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*'''???.[[M42]]:''' [[Indomitus Crusade]] — Defeating the [[Word Bearers]] on [[Budor V]].{{Fn|11}}
*'''???.[[M42]]:''' [[Battle of Diamantus]]{{Fn|17a}}
==Tactics==
[[Image:Tyberosp8.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Tyberos, the Red Wake{{Fn|4}}]]
The Carcharodons roughly follow the tenets laid down in the [[Codex Astartes]], but show considerable variation with regards to tactics. In particular, their preference for shock assaults and close combat make them similar to the [[Black Templars]], at least in the eyes of the [[Fire Angels]] Marines that accompanied them during the length of the Badab campaign. The forces observed during the war show that, on the surface, the Carcharodons were deployed similarly to what might be expected of a Codex [[Battle Company]], although it was noted that it was augmented by an auxiliary force of [[Scout]]s, [[Assault Squad]]s known as '''Devourers''', and dedicated squads of [[Terminator]]-armoured [[Veterans]] known as '''Red Brethren'''.{{Fn|3f}} [[Space Marine Captain|Captains]] are referred as '''Company Masters''' and have a variety of titles, from '''Reaper Prime''' (which denotes their duty to seek out new [[Initiate]]s){{Fn|7}} to '''Harvester Prime''' (which denotes their duty to seek out [[Archaeotech]]){{Fn|8c}} while [[Battle Brother]]s are referred to as '''Void Brother'''.{{Fn|8c}}
==Recruitment==
The Carcharodons acquire new recruits during bloody events known as '''Red Tithes'''. Red Tithes see the Carcharodons descend on an Imperial world, kidnapping many for trials while taking many more as slaves or [[Chapter Serf]]s. The strongest and most promising recruits, however, are taken to be inducted as [[Initiate]]s. In events known as '''Grey Tithes''', the Carcharodons acquire [[Archaeotech]] and trade them with the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] for new weapons and equipment.{{Fn|8}}
The Carcharodons are also known to recruit new initiates as well as materiel from the Renegade [[Ashen Claws]].{{Fn|8e}}
==Gene-seed==
Carcharodons develop denticles in their skin as they age.{{Fn|7a}}
===Relics===
*''[[Hunger and Slake]]'' - [[Lightning Claws]] with twin-linked underbite chainblades, wielded by Tyberos the Red Wake.{{Fn|8c}}
*''[[Void Glass]]'' - Unknown device given to the Forgotten One by the Emperor Himself to guard it at all costs.{{Fn|14}}
===Notable Vessels=Organisation==*''[[Nicor]]'' — [[Grand Cruiser]] and Flagship Although the Chapter seemed to maintain a sizable amount of armoured vehicles, the Carcharodons as a whole seemed to prefer infantry-based strategies, relying on the battle-prowess of its Marines to carry the day. Lightning assaults presaged by reconnaissance by small scouting forces was commonly observed, with surprise often the chapterkey factor in carrying the attack through.{{Fn|3k}}*When resistance proves too heavy or the reaction of the enemy too swift, the Chapter''[[Annihilation]]'' — [[Battle Barge]] s forces often quickly withdraw, to avoid heavy losses and, more importantly, to strike at another direction. This is repeated again and again until a weakness is eventually found, upon which the full brunt of the 1st companyassault forces are brought to bear to bring the encounter to a swift end.{{Fn|8b3g}}*''[[Scyla]]'' — [[Battle Barge]] Members of the 2nd company.{{Fn|8b}}*''Chapter who succumb to their [[White Maw]]'' — Exilegene-era [[Tyrant Class Cruiserseed]] and flagship of madness dubbed the 3rd company.{{Fn|7}}*''[[Levitus Vex]]'Blindness' — [[Strike Cruiser]]{{Fn|3a}}*''[[Ma-tahe]]or those who are guilty of some great failure may be banished as '' — [[Strike Cruiser]]{{Fn|11}}*'Void Exiles'[[Silent Judge (Strike Cruiser)|Silent Judge]]'' — [[Strike Cruiser]] . These figures are stripped of all titles and ranks and flagship sent alone into the depths of the 5th companyspace to undertake suicide missions until they inevitably perish.{{Fn|8e}}*''[[Grey Harvest]]'' — [[Sword Class Frigate]]{{Fn|717b}}*''[[Mako]]'' — [[Gladius Class Frigate]]{{Fn|15}}*'The Chapter's armoury was noted to consist mostly of old-style suits of [[Void RevenantPower Armour]]'' — , particularly the [[Wrath Hammer Class EscortMark-V Heresy Pattern]]{{Fn|7}}*', and weaponry. The Carcharodons'complement of [[AdamantiusTerminator Armour]]'' — [[Forge-ship]] that produces weapons and equipment for the Chapterin particular showed extensive modification to keep them combat worthy.{{Fn|8b3f}}
==Notable Elements==
===Notable Members===
*'''[[Tyberos]], the Red Wake''' — The overall commander of the Chapter during the Badab War, Tyberos is a sinister figure rarely seen outside of his ancient suit of [[Terminator Armour]], and whose otherwise soft voice promised a swift demise.{{Fn|3k}} Leader of the [[Red Brethren]] of the 1st Company.{{Fn|7}}
*[[Tangata Manu]] - [[Chaplain]]{{Fn|15}}
*[[Manoa Fau]] — First [[Librarian]] in the chapter's history.{{Fn|14}}
===Notable Vessels===
*''[[Nicor]]'' — [[Grand Cruiser]] and Flagship of the chapter.{{Fn|3k}}
*''[[Annihilation]]'' — [[Battle Barge]] of the 1st company.{{Fn|8b}}
*''[[Scyla]]'' — [[Battle Barge]] of the 2nd company.{{Fn|8b}}
*''[[White Maw]]'' — Exile-era [[Tyrant Class Cruiser]] and flagship of the 3rd company.{{Fn|7}}
*''[[Levitus Vex]]'' — [[Strike Cruiser]]{{Fn|3a}}
*''[[Ma-tahe]]'' — [[Strike Cruiser]]{{Fn|11}}
*''[[Silent Judge (Strike Cruiser)|Silent Judge]]'' — [[Strike Cruiser]] and flagship of the 5th company.{{Fn|8e}}
*''[[Grey Harvest]]'' — [[Sword Class Frigate]]{{Fn|7}}
*''[[Mako]]'' — [[Gladius Class Frigate]]{{Fn|15}}
*''[[Void Revenant]]'' — [[Wrath Hammer Class Escort]]{{Fn|7}}
*''[[Adamantius]]'' — [[Forge-ship]] that produces weapons and equipment for the Chapter.{{Fn|8b}}
==Images==
Carcharodons tactical.jpg|Tactical Squad Panoply of Armaments{{Fn|3i}}
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==Trivia==
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* The Carcharodons appear to be heavily inspired by Māori/Polynesian cultures.
==See also==