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|Chapter Master= [[Lias Issodon "The Grim"]]⁶

|Homeworld=Various names listed include Cortiz-Pol, including [[Numina]], [[Ra]], [[Badwater, known ]]⁶ and [[Cortiz-Pol]]. Known to be located in the [[Sutter Spiral Nebula, the ]]. The real name is a matter kept secret by the chapterChapter.⁶|Fortress-Monastery=[[Prime]]⁶

|Specialty=Jungle Warfare², Hit-and-Run-Tactics, Infiltration, Ambush and Sabotage⁶

- Several centuries after their founding the '''Raptors''' are granted a [[home worldhomeworld]] on the edge of the [[Eye of Terror]] the name of which has been was lostat some point.⁶

[[M34]]-[[M36]] - The '''Raptors''' original home world beleved [[homeworld]] is believed to have been destroyed durring some time during the [[4th Black Crusade|4th]] or [[5th Black Crusade]].⁶

~[[M39]] - The '''Raptors''' appear on the [[Imperial]] order of battle during the [[Caberiad Wars]]at full chapter strength. They are now based on a new home world [[homeworld]] within the [[Sutters Spiral Nebula]] and do not reveal its exact location or name.⁶

969.339 [[M41M39]] - While en-route to assault the 370 [[OrkM39]] world of Gramnia Major in the [[Segmentum Solar]] as part of the crusade against the Arch Maniac of Calverna the '''Raptors'''' ships were thrown off course while traveling through the warp. When they emerged, the chapter was forced to crash land their battered ships on the nearest planet, the [[Death World]] of - [[JemadalSancta Angelis Campaign]].²⁶(See Engagements)

Jemadal was an orb of dense, slimy jungle, stagnant and dank to a suffocating degree and teeming with voracious predators and carnivorous plants. The atmosphere of the planet was so heavily saturated with moisture that the air was literally suffocating. Previous attempts to terraform the planet by the 775 [[M41]]-777 [[Adeptus MechanicusM41]] had been abandoned centuries before and to survive an hour on Jemadal was an achievement. The world was also infested with predators and each day the '''Raptors''' came under attack from swarms of carnivorous beasts and bat-winged creatures that could kill an ordinary man with a single bite.[[Sulsalid Campaign, Fourth Quadrant Rebellion]]²⁶(See Engagements)

As the breathable air in the '''Raptors''' armour began to run and the oxygen supplies dwindled the Chapter's 906 [[TechmarineM41]]s desperately sought a solution. The Techmarines were able to modify the breathing apparatus of the -908 [[Power ArmourM41]] - [[Badab War]] helmets to incorporate an osmotic gill that could filter the oxygen from the heavily moisturised air. This modification proved highly effective and the '''Raptors''' were able to subsist on a diet of indigenous plants and fungi.²⁶(See Engagements)

969 [[M41]] - While en-route to assault the [[Ork]] world of Gramnia Major in the [[Segmentum Solar]] as part of the crusade against the Arch Maniac of Calverna the '''Raptors'''' ships are thrown off course while traveling through the warp. When they emerged, the chapter is forced to crash land their battered ships on the nearest planet, the [[Death World]] of [[Jemadal]].² Jemadal is an orb of dense, slimy jungle, stagnant and dank to a suffocating degree and teeming with voracious predators and carnivorous plants. The atmosphere of the planet is so heavily saturated with moisture that the air was literally suffocating. Previous attempts to terraform the planet by the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] had been abandoned centuries before and to survive an hour on Jemadal is an achievement. The world is also infested with predators and each day the '''Raptors''' came under attack from swarms of carnivorous beasts and bat-winged creatures that could kill an ordinary man with a single bite.² As the breathable air in the '''Raptors''' armour begins to run out and the oxygen supplies dwindle the Chapter's [[Techmarine]]s desperately seek a solution. The Techmarines are able to modify the breathing apparatus of the [[Power Armour]] helmets to incorporate an osmotic gill that filters the oxygen from the heavily moisturised air. This modification proves highly effective and the '''Raptors''' are able to subsist on a diet of indigenous plants and fungi.² 976.[[M41 ]] - After surviving on Jemadal for seven years the '''Raptors''' were are rescued from the Death World by the [[Ultramarine]] [[Battle Barge]] ''[[Rath's Honour]]''.² 998 [[M41]] - [[Third War for Armageddon]]² and [[Taros Campaign]]⁴ (See Engagements)

339.[[M39]]-370.[[M39 ]] - A '''Raptors''' taskforce isolated from [[Imperial]] support and communication by [[warp storms]] conducts a thirty year campaign against [[Waaagh!]] [[Irongol]] culminating in the elimination of [[warboss]] [[Irongol]] himself ending the [[Waaagh!]].⁶

