Reaver Attack Squad

Reaver Attack Squads were specialised units utilised exclusively by the Sons of Horus Space Marine Legion during the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy during the 30th and early 31st Millennia. Reaver Attack Squads were an evolution of the Despoiler and Assault Squads found in the order of battle of the Luna Wolves, epitomising in many ways the Sons of Horus' way of warfare. Heavily influenced by the tactics of the seething and incessant tribal warfare of Cthonia, Reaver units specialised in lightning-swift assaults which maimed and disabled a foe, striking down leaders, mercilessly cutting down any who were weak or isolated, and sowing panic and disorder in any who remained.

Vicious and adaptable, the Reaver squads could fight equally well in multiple theatres of warfare, from void boarding actions, to battlefield shock-assaults, to hit and run raids and scouring operations. Each Reaver unit, whether squad or an entire company in strength, was effectively a warband in its own right, and its warriors fought more as individuals than regimented soldiers. Idiosyncratic both in appearance and wargear, it strove to make its own name and reputation. Of these the Catulan Reavers were the most infamous during the early battles of the Horus Heresy and were active at both Istvaan III and Istvaan V, but there were many more. As the war progressed, the Reaver pattern became more commonplace in the Sons of Horus, displacing more regimented formations as new units were formed. Accordingly, they were favoured with the finest arms and wargear the Warmaster could provide.

Wargear

 * Power Armour -
 * Bolt Pistol
 * Chainsword or Combat Blade
 * Frag Grenades
 * Krak Grenades

Optional Wargear
A Reaver Attack Squad was usually comprised of 4-10 Reavers and led by 1 Reaver Chieftain. They had access to a variety of the best wargear withing the Legion, including:
 * Boltgunh
 * Banestrike Bolter Rounds
 * Volkite Charger
 * Combi-Weapon
 * Flamer
 * Meltagun
 * Plasma Gun
 * Plasma Pistol
 * Chainaxe
 * Power Weapon
 * Power Fist
 * Jump Packs

Optional Wargear (Reaver Chieftain Only)

 * Melta Bombs
 * Artificer Armour
 * Hand Flamer