Tactical Squad
From Lexicanum
A Tactical Squad is the most versatile and tactically flexable force in the Space Marine army, making up the majority of the 2nd-5th companies and the entire of the 6th and 7th company. This makes them the most common unit in the Space Marines.
The basic squad is made up of 4 Tactical Marines and 1 Sergeant. The squad can be increased in size to 9 Tactical Marines and the Sergeant can be upgraded to a Veteran Sergeant. They all wear the standard Space Marine Power Armour and carry a Bolter. The Sergeant can exchange his weaponry for a Bolt Pistol and Close Combat Weapon while the Veteran Sergeant has access to the Space Marine Armoury. One Tactical Marine can be armed with one of the following:
One further Tactical Marine can be armed with one of the following:
They can also be armed with Frag Grenades and Krak Grenades and be mounted in a Rhino or, if the squad numbers 6 or less, a Razorback.
Tactical Squads are also known as Grey Hunters, in the Space Wolves.
Tactical Squads are called Chaos Space Marine Squads in the Chaos Space Marines.
Sources
| Space Marine Infantry | |
| Command | Master • Captain • Master of Sanctity • Reclusiarch • Epistolary • Codicier Command Squad • Apothecary • Company Standard Bearer • Company Champion |
|---|---|
| Standard | Tactical • Assault • Devastator • Scout • Veteran • Tyrannic War Veterans • Honour Guard |
| Terminators | Terminator Squad • Terminator Assault Squad • Terminator Command Squad |
