Mahir Leaper

The Mahir Leaper are a unique Gaunt-genus variant discovered on the Death World of Mahir. Currently, a large number reside within the Xenos Bestiarium of Watch Fortress Erioch. Threat Level: Indigo.

History
The Mahir Leaper is believed to be derived from Gaunt specimens that arrived on the planet in mycetic spores or even possibly aboard a crashed ship. The creatures have adapted to local conditions by becoming smaller and more agile, compensating for their lessened strength with increased numbers and a hardened carapace.

A hunting pack of Mahir Leapers can be up to sixty strong and well able to take down the largest prey. The Xenos Bestiarium maintains a substantial breeding stock of Mahir Leapers for use in the Hunting Grounds. Deathwatch Battle-Brothers find that the fast moving, hard-shelled leapers make for excellent target practice.