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==Background& Chapter Cult==The Red Hunters are one of the [[Chapter#Theist Chapters|rare chapters that worship ]] whose [[Space Marines#Chapter cult|Chapter Cult]] openly worships the [[Emperorof Mankind]] as a god.{{Fn|3a}} Their uniform is red, with a white skull with a black Inquisition symbol on its head as a Chapter badge. The entire Chapter has been known to serve under an [[Inquisitor Lord]] on occasion. What little is known about the Red Hunters suggests that they may have been founded immediately following the [[Horus Heresy]], and were intended to hunt down and eliminate the [[Traitor Legions]]. To accomplish this task they are assisted by the forces of the [[Inquisition]] and offer their services to the Inquisitors in return.{{Fn|1}}

So strong is the link between this Chapter and the three great [[Ordo|Inquisitorial orders ]] that rumours abound that they had been founded at the request of the Inquisitorial Representative on [[Terra]], and that there was a secret pact between the Inquisition and the Chapter for mutual support. The Chapter is tied to the Inquisition by ancient bonds of honour and duty and are often called upon to face the servants of the Ruinous Powers and other fell enemies of Mankind. Fighting in Inquisitorial strike forces and providing protection for the most senior Inquisitor-Lords, the Red Hunters have confronted numerous horrors no mortals can face and be allowed to live should they survive, lest they taint others.{{cite thisFn|7a}}

When forces serve alongside certain units of the Inquisition, many witness the full horror of a daemonic incursion or similar phenomenon. When those of the Imperial Guard or similar types of Imperial warriors witness such things, a common protocol that is utilised is that they are often put to death soon after, a mercy considering the corruption and insanity that will inevitably have taken root in their mortal hearts. As such, Chapter's line brethren are routinely subjected to a mnemonic purgation ("mind-wipe") rite, a protocol that preserves their souls and their physical abilities, albeit at the cost of their memories, skills, experience and personality. This makes them an even more valuable weapons weapon in the hands of the secretive and often necessarily brutal Inquisition.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|4d}}

