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==Organization and Tactics==
[[Image:Tyberosp8.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Tyberos, the Red Wake{{Fn|4}}]]
The Carcharodons roughly follow the organizational tenets laid down in the [[Codex Astartes]], but otherwise show considerable variation with regards to tactics. In particular, their preference for shock assaults and close combat make them similar to the [[Black Templars]], at least in the eyes of the [[Fire Angels]] Marines that accompanied them during the length of the Badab campaign. The forces observed during the war show that, on the surface, the Carcharodons were deployed similarly to what might be expected of a Codex [[Battle Company]], although it was noted that it was augmented by an auxiliary force of [[Scout]]s, [[Assault Squad]]s known as '''Devourers''', and dedicated squads of [[Terminator]]-armored [[Veterans]] known as '''Red Brethren'''.{{Fn|3f}}[[Space Marine Captain|Captains]] have a variety of titles, from '''Reaper Prime''' (which denotes their duty to seek out new [[Initiate]]s){{Fn|7}} to '''Harvester Prime''' (which denotes their duty to seek out [[Archaeotech]]){{Fn|8c}} while [[Battle Brother]]s are referred to as '''Void Brother'''{{Fn|8c}}.
Although the Chapter seemed to maintain a sizable amount of armoured vehicles, the Carcharodons as a whole seemed to prefer infantry-based strategies, relying on the battle-prowess of its Marines to carry the day. Lightning assaults presaged by reconnaissance by small scouting forces was commonly observed, with surprise often the key factor in carrying the attack through. When resistance proves too heavy or the reaction of the enemy too swift, the Chapter's forces often quickly withdraw, to avoid heavy losses and, more importantly, to strike at another direction. This is repeated again and again until a weakness is eventually found, upon which the full brunt of the assault forces are brought to bear to bring the encounter to a swift end.{{Fn|3g}}
