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A Gargoyle

Gargoyles are a species of winged Tyranid derived from Termagants. They are often the first wave of a Tyranid swarm in battle with the purpose of sowing terror and confusion to keep the enemy off-guard whilst larger Tyranid creatures arrive.¹

Overview

Gargoyles follow many similar traits of the Termagant, including a smaller size with a compact but lithe body encased in a light exoskeleton, but also have less physical prowess than most Tyranid organisms. Compared to a Termagant their lower legs have atrophied to little more than stumps because of their wings. They generally carry Fleshborers and can even spit a skin-burning venom. Instinctively they go for their prey's eyes, blinding their foe in order to cause confusion. Through a quirk of their physical structure, they are capable of squeezing through gaps seemingly far too small for them, often getting into enemy buildings and defenses thought safe and secured.¹

Under the direction of the Hive Mind, Gargoyles will even throw themselves into vents, exhausts and exposed gears, fouling machinery and weapons with their bodies.²

Basic Info

A pair of Gargoyles¹

Ordo Xenos Departmento Analyticus Record
Designation	Gargoyle
Common Title	Hellbat
Species Name	Gauntii avius
Average Height	1.1m
Average Weight	0.2 tonnes
First encountered	Tyran
Role	Aerial attack
Threat evaluation	Medium

Images

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  Gargoyle (5th edition)

Related Articles

• Species of Tyranid

Sources

• ¹: Codex: Tyranids (5th Edition), p.42
• ²: Deathwatch: Mark of the Xenos, pg 36
• Imperial Armour Volume Four - The Anphelion Project