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*{{Fn|Conflicting sources}} In the short story [[In the Belly of the Beast (Short Story)|In the Belly of the Beast]] by [[William King]], a squad of neophytes is inducted into the chapter as Scouts, rather than Blood Claws.
During the Great Crusade and Heresy other types of Space Wolves battlefield roles existed, such as [[Deathsworn]] and , [[Black Cull]], [[Grey Slayer]]s.
===Command Ranks===
*[[Rune Priest (Space Wolves)|Rune Priest]]s are the Wolves' equivalent to the [[Librarian]]s of other chapters. It is their duty to keep the knowledge of the chapter’s history, reciting the great sagas of old. In battle they wield formidable [[psychic]] powers, rooted in the shamanistic traditions of Fenris.{{Cite This}}
*[[Iron Priest]]s are the Wolves' equivalent of the [[Techmarine]]s of other chapters. They are required to keep the equipment of their Great Company in working order and maintain the [[machine spirit]]s of its vehicles and weaponry, including the [[Dreadnought]]s in the depths of [[the Fang]], which they must rouse from their deep slumbers if they are needed in battle.{{Cite This}}
*[[Consul-Opsequiari]] - Heresy-era rank. Disciplinary Officers.{{Fn|40d}}
===Dreadnoughts===
[[File:Ancient Warclaw.jpg|thumb|right|[[Warclaw|Ancient Warclaw]], a Space Wolves [[Space Marine Dreadnought|Dreadnought]] of the [[Bloodmaws]] [[Great Company]].{{Fn|22}}]]
Dreadnoughts amongst the Space Wolves are referred to as the '''Sons of Ymir''', at least during the [[Great Crusade]] and [[Horus Heresy]] era. During this time sub-formations of Space Wolves Dreadnoughts existed, such as the [[Eldthursar]] and [[Hrimthursar]].{{Fn|40e}}
Amongst the number of [[Space Marine Dreadnought|Dreadnoughts]] in the Space Wolves chapter, some are extremely ancient, carrying warriors, such as [[Bjorn the Fell-Handed]], who walked beneath the same sky as the Emperor himself, and who stood beside [[Leman Russ (Primarch)|Leman Russ]] in battle. There is also the savage [[Murderfang]]. These dreadnoughts are revered and so respected is their skill in battle that on rare occasions, a Dreadnought may be called upon to lead an army into battle. The troops following in his footsteps will chant his name, remembering the many sagas they have heard of his exploits. This is a fearsome scene to behold for any enemy.{{Cite This}}
**{{Endn|40c}}: pgs. 22–32
**{{Endn|40d}}: pg.92
**{{End|40e}}: pg.78-87
*{{Endn|41}}: [[White Dwarf 93 (UK)]], pgs. 37–39
*{{Endn|42}}: [[Wolfsbane (Novel)]], Chapter 9
