An Intro to the Red Raptors S.Marine Chapter.( fluff )

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The battle had finally swung in the favour of the implacable Red Raptors, but the fighting had cost them dearly. For nigh on three weeks( solstan) the valiant warriors from the wandering Star Fortress: Giutezia Nella Morte( Justice in Death) had weakened and withered down the numbers and strength of the vile Dark Eldar. These disciples of Slaanesh, also known by many names such as'She Who Thirsts', had invaded the fifth planet in the Corusil system in an attempt to enslave the populace so fresh flesh was available for their cabalistic rituals and sacrifices to the Ruinous Powers. Being a mere three days of warp travel away when the distress beacon was detected, Chapter Master Slykal Oridar ordered the immediate alteration of course, and made for the afflicted system. As decendents of the famed, and anciently heroic White Scars chapter, the Raptors were massively adept in the ways of Primarch Jaghatai Khan's hit and run tactics. Over time this doctrine had been altered everso slightly to hit and run but hit them hard and hit them first.

After transfering a full 3 companys to the Astartes Strike Cruiser, Fortis Aeterno, which also included the elite scout squad,'The Belt Notchers,' the Emperor's justice was inbound. At that moment Marshal Primus Slykal offered up a silent prayer to their Primarch Jaghatai Khan for his protective vigilance, and also voiced to all that stood within the cavernous and domed command sphere,' May the Emperor guide and deliver the warriors about to do his work.' a blessing which was repeated and echoed around the huge compartment.

As the force approached the maligned world, a Thunderhawk gunship killed its engines and all but the most essential parts of the venerable ships war spirit. Approaching on silent running until only 100km from their first O.P, then using only the adapted Thunderhawks Grav chute for the stealthiest of insertions, the deadly Notchers Who Reap made planetfall.