Clan Raukaan

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Symbol of Clan Raukaan

The forces of Clan Raukaan^[1]

This article is about the Iron Hands Clan Company; for the Codex, see Clan Raukaan - A Codex: Space Marines Supplement.

Clan Raukaan are one of the Clan Companies of the [[Iron Hands]. The Clan itself suffered heavy losses after the Skarvus Ambush and were subsequently led by Iron Father Kristos until the Gaudinian Heresy, when Kristos became corrupted by Slaanesh.^[3b] Arven Rauth assumed control of the Clan in the aftermath of the Gaudinian Heresy, and he led Raukaan in the Purging of Contqual against the forces of Chaos in 812.M41.^[1] Later, they took part in the Battle of Medusa during the Thirteenth Black Crusade.^[2]

Notable Formations

• Tactical Squad Riis (2nd Squad) - Has earned a reputation for fighting at the forefront of battle and even exceeding some of the Chapter's Assault Squads in attack fervor. They consider themselves devotees of Kardan Stronos.^[3a]
• Tactial Squad Kalag (5th Squad) - Notorious for their methodical efficiency. It is claimed that the Battle-Brothers of Kalag never waste a single shot due to their exceptional fire control subroutines. The squad is known for its extensive bionics and refusal to take a single step backwards.^[3a]
• Assault Squad Neim (7th Squad) - Expert in supporting the Clan's armored offensives. Whenever the Clan's tanks and Dreadnoughts are deployed en mass, the Battle-Brothers of Neim go with them. They can spot a breakthrough the moment it occurs and can read the intention of a tank's Machine Spirit through subtle nuances of code-bleed and weapons orientation. They are experts of timing their counter-attacks and flanking enemy vehicles to attack their rear. At the battle of Broken Hopes, Squad Neim even formed an informal honour guard for Venerable Dreadnought Furnous. Several Battle-brothers gave their lives to protect the mighty Dreadnought before the fighting was done, and were honoured with interment into Dreadnought sarcophagi of their own after the war’s end.^[3a]
• Devastator Squad Selox (9th Squad) - Referred to as Ferrus' Vengeance. They are known for their ability to hold a grudge. They always seize an opportunity to avenge an old slight when on campaign.^[3a]

Known Members

• Iron Father Kristos - Former Clan-Commander^[3a]
• Arven Rauth - Clan-Commander^[1]
• Graevaar - Former Iron Captain^[3a]
• Telach - Chief Librarian^[1]
• Naim Morvox - Brother-Sergeant^[1]
• Furnous - Venerable Dreadnought^[3a]

Sources

• 1: Wrath of Iron (Novel) Chapters 1 & 2
• 2: The 13th Black Crusade (Background Book) pg.73
• 3: Clan Raukaan - A Codex: Space Marines Supplement
  • 3a: First Amongst Brothers
  • 3b: The Gaudinian Heresy