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{{Ambig|subject=the Chaos jump infantry|disambiguation=Raptor}}
'''Raptors''' are the dedicated jump infantry of the [[Chaos Space Marine]]s.
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[[Image:RaptorsArt8th.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Chaos Raptor{{citethis}}]]
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[[Image:Chaos Raptor Art.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Chaos Raptors in action{{citethis}}]]
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'''Raptors''' are the dedicated jump infantry of the [[Chaos Space Marine]]s.{{citethis}}
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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
[[Image:Chaos Raptor Art.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Chaos Raptors in action]]
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Raptors consider themselves as elite shock troops, although they are very egotistical and their use to strike at the weakest point in an enemy line has given them a predilection for preying on the weak, making them vicious hunters. Much like [[Terminator Armor]], the [[Jump Pack]]s used by Raptors are considered prized relics and badges of honor. Often the armour of a Raptor is modified with amplifiers and vox casters to emit terrifying sounds used to disorient their enemies, making them easier prey. They always wear their stylised jump packs which are identifiable by their arched intakes and thrusters.{{Fn|1}}
They consider themselves as elite shock troops, although they are very egotistical and their use to strike at the weakest point in an enemy line has given them the concept of preying on the weak, making them vicious hunters. Much like [[Terminator Armor]] is considered a rarity in Chaos Space Marine warbands, acquiring Raptor [[Jump Pack]] suits are considered a prized relic and badge of honor. Often the armour of a Raptor is modified with amplifiers and vox casters to emit terrifying sounds used to disorient their enemies, making them easier prey. They always wear their stylised [[jump pack]]s which are identifiable by their arched intakes and thrusters.<sup>4</sup>
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Raptors are sometimes armed with [[flamer]]s or [[meltagun]]s to aid in different situations. Whatever they are armed with, Raptors descend upon positions and deal death and destruction wherever they land. Many other Chaos forces see them as egotistical and self-indulgent, which often stirs up rivalry. Raptors don't always interact with other members of the warband, giving them a greater air of arrogance. [[Chaos Champion|Champions of Chaos]] still see their merit in combat and some even stoke up rivalry to get rid of the weakest of their force, leaving a more hardened core.{{Fn|1}}
  
Raptors sometimes are armed with [[flamer]]s or [[meltagun]]s to aid in different situations. Whatever they are armed with, Raptors descend upon positions and deal death and destruction wherever they land. Many other Chaos forces see them as egotistical and self-indulgent, which often stirs up rivalry. Raptors don't always interact with other members of the warband, giving them a greater air of arrogance. [[Chaos Champion|Champions of Chaos]] still see their merit in combat and some even stoke up rivalry to get rid of the weakest of their force, leaving a more hardened core.<sup>4</sup>
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The [[Night Lords]], due to their specialty on terror tactics and shock assaults, are known to employ large numbers of Raptors.{{Fn|4}}
  
 
==Raptor Cults==
 
==Raptor Cults==
Raptor warbands frequently operate in '''Cults''', usually consisting of the original Raptors that fought for [[Horus]] but now have been twisted into something more monstrous by the [[Gods of Chaos]]. Much like [[Khorne Berzerkers]] and [[Plague Marines]], these Raptor Cults worship one of the [[Gods of Chaos]], but which exactly remains unclear. It is speculated that rather then [[Khorne]], [[Nurgle]], [[Slaanesh]], or [[Tzeentch]], Raptor Cults may worship one of the minor Gods of Chaos. But whoever they worship, as time has passed Raptors have become even more corrupted, their mutated by a strange force of Chaos so that it no longer bears a resemblance to Imperial counterparts.{{Fn|6}}
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Raptor warbands frequently operate in '''Cults''', usually consisting of the original Raptors that fought for [[Horus]] but now have been twisted into something more monstrous by the [[Gods of Chaos]]. Much like [[Khorne Berzerkers]] and [[Plague Marines]], these Raptor Cults worship one of the [[Gods of Chaos]], but which exactly remains unclear. It is speculated that rather then [[Khorne]], [[Nurgle]], [[Slaanesh]], or [[Tzeentch]], Raptor Cults may worship one of the minor Gods of Chaos. But whoever they worship, as time has passed Raptors have become even more corrupted, their mutated by a strange force of Chaos so that it no longer bears a resemblance to Imperial counterparts.{{Fn|2}}
  
 
===Known Raptor Cults===
 
===Known Raptor Cults===
 
*The [[Bleeding Eye]]
 
*The [[Bleeding Eye]]
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==Notable Raptors==
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*[[Eralak]]
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*[[Haarken Worldclaimer]]
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*[[Kalex]]
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*[[Rhodaan]]
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*[[Lucoryphus]]
  
 
==Images==
 
==Images==
:{| border="0" cellpadding="3" align="center" style="border-collapse:collapse" valign="top"
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<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
!colspan=9 | Raptor miniatures from Games Workshop
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Chaos Raptor 2nd Edition.jpg|A 2nd Edition Raptor with assault weapon
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Chaos Raptor 4th Edition.jpg|4th Edition
| [[Image:Chaos Raptor 2nd Edition.jpg|thumb |117px|center|A 2nd Edition Raptor with assault weapon]]
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Raptor6th.jpg|6th Edition{{Fn|3}}
| [[Image:Chaos Raptor 4th Edition.jpg|thumb|240px|center|4th Edition]]
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</gallery>
| [[Image:Raptor6th.jpg|thumb|center|120px|6th Edition{{Fn|7}}]]
 
