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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' are a [[Second Founding]] Successor Chapter]] of the [[Iron Hands]] [[Space Marine Legion|Legion]], created during at the end of the [[Second FoundingGreat Scouring]]. From their inception, they have been defined by a never-ending vendetta against the [[Traitor Legions]] that betrayed the [[Emperor]].{{Fn|51}}

==Overview==The Red Talons are ' never-ending vendetta against traitors is a [[Second Founding]] Successor Chapter direct continuation of the independent war Autek Mor waged after the death of his [[Iron HandsPrimarch]]{{Fn|5}}, first commanded by the infamous [[Horus HeresyFerrus Manus]] veteran . He operated beyond the sight of [[Autek MorTerra]] and recruited from among , becoming a "byword for destruction" behind enemy lines. This explains the most aggressive chapter's singular focus and volatile warriors of their parent Legion. They are known relish for hunting down renegades, as it was their bold style of warfare and neveroriginal, self-ending vendetta against appointed reason for existing.{{Fn|2}} After the Heresy, Clan Morragul was allowed to retain its independence as a new Chapter, named after Autek Mor's personal flagship during the [[Traitor LegionsHorus Heresy]]. The Chapter has also been charged several times by , the [[Lords of Terrabattle barge]] with hunting down Red Talon and destroying renegade [[Space Marine Chapters]]adopting Mor's clan sigil—a red talon on a black field—as their new heraldry.{{Fn|102}}

Their home world of During the [[RaikanMoirae Schism]]in M35, lies a major civil war within the [[Segmentum TempestusAdeptus Mechanicus]], the Red Talons dealt with the heretical Moirae believers within their own ranks by simply destroying their recalcitrant elements, in contrast to other Iron Hands successors who exiled them. {{Fn|63}} During the [[12th Black Crusade]], the Red Talons were among the Chapters, alongside the [[White Consuls]] and their [[power armourExorcists]], that entered the [[Gothic Sector]] is red with black trim. Their Chapter symbol is a set of red bird's talons on a black circular background and likely ties after the Chapter's history to [[Medusa (Planet)|Medusa'sWarp storm]] that had isolated the [[Clan Morragulsector]], as they share ended and fought in the same symbol[[Gothic War]].{{Fn|74a}}

During ==Gene-seed==As a successor of the [[12th Black Crusade]] Iron Hands, the Red Talons were one of three chapters – together with the [[White Consuls]] and [[Exorcists]] – that entered the [[Gothic Sector]] after the ' [[Warp stormgene-seed]] that had isolated is derived from the [[sector]] ended and fought in the [[Gothic War]]Primarch Ferrus Manus.{{Fn|13a}}{{Fn|13b}}

===Known Engagements=Combat Doctrine==*'''544.[[M32]]:''' [[War of the Beast]] — The Red Talons helped defend the [[Forge World]] are known for a "bold style of [[Lankast]] from [[Orks]].warfare,”{{Fn|91}}*inherited by Autek Mor'''860.[[M33]]s personal strategy, which later seeped into the tradition of Clan Morragul:''' [[War of the False Primarch]] — Convened in fact, he rejected guerrilla warfare as "unworthy," instead favouring brutal and direct doctrines, such as part of allowing the [[Pentarchy of Blood]] enemy to commit to enact the judgement of the [[High Lords of Terra]], systematically destroying eleven Chapters of the Adeptus Astartes judged ''Traitoris Perdita''.{{Fn|3a}}*Some time after the [[Abyssal Crusade]] (after '''321.[[M37]]'''){{Fn|4}}an objective and expending their strength, striking at the Chapter attacked the [[Fists moment of Olchis]] their supposed victory when they are weakest and annihilating the [[Talons foes with overwhelming force, without any hint of Anathrax]]{{Fn|3b}}mercy or restraint, which had become corrupted aided by a their trials in the [[Eye relentless appliance of Terror]].{{Fn|4}} The Red Talons' attack resulted in the near complete destruction “calculus of both corrupted Chapters.{{Fn|3b}}*'''948.[[M38]]:''' [[First Scouring of Coriolanthe]]*'''143-151.[[M41]]:''' [[12th Black Crusade]] — The Red Talons were stationed around the [[Gothic Sector]] during the [[Gothic War]].{{Fn|11}}{{Fn|13b}}*'''977.[[M41]]:''' [[Orask Wars]] — A full [[Space Marine Company|Company]] was committed to the conflictwar”.{{Fn|8}}*'''Undated:''' [[Battle of Amion]]{{Fn|3c}}*'''Undated:''' War with xenos [[Draxian Hegemony]]{{Fn|3b}}*'''Undated:''' War with xenos [[Galthite]]s of the [[Oenorian Inner Systems]]{{Fn|3b}}*'''Undated:''' Purge of [[Argent Hammers]] and [[Fists of Olchis]]{{Fn|3b}}*'''Undated:''' War with xenos [[Paramours of the Morpheus Rift]]{{Fn|3b}}*'''Undated:''' [[Stygian Crusade]]{{Fn|162}}


