retrieve [[Magnus the Red]] and return him to Terra after the Primarch's violation of the [[Council of Nikea]]. After the now-corrupted Horus tried to influence Russ to change his mission from bringing Magnus to Terra to an all-out assault on his legion. Leman Russ had the Space Wolves Legion attack the [[Thousand Sons]] Legion homeworld, [[Prospero]], in an attempt to fulfil their Emperor's charge.{{Fn|16}} Though the planet was devastated in the assault, the bulk of the traitor legion escaped and made for the [[Eye of Terror]]. The [[13th Great Company]], led by [[Jorin Bloodhowl]], pursued the traitors and elements of the [[Wulfen|Wulfenkind]] kind would not be seen for the next 10,000 years. After Prospero, the Space Wolves were assailed in space by the [[Alpha Legion]] and forced to [[Battle of the Alaxxes Nebula|flee to the Alaxxes Nebula]].{{Fn|25}} The Wolves were ultimately saved by a force of [[Dark Angels]]. Afterwards, at least some elements of the Legion managed to return to Terra, as Russ was able to meet with Malcador and organise the plot to have the [[Knights-Errant]] assassinate Horus.{{Fn|23}} Meanwhile, some isolated Space Wolves reconsidered their loyalties; one contingent declared for the Warmaster and subsequently became part of Cadre-captain [[Skyrar]]'s [[Skyrar's Dark Wolves|murderous warband]].{{Fn|69}}
Russ eventually led the Wolves out from Terra to try and engage Horus. However, though wounding Horus at the [[Battle of Trisolian]], the Space Wolves were badly mauled and Russ fell into a coma.{{Fn|42a}} Though they managed to escape Trisolian, the leaderless Wolves were besieged by pursuing traitor forces at [[Yarant]]. During [[Battle of Yarant|the battle]], Russ awoke only when [[Corax]] arrived with the [[Raven Guard]], awake long enough to greet the Ravenlord and give [[Bjorn]] the [[Spear of Russ]]. In the end, the Space Wolves were able to evacuate Yarant with Corax's aid but Russ remained unconscious.{{Fn|39}} Russ eventually recovered on [[Deliverance]] and then the Wolves linked up with [[Lion El'Jonson]] and his Dark Angels. Together they [[Siege of Barbarus|besieged]] the [[Death Guard]] Homeworld of [[Barbarus]]. Personifying the role of the Emperor's executioners, the resurgent Space Wolves went on a rampage of vengeance against all traitors they could find, [[Wolf King's Fury|purging the world of Vezdell Secundus]] of a large Alpha Legion force.{{Fn|66}}
Nonetheless, the Space Wolves waited for his return. Every year, his place was laid at the feast table, and every year his great drinking horn was filled, in case he should return. The years slunk past and still he did not come. After seven years, the surviving Wolf Lords gathered and elected [[Bjorn]] their leader, awarding him the title [[Great Wolf]]. Bjorn gathered all his warriors together in the Hall of the Fang, and announced the first [[Great Hunt]]. Russ’ people would seek out their master if it took the rest of time to do it. So did the twelve Great Companies take to their ships and sail forth in separate directions across the Sea of Stars.{{Fn|19}}
The tale of their deeds is too long to recount in full, save on Allwinter’s Eve, when the Rune Priests gather to chant the sagas. They sought Russ on many worlds and in many places. They fought intense battles against aliens and overcame voidspawn and raging Daemon alike. The Space Wolves hunted in this dimension and the next, but of Russ they found no sign, until eventually they were recalled to Fenris bearing naught but tales of their adventures. Thus the first Great Hunt ended in failure. Since that day there have been many other Great Hunts – on occasion, Russ has appeared to a Great Wolf or Rune Priest in a vision and told him it is time. These are periods of daring deeds and high adventure, when the Chapter takes to the Sea of Stars to seek their lost leader. Though they have never been successful in their goal, each Great Hunt has struck a decisive blow against the enemies of Mankind.{{Fn|19}}
====Codex Astartes====
[[Image:SWSymbol.jpg|thumb|200px|Space Wolves shoulder symbol post-heresy]]
Following the end of the Heresy, a great deal would happen. With the Emperor confined to the [[Golden Throne]] the [[High Lords of Terra]] found themselves the new leaders of the Emperor's domain. Both the High Lords and surviving Primarchs became paranoid of the possibility of such events repeating themselves. The armies of the Emperor once again scoured the Galaxy seeking out all forms of heresy and removing even the slightest chance of rebellion. Even the great Legions were not exempt. Concerned that once again their could be a threat from such a terrible force, each Legion was to be divided into smaller Chapters and a new set of regulations was created to govern them.{{Fn|8k}}
