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The '''Kaerls''' are the [[Planetary Defense Force]] of the [[Space Wolves]] [[Adeptus Astartes Homeworld|homeworld]] of [[Fenris]]. They are under the direct command of Space Wolves and are known to be fierce, effective fighters.{{Fn|1}}
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The '''Kaerls''' are the [[Chapter Serf|warrior serfs]] of the [[Space Wolves]] and [[Planetary Defense Force]] of the [[Adeptus Astartes Homeworld|homeworld]] of [[Fenris]]. They are under the direct command of Space Wolves and are known to be fierce, effective fighters.{{Fn|1c}}
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Kaerls are armoured in [[Carapace armour]] and wield heavy Skjoldtar [[autoguns]], known to be more powerful than the autoguns and [[lasguns]] of the [[Imperial Guard]]. When aboard void ships, they are equipped with blast-armour with translucent face masks.{{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|1c}}{{Fn|1d}}{{Fn|1e}}
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==Notable Engagements==
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*[[Battle of the Fang|Battle of Fenris]]
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*[[Siege of the Fenris System]]
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==Trivia==
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The term is maybe related to the scandinavian "Karl" or german "Kerl". While "Kerl" is a general term for ''guy'', "Karl" referred specifically to able-bodied men who could be conscripted for an army.<br> See also [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Housecarl Housecarl].
  
 
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[Battle of the Fang (Novel)]] Chapter 18
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[Battle of the Fang (Novel)]]  
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**{{Endn|1a}}: Prologue
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**{{Endn|1b}}: Chapter 10
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**{{Endn|1c}}: Chapter 11
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**{{Endn|1d}}:Chapter 18
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**{{Endn|1e}}: Chapter 19
  
 
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Revision as of 06:34, 3 January 2021

The Kaerls are the warrior serfs of the Space Wolves and Planetary Defense Force of the homeworld of Fenris. They are under the direct command of Space Wolves and are known to be fierce, effective fighters.[1c]

Kaerls are armoured in Carapace armour and wield heavy Skjoldtar autoguns, known to be more powerful than the autoguns and lasguns of the Imperial Guard. When aboard void ships, they are equipped with blast-armour with translucent face masks.[1a][1c][1d][1e]

Notable Engagements

Trivia

The term is maybe related to the scandinavian "Karl" or german "Kerl". While "Kerl" is a general term for guy, "Karl" referred specifically to able-bodied men who could be conscripted for an army.
See also Housecarl.

Sources