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[[File:DA Devastator.jpg|thumb|right|[[Dark Angels]] Devastators]]
A '''Devastator Squad''' is the best Space Marine squad for ranged tank huntingfire support, making up part of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th companies [[Codex Astartes#Battle Companies|Companies]] and the entire of the [[Codex Astartes#Reserve Companies|9th companyCompany]].
The basic squad is made up ==Overview==Most Devastator Squads are composed of 4 to 9 Devastator Space Marines and 1 who have recently been promoted from [[SergeantScout Squad]]s. They all wear standard Space Marine [[Power Armour]] and carry Though veterans of dozens, even hundreds, of campaigns, service in a Devastator Squad will be their first experience in [[Bolterpower armour]]as part of the main Space Marine army. The Sergeant can exchange his Bolter for <sup>1</sup> Those newly-appointed to a [[Bolt Pistol]] Squad, armed only with basic gear, are given the primary duty of providing close support and Close Combat Weapon or a [[combi weapon]] or other sergeant equipmentcalling out targets for their more experienced battle-brothers. Up to four These Space Marines can be are armed with one the squad's four heavy weapons, an honour earned only after the Marine has proven himself steady and dependable in the heat of the following: battle.<sup>1</sup>
The Devastator Squad is made up of between 4 to 9 [[Devastator Marine]]s and a [[Space Marine Sergeant]]. The type and use of these heavy weapons can vary greatly, depending on the mission or nature of the [[Chapter]] itself.<sup>1</sup> For the [[Dark Angels]], their combat doctrines favour the usage of devastating amounts of fire power over a furious close combat assault.
 
===Variants===
Devastator Squads are also known as [[Long Fangs]] in the [[Space Wolves]] [[Chapter]].
 
==Equipment==
In addition to their [[power armour]], Devastator Marines are armed with [[bolt pistol]]s, [[boltgun]]s, [[frag grenade|frag]] and [[krak grenade]]s. The Sergeant also carries a [[Signum]] and may be equipped with [[melta bomb]]s as well. The Sergeant can also replace his boltgun and/or pistol for a [[chainsword]], [[combi weapon]], [[plasma pistol]] or [[plasma weapon|weapon]], and [[power fist]]. For transportation the Squad can be carried into battle in a [[Drop Pod]], [[Rhino]] or [[Razorback]].
 
Four of the Devastators replace their boltguns for any combination of the following:
*[[Heavy Bolter]]
*[[Missile Launcher]]
*[[Multi-melta]]
*[[Plasma Cannon]]
They can also be mounted in a [[Rhino]] or, if the squad numbers 6 or less, a [[Razorback]].
The squad may be split into two five man units if it is a full ten man unit.
 
Devastator Squads are also known as [[Long Fangs]] in the [[Space Wolves]] chapter.
 
Some chapters are more inclined to use a larger number of Devastator Squads, such as the [[Dark Angels]]. These chapter's combat doctrines favour the usage of devastating amounts of fire power over a furious close combat assault.
Devastator Squads in the Traitor Legions are called [[Havoc Squads]].
==Sources==
*<sup>1</sup>[[Codex: Space Marines (5th Edition)]], p. 61
==See also==
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