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[[Image:Tyberosp8.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Tyberos, the Red Wake]]
The Carcharodons roughly follow the organizational tenets laid down in the ''Codex Astartes'', but otherwise showed considerable variation with regards to tactics. In particular, their preference for shock assaults and close combat made 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 Scouts and dedicated squads of Terminator-armored [[Veterans]].<sup>e</sup>.
Although the Chapter seemed to maintain a sizable amount of armored 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 key factor in carrying the attack through. When resistance proves too heavy or the reaction of the enemy too swift, the Chapter'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 assault forces are brought to bear to bring the encounter to a swift end.<sup>d</sup>.
The Chapter's armory was noted to consist mostly of old-style suits of [[Power Armor]], particularly the Mark-V Heresy Pattern, and weaponry. The Carcharodons' complement of [[Terminator Armour]] in particular showed extensive modification to keep them combat worthy.<sup>e</sup>