==Chapter OrganisationNotable Battles==Although still a *'''688.[[M40]]:''' The [[Second Abonian Genocide]]*'''444.[[M41]]:''' [[First War for Armageddon]] — in the aftermath of the war, the Red Hunters were called to aid the Inquisition in purging the Imperial survivors. At the climax of the series of clashes between the Inquisition and [[Space Wolves]] known as the [[Months of Shame]], the Red Hunters' entire chapter fleet under the command of [[Chapter Master]] [[Daemar]]{{Fn|3c}} was mobilized at the behest of Space Marines that look [[Lord Inquisitor]] [[Ghesmei Kysnaros]] to besiege the Wolves [[Codex Adeptus AstartesHomeworld|homeworld]] of [[Fenris]].{{Fn|3a}}*'''742.[[M41]] :''' The [[Damocles Crusade]]{{Fn|6}}*'''812-830.[[M41]]:''' [[Siege of Vraks]] — The Siege of Vraks saw the deployment of a significant force of Red Hunters, centered around the [[3rd Company (Red Hunters)|3rd Company]]. The entire force was never deployed as a single unit and were often divided amongst [[Ordo Malleus]] [[Inquisitors]] to act as an elite cadre of shock troops for its organisation their operations. Hence, squads and spiritual guidancevehicles could be found just about anywhere along the front, with Red Hunters being present in small numbers at most major battles until the end of the Chapter makes their squads available campaign. The Red Hunters saw extensive action during the final stages of the Siege of [[Vraks]], mainly in offensive actions against the final renegade stronghold, the Citadel. A particularly dark day for rapid responses the chapter saw roughly 150 brothers of the chapter perform an ill-fated [[drop pod]] assault on the Armoury Gate, which led to the citadel's undercroft. Unfortunately they were beset by a [[Chaos Reaver Battle Titan]] of the [[Legio Vulcanum]] and hordes of archenemy soldiers. Despite attempts by the 269th [[Death Korps of Krieg|Death Korps]] Siege Regiment's efforts to Inquisitorial calls breach the gate and provide an escape route for assistancethe Red Hunters trapped in the "Death Pit", the entire force was destroyed to a man. Often times{{Fn|2a}} The Red Hunters saw action once again alongside [[Lord Inquisitor]] [[Hector Rex]], an brother [[Astartes]] of the [[Grey Knights]] Chapter, and Krieg Grenadiers of the 158th and 150th regiments. This engagement would be more successful than the assault on the Armoury Gate and see the Cardinal Gate breached and the [[Bloodthirster]] [[honour guardAn'ggrath]] banished back to the warp. The final engagements also saw the deployment of Red Hunters squads are called forward [[Terminator Squad]]s. They were critical in aiding the Death Korps Engineers' efforts to clear the frontlines Undercroft. The 3rd Squad of 1st Company, [[Squad Zokura]], achieved a kill-to provide personal protection -death ratio of 97:1 during this operation.{{Fn|2b}}*'''915.[[M41]]:''' Start of '''The Red Hunt''' — The Chapter was ordered to shadow the penitent crusades of the three rebel Chapters sided with Astral Claws during the Badab War. The order was given by the Inquisitional Representative and it was also ratified by Senatorum Imperialis.{{Fn|4b}}*'''956.[[M41]]:''' Following '''The Red Hunt''', a full task force of the Red Hunters, several high -ranking Inquisitors and their retinues vanished during the tracking the [[Inquisitor LordMantis Warriors]] near the moons of [[Lomea]]. Their fate is still unknown and the Mantis Warriors have not shared any information about that despite subsequent investigations.{{Fn|4b}}*'''993.[[M41]]:''' Following '''The Red Hunt''', Red Hunters suffered losses fighting the [[Tyranids]] of [[Hive Fleet Kraken]] alongside the [[Lamenters]] [[Chapter]], whose penitent crusade the Red Hunters were assigned to track.{{Fn|4c}}*'''999.[[M41]]:''' Campaign against the [[Night Reapers]].*'''Late [[M41]], date unknown:''' The Red Hunters fought alongside the [[White Scars]] and [[Celestial Lions]] Chapters to purge the third moon of [[Woebetide]] from an [[Enslaver]]splague.{{cite thisFn|8}}

