Space Wolf Tactica STATUS: NOT DONE
Hello and welcome to this Space Wolf tactica. In here will be nearly everything you could possibly need to know about Space Wolves, including a bit of background fluff and tacicts on every single unit and as an army as a whole.
Please if you have anything to add please do as I could not possibly know all the tactis and fluff counting on you wolfpac for help.
Ok here we go.
Units (specific to SW)
Wolf Lord
Fluff: Each Space Wolves Great Company has a Wolf Lord. Once he is elected Wolf Lord his word is law to all those of his Company. These warriors have fought on countless worlds against countless enemies and has earned the respect of his pact. There are 11 wolf lord not including the wolf lord of the original 13th Company. These warriors are old and wise and often have rivalries between other lords especially for the position of Great Wolf.
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Wolf Guard Battle Leader
Fluff: On the eve of battle the Wolf lord appoints leaders to command troops. These come from the Wolf Guard who have proven themselves worthy of leadership.
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Rune Priest
Fluff: The Space Wolves are unique in that they do not have Librarians instead they have Rune Priests these warriors have potent physic powers based upon the native Fenrisian shamanic traditions. They are also keeps of the oral histories of the Space Wolves.
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Wolf Priest
Fluff: Wolf Priests take on the role of other chapters’ Chaplains & Apothecaries. These warriors use the accumulated wisdom of the ages with the trained arts of healing and the lord of genetics to help the chapter. They provide the medic and spiritual part for the chapter.
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Venerable Dreadnought
Fluff: These are old and wise warriors. Who have suffered grievous wounds in battle and have been blessed with the opportunity to continue fighting for the Emperor. They have fought many battles for the chapter and are called upon to help when there is a great crisis.
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Wolf Guard (body guard)
Fluff: These warriors are the bravest and strongest of the chapter. Specifically chosen by the wolf lord. They are often given gifts of antique armour and weapons by the wolf lord. They are chosen before battle to either serve as leaders for the troops/units or to be bodyguards for leaders.
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Wolf Guard (leaders)
Fluff: Same as above.
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Wolf Scouts
Fluff: These warriors unlike the scouts of other Chapters are the more experienced and ferocious warriors. They are used to scout ahead and to spy on the enemy.
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Iron Priest + Thralls
Fluff: The Iron Priests are unique to Space Wolves but are like other Chapters’ Techmarines. They look after the Chapters many technical systems. They are accompanied into battle by there Thralls half Human Half machine creatures that help the Iron priest with his many jobs.
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Grey Hunter Packs
Fluff: Grey Hunters are the base of the Space Wolves they are strong and resolute fighters who have overcome there bloodlust as Blood claws and have survived the many battles they have fought in. They are proud warriors.
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Blood Claws Pack
Fluff: Blood Claws are the new recruits which come in to the Chapter. They are fierce and often foolish warriors trying to prove there worth to the chapter. They are warriors who crave fighting to fulfill there bloodlust.
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Blood Claws Bike Pack
Fluff: Sometimes Blood Claws are mounted on bikes possibly because they are the only ones foolish enough to. They are not used however for reconnaissance but solely for a rapid response unit.
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Blood Claws Jump Packs
Fluff: The Space Wolves have a perverse disdain for jump packs, preferring to fight with both feet on the ground the way Russ indented to. Although sometimes blood claws who are to short in the tooth to know any better are given jump packs to fulfill certain objectives.
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Long Fang Pack
Fluff: The Long Fangs are veterans, hoary with age, proud and wise. They quite literally have long fangs. These warriors have seen countless battles fought and many comrades killed. These are some of the most respected members of the Space Wolf community as they are some of the oldest and wisest.
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Lemun Russ Exterminator
Fluff: The Lemun Russ is mostly used by the Imperial Guard. But in recognition of the Space Wolf Primarch the Space Wolves have a few Lemun Russ Exterminators. The Exterminator is a variant that instead of a battle cannon carries twin autocannons.
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I am Lord Erak Grimnar Wolf Lord of the Night Hounds and we shall stand and fight no matter the cost. Each step shall be paid in blood non will be given for free.
Here I am and here shall I die.
+++ attributed to Leman Russ at the Battle of Rising Fell +++
Last edited by Lord Commander Erus; 09-03-2007 at 09:37 PM.
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