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'''Assault Marines''' are [[Space Marines]] who have dedicated themselves to high speeds, high flying and close combat. Their armour [[Power Armour|power armor]] is modified to incorporate a [[Jump Pack]] and they arm themselves with [[Chainsword]]s and [[Bolt Pistol]]s. Assault Marines often employ [[Plasma Pistol]]s, [[Flamer]]s and other heavy, close-range firepower to gain an additional edge over their enemies. They can also be armed with [[Krak Grenades]] and [[Melta Bombs]]. They form up into [['''Assault Squads]] ''' and fly together into combat as a unit of brothers.
==Known Assault Marines==
*[[Tellos]] - [[Soul Drinkers]]
==Assault Squad==
An '''Assault Squad''' is the best Space Marine unit for close combat, making up part of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th companies and the entire of the 8th company.
The basic squad is made up of 4 '''Assault Marines''' and 1 [[Sergeant]]. The squad can be increased in size to 9 Assault Marines and the Sergeant can be upgraded to a [[Veteran Sergeant]]. The Veteran Sergeant has access to the [[Space Marine Armoury]].
Assault Squads are also known as [[Blood Claws]], in the [[Space Wolves]].
Assault Squads are called [[Chaos Raptor Squad]]s in the [[Chaos Space Marines]].
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==Related Articles==
*[[Tactical Marines]]*[[Devastator Marines]]*[[Veteran Marines]]*[[Scouts]]*[[TerminatorsChaos Raptor Squad]]{{stubSMInfantry}}
[[Category:Space Marines]]