- During this deployment the '''Raptors''' made make use of desert camouflage.³

775.[[M41]]-777[[M41]] - The '''Raptors''' along with the [[Dark Angels]], [[Skull Bearers]] and [[Red Wolves]] are called upon to pacify the [[Fourth Quadrant]] and help quell the largest civil war the [[Imperium]] has seen in one thousand years. During their three year involvement the '''Raptors''' fight alongside elements of [[Battlefleet Solar]] focusing on the [[Sulsalid Sub-sector]] where several [[Imperial]] tasksforces have been unsuccessful at stamping out the ideas of "progress" and "democracy" which have taken root at the sub-sector capital [[Auranar]]. The '''Raptors''' take command of the [[Imperial Guard]] units and make use of them as diversions for the many precision strikes against the enemy's command and supply infrastructure. With the enemy forces in disarray following these strikes the [[Imperial Guard]] are able to overwhelm the majority of traitor units while the '''Raptors''' assault the sky-palaces of the [[Sulsalid]] [[Ordinators]] mercilessly killing them and thus ending the revolt within the [[Sulsalid Sub-sector]]. It is worth noting that during this action the '''Raptors''' fought at full chapter strength, something unusual for the often independently operating companies.M41⁶

906.[[M41]]-908.[[M41]]⁶

998.[[M41 ]] - The constant struggle on Jemadal had transformed the Chapter '''Raptors''' into jungle warfare specialists, and with the outbreak of the Third War for Armageddon the Chapter and their skills were are quickly called upon. Five Companies from the Chapter were deployed deploy throughout the equatorial jungle and vapour woods with the [[Armageddon Ork Hunters]] and [[Catachan Jungle Fighters]] where their deadly jungle warfare skills were are put to best use.²

998.[[M41 ]] - During the [[Taros Campaign]] the '''Raptors''' committed commit a strike force led by Captain Orelius of the 3rd company consisting of the 3rd and 6th companies the latter being led by Captain Kaedes. The companies were are garrisoned abroad the [[Battle Barge]] ''War Talon'' during the operation. This force was is initially responsible for spearheading the invasion of Taros and neutralizing the planetary defences. During the eventual retreat of all imperial forces from [[T'ros|Taros]] the '''Raptors Chapter''' was are tasked with forming the rear guard an and ensuring remaining Imperial forces and loyalists were are able to flee in relative safety.⁴

*[[Origo Blockade]] - Forces including the '''Raptors''' 5th Company were are deployed ³

==Organization==The '''Raptors''' follow their progenitors, the [[Image:Raptors_blue.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Raptors space marine Raven Guard]], in adhering to the broad organizational patterns and provisions laid down in original color schemethe standard [[Codex Astartes]], but as a [[Chapter]], the Raptors see the Codex as a highly effective and proven set of strategic and operational guidelines rather than inviolable dogma to be obeyed without question. As a result, they maintain a high degree of flexibility in their deployments and structures.⁶

[[File:Raptor_Legion_Circa_Badab_War===Combat Doctrine===Altho ranged hit and run tactics seem to be preferred over close quarters fighting, the encouragement of independent thought within all levels of the Chapter means it is not uncommon for combat methods to differ widely either when operating in isolation or in concert with each other (the former being more common).jpg|thumb|right|150px|Raptor Legion colours during This independent spirit allows for the Badab War most appropriate application of resources and/or tactics for a given mission ranging from [[WD101|White Dwarf 101]]]]the use of warzone specific camouflage to ad-hock unit composition and even working with local forces to ensure success.⁶

==Organization=Equipment===The '''Raptors''' follow their progenitors, Apart from the [[Raven Guard]], in adhering to the broad organisational patterns and provisions laid down in the standard equipment found within a typical [[Codex Astartes|Astartes]], but as a [[Chapter]], armoury the '''Raptors see the Codex as a highly effective and proven set of strategic and operational guidelines rather than inviolable dogma ''' are known to be obeyed without question. As a result, they maintain a high degree make extensive use of flexibility in their deployments and structures.⁶

==Notable '''Raptors ''' Marines==

==Notable '''Raptors ''' Vessels==

*'''''[[Arias Vex''']]'' - [[Strike Cruiser]] used and lost during Badab war.⁶*'''''[[Shadow Stalker''']]'' - [[Strike Cruiser]] used during Badab war, remained for sometime in Maelstrom zone after the Raptors withdraw from Badab Conflict.⁶ ==Contradictions==[[File:Raptor_Legion_Circa_Badab_War.jpg|thumb|left|150px|'''Raptor Legion''' colours during the Badab War from [[WD101|White Dwarf 101]]]][[Image:Raptors original.jpg|thumb|right|'''Raptors''' (original colours) found in [[How to Paint Space Marines]]]]The colour scheme and name of the '''Raptors''' have changed from their first appearance found in [[WD101|White Dwarf 101]] where they were listed as the '''Raptor Legion''' with blue and yellow armour. This same colour scheme also appears in the publication [[How to Paint Space Marines]] and at an unknown time on the [[Games Workshop]] website. [[Image:Raptors_blue.jpg|thumb|right|150px|'''Raptors''' space marine in original color scheme from the [[Games Workshop]] website]]