[[File:Wolfvsork.jpg|thumb|right|A Space Wolf kills an Ork{{Fn|11a}}]]
====Timeline====
;[[M32]]*'''M32:''' — [[Battle of the Fang]]*'''544.M32:''' — The [[War of the Beast]]. — As the Chapter battle the Orks across the Galaxy, a Space Wolves force under [[Wolf Lord]] [[Asger]] arrived on [[Terra]] for an offensive against [[Ullanor]].{{Fn|31}} ;[[M36]]*'''M36:''' — The Space Wolves drive the [[Blood Gorgons]] from their then homeworld, after the Gorgons have been declared [[Excommunicate Traitoris]] within six decades of their [[21st Founding|Founding]].{{Fn|68}}*'''M36:''' — The [[Plague of Unbelief]] — The Space Wolves protect [[Fenris]] from the forces of the rebellious [[Cardinal]] [[Bucharis]]. Fenris itself is invaded, but in the end the Wolves successfully defend [[The Fang]] after a 3 year siege.{{Fn|29}}*'''M36:''' — The [[Skarath Crusade]] — The Space Wolves were the first to use the [[Predator Annihilator]] against [[Chaos]] forces.{{Fn|10a}}*'''???.~[[M36]]:''' — The [[Jacobean Censure]] ;[[M41]]/[[M42]]*'''???.M41:''' - The [[Fall of Kanak]]{{Fn|60}}*'''???.M41:''' — The [[Colossus (Hive Fleet)|Battle for Montberg Spaceport]]*'''392-399.M41:''' — The [[Macharian Crusade]]. — Forces under [[Ulrik Grimfang]] participate in the Crusade alongside [[Solar Macharius]] while in search for an artifact of Leman Russ dubbed the [[Fist of Russ]].{{Fn|36}} Other Space Wolves forces fight alongside Macharius on [[Loki (Macharian Crusade)|Loki]]. The Wolves are led by the future [[Great Wolf]], [[Logan Grimnar]].{{Fn|74}}*'''444.M41:''' — [[First War for Armageddon]] — Logan Grimnar led 300 Space Wolves alongside 100 [[Grey Knights]] against [[Angron]] and a diabolic horde of [[Khorne]].*'''445.M41:''' — The [[Months of Shame]] — In the aftermath of the '''Armageddon''' conflict the Space Wolves move to protect [[Imperial Guard]] and civilians from Armageddon from [[Inquisition|Inquisitorial]] purges, leading to a first a "Cold War" and eventually a direct clash between the two powers. At the conflicts peak, Fenris itself is besieged.{{Fn|15}}*'''499.M41:''' — The [[Palacia Heresy]]*'''612.M41:''' — The [[War of the Wolf]]. [[Logan Grimnar]] battles the [[Black Legion]] in search of a missing member of the lost [[Wolf Brothers]].*'''712.M41:''' — Fielded [[Vindicator]]'s during the [[Magdelon Incursion|Magdelon Confrontation]].{{Fn|10c}}{{Fn|35a}} There fought also [[Ragnar Blackmane]] and his battle-brothersalso fought here.{{Fn|10c}}*'''741.M41:''' — The [[Vara Rebellion]]*'''777.M41:''' — The [[Achilus Crusade]]{{Fn|9}}*'''786.M41:''' — The [[Scouring of Gnosis]]*'''830.[[M41]]:''' — The [[Scrapspire Incursion]]*'''837.M41:''' — [[Honour's End]]- — The [[Flesh Tearers]] and Space Wolves cross swords.{{Fn|8d}} Such was the animosity afterwards between the two chapters that the Flesh Tearers sent severed heads of Space Wolves ambassadors back to [[Fenris]], and any Space Wolf that set foot on [[Cretacia]] was ordered to be executed on the spot.{{Fn|70b}} However , thanks to the actions of [[Wolf Lord]] [[Ragnar Blackmane]] and [[Space Marine Captain|Captain]] [[Vorain]], the two Chapters were able to mend ties and fought together during the [[Thirteenth Black Crusade]].{{Fn|70c}}*'''886.M41:''' — The [[Fenris Incident]]. — The [[Ecclesiarchy]] arrives at [[Fenris]] to investigate a claim of their worship of pagan gods. The Space Wolves orbital defenses fire upon the Ecclesiarchy vessel, chasing it away. Almost a year later, an Ecclesiarchy fleet and three [[Order (Adepta Sororitas)|Orders]] of the [[Adepta Sororitas]] attempt to land on Fenris by force. A three-week war erupts before the Ecclesiarchy decides to withdraw.{{Fn|8i}}*'''894.M41:''' — The [[Betalis Campaign]]. — The Space Wolves battle alongside [[Cadian Shock Troopers|Cadian]] [[Imperial Guard]] to push the [[Eldar]] off the [[Mining World]] of [[Betalis III]].*'''897.M41:''' — The Space Wolves engage [[Colossus (Hive Fleet)|Hive Fleet Colossus]] on the world of [[Thressiax]].