Symbol used by the Imperium of Man to designate Tyranid Hive Fleets.
The Mahir Leaper are a unique Tyranid variant of the Gaunt-genus bioform discovered on the Death World of Mahir.
For this reason, they are considered a Tyranid vanguard unit. Currently, a large number of Mahir Leapers reside within the Xenos Bestiarium of Watch Fortress Erioch, where their threat level is considered to be indigo.
History[]
The Mahir Leaper is believed to be derived from Gaunt specimens that arrived on the planet in mycetic spores or even possibly aboard a crashed ship. The creatures have adapted to local conditions by becoming smaller and more agile, compensating for their lessened strength with increased numbers and a hardened carapace.
A hunting pack of Mahir Leapers can be up to sixty strong and well able to take down the largest prey. The Xenos Bestiarium maintains a substantial breeding stock of Mahir Leapers for use in the Hunting Grounds.
Deathwatch Battle-Brothers find that the fast moving, hard-shelled leapers make for excellent target practice.
Sources[]
- Deathwatch: Rites of Battle (RPG), pg. 243