Raptors

The Raptors are a Loyalist Second Founding Successor Chapter of the Raven Guard.

Appearance
The Chapter first appeared in Rogue Trader era Warhammer 40K as the "Raptor Legion," and wore blue armor with yellow face, shoulder pads, gloves, boots, and greaves. Their chapter symbol was a white hawk's head.

When the Chapter was revisited during 3rd edition the "Legion" suffix was dropped from their name and they became specialists in jungle warfare. At this point their armor color changing to a dull green, with the white hawk's head symbol retained, ideal for fighting within flora-dominated spaces.

How To Paint Space Marines shows that during the 4th Edition release of Space Marine-related material, the color scheme was reverted to blue and yellow, although material published by Forgeworld after this time retains the 3rd Edition dull green. It is possible the Raptors and the Raptor Legion are supposed to be two different chapters, but no official statement on this can be found in any source books.

Further- there was a story where the entire Chapter became stranded on a jungle deathworld, leading to them repainting their armor green in order to better survive. However, as stated, the issue of the Chapter's color has not been cleared up by Games Workshop. In their online Space Marine Gallery the figure shown as a Raptor Space Marine has bronze-coloured Power Armour.

The Raptor Chapter utilises a mind grey with white spot marking as a Blizzard suit camouflage pattern.

Background
The Chapter prides itself on extreme zeal for the Emperor, but "their reckless disregard for the Codex is legendary" according to Captain Ardias of the Ultramarines. The Raptors appeared in the background material surrounding the Third War for Armageddon worldwide campaign. The Chapter is featured in the PC game Fire Warrior.

Known Theatres

 * Egammonon Revolt, Fourth Quadrant Rebellion


 * The Badab War