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==See Also==
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==Related Articles==
 
*[[Warp Talon]]
 
*[[Warp Talon]]
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*[[Night Raptor]]
  
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==
*<sup>1</sup>:[[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (3rd Edition, 1st Codex)]], p16
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (4th Edition)]], pg. 34
*<sup>2</sup>:[[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)]], p32
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[Index Astartes IV]] Harbingers of Doom
*<sup>3</sup>:UK [[WD231]]: ''Harbingers of Doom - Chaos Space Marine Raptors''
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*{{Endn|3}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/armySubUnitCatsLarge.jsp?catId=cat440160a&rootCatGameStyle=wh40k Games Workshop]
*<sup>4</sup>:[[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (4th Edition)]], p34
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*{{Endn|4}}: [[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (6th Edition)]], pg. 48
*<sup>5</sup>:[[Lord of the Night (Novel)]]
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*{{Endn|6}}: [[Index Astartes IV]] - Harbingers of Doom
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===Uncited===
*{{Endn|7}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/armySubUnitCatsLarge.jsp?catId=cat440160a&rootCatGameStyle=wh40k Games Workshop]
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*[[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (3rd Edition, 1st Codex)]], pg. 16
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*[[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)]], pg. 32
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*[[White Dwarf 231 (UK)]]: ''Harbingers of Doom - Chaos Space Marine Raptors''
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*[[Lord of the Night (Novel)]]
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Revision as of 12:45, 8 June 2020

Targetdrone.gif This article is about the the Chaos jump infantry. For other uses of Raptor, see Raptor (disambiguation).
Chaos Raptor[Needs Citation]
Chaos Raptors in action[Needs Citation]

Raptors are the dedicated jump infantry of the Chaos Space Marines.[Needs Citation]

Overview

Raptors consider themselves as elite shock troops, although they are very egotistical and their use to strike at the weakest point in an enemy line has given them a predilection for preying on the weak, making them vicious hunters. Much like Terminator Armor, the Jump Packs used by Raptors are considered prized relics and badges of honor. Often the armour of a Raptor is modified with amplifiers and vox casters to emit terrifying sounds used to disorient their enemies, making them easier prey. They always wear their stylised jump packs which are identifiable by their arched intakes and thrusters.[1]

Raptors are sometimes armed with flamers or meltaguns to aid in different situations. Whatever they are armed with, Raptors descend upon positions and deal death and destruction wherever they land. Many other Chaos forces see them as egotistical and self-indulgent, which often stirs up rivalry. Raptors don't always interact with other members of the warband, giving them a greater air of arrogance. Champions of Chaos still see their merit in combat and some even stoke up rivalry to get rid of the weakest of their force, leaving a more hardened core.[1]

The Night Lords, due to their specialty on terror tactics and shock assaults, are known to employ large numbers of Raptors.[4]

Raptor Cults

Raptor warbands frequently operate in Cults, usually consisting of the original Raptors that fought for Horus but now have been twisted into something more monstrous by the Gods of Chaos. Much like Khorne Berzerkers and Plague Marines, these Raptor Cults worship one of the Gods of Chaos, but which exactly remains unclear. It is speculated that rather then Khorne, Nurgle, Slaanesh, or Tzeentch, Raptor Cults may worship one of the minor Gods of Chaos. But whoever they worship, as time has passed Raptors have become even more corrupted, their mutated by a strange force of Chaos so that it no longer bears a resemblance to Imperial counterparts.[2]

Known Raptor Cults

Notable Raptors

Images

Related Articles

Sources

Uncited


Chaos Space Marine Forces
Command Chaos LordExalted ChampionSorcerer LordDaemon PrinceDark Commune (Cult DemagogueMindwitchIconrachBlessed Blades)
Specialists Sorcerer (Balefire Acolyte) • WarpsmithDark ApostleMaster of PossessionMaster of ExecutionLord DiscordantWarsmithApothecaryInfernus Abomination
Troops Chaos Space MarinesHavocsChosenChaos TerminatorsPossessed (Greater PossessedAnointed) • Khorne BerzerkersPlague MarinesNoise MarinesRubric MarinesObliterators (Mutilators) • Dark DiscipleShrivetalonButcherCultists (Accursed MutantTorments) • Chaos SpawnFallen
Fast Attack BikersRaptorsWarp Talons
Chaos Dreadnoughts HelbruteFerrum Infernus DreadnoughtContemptor DreadnoughtSonic DreadnoughtBerserker DreadnoughtHellforged Leviathan DreadnoughtDeredeo Dreadnought
Vehicles & Daemon Engines RhinoPredatorInfernal Relic PredatorVindicatorLand RaiderLand Raider ProteusLand Raider AchillesLand Raider Hades DiabolusRelic SicaranSicaran VenatorMaulerfiendForgefiendDefilerBrass ScorpionBlood SlaughtererDecimatorBlight DroneKytanPlague HulkVenomcrawlerWhirlwind Scorpius
Heavy Vehicles SpartanFellbladeTyphonCerberusFalchionMastodonLord of SkullsDeath WheelPlaguereaperPlague Centurion
Aircraft HeldrakeStormbirdThunderhawkStorm EagleFire RaptorHell BladeHell TalonHarbingerDreadclawKharybdis
Summoned Greater DaemonsLesser DaemonsDaemonic Beasts
Special Characters Abaddon the DespoilerKharn the BetrayerTyphusAhrimanHuron BlackheartFabius BileCypherHaarken Worldclaimer