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'''Murderwings''' are groups a type of [[Black Legion]] [[Chaos Raptor]]s, [[Warp Talon]]s and specialist [[Jump Pack]] -equipped shock troop formation used by various [[Chaos LordSpace Marine]]s, who display a particular aptitude for assassination, infiltration and asymmetric warfarewarbands.{{Fn|1}}
==Description==
They Murderwings are experts in high-speed aerial combat, who know how to push made up of [[Chaos Space Marine]]s that have embraced the limits most feral elements of their personalities and specialize in swift shock assault with [[Jump Pack]]s . They are obsessive hunters who delight in pursuing and revel eviscerating their prey. While the most numerous of these are [[Chaos Raptor|Raptors]], there are other specialist types and roles such as [[Warp Talon]]s. They arrogantly consider themselves the elite of whatever warband they may be part of, but are undoubtedly deadly when employed in their intended role of the hunter, saboteur, assassin, and infiltrator. Some exceptionally charismatic and cruel [[Chaos Lord]]s who enjoy the thrill of the huntaerial combat may command multiple Murderwings within their warband. Though {{Fn|2}} Murderwings operate far more independently first originated from the rest of their [[Black LegionNight Lords]] , but have since spread to many other [[Chaos Warband|warbandsLegion]]'s and warbands. It takes an especially fierce personality to maintain control of Murderwings, for they have welcomed slavering killers are riven by rivalries and internal betrayals. Their leaders are constantly alert, for at any time one of their subordinates may seek to violently take their place.{{Fn|2}} In contrast to regular Raptor and [[Warp]]Talon squads, Murderwings rarely operate in close concert with allied forces. Instead, they only pursue the prey they consider worth their while or undertake special objectives deep behind enemy territory. Entering the combat zone via high-wracked fanatics into altitude combat drops, they hide in the shadows and terrain despite their ranksbulk. But While efficient at stealth and infiltration, they also embrace terror troop roles and will torture their victims in grizzly displays. They are typically distrusted by their allies, and while they usually relish in the egos scorn of these killers are kept other Chaos Space Marines often will offer their service to other warbands. Some Murderwings may operate independently, using static strongholds as their lairs in check by which to raid the space arfound them.{{Fn|2}} Since the presence opening of fearsome Jump Pack equipped the [[Chaos LordGreat Rift]]s, who lead Murderwings have been used on their missionsa massive scale by the [[Black Legion]] commander [[Haarken Worldclaimer]] in the [[Nachmund Rift War]].{{Fn|12}}
==Types==
*[[Chaos Lord]] - Equipped with a [[Jump Pack]] {{Fn|2}}*[[Chaos Champion|Champion]] - Lieutenant{{Fn|2}}*'''Huntmaster''' - Precision killer equipped with a [[Chaos LordPower Glaive]]s .{{Fn|2}}*'''Depredator''' - Commanders of MurderwingsIndiscriminate murderer equipped with a [[Chain axe]].{{Fn|12}} *Huntmasters'''Shrieker''' - Terror specialist equipped with [[Vox Caster]]s that amplify their screams as they plummet into the midst of the enemy.{{Fn|12}} *Champions'''Curseclaw''' - Horrifically mutated warriors driven by instinct that fight in a frenzied fashion.{{Fn|12}} *Curseclaws'''Skysear''' - Wielding [[Flamer]]s or [[Melta Weapon]]s, they use their mobility to manuver themselves into ideal killing positions.{{Fn|12}} *[[Chaos Raptor|Raptor]]s{{Fn|12}}*[[Warp Talon]]{{Fn|2}} ==Notable Murderwing Warbands==*Depredators[[Helflight]]{{Fn|12}} *Shriekers[[Soulrippers]]{{Fn|12}} *Skysears[[Skinpeelers]]{{Fn|12}} *[[Warp TalonWarpclaws]]{{Fn|2}}*[[Harrok'sTeeth]]{{Fn|12}}*[[Kakodaimonis]]{{fn|2}}
==Images==
==Sources==
*{{Endn|1}}: [https://archive.ph/GglzC Warhammer Community: Adepta Sororitas battle Chaos Space Marines over a long-forgotten tomb in Kill Team: Shadowhunt] ''(Saved archive page, dated 15 August 2025, last accessed 15 August 2025, original link: https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/zrjpzrms/adepta-sororitas-battle-chaos-space-marines-over-a-long-forgotten-tomb-in-kill-team-shadowhunt/)''
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Kill Team: Shadowhunt]], pgs. 20-25
[[Category:Black Legion]]
[[Category:Night Lords]]
