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==History==
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The unit's obsession with the Sons of Horus led the Headhunters to have little regard for the organization organisation and heraldry mandated in the [[Liber Armorum Terranicus]]. They instead chose to utilize iconography that was drawn from the culture{{Fn|1}} and barbaric customs{{Fn|8}} of [[Cthonia]]. Among them were a claw with red and black bands that was their symbol. Others included an axe symbol for the Headhunters' armoured corps, rune-marked skulls of vanquished enemies to denote victorious campaigns they took part in, as well as other cruel trophies and bloody insignia that bedecked their armour.{{Fn|8}} They also bore the [[Eye of the Serpent]] icon, which signified the Headhunters had sworn to serve [[Horus]] and their armour was black and red, which marked the Headhunters bonding to the Sons of Horus. These colours also shared the same roots as those worn by the [[Justaerin]] and symbolized the darkness of Cthonia's underworld, as spilled blood was the currency of its people.{{Fn|1}}
During the [[Great Crusade]], the Headhunters became renowned for their appearance and for the fury of their mass charges of large infantry formations, which they favoured. The ferocious infantry warriors were also known for their ululating battle-cries which had a chilling effect on their foes. This would cause many to break before the Headhunters even reached their lines. The only exception to this was the '''131st Cohort''', '''"The Mountain Breakers"''', which was mainly formed of mobile artillery whose crews specialized in close range bombardments. The Headhunters' tank crews meanwhile placed importance on kill tallies, but paid little attention to lesser targets like infantry. They instead tested themselves on only the most powerful of foes the Headhunters faced in battle.{{Fn|8}}
