Chaos Space Marine Raptor



Chaos Marine Raptors are the dedicated assault infantry of the Chaos Space Marine Traitor Legions.

They consider themselves to be elite shock troops similar to the Loyalist Space Marines Assault Squads, although they are very egotistical and because they are used to strike at the weakest point in an enemy line this has given them the concept of preying on the weak, making them vicious hunters. 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.

Raptors sometimes are 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 do not always interact with other members of their Chaos Marine warband, giving them a greater air of arrogance. Champions of Chaos still see Raptors' merit in combat and some even stoke up rivalry between the members of a Raptor Squad to get rid of the weakest members of the squad, leaving a more hardened core.