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'''Wolf ==Overview=====Horus Heresy===During the Horus heresy, leman Russ personnal Honour Guardand Elite warriors were named the [[Varagyr]] or ''', known as '''Varagyr'''{{Fn|8}} or 'Wolf Guard''Huscarls'''{{Fn|10}} in the [[Fenris|Fenrisian]], are the [[Veteran Space Marinelanguage{{Fn|veteran elite]] of the [[Space Wolves]] [[Chapter]]8}}.
The Wolf Guard can be clad in either [[Power Armour]]{{Fn|6}} or [[Terminator Armour]].{{Fn|7}}
===Wolf Guard Battle Leaders===
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It is not only as bodyguards that Wolf Guard excel, but also as mentors for younger members of the Chapter due to their battle experience and raw talent. As such, Wolf Guard who are especially charismatic but also domineering are assigned to lead packs of [[Battle-Brother]]s, guiding them in the finer arts of war. The most heroic Wolf Guard, typically those judged by their Wolf Lord as born to command, are sometimes assigned control of an entire strike force as a '''Wolf Guard Battle Leader'''. Should a Battle Leader prove himself capable of excelling above and beyond expectations, he may find himself next in line as Wolf Lord. Many of these Battle Leaders are now also [[Primaris Marines]].{{Fn|3a}}{{Fn|13}}
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'''Wolf Guard''', or '''Varagyr'''{{Fn|8}}, are the [[Veteran Space Marine|veteran elite]] of the [[Space Wolves]] [[Chapter]].
[[Image:WolfGuardArt.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Wolf Guard Terminator{{Fn|12}}]]
==Overview=M41======Description===
The Wolf Guard are the greatest warriors of any one of the Space Wolves [[Great Companies]]. It is their duty to lead packs into battle or provide a body guard to important members of the chapter on the battlefield, especially as the [[Wolf Lord]]. They are also often the leaders of squads, imparting their knowledge and experience on their younger charges.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2}} Unlike other [[chapters]], age is not the main route into the Wolf Guard. Progress is generally dependent on bravery and heroism.{{Fn|1}} To enable them to perform their role properly, the Wolf Guard have access to the best equipment that the [[Great Company]] has to offer, including suits of [[Terminator armour]].{{Fn|1}}
Other than earning the respect of the [[Wolf Lord]] of their respective Great Company, there are no specific criteria for the elevation to the ranks of the Wolf Guard. Battlefield skill and heroics are the most likely way to receive a promotion, but saving the life of the Wolf Lord during battle is another sure way. Wolf Guards themselves fight with the weapons at which they excel and no specific protocol is required. Some will favour the wargear they used in their former roles as [[Blood Claw]]s, [[Grey Hunter]]s, and [[Long Fang]]s, but there are few who can turn down the lure of raw power afforded by [[Terminator Armour]].{{Fn|3a}} Thus Wolf Guards are most commonly equipped with Terminator-class weapons such as [[Storm Bolter]]s, [[Power Weapon]]s, [[Lightning Claw]]s, [[Assault Cannon]]s, [[Heavy Flamer]]s, and [[Cyclone Missile Launcher]]s.{{Fn|3b}}
[[Great Wolf]] [[Logan Grimnar]]'s Wolf Guard is so large that is is split into several smaller packs. However collectively, they are known as the '''Kingsguard'''.{{Fn|4a}}
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===Bladeguard Veterans===
Recently, the Wolf Guard has inducted the Chapter’s [[Primaris]] [[Bladeguard Veteran|Bladeguard Veterans]] into their ranks.{{Fn|13}}
==Wargear==
Wolf Guards themselves fight with the weapons at which they excel and no specific protocol is required. Some will favour the wargear they used in their former roles as [[Blood Claw]]s, [[Grey Hunter]]s, and [[Long Fang]]s, but there are few who can turn down the lure of raw power afforded by [[Terminator Armour]].{{Fn|3a}} Thus Wolf Guards are most commonly equipped with Terminator-class weapons such as [[Storm Bolter]]s, [[Power Weapon]]s, [[Lightning Claw]]s, [[Assault Cannon]]s, [[Heavy Flamer]]s, and [[Cyclone Missile Launcher]]s.{{Fn|3b}}
The Wolf Guard can be clad in either [[Power Armour]]{{Fn|6}} or [[Terminator Armour]].{{Fn|7}}
==Wolf Guard Battle Leaders==
{{main|Battle Leader}}
It is not only as bodyguards that Wolf Guard excel, but also as mentors for younger members of the Chapter due to their battle experience and raw talent. As such, Wolf Guard who are especially charismatic but also domineering are assigned to lead packs of [[Battle-Brother]]s, guiding them in the finer arts of war. The most heroic Wolf Guard, typically those judged by their Wolf Lord as born to command, are sometimes assigned control of an entire strike force as a '''Wolf Guard Battle Leader'''. Should a Battle Leader prove himself capable of excelling above and beyond expectations, he may find himself next in line as Wolf Lord. Many of these Battle Leaders are now also [[Primaris Marines]].{{Fn|3a}}{{Fn|13}}
==Notable Wolf Guards==
