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[[File:T5EGargoyle.jpg|200px|right|thumb|A pair of '''Gargoyles'''<sup>1</sup>]]
'''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.<sup>1</sup>
They follow many similar traits of the Termagant, including a smaller size with a compact but lithe body encased in a light exoskeleton, but alsohave 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 [[Fleshborer]]s 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.<sup>1</sup> 
It is believed that Gargoyles cannot fly far on their leathery bat-like wings and that they rely on hitching themselves to the flanks and belly of a [[Harridan]] which acts as their brood mother to be transported over massive distances.
[[Image:Gargoyle.jpg|thumb|300px|right|A Gargoyle]]
 
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