Ironwolves
From Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum
Badge of the Ironwolves[1]
The Ironwolves were one of the twelve Great Companies of the Space Wolves.[1]
Contents
Overview
The Great Company specialised in heavily armoured assaults and tank warfare.[1]
The chosen symbol of the Ironwolves was the Iron Wolf. The Iron Wolf in Fenrisian mythology lies dormant beneath Asaheim; a wolf so massive that the mountains represent the individual hairs on his back and the seams of metal his veins. Those who bear the saga of the Iron Wolf are able to rile machine spirits into frenzy. Goading a growling engine of a vehicle can get more speed and distance from it. The machine empathy the bearer of such a saga has can also help it in healing systems and can help in battlefield repairs.[2a]
Notable Actions
- 781.M41: The Battle of the Maelstrom's Maw — Wolf Lord Osric Three-Fists defeated a larger Chaos Fleet but at great cost.[6]
- 895.M41: Battle for the Athelaq Sector — After much fighting the Ironwolves under Wolf Lord Egil Iron Wolf were almost completely surrounded by the huge Waaagh! of Warboss Grimtusk Bloodboila. Only the north west quadrant, defended by a force of Eldar Aspect Warriors under the command of Autarch Elenduil prevented complete annihilation and kept supply lines open. The fury of Egil's tanks crippled the ork vanguard after many weeks and finally Grimtusk was slain. Later, under parlay and as a peace offering Elenduil and his bodyguard of Striking Scorpions visited Eigil Iron Wolf in his throne room respectfully bearing the recovered bodies of fallen Space Wolves. Unfortunately, a mistranslation brought the mjod-soaked temper and honour in conflict with the pride and arrogance of the Eldar. Escalating quickly insults turned to drawn blades and a sudden fight. This gave enough time for the Orks to recover, regroup and 'elect' a new Warboss. The following three-way conflict wreaks more destruction than the original Waaagh! and the entire sector descends into violence.[2b]
- 897.M41: Battle of Centius Prime — The Ironwolves fought alongside the Mantis Warriors.[3]
- ???.M41: The Battle of Crimson Snows — The Ironwolves fought on Midgardia against the Murderghosts Chaos Space Marines.[7]
- 999.M41: The Hunt for the Wulfen — Egil Iron Wolf's campaign culminates on Mydgal Alpha.[4]
- 999.M41: The Siege of the Fenris System — In the final stages of the battle Egil Ironwolf is killed by Magnus the Red. He is succeeded by Orven Highfell as Wolf Lord.[4]
- 999.M41: The 13th Black Crusade — Orven Highfell iss killed by Daemons in the skies over Cadia.[5]
- M42: Storming of Leckides[9]
- M42: Invasion of the Stygius Sector — Wolf Lord Vorek Gnarlfist is killed by the Thousand Sons. His successor, Torval Wyrdbane, renames the Great Company the Duskwolves.[10]
Notable Elements
Notable Vehicles
Notable Members
- Vorek Gnarlfist — Last Wolf Lord.[1]
- Egil Iron Wolf — Previous Wolf Lord.[1]
- Orven Highfell — Previous Wolf Lord.[1]
- Osric Three-Fists — Previous Wolf Lord.[6]
- Kryll — Dreadnought.[2a]
- Voldr Bladefist — Wolf Guard of the Forgehammers pack.[8]
- Heimdal Vicejaw — Skyclaw of the Ironstars pack.[8]
- Mjorl Wyrdpelt — Grey Hunter of the Steelsouls pack.[8]
- Nokdr Iceclaw — Long Fang of the Snowfangs pack.[8]
Images
Marine from Space Marine 2.
Sources
- 1: Codex: Space Wolves (8th Edition), pg. 15
- 2: Codex: Space Wolves (5th Edition):
- 3: Imperial Armour Volume Two - Second Edition, pg. 21
- 4: War Zone Fenris: Wrath of Magnus, Chapter 4 — Magnus Ascendant
- 5: Gathering Storm: Fall of Cadia, Chapter 1
- 6: Companies of Fenris: Space Wolves Painting Guide, pg. 36 — Egil Iron Wolf
- 7: Codex: Khorne Daemonkin (7th Edition) - Raptors
- 8: War Zone Fenris: Curse of the Wulfen - Heroes of the Saga - The Ironwolves
- 9: Psychic Awakening: Saga of the Beast, pgs. 10-11
- 10: Codex Supplement: Space Wolves (10th Edition), pgs. 19-23
