Grey Hunter var addthis_config = {"data_track_addressbar":true};

This article is about the Space Wolves rank, for the Novel by William King see Grey Hunter (Novel)

Grey Hunters in action

The Space Wolves Grey Hunters form the basis of the Chapter's armed forces, making up the rank and file. In this, they fulfill roughly the same role as a normal Space Marine Tactical Squad. However, that is about where the similarities end. Grey Hunter squads are made up of those Space Marines that formed a Blood Claw pack and survived this dangerous period of their lives.

Grey Hunters wield their bolters in one hand, like a bolt pistol, freeing their other hand up to use a close-combat weapon. While this goes against other Chapters' training and, some might say, common sense, it seems to work for the Grey Hunters. The use of the pistol grip and Close Combat Weapons from their Blood Claw days allows the Grey Hunters to deal more damage in close combat than their brother-marines in other Chapters. The ability to deal this extra damage encourages the Grey Hunters to charge to the enemy, rather than stay back and shoot. Their enthusiasm for being toe-to-toe with the enemy is tempered by their experiences in war: while they prefer to close-quarters combat, they will stand and hold a gun-line if it proves the most practical solution to the situation at hand.

While the boltgun is a Grey Hunter's standard ranged weapon, a Grey Hunter pack also regularly uses other weapons such as the meltagun, flamer and plasma gun, as is common in the standard Tactical Squad. However, the pack also may have access to Power Weapons or even a Power Fist. These special weapons make the Grey Hunters' already-impressive combat skills all the more deadly.

It is usually from Grey Hunter packs that a brave, skilled warrior will be chosen to join the Wolf Guard. For this to happen is a great honour to both the individual marine and his pack. The pack may well compose a saga to commemorate the warriors deeds and relate them to future battle-brothers. These sagas both impart battle knowledge to younger marines, and inspire their courage and bravery, causing them to try to out do their predecessor.

After serving as a Grey Hunter for a time, the pack will be formed into the heavy weapon team, known as the Long Fangs.

Sources

• Codex: Space Wolves (3rd Edition)