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[[Image:OutriderSquadFixed.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Ultramarines]] Primaris Outriders{{Fn|2}}]]
'''Primaris Outriders''' are [[Primaris Space Marines]] which ride to battle on [[Space Marine Bike|Bike]]s.{{Fn|1}} They are usually grouped into squads, which are fielded as [[Close Support Squad]]s.{{Fn|5}}
Outriders are most commonly used to advance ahead of the main lines and to guard the flanks of larger formations. In battle, they perform lightning fast hit-and-run attacks on enemy strongholds, and are employed to chase down any who would seek to escape.{{Fn|3}} Their '''Raider Pattern'''{{Fn|3}} bikes are equipped with frontal [[bolter]]s while they themselves wield [[chainsword]]s and [[bolt pistol]]s.{{Fn|2}} The bike incorporates advanced suspension units to tackle rough terrain.{{Fn|4}} The performance of the bike is effective as long as the rider can dominate its bellicose [[Machine Spirit]].{{Fn|3}}
