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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

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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


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