Astral Claws

Histroy
The Astral Claws were created during the 35th millennium to guard against the numerous threats emerging from the Maelstrom.

In response to Badab's huge debt in planetary tithes and to the Chapter's tardiness in submitting its usual 5% tithe of gene-seed, an Imperial Investigation Fleet entered Badab's orbit. Huron's first overt act of rebellion was to order his own fleet to fire upon the intruders, starting the Badab War. The Imperial fleet was destroyed.

The Astral Claws found themselves outnumbered by Imperial forces and so called for aid from other chapters. They were joined by the Executioners, Lamenters and Mantis Warriors. Eventually, the weight of the Imperium crushed the rebels and Badab fell.

Organisation
They currently form a group of rebel Marines known as the Red Corsairs, who ruthlessly attack supply lines and follow Chaos Undivided. In the war they nearly succeeded in turning the Mantis Warriors to Chaos with them. Since becoming followers of Chaos, the rebel Chapter is known to habour fugitive Marines who have abandoned the Imperium and turned to Chaos, although they are very few.

Notable Marines
Chapter Master|Chapter Master]] Lufgt Huron (thereafter known as Huron Blackheart)