{{Fn|8i}}*'''897.M41:''' — [[Battle of Centius Prime]]*'''933.M41:''' — The [[Battle of Midgardia]]. — The Space Wolves battle [[Trazyn the Infinite]] after he invades the world of [[Midgardia]]*'''937.M41:''' — The [[Third Purging of Lastrati]]. — Five Companies of Space Wolves are deployed to battle the [[Red Corsairs]] in the [[Lastrati System]], but are eventually forced to withdraw.{{Fn|3}}*'''962.M41:''' — The [[War of Infamy]] against the [[Tau Empire]]*'''966.M41:''' — The [[Battle of Kvariam Alpha]]. — The Space Wolves engage the [[Tau Empire]] in an underwater battle on the [[Ocean World]] of [[Kvariam Alpha]].{{Fn|8i}}*'''998.M41:''' — The [[Red Waaagh!]], the — The Space Wolves under [[Logan Grimnar]] arrive to aid [[Alaric Prime]] from [[Ork]] invasion.*'''999.M41:''' — [[Third War for Armageddon]] — The Space Wolves fielded 5 Great Companies in the defence of [[Armageddon]].{{Fn|1}}*'''999.M41:''' — The [[Ormantep Raid]]. — Many suspect the [[13th Great Company]] to be behind the miraculous and mysterious defeat of [[Black Legion]] forces assailing the [[Mining World]] of [[Ormantep]]{{Fn|13}}
[[Image:Space Wolves Space Marine.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Space Wolves Space Marine{{Fn|11}}]]
*'''999.M41:''' — The [[Battle of Nurades]] — The [[Wulfen]] of the [[13th Great Company]] return*'''999.M41:''' — The [[Hunt for the Wulfen]] — The [[Wulfen]] return from the [[Eye of Terror]] amid a series of great [[Warp Storm]]s across the Imperium. The Space Wolves seek to gather the Wulfen as a clue to find [[Leman Russ (Primarch)|Leman Russ]]{{Fn|30e}}*'''999.M41:''' — The [[Siege of the Fenris System]] — After the [[Wulfen]] return [[Fenris]] itself comes under [[Chaos]] and [[Dark Angels]] assault as the future of Space Wolves itself seems in jeopardy.{{Fn|30}} Ultimately the Space Wolves are able to reconcile with the Dark Angels coalition and together they defeat [[Magnus the Red]] at the cost of [[Midgardia]], [[Egil Iron Wolf]], and the devastation of much of the [[Fenris System]].{{Fn|37}}*'''999.M41:''' — [[Thirteenth Black Crusade]] — The Space Wolves committed 12 Great Companies against this Black Crusade.{{Fn|4}} The campaign is waged in part out of [[Logan Grimnar]]'s desire to avenge the [[Siege of the Fenris System]].{{Fn|37}}**Note'''~999.M41: The ''' Space Wolves are 1 survivors of only 4 [the 13th Black Crusade accompanying [Space Marine]] [[ChaptersSaint Celestine]] to have fought take part in both the [[Third War for ArmageddonUltramar Campaign]] and against . Later, Space Wolves elements answer the call of the reborn [[Roboute Guilliman]] in the [[Thirteenth Black Terran Crusade]].{{Fn|4}}{{Fn|12}}**'''[[M42]]:'''~999.M41''' — As the [[Great Rift]] opens, the Space Wolves survivors of wage many campaigns to try and contain the chaos. Due to the 13th Black Crusade accompanying [[Saint CelestineThird War for Armageddon]] take part in the , [[Ultramar CampaignHunt for the Wulfen]]. Later, Space Wolves elements answer and the call [[Siege of the reborn [[Roboute GuillimanFenris System]] in , the Chapter is badly depleted.{{Fn|49}} [[Terran CrusadeLogan Grimnar]].*begins to battle a massive [[M42Ork]] — As resurgence in the [[Great RiftFenris Sector]] opens, guarding the Space Wolves wage many campaigns way to try and contain the chaos[[Terra]] itself. Due to {{Fn|62a}} It was then that the first [[Third War for ArmageddonPrimaris Space Marine]], s are offered to the Chapter by a [[Hunt for the WulfenTorchbearer Fleet]], and the [[Siege of the Fenris SystemKrom Dragongaze]], the Chapter is badly depletedwho has a positive view of the new warriors.{{Fn|49}} [[Logan However, Grimnar]] begins to battle a massive is distrustful of these new marines, who are not of [[OrkFenris]] resurgence in the Fenris Sector, guarding and is disdainful of the way to "Legion" breaker [[TerraRoboute Guilliman]] itself.{{Fn|62a62b}} It was then that Fearing Guilliman seeks to control the first [[Primaris Space Marine]]s are offered to Wolves, a full muster of the Chapter by a badly depleted chapter takes place at [[Torchbearer FleetThe Fang]] , and [[Krom Dragongaze]], who has a positive view of summit with Guilliman is held. Logan seems to deny the new warriors. However Grimnar is distrustful of these new marinesnewcomers to the Space Wolves and refuses to cooperate with Guilliman, who are not of [[Fenris]], and instead seeking to meet and potentially change his fate which he thinks is disdaindul to die at the hands of the "Legion" breaker [[Roboute GuillimanGhazghkull Mag Uruk Thraka]].