==Chapter Elements==Similar to that of While they harbor a deep-seated hatred for the original Traitor Legions, their founding chapter the Iron Handsduty extends beyond personal vengeance, and the Red Talons have an [[Iron CouncilHigh Lords of Terra]] to lead have on several occasions officially tasked the chapter. As well they also have Red Talons with the rank specific mission of hunting down and destroying [[Iron FatherRenegade Astartes]] as Chapters. This is a grim duty that the title for their [[Techmarine]]s. They also refer chapter is noted to discharge with relish, viewing it as a sacred part of their own Chapter Master title as “Iron Lord”unending war against the traitors.{{Fn|14}}

===Fleet=Culture==*''[[EmperorThe culture of the Red Talons is a direct evolution of Clan Morragul's Blade (Battle Barge)|Emperor's Blade]]'' - [[Battle Barge]]{{Fn|13c}}*''[[Holy Execution]]'' — [[Strike Cruiser]]{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|13c}}*''[[Claw identity as a home for outcasts. This legacy has forged a unique internal culture where warriors are viewed not as kin but as "lethal instruments" of vengeance. The pursuit of camaraderie and "brotherly acceptance" is considered an unworthy goal when compared to the singular purpose of persecuting traitors. For a Red Talon, the only true state is one of Justice]]'' — [[Strike Cruiser]]{{Fn|2}}unshakeable prejudice and superlative hatred.{{Fn|13c5}}

===Named Vehicles===*''Structurally, they retain many of the Iron Hands traditions. They are led by an [[Iron Council]] and their [[Techmarines]] hold the rank of [[Eagle's ClawIron Father]]'' — . They refer to Autek Mor, their first Chapter Master, as “First [[Land RaiderIron Lord]]”, fought during {{Fn|5}} though it is unclear if this title has been passed over subsequent Chapter Masters, given the '''Battle existence of Amion''an Iron Council.
 The Chapter's [[Dreadnoughts]] are collectively referred to as the Mausoleum.{{Fn|3c5}}


