Legion Reconnaissance Squad

A Legion Reconnaissance Squad was a specialised unit of the ancient Space Marine Legions used during the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy eras in the late 30th and early 31st Millennia. These squads specialised in reconnaissance and intelligence gathering and were consummate masters of stealth, infiltration and sabotage deep behind enemy lines.

History
Legion Reconnaissance Squads were formed from experienced Space Marines expert in operating independently and often deep behind enemy lines. These specialty troops were the eyes and ears of the Legion in the field. For this task they were armed and equipped with a variety of specialised wargear including long-range weaponry, sensor Auspex and stealth gear. They performed the function of scouts and intelligence gatherers, identifying targets and gathering information on enemy movements and strengths. They also served the Legion as pickets, saboteurs, raiders and snipers where needed, and in open battle were expert in sudden flanking manoeuvres and infiltration attacks in support of their main force.