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==Background==
The Red Hunters are one of the rare chapters that worship the [[Emperor of Mankind]] as a god.{{Fn|3a}} Their uniform is red, with a white skull with a black Inquisition symbol on its head as a Chapter badge. What little is known about the Red Hunters suggests that they may have been founded immediately following the [[Horus Heresy]], and were intended to hunt down and eliminate the [[Traitor Legions]]. To accomplish this task they are assisted by the forces of the [[Inquisition]] and offer their services to the Inquisitors in return. The entire Chapter has been known to serve under an [[Inquisitor Lord]] on occasion.{{Fn|1}}
So strong is the link between this Chapter and the three great [[Ordo|Inquisitorial orders]] that rumours abound that they had been founded at the request of the Inquisitorial Representative on [[Terra]], and that there was a secret pact between the Inquisition and the Chapter for mutual support. The Chapter is tied to the Inquisition by ancient bonds of honour and duty and are often called upon to face the servants of the Ruinous Powers and other fell enemies of Mankind. Fighting in Inquisitorial strike forces and providing protection for the most senior Inquisitor-Lords, the Red Hunters have confronted numerous horrors no mortals can face and be allowed to live should they survive, lest they taint others.{{Fn|7a}}
