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[[Image:Grey Hunters.jpg|thumb|right|Grey Hunters in action{{Cite This}}]]The [[Space Wolves]] '''Grey HuntersHunter''' form is the basis second rank of the [[Space Wolves]] [[Chapter]]'s armed forces, making . These [[Space Marines]] make up the rank and file. In this, they fulfill roughly the same role as majority of a normal Space Wolf [[Space MarineGreat Company]] , similar to the [[Tactical Squad]]. However, that is about where the similarities end. Grey Hunter squads are made up s of those Space Marines that formed a [[Blood ClawCodex Chapter]] pack and survived this dangerous period of their lives.{{Fn|1a}}

After surviving their initial service as [[Blood Claws]] (a process which can take decades, or even centuries), Space Wolves are promoted to the ranks of the Grey Hunters wield , and allowed to trade in their [[bolterbolt pistol]]s in one hand, like a for the venerable [[bolt pistolboltgun]]s that are the mainstay of a Space Marine's armoury.{{Fn|1a}} The Grey Hunters are as hungry for battle as their Blood Claw brethren, freeing but their other aggression is tempered with experience that has taught them the value of patience and cunning. Grey Hunters excel at both attack and defense, and moreover are able to determine which approach best fits the tactical situation at hand up . When on the offensive, they exhibit the pack skills of true hunters, advancing with deliberate suppression fire and flawless coordination, until they draw close enough to use the enemy to unleash their savage charge.{{Fn|1a}} As a closeSpace Wolf grows older and more experienced, the [[Canis Helix]] - the unique aspect of the Space Wolves [[geneseed]] -combat weaponcauses more extreme physical changes. While this goes against other Chapters' training By the time they have attained the status of Grey Hunters, their hair has literally turned grey, their fangs have lengthened, their hides have toughened, and, in some might sayextreme cases, common sensetheir eyes may turn yellow, it seems until their resemblance to work for the Grey Hunters. The use wolves of the pistol grip and [[Close Combat WeaponFenris]]s is greater than ever.{{Fn|1a}} It is usually from their Blood Claw days allows the Grey Hunters Hunter packs that a brave, skilled warrior will be chosen to deal more damage in close combat than their brother-marines in other Chaptersjoin the [[Wolf Guard]]. The ability to deal For this extra damage encourages the Grey Hunters to charge happen is a great honour to both the enemy, rather than stay back individual marine and shoothis pack. Their enthusiasm for being toe-The pack may well compose a saga to-toe with commemorate the enemy is tempered by their experiences in war: while they prefer warriors deeds and relate them to closefuture battle-quarters combatbrothers. These sagas both impart battle knowledge to younger marines, they will stand and hold a gun-line if it proves the most practical solution inspire their courage and bravery, causing them to try to the situation at handoutdo their predecessor.{{Cite This}}

While the boltgun is After serving as a Grey Hunter's standard ranged weaponfor a time, a Grey Hunter the pack also regularly uses other weapons such as will be formed into the [[meltagun]], [[flamer]] and [[plasma gun]]heavy weapon team, known as is common in the standard Tactical Squad. However, the pack also may have access to [[Power WeaponLong Fangs]]s or even a [[Power Fist]]. These special weapons make the Grey Hunters' already-impressive combat skills all the more deadly.{{Fn|1b}}

It is usually from == Wargear ==A standard Grey Hunter packs that a braveHunters pack numbers 5-10 marines, armed with [[boltgun]]s, [[close combat weapon]]s, skilled warrior will be chosen to join the and [[frag grenade|frag]] and [[Wolf Guardkrak grenade]]s. For this to happen is a great honour to both Select members of the individual marine and his pack. The pack may well compose arm themselves with a saga to commemorate the warriors deeds and relate them to future battle-brothers. These sagas both impart battle knowledge to younger marines[[meltagun]], [[flamer]] or [[plasma gun]], and inspire their courage and braveryor specialized close combat weapons, causing them to try to out do their predecessorsuch as a [[Power Weapon]] or even a [[Power Fist]].{{Fn|1c}}

After serving as a Grey Hunter for a timeIn addition, one of the pack will Grey Hunters may be formed into the heavy weapon team, known as entrusted with carrying the [[Long FangsWolf Standard]].{{Fn|1c}}