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==Fleet==
Unlike most fleet-based Chapters, the Wolfspear maintain no single capital ship that can be likened to a [[Fortress-Monastery]]. Instead, they prioritize stealth and agility and each of the Chapter's 7 [[Wolf Lord|Jarls]] operate a personal [[Strike Cruiser]] which operate as their own personal armories, spiritual centers, and courts.{{Fn|4}}
=={{Endn|Canon Conflict}}==
In the original [[Dark Imperium (Novel)|Dark Imperium]] novel, the homeworld of the Wolfspear was stated to be [[108/Beta-Kalapus-9.2]].{{Fn|1}} However the more recent [[White Dwarf 468]] states they are a fleet-based chapter.{{Fn|4}}
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|Founding=[[Ultima Founding]]{{Fn|1}}
|Chapter Master=[[Irik Stianolf]]
|Homeworld=[[108/Beta-Kalapus-9.2]]{{Fn|1}} or [[Fleet-Based]]{{Fn|Canon ConflictConflicting sources}}
|Fortress-Monastery=None, each Company operates from their own [[Strike Cruiser]]{{Fn|4}}
|Colours= White grey armor, red shoulder pads and knee pads{{Fn|2}}
==Organization and Tactics==
[[Image:WolfspearSymbols.jpg|thumb|right|220px|The markings of the 7 Jarldoms of the Wolfspear{{Fn|4}}]]
The Wolfspear are divided into 7 [[Great Company|Great Companies]] known as '''Jarldoms''', each commanded by an elected [[Wolf Lord|Jarl]]. These trace their origin to the earliestengagements fought by the Greyshields whowere later sworn to the Wolfspear. Battle bybattle, they gradually gathered into sevenhunting packs, each small and agile enough topursue elusive targets and fight on the move.Never recognized officially while attached to theIndomitus Crusade, these seven packs grewtighter as they hunted and bled together and were later formally recognized by [[Logan Grimnar]] upon their formation. Each Jarldom is at least equal to the fighting strength of a [[Codex Astartes]] company. Each of these Companies operates out of a small flotilla headed by a commanding [[Strike Cruiser]] and is fully autonomous, though they often work together for greater goals. This system has lead to subtle variations of culture and fighting style amongst the various roaming fleets.{{Fn|4}}
Due to their wide-ranging nature and fighting style, the Chapter is highly decentralized. Each Jarl is largely independent, though he is overseen and consulted by a number of [[Wolf Priest]]s, [[Rune Priest]]s, and [[Iron Priest]]s that follow him. Only in times of utmost need do they need a higher authority to govern their actions, and in these times a [[Chapter Master|High Jarl]] is nominated from amongst the seven.
The Wolfspear have a great reverence for the '''First-Slain''', those [[Greyshields]] of Leman Russ' lineage that fell during the [[Indomitus Crusade]]. Many in the Chapter still swear oaths upon the memory and spirit of the First-Slain, and it is thought that the Wolfspear's pale livery may be a recognition of their old Greyshield plating.{{Fn|4}}
==Known Elements==
====Members=Relics===*[[Irik Stianolf]] - [[Chapter Master|High JarlBlacktooth]]{{Fn|4}}*[[Senavael]] - [[Chapter MasterElemental Shroud]] {{Fn|54}}*[[Bjarni Arvisson]] — Former member Totem of the [[Unnumbered Sons]], where he served as an [[Inceptor|Inceptor SergeantStorms]].{{Fn|14}}*===Fleet===Unlike most fleet-based Chapters, the Wolfspear maintain no single capital ship that can be likened to a [[Fortress-Monastery]]. Instead, they prioritize stealth and agility and each of the Chapter's 7 [[Rakmeyr BluewolfWolf Lord|Jarls]] - operate a personal [[Battle LeaderStrike Cruiser]]which operate as their own personal armories, spiritual centers, and courts.{{Fn|34}}*[[Jaleeb]] - Lieutenant
====Vessels====
*''[[Umbral Claw]]'' - [[Strike Cruiser]] and flagship of Chapter Master [[Irik Stianolf]].{{Fn|4}}
====Relics=Members===*[[Elemental ShroudIrik Stianolf]]— [[Chapter Master|High Jarl]].{{Fn|4}}*[[Totem Senavael]] — [[Chapter Master]].{{Fn|5}}*[[Bjarni Arvisson]] — Former member of Stormsthe [[Unnumbered Sons]], where he served as an [[Inceptor|Inceptor Sergeant]].{{Fn|41}}*[[BlacktoothRakmeyr Bluewolf]] — [[Battle Leader]].{{Fn|43}}*[[Jaleeb]] — Lieutenant.
==Trivia=={{Trivia}}==={{Endn|Conflicting sources}}===*In the original ''[[Dark Imperium (Novel)|Dark Imperium]]'' novel, the homeworld of the Wolfspear was stated to be [[108/Beta-Kalapus-9.2]].{{Fn|1}} However the more recent [[White Dwarf 468]] states they are a fleet-based chapter.{{Fn|4}}*In the short story ''[[The Wolves of Raukos (Short Story)|The Wolves of Raukos]]'', the Wolfspear rotates their duty with a company staying on their homeworld by Beta-Kalapus and the rest deploying with the fleet. In this story however the Chapter Master that remains on the planet is stated to be named [[Senavael]].{{Fn|5}}
==See Alsoalso==
*[[Loyal Space Marine Chapters (List)]]
*[[Space Marine Forces (List)]]
