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→Badab War
Offering himself for command of the loyalist Marine forces in the Badab Sector Lias Issodon is passed over and Master [[Carab Culln]] of the Red Scorpions is selected. This decision causes no ill will or resentment between the chapters and despite the obvious differences between them, many lasting bonds are formed.{{Fn|6c}}
The Raptors engage in frontline combat duties and act as mobile reserves during the first year and a half of combat in the sector. Of particular note is [[Operation Sedna]] wherein tasked with liberating the planet Fortress world of [[SurngraadIV]], the Raptors devise a cunning plan to assault the polar defence fortress. The successful execution of the plan allows for the Raptors and Salamanders to retake Surngraad. Losses during Operation Sedna include severe damage to the battle barge ''War Talon'', this however does not remove it from the war.{{Fn|6c}}
'''907.M41''': Participating in some of the heaviest fighting of the war takes its toll on the chapter and by year's end it is estimated the Raptors have lost between 35% and 60% of their original fighting force. The worst losses are inflicted during fighting against the [[Mantis Warriors]] and [[Astral Claws]] in the [[Gargathea System]] and include the destruction of the strike cruiser ''Arias Vex''. The losses are not in vain, however, as the Raptors help achieve the eventual victory on [[Gargathea III]], a victory that in no small part is also due to the Raptors' ability to match the Mantis Warriors' tactics of ambush.{{Fn|6c}}