{{Fn|62b62c}} Fearing Guilliman seeks to control However after hearing of the Space Wolves, a full muster experiences of the badly depleted chapter takes place at [[The FangKjarg Iron-Oath]], Logan has a change of heart and summit with Guilliman is held. Logan seems to deny the newcomers to sees the Primaris Marines as worthy of being true sons of Fenris. Afterwards the Space Wolves become committed to the [[Indomitus Crusade]] and refuses seek to cooperate with smash the Ork threat as Guilliman, instead seeking to meet and potentially change his fate which he thinks is to die at the hands of advances into [[Ghazghkull Mag Uruk ThrakaImperium Nihilus]].{{Fn|62c62d}} However after hearing of the experiences of *'''M42:''' The [[Kjarg Iron-OathIndomitus Crusade]] Logan has a change of heart and sees the Primaris Marines as worthy *'''???.[[M42]]:''' The [[Battle of being true sons of Fenris. Afterwards the Faith's Anchorage]] — The Space Wolves become committed to fleet battle the [[Indomitus Crusade]] and seek to smash the Ork threat as Guilliman advances into [[Imperium NihilusSons of Malice]].{{Fn|62d}}*'''M42''' — The [[Indomitus Crusade]]*'''???.[[M42]]:''' — The [[Battle Invasion of Faith's Anchoragethe Stygius Sector]]. — The Primaris Space Marines earn a strong reputation among the Space Wolves fleet battle the [.{{Fn|45}} [Sons of Malice[Wolf Lord]].*'''???.[[M42Vorek Gnarlfist]]''' — is eventually slain and succeeded by [[Invasion of Torval Wyrdbane]], leading to the Ironwolves being renamed the Stygius Sector[[Duskwolves]]. The Primaris Space Marines earn a strong reputation among the Space Wolves.{{{Fn|4575}} *'''???.[[Wolf LordM42]] :''' The [[Vorek GnarlfistWar of Beasts]] is eventually slain and succeeded by — Space Wolves under [[Torval WyrdbaneHaldor Icepelt]], leading to the Ironwolves being renamed the battle [[Genestealer Cults]] on [[DuskwolvesVigilus]].{{Fn|75}}*'''???.[[M42]]:''' — The Battle of [[War of BeastsIcaria]]]. - Space Wolves under accompany [[Haldor IcepeltCommissar Yarrick]] battle against the [[Genestealer CultsOrks]] on of [[VigilusGhazghkull]].{{Fn|77}}*'''???.[[M42]]:''' — The Battle for [[Smelter's Heap]]*'''???.[[M42]]:''' — The Battle for [[Midnight Moon]]*'''???.[[M42]]:''' - Battle for [[Pluus-Kambor]] against the [[Thousand Sons]].{{Fn|49}}*'''???.[[M42]]:''' — An unsuccessful raid on [[The Fang]] by the [[Haemonculus]] [[Khaeghris Xhakt]]*'''???.[[M42]]:''' - The [[Battle of Jhalheid]]. — The [[Bloodmaws]] lead attacks against [[Ork]] [[Space Hulk]]s.{{Fn|53a}}*'''???.[[M42]]:''' - The Battle for [[Torran]]{{Fn|53c}}*'''???.[[M42]]:''' - The Battle for [[Qorannis]]{{Fn|53c}}*'''???.[[M42]]:''' - The Battle for [[Crucible V]]{{Fn|53c}}*'''???.[[M42]]:''' - The [[Battle of Prospero (M42)]]. — Guided by a psychic vision [[Njal Stormcaller]], [[Arjac Rockfist]], and a force of Space Wolves journey to the ruins of [[Prospero]] and discover 200 remaining [[Horus Heresy|Heresy-era]] [[Battle-Brother]]s of the [[Space Wolves 13th Great Company|Thirteenth Company]] under the command of [[Bulveye]] trapped in a labyrinth of portals. Also on the world is [[Magnus the Red]] and his [[Thousand Sons]] who intend to use the portals to summon an army of [[Daemon]]s. Ultimately the Wolves are able to recover most of the 13th Great Company and escape Prospero.{{Fn|43b}}*{Fn|43b}}*'''[[M42]]:'''[[M42]]''': The [[Space Wolves]] attempt to counter the [[Orks]] during the [[Psychic Awakening]].{{Fn|50a}}*'''[[M42]]''': The [[Nachmund Rift War]]{{Fn|64}}**'''[[Revenge for Ceibhal]]'''{{Fn|50a}}
**'''The [[Storming of Leckides]]'''{{Fn|50a}}
**'''The [[Purging of Gaivos]]'''{{Fn|50a}}
**'''The [[Siege of Gottgaard]]'''{{Fn|50a}}
**'''The [[Cleansing of Brakhutos]]'''{{Fn|50a}}
**'''The [[Battle of Krongar]]''': — [[Ragnar Blackmane]] and [[Ghazghkull]] nearly slay one another.{{Fn|50a}}*'''The [[Nachmund Rift War]]'''{{Fn|64}}*'''The [[Season of Blood]]''': — [[Logan Grimnar]] and the [[Champions of Fenris]] return to [[Armageddon]] to combat a new [[Khornate]] assault led by [[Angron]].{{Fn|72}}
[[Image:COFArt.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Council of the Space Wolves on [[Fenris]] with [[Logan Grimnar]], [[Njal Stormcaller]], [[Ulrik the Slayer|Ulrik]], [[Arjac Rockfist]], and the [[Wolf Lord]]s present.{{Fn|53d}}]]
====Undated====
*[[Ragnar Blackmane]]'s Great Company was despatched to aid the [[Imperial Guard]] forces fighting [[Chaos]] at [[Corinthus V]].
