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===Wargear and Tactics===
The most noticable noticeable equipment used by Hellions are their [[Skyboard]]s. These single-pilot anti-gravity platforms are highly prized by the Hellions as a sign of independence{{Fn|6}}, though they are seen as less prestigious than a [[Reaver Jetbike]].{{Fn|7}} Nonetheless Hellions highly personalize their skyboards with trophies and glyphs, though in truth most have changed hands several times in brutal gang brawls. Often they will be bedecked with the severed heads of several previous owners.{{Fn|6}}
For weaponry, Hellions wield [[Hellglaive]]s, double-sided polearms with recurved hooks that allow a skilled wielder to latch onto nearby objects and change direction in a heartbeat. Their ties to [[Wych Cult]]s allow them to access a series of other exotic weapons, such as toxin-soaked [[Agoniser]]s, [[Power Sword]]s, and barbed grapnels known as [[Stunclaw]]s.Their Skyboards are additionally equipped with [[Splinter Pod]]s.{{Fn|6}}
In battle, Hellion gangs are often used by Wych Cults or [[Kabal]]s as forward scouts and skirmishers as well as terror troops. The first sign of many realspace invasions are waves of howling, drug-crazed Hellions.{{Fn|6}}