Devastator Marine

Devastator Marines are Space Marines who serve in the Chapter's Devastator squads. The Devastators have access to many of the Chapter's heavy weapons; thus, in battle they provide ranged support for their battle-brothers. All of the members of a Devastator squad are required to become proficient with all of the Chapter's heavy weapons. These can range from the mundane, such as the heavy bolter or missile launcher, to the more exotic, such as plasma cannons or multi-meltas. Space Marines typically become Devastators right after leaving the ranks of the 10th Company Scouts. It is their first assignment as a full Space Marine battle-brother. Devastator squads can be equipped to specialize in certain roles. Squad that wish to handle enemy tanks or heavy infantry often take many lascannons and plasma weapons. Squad that wish to handle hordes of enemy infantry often opt for heavy bolters, preferring a hail of firepower to take down the enemy. The Crimson Fists are most well known for their heavy bolter armed Devastators, their tactics having been strongly affected by the disaster that befell them at Rynn's World. Following their tour of duty as Devastators, Space Marines generally join the ranks of the Assault Marines.