*Fielded all but one company to [[Garm]] to recover the [[Spear of Russ]] from some temple, but it was lost to the warp in order to close a portal being formed by marines of the Thousand Sons.
*'''Battle at [[Karnax 17]]'''. In this battles battls against [[Orks]], the Space Wolves lost three entire packs of their warriors.{{Fn|35b}}
*Engagement [[Bokka'de]]{{Fn|30f}}
*[[Cataklysma Pacification]]{{Fn|30f}}
*Battle of the [[Seven Gates]] — [[Egil Iron Wolf]] and his Company fought there{{Fn|30f}}
*[[Battle of Trollswatch]] — [[Bloodhowl's Riders]] — Bikers of the Great Company of [[Sven Bloodhowl]] fought there.{{Fn|30g}}
*Hunt on the planet of [[Haedorn II]] — [[Bloodhowl's Riders]] — Bikers of the Great Company of [[Sven Bloodhowl]] rode down and shot to death the [[Tyranid]] [[Lictor]] known as [[Bloodslinker]]to death{{Fn|30g}}*Destroying Destruction of the [[Beast of Magvadendra]]. The Killing shot was done by [[Predator]] s of the '''[[Ironwolves''' ]] Great Company.{{Fn|30h}}
*Battle at [[Aarnheim]]{{Fn|30i}}
*Battle for the [[Sevenfold City]]{{Fn|30i}}
Some of these new Ultima [[Successor Chapter|Chapters]] have their origins amongst the Space Wolves [[Greyshields]], who fought in [[Lord Commander of the Imperium|Lord Commander]] Guilliman's [[Indomitus Crusade Fleet Primus]]. Though they served beside many differing [[Primarch|genetic lineages]], the Space Wolves Greyshields quickly gravitated towards each other and formed hunting packs. They instinctively trusted their fellow Space Wolves as brothers and those Greyshields who shared a similar disposition found further common ground. These groupings of similar Greyshields, would later form the nucleus of new Space Wolves Successor Chapters. Thus many of the Fleet's [[psychically]] inclined Greyshields formed the esoteric [[Icefangs]], while the grim-faced huntsmen Greyshields, who preyed from the shadows, formed the [[Wolfspear]] Chapter.{{Fn|61}}
'''2nd Founding'''
*[[Wolf Brothers]]{{Fn|57}} (†)
'''Ultima Founding'''
*[[Icefangs]]{{Fn|61}}
*[[Mooneaters]]{{Fn|56}}
*[[File:WolfspearSymbol.jpg|35px]] [[Wolfspear]]{{Fn|54}}
'''Unknown Founding'''
*[[Blood Wolves]]{{Fn|13a}} <small>([[Excommunicate Traitoris]] as Renegades) (Former Great Company)</small>
*[[Red Wolves (Warband)|Red Wolves]]{{Fn|63b}} <small>(Excommunicate Traitoris as Renegades)</small>
*[[File:Skyrar's Dark Wolves badge.jpg|35px]] [[Skyrar's Dark Wolves|Dark Wolves]]{{Fn|58}}{{Fn|69}} <small>(Excommunicate Traitoris as Renegades) (Mixed [[Sons of Horus]]/Space Wolves Warband)</small>
==Culture==
[[Image:SWArt.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Space Wolves{{Fn|8l}}]]
Though undeniably loyal to the [[Emperor of Mankind|Emperor]], the Space Wolves are known for their fiercely anti-authoritarian behaviour. They strongly resist the central command structure of the Imperium, and refuse to follow the dictates of the [[Codex Astartes]], which lays the structure and tactics to be used by all Space Marines. They hold a particular disdain for the [[Inquisition]], in part due to the organizations organisations purge of [[Imperial]] citizens that survived the [[First War for Armageddon]].{{Fn|15}} This culture was in stark contrast to the Space Wolves during the [[Great Crusade]] and [[Horus Heresy]], where they were known as the Sanction of the [[Emperor]], unquestionably carrying out his orders regardless of what it might be. After the [[Battle of the Alaxxes Nebula]] during the Heresy, Leman Russ decided upon forging his own path for the Wolves.{{Fn|28}}
Of all the [[Adeptus Astartes]], the '''Wolves of Fenris''' regard themselves as the Imperium's ultimate weapon, and are proud of it. Where other Chapters, such as the [[Ultramarines]], were made to build empires, the Wolves were made to murder them, and to destroy anyone who opposes the Emperor's will, including other Astartes.{{Fn|14c}} Their unorthodox behavior and organisation as well as their single minded dedication to tear the enemy, any enemy, apart like a wolf pack brings down a deadly prey reflects this original purpose.{{Fn|9}}
