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The [[Space Wolves]] '''Grey Hunters''' form the basis of the [[chapter]]s armed forces. They operate in roughly the same manor as a normal [[Space Marine]] [[Tactical Squad]]. However, the similarities are few. Grey Hunter squads are made up of those marines that formed a [[Blood Claw]] pack and have survived this dangerous period of their lives.
Grey Hunters use the [[Bolter]]s pistol grip, allowing them to use it like a [[Bolt Pistol]] in close combat. Whilst this goes against other chapters training, and some might say, common sense, it seems to work for the Grey Hunters. The use of the pistol grip and [[close combat weaponClose Combat Weapon]]s from their Blood Claw days allows the Grey Hunters to deal out more punishment in close combat then their brother-marines in other chapters. The ability to deal this extra damage encourages the Grey Hunters to charge to the enemy, rather than stay back and shoot. Their enthusiasm for being toe to toe with the enemy is tempered by their experiences of war, and they will stand and shoot if the situation dictates that it is the best policy.
A Grey Hunter pack also has access to other weapons. [[Meltagun]]s, [[Flamer]]s and [[Plasma Gun]]s are used reguarly, as in a standard Tactical Squad. However, the pack also may have access to [[Power Weapon]]s or even a [[Power Fist]]. These close combat weapons make the marines already impressive combat skills all the more deadly.
