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'''Terminator Squads''' are the made up of the best warriors a Chapter can supply, and make up some of the [[1st Company]].==Background==Terminators have built in [[teleportation]] devices which allow them to deploy anywhere, quickly. They are also often deployed used [[Image:sm-terminator-Land Raider]]s, as these are the only vehicles capable of carrying the bulky unit.===Terminator Squad===A '''Terminator Squad''' specialise in ranged support. A basic squadis made up of 4 [[Terminators]] and 1 [[Terminator Sergeant]].gif|right|thumb|The squad can increase in size to 9 Terminators and the Terminator Sergeant is armed with a [[UltramarinesPower Weapon]] and Storm Bolter. All members wear [[Terminator SquadArmour]], are equipped with a [[Power Fist]] and carry a [[Storm Bolter]] but some upgrade their weaponry to include [[Assault Cannon]]s, [[Heavy Flamer]]s and [[Cyclone Missile Launcher]]s.
A '''===Terminator Assault Squad''' is ===Terminator Assault Squads specialise in close combat. Squads consist of 4 [[Terminators]] and one [[Terminator Sergeant]]. They wear [[Terminator Armour]] and carry either a pair of the most elite divisions within the [[Space MarineLightning Claw]]s or a [[Thunder Hammer]] and [[Storm Shield]] for protection. The Terminator Sergeant is armed with a [[Storm Bolter]] and [[Power Sword]] army, making up . Some choose to use the standard armament of a [[1st CompanyStorm Bolter]] along with and [[Veteran SquadPower Fist]]s.===Terminator Command Squad==={{Main|Terminator Command Squad}}The greatest Terminators of a Chapter are formed into the bodyguard for the commanding officer, though their armament differs very little from the standard squads.
A basic squad is made up of 4 ===Grey Knights Terminators==={{Main|Grey Knights Terminator Squad}}Grey Knights Terminators use [[TerminatorsStorm Bolters]] and 1 [[Terminator SergeantNemesis Force Weapon]]. The squad can increase in size to 9 Terminators and the Terminator Sergeant is armed with a s or [[Power WeaponThunder Hammer]] s and Storm Bolter. All members wear [[Terminator ArmourStorm Shield]], are equipped with a s. Some use [[Power FistIncinerators]] and carry a or [[Storm BolterPsycannon]]s. Up Occasionally they have been known to two Terminators can be armed with one of the following each:use psychic powers.
*[[Assault Cannon]]===Chaos Terminators===*[[Heavy Flamer]]{{Main|Chaos Terminators}}*[[Cyclone Missile Launcher]]Chaos Terminators turned renegade thousands of years ago and have had a long time to hone their skills, making them some of the most deadly troops in the galaxy.
They may also exchange their Power Fists with ==Non Codex Astartes Uses=====The Dark Angels Deathwing===The [[ChainfistDark Angels]]s. They have 1st company is known as the ability to [[Deep StrikeDeathwing]] onto and makes singular use of Terminator Squads (note that in the Deathwing there are no differences between Tactical and Assault Terminator squads - because every Terminator Squad is armed in that combination of heavy, hand to hand and assault weapons that fits this squad role on the battlefield using internal [[teleportation|teleporter]] systemsthe best), or can ride as well as Land Raiders. The position also confers greater knowledge of the chapter's history. There are no Veteran Squads in a [[Land Raider]] if the squad numbers 5 or lessDeathwing<sup>12</sup>.
==Non Codex Astartes Uses=====The DeathwingSpace Wolves Wolf Guard===The [[Dark AngelsSpace Wolves]] 1st company is known as name for Veteran Squads are the [[DeathwingWolf Guard]] and makes singular use of but unlike other chapters, they only wear Terminator Squads (note that in Armour when the Deathwing there are no differences between Tactical and Assault situation calls for it rather than supporting a number of permanent Terminator squads - because every Terminator Squad is armed in that combination of heavy, hand to hand and assault weapons that fits this squad role on the battlefield the best), as well as Land Raiders. The position also confurs greater knowledge of the chapter's history. There are no Veteran Squads in the Deathwing<sup>23</sup>.
===The Salamanders===
The [[Salamanders]] chapter uses an altered version of the [[Codex Astartes]] with 12 squads in each company rather than the standard 10, including up to 120 Veterans or Terminators<sup>4</sup>.
===Wolf Guard===
The [[Space Wolves]] name for Veteran Squads are the [[Wolf Guard]] but unlike other chapters, they only wear Terminator Armour when the situation calls for it rather than supporting a number of permanent Terminator Squads<sup>3</sup>.
==Major Terminator Deployments==
Two of these involved the [[Ultramarines]] [[First Company]] during the [[First Tyrannic War]] and the following [[Second Tyrannic War]]. In the first war, the entire First Company was wiped out defending [[Macragge]] and during the second a company of over twenty Terminators stormed the centre of the Tyranid invasion on [[Ichar IV]], eventually killing all of the Tyranids on the planet.
==Images==
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Image:sm-terminator-squad.gif|Ultramarines Terminator Squad
Image:CCTerminators_lg.jpg|Ultramarines Assault Terminator Squad
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==Sources==
*<sup>1</sup>[[Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition)]], [[Codex: Space Marines (3rd Edition)|3rd Edition]]