The Legion’s fleet is believed to have comprised some 60 capital vessels at this time, with perhaps 240 smaller strike craft and escort vessels. In particular, the Legion was disposed towards heavily armed and augmented frigate designs, which allowed for the long-range independent operations of small task forces. In contrast, its flagship by the time of the Heresy, the ''[[Hrafnkel]]'', was one of the largest patterns from the [[Gloriana Class Battleship|Gloriana class frame]], and configured both as a heavy battleship and capable of conducting independent planetkill operations.{{Fn|40e}}
The Space Wolves by the [[Battle of Prospero]] consisted of 95,000-130100,000 Space Marines. These were drawn from Thirteen Great Companies, each of which nominally consisted of 10,000 Marines:{{Fn|40c40b}}{{Fn|65}}
*'''1st Great Company (''Onn'')''' — Known as the ''Breakers of Rings''. Consisted of at least 3,000 [[Terminator]]s. Commanded by the [[Wolf Lord|Jarl]] [[Gunnar Gunnhilt]].
*'''2nd Great Company (''Twa'')''' — Known as the ''Thread Cutters''. Consisted of at least 800 [[Space Marine Veteran|Veterans]] and 60 [[Dreadnought]]s. Commanded by [[Jarl]] [[Holmi Longganger]].
*'''[[3rd Great Company ]] (''Tra'')''' — Known as the ''Eagle's Keepers''. Consisted of at least 9,800 Space Marines in [[Assault Squad]] and support armor armour roles. Commanded by Jarl [[Ogvai Ogvai Helmschrot]].
*'''4th Great Company (''For'')''' — Known as the ''Blood-worm's Masters''. Consisted of at least 8,600 Space Marines in [[Breacher Squad]]s with self-propelled artillery. Commanded by Jarl [[Lufven Close-Handed]]
*'''[[5th Great Company ]] (''Fyf'')''' — Known as the ''Blood-Ice Storm''. Consisted of at least 10,000 Space Marines in mixed roles with light support armorarmour. Commanded by Jarl [[Amlodhi Skarssen Skarssensson]].
*'''6th Great Company (''Sesc'')''' — Commanded by Jarl [[Skunnr]].
*'''7th Great Company (''Sepp'')''' — Known as the ''Wight-Flame's Wielders''. Consisted of at least 5,200 Space Marines in [[Space Marine Destroyer|Destroyer]] squads and immolation units. Commanded by Jarl [[Hvarl Red-Blade]]
One of the 12 Great Companies is that of the [[Great Wolf]], the Space Wolves' [[Chapter Master]]. When the former Great Wolf dies the new chieftain is selected from the other eleven remaining Wolf Lords. Upon selection the new Great Wolf, not his Great Company, immediately takes on the ancient badge of [[Leman Russ (Primarch)|Leman Russ]] — the Wolf That Stalks Between Stars. With the new role the Great Wolf's Company is also expanded to include the household of the Chapter's Priesthood, [[Wolf Scout]]s, and [[Dreadnought]]s.{{Fn|8e}}
Since the introduction of [[Primaris Space Marines]], the Space Wolves under [[Logan Grimnar]] have begun to reorganize reorganise themselves to accommodate these new warriors. Many of their Fenrisian titles take up roles dictated in the revised [[Codex Astartes]]. For example [[Grey Hunters]] now take up the role of [[Suppressor Squad|Suppressor]]s and [[Wolf Scout]]s serve as [[Eliminator Squad|Eliminators]]. In this way Grimnar has blended the ancient customs of Fenris with the recent changes sweeping the Adeptus Astartes.{{Fn|53b}}
===Great Companies===
[[Wolf Lord]] [[Bran Redmaw]]
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'''Badge of the Sea Wolf'''
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[[Wolf Lord]] [[Ragnar Blackmane]]
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[[Image:Runemarked company badge.png|center|60px70px]]
'''Badge of the Rune Wolf'''
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===The Thirteenth Company===
{{main|13th Great Company}}
