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Space hulks are dangerous, as many times they are used as means of transport by certain unsophisticated factions. The [[Ork]]s, the [[Genestealer]]s, and the [[Chaos]] renegades use them occasionally to invade other worlds. As the warp jump of Space Hulks is essentially made in a random direction this gives them advantage of surprise.
Therefore the mission of boarding space hulks is extremely dangerous and normally entrusted to [[Terminator]]s, the Chapters ' most experienced elite who are heavily armed and armored. In some cases this is an impossible task, due to too powerful enemy resistance, too few available Imperial troops, too close to vital systems, etc. In such cases the bombardment and total destruction of the Hulk is the only viable alternative.
Space Hulks are huge and durable, as even Nova Cannon blasts aren't enough to take one down.<sup>3</sup>
