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==Overview==
Essentially the Space Wolves ' equivalent of a [[Space Marine Lieutenant]], two Battle Leaders exist in each [[Great Company]] of the Space Wolves and act as battlefield commanders whose authority is surpassed only by their Wolf Lord and the [[Great Wolf]] himself. These gifted warriors are chosen by their presiding [[Wolf Lord]], usually from the ranks of the [[Wolf Guard]]. Often, the two Battle Leaders in a Great Company will have complementary natures – a fiery, passionate warrior may be teamed with a cool, calculating tactician.{{Fn|1}}
Upon gaining this honour, some Wolf Guard Battle Leaders adopt new equipment better suited to their position as the alpha of several packs. Some even take a [[Thunderwolf]] as a mount, particularly those in the [[Deathwolves]]. In recent times Battle Leaders have also been drawn from packs of [[Primaris Space Marines]].{{Fn|1}}
