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'''Dagon''' is a minor [[Tyranid]] [[Hive Fleet]], currently active in the [[Eastern Fringe]]s and the [[Jericho Reach]] region, mainly in the [[Orpheus Salient]]. A splinter fleet of [[Hive Fleet Behemoth|Behemoth]], it detached before its destruction in the [[First Tyrannic War]]. The Tyranid Hive Fleet launched a surprise attack [[Imperial]] forces of the [[Achilus Crusade]] in 817.[[M41]], sewing widespread and death and confusion thanks to the [[Shadow in the Warp]]. The Hive Fleet has consumed at least nine inhabited worlds while immediately threatening six more. The fate of more then twenty other systems lost in the Shadow in the Warp remains unknown.{{Fn|1}}
[[Herisor ]] was the first world to fall to the Hive fleet followed by attack on [[Freya ]] and [[Zanatov's Harbour]]. Since the discovery of Freya’s ruination in early 814M41, [[Deathwatch ]] forces became aware of the Tyranid incursion. Only with their help has the Achilus Crusade managed to stall the Dagon's advance of Dagon. Currently the Hive Fleet’s is well supplied with bio-mass, and as such it represents a substantial threat to the Jericho Reach.{{Fn|2}}
==Tactics==
This hive fleet is scouting various system, with [[vanguard drone ships ship]]s that have been found in over 20 systems. When the Tyranid Hive Ships enter a system they immediately assault any habitable planets, while ignoring any Imperial space stations and outposts on otherwise barren planets and moons. Imperial vessels have only been attacked after they directly engaged the Tyranid void travellers. These are a few of the reasons why the Achilus Crusade believe that the [[Hive Mind ]] is operating in a conservative fashion or unable of identifying these as worthwhile targets. On [[Castobel]], [[Atonement]], and [[Hethgard]], Imperial defenders managed to repel enough of the spores that the battles for control of these planets have become protracted engagements. On [[Avalos ]] and [[Treyen]], Imperial defenders even managed to repulse the initial Tyranid attack, causing the void-faring Tyranid creatures to leave those systems. {{Fn|2}}
==Morphology==
The most distinctive change shown by Hive Fleet Dagon is a variation in the hues of the different Tyranid creatures. The carapace on specimens from Hive Fleet Behemoth typically ranged from jet black to a deep blue. The unprotected skin of those species was typically a bright red. In contrast, the exoskeletons of Hive Fleet Dagon are generally dark grey or a blue close to that used by the Ultramarines Chapter. In portions of the xenos where their flesh is unprotected, it is a burgundy colour.{{Fn|2}}
In addition to symbiote modifications, these Tyranids have higher propensity for toxicity. Having a higher tedency tendency for having venomous sacks to be found near their claws and fangs, which toxins have increades increased the mortality rate of imperial in the Orpheus Salient. These toxins also show a substantial range of variation. Imperial medicae personnel have been unable to identify an antiserum that works consistently against the toxins.{{Fn|2}}
This Hivefleet has a few variants specimens that are believed to be completely novel, among them are:
*[[Dagon Overlord]]{{Fn|2}}
*[[Mist Reaper]]{{Fn|2}}
