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775.[[M41]]-777.M41 ([[Fourth Quadrant Rebellion]]): The Raptors, along with the [[Dark Angels]], [[Skull Bearers]] and [[Red Wolves]] are called upon to pacify the [[Fourth Quadrant]] and help quell the largest civil war the Imperium has seen in one thousand years. During their three-year involvement the Raptors fight alongside elements of [[Battlefleet Solar]] focusing on the [[Sulsalid Sub-sector]] where several Imperial taskforces have been unsuccessful at stamping out the ideas of "progress" and "democracy" which have taken root at the [[sub-sector]] capital [[Auranar]]. The Raptors take command of the [[Imperial Guard]] units and make use of them as diversions for the many precision strikes against the enemy's command and supply infrastructure. With the enemy forces in disarray following these strikes the Imperial Guard are able to overwhelm the majority of traitor units while the Raptors assault the sky-palaces of the [[Sulsalid]] [[Ordinators]], mercilessly killing them and thus ending the revolt within the [[Sulsalid Sub-sector]]. It is worth noting that during this action the Raptors fought at full chapter strength, something unusual for the often independently operating companies.{{Fn|66x}}{{CME}}

*'''~[[M39]]:''' [[Caberiad Wars]]{{Fn|66x}}{{CME}}*'''339-370.[[M39]]:''' [[Sancta Angelis Campaign]] — A Raptors taskforce isolated from Imperial support and communication by [[warp storms]] conducts a thirty-year campaign against [[Waaagh! Irongol]] culminating in the elimination of [[Warboss]] [[Irongol]] himself, ending the Waaagh!{{Fn|66x}}{{CME}}{{Fn|14}} During this deployment the Raptors make use of desert camouflage.{{Fn|3b}}

**[[Sulsalid Campaign]]{{Fn|66x}}{{CME}}

The Raptors follow their progenitors, the Raven Guard, in adhering to the broad organisational patterns and provisions laid down in the standard [[Codex Astartes]], but as a [[Chapter]], the Raptors see the Codex as a highly effective and proven set of strategic and operational guidelines rather than inviolable dogma to be obeyed without question. As a result, they maintain a high degree of flexibility in their deployments and structures.{{Fn|66x}}{{CME}} Each of the companies operates on a largely independent basis, fighting across the breadth of Imperium. It is only in dire situations that multiple companies will fight together.{{Fn|8c}}

Although ranged hit-and-run tactics seem to be preferred over close quarters fighting, the encouragement of independent thought within all levels of the Chapter means that it is not uncommon for combat methods to differ widely either when operating in isolation or in concert with each other (the former being more common). This independent spirit allows for the most appropriate application of resources and/or tactics for a given mission ranging from the use of warzone specific camouflage to ad hoc unit composition and even working with local forces to ensure success.{{Fn|66x}}{{CME}}

Apart from the equipment found within a typical Astartes armoury, the Raptors are known to make extensive use of [[scouts]] and also keep a sizeable contingent of all [[Land Speeder]] variants and transport vehicles.{{Fn|66x}}{{CME}}{{Fn|14}} The Chapter is notably missing all early trophies, records, and much of its most valuable and ancient wargear due to the destruction of their original homeworld in M34 or M36.{{Fn|8a}} They are also known to make greater use than perhaps any other Chapter of [[Phobos-pattern armour]]. For heavy support, they make extensive use of [[Invictor]] warsuits and fast-moving [[Impulsor]] transports.{{Fn|14}}

*''[[War Talon]]'' — [[Battle Barge]] used during the [[Badab War]]{{Fn|66x}}{{CME}} and the [[Taros Campaign]].{{Fn|4a}}*''[[Arias Vex]]'' — [[Strike Cruiser]] used and destroyed during Badab War.{{Fn|66x}}{{CME}}*''[[Shadow Stalker]]'' — [[Strike Cruiser]] used during Badab War.{{Fn|66x}}{{CME}}*''[[Coatal]]'' — [[Gladius Class Frigate|Gladius]] class frigate used during Badab War.{{Fn|66x}}{{CME}}

*[[Lias Issodon]], "The Grim" — [[Chapter Master]]{{Fn|66x}}{{CME}}