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==Background==
They are one of the rare chapters that worship the [[Emperor]] as a god.{{Fn|4}} Their uniform is red, with a white skull with a black Inquisition symbol on its head as a Chapter badge. The entire Chapter has been known to serve under an [[Inquisitor]] Lord on occasion. What little is known about the '''Red Hunters''' suggests that they may have been founded immediately following the [[Horus Heresy]], and were intended to hunt down and eliminate the [[Traitor Legions]]. To accomplish this task they are assisted by the forces of the [[Inquisition]] and offer their services to the Inquisitors in return.<sup>1</sup>
==Notable Battles==
*'''First War for Armageddon Aftermath'''
The Red Hunters were called to aid the Inquisition in purging survivors of the [[First War for Armageddon]]. At the climax of the series of clashes between the Inquisition and [[Space Wolves]] known as the [[Months of Shame]], the Red Hunters entire chapter fleet is mobilized at the behest of the [[Lord Inquisitor]] [[Ghesmei Kysnaros]] to besiege the Wolves [[Adeptus Astartes Homeworld|homeworld]] of [[Fenris]].{{Fn|4}}
*'''Siege of Vraks'''<sup>3</sup>
The [[Siege of Vraks]] saw the deployment of a significant force of '''Red Hunters''', centered around the 3rd Company. The entire force was never deployed as a single unit and were often divided amongst [[Ordo Malleus]] [[Inquisitors]] to act as an elite cadre of shock troops for their operations. Hence, squads and vehicles could be found just about anywhere along the front, with Red Hunters being present in small numbers at most major battles until the end of the campaign.[[File:Red Hunters Predator Destructor.jpg|thumb|right|200px|An example of a Red Hunters Predator Destructor. These vehicles formed the backbone of the Chapter's deployment to Vraks.]]
==Combat Doctrine==
The '''Red Hunters''' specialize in assisting forces of the [[Inquisition]]. When sequestered by the [[Inquisition]] the '''Red Hunters''' chapter will act as a corps of elite shock troops when divided amongst Inquisitors during large campaigns, such as the Siege of [[Vraks]]. Hence, squads and vehicles can often times be found just about anywhere along the front lines. Therefore, the '''Red Hunters''' will often be present (in small numbers) at most major battles.<sup>3</sup>
==Notable Members==
*[[Daemar]]{{Fn|4a}}
==Related Articles==
*<sup>2</sup>:[http://uk.games-workshop.com/spacemarines/chapter%2Dgallery/1/ Space Marine Chapter Gallery] ''(accessed 2007.02.18)'' (shoulder pad image)
*<sup>3</sup>:[[Imperial Armour Volume Seven - The Siege of Vraks - Part Three]]
*{{Endn|4}}: [[The Emperor's Gift (Novel)]] Chapter 23 pg.273
**{{Endn|4a}}: pg.298
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