[[File:ObsidianStone13thCompany.png|right|100px|{{citethisFn|13}}]]
On the [[Grand Annulus]], the spot of the 13th Company has long been vacant. During the Horus Heresy the space had its last owner, belonging to [[Wolf Lord]] [[Jorin Bloodhowl]]'s Great Company. It has come to represent all units of the Chapter who have fallen in battle, been corrupted by [[Chaos]], or otherwise left service. The stone space today is a slab of pure black obsidian and has been the only unchanging face on it throughout the annals of time.{{Fn|8e}}
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*[[Battleline Squad]]s ([[Grey Hunter]]s, [[Intercessor]]s, [[Vanguard Infiltrator|Infiltrator]]s)
*[[Close Support Squad]]s ([[Bloodclaw]]s, [[Assault Intercessor]]s, [[Swiftclaw]]s, [[Skyclaw]]s, [[Inceptor]]s, [[Reiver]]s/[[Hounds of Morkai]], [[Incursor]]s, [[Wulfen]] [[Fenrisian Wolves]])
*[[Fire Support Squad]]s ([[Long Fang]]s, [[Aggressor]]s, [[EradicatorSquad|Eradicators]]s, [[Hellblaster]]s, [[Vanguard Eliminator|Eliminator]]s [[Vanguard Suppressor|Suppressor]]s, [[Infernus Squad|Infernus]], [[Centurion]]s)
*[[Scout]] Squads ([[Wolf Scout]]s, [[Lone Wolf|Lone Wolves]], [[Wolf Scout]] [[Scout Bike|Biker]]s)
*[[Space Marine Dreadnought|Dreadnought]]s/Walkers ([[Castaferrum Dreadnought|Castaferrum]], [[Venerable Dreadnought|Venerable]], [[Wulfen Dreadnought|Wulfen]], [[Redemptor Dreadnought|Redemptor]], [[Contemptor Dreadnought|Contemptor]], [[Invictor Tactical Warsuit]]s)
====Close Support====
*[[Blood Claw]]s are [[Neophyte]] Space Wolves who have just finished their most basic training and initiation rites, including drinking from the [[Cup of Wulfen]] and surviving the [[Test of Morkai]]. They receive armament similar to [[Assault Squad]]s in other chapters – a [[chainsword]] and [[bolt pistol]], but they do not normally use [[jump pack]]s. Instead of being assigned to a single Company, Blood Claws are instead assigned to any one of the Great Companies. Their role is to charge headlong into battle, expending their youthful enthusiasm for battle on the enemy and hopefully learning the lessons of war that will enable them to survive.{{Cite ThisFn|8c}}
*[[Assault Intercessor]] Squads from new Primaris Space Marine Forces
*[[Skyclaw]]s are reckless trouble makers from the Blood Claw packs, who demonstrate a reckless joy for engaging in [[close combat]], and are "rewarded" with [[jump pack]]s to aid in their eagerness to charge straight into the line of battle.{{Fn|8b}}
*[[Swiftclaw]] Squads mounted on [[Bike]]s.{{Fn|45b}}
*[[Inceptor]] Squads from new [[Primaris Space Marine]] forces{{Fn|45b}} and use sheer animal fury to drive off their foes. The Inceptors will also sometimes heedlessly charge into their enemies and use their firearms as makeshift bludegons.{{Fn|45b76}}
*[[Reiver]] Squads are newer [[Primaris Space Marine]] formations. Operate as special forces.{{Fn|45d}} The Space Wolves also operate special psyker-hunting variants of Reiver squads known as [[Hounds of Morkai]].{{Fn|52}}
*[[Incursor]] Squads are newer [[Primaris Space Marine]] formations. Operate as special forces.{{Fn|45d}}
*[[Battle Leader]]s are the Space Wolves equivalent to a [[Space Marine Lieutenant]]. Typically two of these officers exist in every [[Great Company]], serving directly underneath a [[Wolf Lord]].{{Fn|45c}}
*[[Wolf Priest]]s combine the roles of [[Chaplain]] and [[Apothecary]] within the chapter. They are selected from any part of the chapter but usually from the [[Long Fangs]] or [[Wolf Guard]] due to the greater wisdom of these marines. Instead of using codex medical equipment, Wolf Priests using healing potions and balms, using knowledge passed down from one Wolf Priest to the next. They are also responsible for the selection of new [[Aspirant]]s to the chapter, observing the frequent skirmishes among the human inhabitants of Fenris and selecting worthy young men to undergo the trials.