The Red Talons maintain active military ties with their progenitor Chapter, as evidenced by their participation in the Iron Hands' splinter campaign during the [[Stygian Crusade]].{{Fn|6}} ===Known Members=Notable Campaigns==*'''~544-546.[[M32]]''': The Defence of Lankast - During the [[War of the Beast]], Iron Father [[Bassan Terak]] led the Red Talons' [[Third Company]] in a defense of [[forge world]] [[Lankast]] in the [[Segmentum Tempestus]], besieged by the [[Orks]].{{Fn|7}}*'''860.[[M33]]''': The [[Pentarchy of Blood]] - During the [[War of the False Primarch]], the Red Talons were one of five chapters convened by the High Lords of Terra into the "Pentarchy of Blood." This force was tasked with enacting judgment upon renegade Astartes, systematically destroying eleven chapters judged [[Traitoris Perdita]] and their homeworlds to end the eight-decade-long conflict. {{Fn|8a}}*'''???.[[M35]]''': Moirae Schism - During the Moirae Schism, the Red Talons purged their chapter from every heretical element.{{Fn|3}}*'''321.[[M37]]''': Purging of the Argent Hammers and Fists of Olchis - After the [[Abyssal Crusade]], the surviving loyalist [[Argent Hammers]] and [[Fists of Olchis]] returned from the [[Penance Crusade]] in the [[Eye of Terror]] only to be attacked by the Red Talons Chapter who described both as "outcast Chapters", almost being completely wiped out.{{Fn|8b}}*'''948.[[Autek MorM38]] — ''': First Scouring of Coriolanthe - The Red Talons fought alongside the [[Grey Knights]] and [[Chapter MasterInquisition|Inquisitorial forces]] to halt a major invasion by the [[Night Lords]] and a [[Traitor Titan Legion]]. The battle turned when the Traitor Titans counter-attacked, post Horusoverwhelming the Grey Knights and their [[Inquisitor Lord]].{{Fn|8c}}*'''142–160.[[M41]]''': 12th Black Crusade -HeresyAs the warp storms that had isolated the Gothic Sector disappeared, ships from the Red Talons Chapter arrived in the sector, remaining stationed in it throughout the war.{{Fn|4b}}*'''888.[[Bassan TerakM41]] — ''': [[Grailsword Campaign]] - The Red Talons fought in the Grailsword Campaign alongside their progenitor Chapter, the Iron FatherHands, and their fellow successors, the [[Brazen Claws]],{{Fn|10a}} against the [[Eldar]].{{Fn|10b}}*'''~997.[[M41]]''': The Defense of Orask - During the [[Third Tyrannic War]], a full company of the Red Talons, fighting alongside the system's defenders and a [[Titan maniple]] from [[Legio Magna]], defended the fortress world of [[Orask]] in the [[KomezGhoul Stars]] — against a splinter of [[Iron FatherHive Fleet Pythos]].{{Fn|148d}}*'''???.[[Kesak VurrM41]]''': Battle of Amion - Operating alone, Red Talons’ [[Land Raider]] [[Eagle's Claw]] went on a rampage behind enemy lines, destroying numerous rebel supply bases and engaging retreating units. The damage inflicted upon the enemy's vital stockpiles was so catastrophic that their defenses completely collapsed when the main [[Imperial Guard]] — force launched its assault.{{Fn|8e}}*'''???.M??''': The Goreaumunda Pacification - Before the Battle of Ba’Or Tertius, the Red Talons were involved in decimating the Agnost separatists on the world of [[ApothecaryGoreaumunda]]. Member During this conflict, a Reiver squad of Red Talons executed the fleeing High Agnost leader.{{Fn|5}}*'''???.M??''': The Battle of the Kolvokani Shipyards - Before the Battle of Ba’Or Tertius, the Red Talons conducted a beachhead assault in this battle.{{Fn|5}}*'''???.M??''': The Battle of Ba'Or Tertius - The Red Talons assaulted the [[Gates of Torment]] warband command position on the world of [[Ba'Or Tertius]]. During it, the Reiver [[DeathwatchIngalion Carthis]] was mortally wounded by [[Vorghyst]], leading to his interment in a Dreadnought.{{Fn|155}}*'''???.M??''': The Ambush in the Dorgiev Agglomeration - Decades after the Battle of Ba’Or Tertius, the Red Talons [[Ancient AalmirFrigate]] [[Persecutis]] — was destroyed in the [[Contemptor Dorgiev Agglomeration]] by the Gates of Torment warband with hidden asteroid traps. DreadnoughtCarthis sacrificed himself to kill their commander, Vorghyst.{{Fn|5}}*'''???.M??''': Battle on Kovalic II - The Red Talons were dispatched as a relief force to the Imperial planet of [[Kovalic II]] after it was attacked by [[Dark Eldar]]. Upon arrival, they found no survivors; the inhabitants had vanished, and those who resisted had been slain and grotesquely displayed.{{Fn|11}}*'''???.[[M42]]''': The Stygian Crusade - The Red Talons answered the call of their progenitor Chapter as part of a large contingent of Iron Hands successors that broke from the main crusade to launch a separate campaign to secure the Medusan Reach. As part of this force, the Red Talons participated in the brutal reconquest of the industrial world of [[Aura Novis]]from the [[Thousand Sons]].{{Fn|146}}*'''???.[[M42]]''': The Kirill IX Conspiracy - During a secret crisis concerning the failing [[Golden Throne]], the Red Talons were the primary military protection for the [[Kirill IX System]], which contained a major forge world and 8 imperial worlds. In a clandestine deal, a cabal of High Lords offered to withdraw the Chapter and dismantle the system's defenses as payment to [[xenos]] parties for their aid in repairing the Throne, without the Chapter known anything of this.{{Fn|12}} ==Fleet==*''[[Skara BraeClaw of Justice]] '' — Strike Cruiser{{Fn|4c}}*''[[Contemptor DreadnoughtEmperor's Blade (Battle Barge)|Emperor's Blade]]’’ — Battle Barge, among the Chapter's fleet that took part in the 12th Black Crusade.{{Fn|4c}}*''[[Ingalion CarthisHoly Execution]] '' — Strike Cruiser{{Fn|4c}}*''Persecutis'' - Frigate. (Destroyed in the Dorgiev Agglomeration by the Night Lords).{{Fn|5}}*''Red Talon'' — Battle Barge, Autek Mor's personal flagship since the Great Crusade, up to at least the Scouring.{{Fn|2}} ==Vehicles==*''Eagle's Claw'' - Land Raider{{Fn|8e}} ==Notable Members of the Chapter==*[[Redemptor Ancient Aalmir]] - A [[Contemptor Dreadnought]].{{Fn|145}}*[[Aeros Mor]] — Battle Brotherbrother of the 4th Company, 3rd Squad, 4th (battleline).{{Fn|9}}*[[Autek Mor]] — First Chapter Master.{{Fn|2}}*[[Bassan Terak]] - Iron Father of the 3rd Companyduring the War of the Beast.{{Fn|7}}*[[Ingalion Carthis]] - A [[Redemptor Dreadnought]].{{Fn|5}}*[[Kesak Vurr]] — An [[Apothecary]]. Member of the [[Deathwatch]].{{Fn|14}}*[[Komez]] - An Iron Father{{Fn|5}}*[[Ancient Skara Brae]] - A Contemptor Dreadnought.{{Fn|108b}}

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