![]() ![]() In battle, Blood Claws are formed into large enough packs (squads) so that they may sustain a few casualties and still prevail. For this reason, a wise and experienced Wolf Guard often accompanies the Blood Claws in order to curb their worst excesses and battle lust, with stern commands and the occasional fist to the face. It is not unusual for a Blood Claw Pack to rush forward to engage an enemy commander or champion, sometimes with disastrous results. Unfortunately, the Blood Claws' glory-hunting frequently leads them to overconfidence in their own abilities, and because they lack the skill and patience of their Grey Hunter brethren, this results in them often biting off more than they can chew. Often Blood Claw packs are not discouraged from taking their favoured position at the vanguard of the Chapter's Great Companies, for their elders encourage the young warriors to learn the arts of combat through direct experience. Unlike their contemporaries from more orthodox Chapters, the Sons of Russ do not train through the predictable logic of the practice cage or assault corridors, for the elder Space Wolves that oversee the Blood Claws' development as warriors believe that the best training ground is the white-hot fury of the battlefield. This knowledge, combined with a barrel of mead or two, makes for a fine line between their insane acts of heroism and those of reckless foolhardiness.īlood Claws are always trying to find a way to make a name for themselves, and by doing so, come to the attention of their Wolf Lord, and begin their own personal saga. The Blood Claws' infamous berserk charges are known throughout the galaxy, for they believe in their own invincibility and dare anyone to prove otherwise.īlood Claws are still intoxicated by the opportunity to tread in the legendary footsteps of the giants of the Chapter, and have finally been given the chance to become true heroes themselves. ![]() They will take almost any risk to win the fleeting glory that only youth and courage can bring.Ĭonfident and fresh, the Blood Claws are constantly abuzz with the belligerent enthusiasm of youth and the excitement of having ascended to the ranks of the fabled Sky Warriors of Fenris.īoth savage and fiercely aggressive without exception, the Blood Claws have not left their glory-hunting Fenrisian tribal roots far behind, and are willing to plunge headlong into the thickest of the fighting regardless of the foes they may face. They are fierce, often fool-hardy warriors, eager to prove themselves and earn the respect of their elders. ![]() If they survive to become mature and capable transhuman warriors, they will eventually be elevated to the veteran ranks of the Grey Hunters.Īs the youngest and most inexperienced warriors within the Space Wolves Chapter, the Blood Claws are the most eager combatants on the field of battle. The Blood Claws are the shock troops of the Space Wolves and spearhead the majority of assaults. They prefer to fight at close quarters and are armed with melee weapons such as chainswords and Bolt Pistols. These hot-headed young warriors cannot wait to prove themselves, charging in howling packs at the frontlines of the enemy in their efforts to garner personal glory. Still struggling to control the spirit of the Wulfen within, Blood Claws are notoriously savage and fiercely aggressive. ![]() Jorik Fangfist, Lord of the Crimson ClawsĪ pack of Blood Claws of the Space Wolves Chapter charge headlong and heedless into battle.Ī Blood Claw is a newly inducted Astartes of the Space Wolves Space Marine Chapter and the equivalent of a Codex Astartes-compliant Chapter's neophytes or Scout Marines. " To tear out the throat of kings, to cull the weak from the pack. ![]()
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