*[[Rune Priest (Space Wolves)|Rune Priest]]s are the Wolves' equivalent to the [[Librarian]]s of other chapters. It is their duty to keep the knowledge of the chapter’s history, reciting the great sagas of old. In battle they wield formidable [[psychic]] powers, rooted in the shamanistic traditions of Fenris.{{Cite This}} Known as '''gothi''' by the Vylka Fenryka.{{Fn|42b}}*[[Iron Priest]]s are the Wolves' equivalent of the [[Techmarine]]s of other chapters. They are required to keep the equipment of their Great Company in working order and maintain the [[machine spirit]]s of its vehicles and weaponry, including the [[Dreadnought]]s in the depths of [[the Fang]], which they must rouse from their deep slumbers if they are needed in battle.{{Cite ThisFn|8m}}
===Dreadnoughts===
Dreadnoughts amongst the Space Wolves are referred to as the '''Sons of Ymir''', at least during the [[Great Crusade]] and [[Horus Heresy]] era. During this time sub-formations of Space Wolves Dreadnoughts existed, such as the [[Eldthursar]] and [[Hrimthursar]].{{Fn|40e}}
Amongst the number of [[Space Marine Dreadnought|Dreadnoughts]] in the Space Wolves chapter, some are extremely ancient, carrying warriors, such as [[Bjorn the Fell-Handed]], who walked beneath the same sky as the Emperor himself, and who stood beside [[Leman Russ (Primarch)|Leman Russ]] in battle. There is also the savage [[Murderfang]]. These dreadnoughts are revered and so respected is their skill in battle that on rare occasions, a Dreadnought may be called upon to lead an army into battle. The troops following in his footsteps will chant his name, remembering the many sagas they have heard of his exploits. This is a fearsome scene to behold for any enemy.{{Cite ThisFn|40g}}
In the [[Age of the Dark Imperium]] the Space Wolves operate [[Wulfen Dreadnought]]s and [[Redemptor Dreadnought]]s alongside their older suits.{{Fn|45d}}
===Equipment, Relics and Artifacts===
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Space Wolves Equipment is similar to that of [[Codex chapter]]s. In some ways it is more primitive – for instance, Iron Priests do not have access to a full [[Servo-harness]] or [[Thunderfire Cannon]]s.{{Cite ThisFn|8n}} Similarly, some of the equipment associated with the Imperial cult such as the [[Chaplain]]'s [[Rosarius]] or the [[Apothecary]]'s [[Reductor]] have their own unique variants among the Space Wolves, such as the [[Wolf Amulet]] and the [[Fang of Morkai]].{{Fn|8x}}
===Fleet===
===Vehicles===
As well as the usual [[Space Marine Vehicles]] deployed by the Chapter, the Space Wolves keep a number of [[Leman Russ Exterminator]]s in their arsenal - in honour of [[Leman Russ (Primarch)|Leman Russ]]. They use these in battle rarely but to devastating effect, the tanks' fearsome array of weaponry enhanced further by the skills of the marines inside.{{Cite ThisFn|7a}}
====Known Vehicles====
*''[[Fire of Fenris]]'' — [[Land Raider Redeemer]], fought on [[Aarnheim]] for the [[Sevenfold City]] and during the [[Siege of the Fenris System]]{{Fn|30i}}
*''[[Morkai (Thunderhawk)|Morkai]]'' — Fourth aircraft of the Chapter. It took part in the [[Battle of Medes 841]]{{Fn|10e}}
*''[[Voltar]]'' — [[Land Raider]]{{Fn|10d}}
*''[[Starnbatr]]'' — [[Stormwolf]]{{Fn|76b}}
*''[[Svellrenna]]'' — [[Rhino]]{{Fn|76b}}
*''[[Stormbringer]]'' — [[Land Raider Crusader]]{{Fn|76a}}
===Known Strike Forces===
*[[Strike Force Mjalnar]]{{Fn|76}}
===Notable Space Wolves===
*[[Bulveye the Berserker]] — [[Lone Wolf]].
*[[Canis Wolfborn]] — [[Wolf Guard]] to [[Harald Deathwolf]].{{Fn|8a}}
*[[Haegr|Haegr the Mountain]] — former member of the [[Wolfblade (Unit)|Wolfblade]] and comrade of [[Ragnar Blackmane]].{{Cite ThisFn|20}}
*[[Ottar (Wolf Lord)|Ottar]] — [[Wolf Lord]].
*[[Joens]] — Battle-Brother.{{Fn|41}}
==Images==
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SpaceWolvesCamoBW.jpg|Camouflage scheme{{Fn|47}}
Space Wolf honour duel.jpg| The [[Great Wolf]] [[Logan Grimnar]] watches over a '''honour duel''' within [[The Fang]].{{Fn|67a}}
File:Space Marine 2 - Space Wolves.jpg|Marine from ''[[Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2|Space Marine 2]].''
File:Space Marine 2 - Space Wolves Champion.jpg|Champion from ''[[Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2|Space Marine 2]].''
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==Trivia==
{{trivia}}
*The Space Wolves was the focus for a show of force article in [[White Dwarf October 2016]].{{Fn|76}}
*Although not specified as a Space Wolf battlecry, some Space Wolves have used "For Russ!" and "For the Eternal Vigil!" as alternative battlecries.{{Fn|44}}
==See also==
*[[Iron Priest (Short Story)]], by [[Chris Wraight]]
*[[Miniatures: Space Wolves]]
*[[Miniatures (Loyalists)#Legio_VI_Legio VI -_Space_WolvesSpace Wolves.5B1c.5D|Miniatures: Horus Heresy Space Wolves]]
*[[Hnefatafl]]
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