Space Rats

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Space Rats[1]
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The Space Rats are a Space Marine Chapter.^[1]

Overview

The Chapter was left to guard a reconquered planet against the Eldar, there they were attacked by an intelligent species of twin-tailed rats and barricaded themself into the interior of the planet to wait for reinforcement. Unknown to them had a space storm isolated them and for millennia their messages weren't received. When help eventually arrived, they found the Chapter's gene-seed had changed, giving the Space Rats improved infravision and a telepathic ability.^[2]

Images

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  A trio of Space Rats miniatures^[2]

Trivia

The following information is not to be regarded as officially sanctioned and/ or is not written from an in-universe point of view. A detailed explanation of the term "Trivia" as used in the Lexicanum can be found here.

The Space Rats was created by Sławomir Zajączkowski, from Poland, for the UK White Dwarf's Create A Space Marine Chapter Competition. It won 8th place and was named in White Dwarf 304 (UK)^[1] and featured in Best of Chapter Master.^[2]

Related Articles

• Loyal Space Marine Chapters (List)
• Space Marine Forces (List)

Sources

• 1: White Dwarf 304 (UK), pg. 64 - Chapter Master
• 2: Best of Chapter Master, pg. 9