==Notable Elements of the Red HuntersOrganisation=====Notable Battles===[[File:Red Hunters Predator Destructor.jpg|thumb|right|200px|An example of Although still a Red Hunters [[Predator]] [[Destructor]]. These vehicles formed the backbone Chapter of the Chapter's deployment to Vraks]][[File:Red Hunters Land Raider.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Red Hunters [[Land Raider]] Space Marines that belongs look to the 1st Company. This transport was used during the assault upon the '''Cardinal Gate''']][[File:Red Hunters Terminator.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Here is an example of a Red Hunters veteran of the elite 1st Company wearing [[Tactical Dreadnought ArmorCodex Astartes]]]]*'''688.[[M40]]''' — The [[Second Abonian Genocide]]*'''444.[[M41]]''' — [[First War for Armageddon]]: in the aftermath of the warits organisation and spiritual guidance, the Red Hunters were called Chapter makes their squads available for rapid responses to aid the Inquisition in purging the Imperial survivorsInquisitorial calls for assistance. At the climax of the series of clashes between the Inquisition and Often times, an [[Space Wolveshonour guard]] known as the [[Months of Shame]], the Red Hunters entire chapter fleet under squads are called forward to the command of chapter Master [[Daemar]] {{Fn|3c}} was mobilized at the behest of frontlines to provide personal protection to high ranking [[Inquisitor Lord Inquisitor]] [[Ghesmei Kysnaros]] to besiege the Wolves [[Adeptus Astartes Homeworld|homeworld]] of [[Fenris]]s.{{Fn|3a7b}}*'''742.[[M41]]''': The [[Damocles Crusade]]{{Fn|6}}==Chapter Elements=====Notable Vessels===*'''812-830.[[M41In Sacred Trust]]''': [[Siege of Vraks]] — The Siege of Vraks saw the deployment of a significant force of Red Hunters, centered around the 3rd Company. The entire force was never deployed as a single unit and were often divided amongst [[Ordo Malleus]] [[Inquisitors]] to act as an elite cadre of shock troops for their operations. Hence, squads and vehicles could be found just about anywhere along the front, with Red Hunters being present in small numbers at most major battles until the end of the campaign. The Red Hunters saw extensive action during the final stages of the Siege of [[Vraks]], mainly in offensive actions against the final renegade stronghold, the Citadel.{{Fn|2a}} A particularly dark day for the chapter saw roughly 150 brothers of the chapter perform an ill-fated [[drop pod]] assault on the Armoury Gate, which led to the citadel's undercroft. Unfortunately they were beset by a Chaos [[Reaver Battle TitanBarge]] of the ''Legio Vulcanum'' and hordes of archenemy soldiers. Despite attempts by Took part in the 269th [[Death Korps Months of Krieg|Death KorpsShame]] Siege Regiment's efforts to breach the gate and provide an escape route for the Red Hunters trapped in the "Death Pit", the entire force was destroyed to a man.{{Fn|2b}} The Red Hunters saw action once again alongside [[Lord Inquisitor]] [[Hector Rex]], brother [[Astartes]] of the [[Grey Knights]] Chapter, and Krieg Grenadiers of the 158th and 150th regiments. This engagement would be more successful than the assault on the Armoury Gate and see the Cardinal Gate breached and the [[Bloodthirster]] [[An'ggrath]] banished back to the warp. The final engagements also saw the deployment of Red Hunters [[Terminator Squad]]s. They were critical in aiding the Death Korps Engineers' efforts to clear the Undercroft. The 3rd Squad of 1st Company, Squad Zokura, achieved a kill-to-death ratio of 97:1 during this operation.{{Cite this3a}}*'''915.[[M41]]''' — Starting Purity of '''The Red Hunt''' — Chapter were ordered to shadow the penitent crusades of the three rebel Chapters sided with Astral Claws during the Badab War. The order was given by the Inquisitional Representative and it was also ratified by Senatorum Imperialis.{{Fn|4b}}*'''956.[[M41Loyalty]]''' — Following '''The Red Hunt''' full task force of the Red Hunters, several high-ranking Inquisitors and their retinues vanished during the tracking the [[Mantis Warriors]] near the moons of [[LomeaStrike Cruiser]]. Their fate is still unknown and Mantis Warriors not shared any information about that despite Took part in the all subsequent investigations.{{Fn|4b}}*'''993.[[M41Months of Shame]]''' — Following '''The Red Hunt''' Red Hunters suffered losses fighting , destroyed during the [[Tyranids]] of [[Hive Fleet Kraken]] which took final battle with the in [[LamentersFenris]] [[Chapter]], penitent crusade of which Red Hanters were assigned to track' orbit.{{Fn|4c3c}} ===Notable Named Vehicles===*'''999.[[M41Secutor Crimson]]''' — Campaign against the [[Night ReapersCaestus Assault Ram]].

*[[Daemar]]— [[Chapter Master]] at the time of the [[First War for Armageddon]].{{Fn|3b}}*[[Isar Korvinus]] — [[Space Marine Captain|Captain]] of [[4th Company (Red Hunters)|Fourth Company]].{{Fn|9}}*[[Targus]] — [[Techmarine]] who took . Took part in the [[Damocles Crusade]].{{Fn|6}}

==Images=Notable Named Vehicles=<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">*'Red Hunters Predator Destructor.jpg|An example of a Red Hunters [[Predator]] [[Destructor]]. These vehicles formed the backbone of the Chapter's deployment to VraksRed Hunters Land Raider.jpg|Red Hunters [[Secutor CrimsonLand Raider]]that belongs to the 1st Company. This transport was used during the assault upon the '''Cardinal Gate''' — Red Hunters Terminator.jpg|Red Hunters veteran wearing [[Caestus Assault RamTactical Dreadnought Armour]]</gallery>

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*{{Endn|5}}: [[Warhammer: Visions 17]], pg. 112{{WHVisionsEnd}}