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The Shadow Wolves are (or rather were) a chapter of the [[Adeptus Astartes]].
The '''Shadow Wolves''' are (or rather were) a Chapter of the [[Adeptus Astartes]].


They were listed as being successors of the [[Imperial Fists]] but author [[Aaron Dembski-Bowden]], the creator of the chapter, has confirmed that they were meant to represent the concept of loyalist [[Luna Wolves]] as a tribute to his wife Katie (who is a fan of the Luna Wolves).
They were listed as being successors of the [[Imperial Fists]] but author [[Aaron Dembski-Bowden]], the creator of the chapter, has confirmed that they were meant to represent the concept of loyalist [[Luna Wolves]] as a tribute to his wife Katie (who is a fan of the Luna Wolves).
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== Chapter History ==
== Chapter History ==


'''966 M41'''
'''966.M41'''


One of their strike cruisers, the Purest Intent, is captured by the [[Orks]].
One of their strike cruisers, the Purest Intent, is captured by the [[Orks]].


'''987 M41'''
'''987.M41'''


The last of the Shadow Wolves are slain by the [[Tyranid]] xenos at the battle for Varadon, the chapter's homeworld, a few weeks after the chapters monastery had been overwhelmed. The chapters survivors attempted to link up with the [[Black Templars]] but were surrounded. The last battle brother alive planted the chapter's banner even as he died.
The last of the Shadow Wolves are slain by the [[Tyranids]] at the battle for the chapter's homeworld of Varadon, a few weeks after the Chapter Monastery had been overwhelmed. During the battle, the chapter's surviving members attempted to link up with the [[Black Templars]], but were surrounded and cut down by the hordes of Tyranid organisms. The last living battle-brother planted the chapter's banner even as he was torn apart by the Tyranids.


'''998 M41'''
'''998.M41'''


The Purest Intent crashed near [[Helsreach]] during the opening void battle in the [[Armageddon|Third War for Armageddon]] and was cleansed of Ork survivors by the [[Black Templars]] under Reclusiarch [[Grimaldus]].
The Purest Intent crashed near [[Helsreach]] during the opening void battle in the [[Armageddon|Third War for Armageddon]] and was cleansed of Ork survivors by the [[Black Templars]] under Reclusiarch [[Grimaldus]].
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'''999 M41'''
'''999 M41'''
A strike team of Shadow Wolves arrived on Cadia to help its defense just prior to the [[Fall of Cadia]] during Abbadon's 13th Black Crusade.
A strike team of Shadow Wolves arrived on Cadia to help its defence just prior to the [[Fall of Cadia]] during Abbadon's 13th Black Crusade.
 
== Sources ==
Helsreach: Warhammer 40,000


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Revision as of 10:36, 7 May 2021

The Shadow Wolves are (or rather were) a Chapter of the Adeptus Astartes.

They were listed as being successors of the Imperial Fists but author Aaron Dembski-Bowden, the creator of the chapter, has confirmed that they were meant to represent the concept of loyalist Luna Wolves as a tribute to his wife Katie (who is a fan of the Luna Wolves).

Chapter History

966.M41

One of their strike cruisers, the Purest Intent, is captured by the Orks.

987.M41

The last of the Shadow Wolves are slain by the Tyranids at the battle for the chapter's homeworld of Varadon, a few weeks after the Chapter Monastery had been overwhelmed. During the battle, the chapter's surviving members attempted to link up with the Black Templars, but were surrounded and cut down by the hordes of Tyranid organisms. The last living battle-brother planted the chapter's banner even as he was torn apart by the Tyranids.

998.M41

The Purest Intent crashed near Helsreach during the opening void battle in the Third War for Armageddon and was cleansed of Ork survivors by the Black Templars under Reclusiarch Grimaldus.


999 M41 A strike team of Shadow Wolves arrived on Cadia to help its defence just prior to the Fall of Cadia during Abbadon's 13th Black Crusade.

Chapters of the Adeptus Astartes
First Founding
(M29)
Blood AngelsDark AngelsImperial FistsIron HandsRaven GuardSalamandersSpace WolvesUltramarinesWhite Scars
Second Founding
(021.M31)
Angels of AbsolutionAngels EncarmineAngels PorphyrAngels of RedemptionAngels SanguineAngels of VengeanceAngels VermillionAurora ChapterBlack ConsulsBlack GuardBlack TemplarsBlood DrinkersBrazen ClawsCrimson FistsDestroyersDoom EaglesEagle WarriorsExcoriatorsFists ExemplarFlesh TearersGenesis ChapterInceptorsIron SnakesLibatorsLions SableMaraudersMortifactorsNemesisNovamarinesObsidian GlaivesPatriarchs of UlixisPurple StarsPraetors of OrpheusRampagersRaptorsRed TalonsRevilersSilver EaglesSilver SkullsSoul DrinkersStorm LordsWhite ConsulsWolf Brothers
Third to
Twelfth Founding
(M32-M35)
Astral ClawsAngels PenitentAngels RevenantCharnel GuardDark PaladinsExecutionersFlesh EatersHalo BrethrenHowling GriffonsIron KnightsMantis WarriorsMarines MalevolentNight SwordsSable Swords (initial) - Scythes of the EmperorSpace SharksSons of Guilliman
Thirteenth Founding
(M35)
Death SpectresExorcists
Fourteenth to
Twentieth Founding
Angels of FireAvenging SonsCelebrants
Twenty-First Founding
(991.M35)
Black DragonsBlood GorgonsFire HawksFlame FalconsLamentersMinotaursSons of AntaeusTiger Claws
Twenty-Second to
Twenty-Sixth Founding
(M35-M41)
Angels of VigilanceAngels ExcelsisCelestial LionsDark HuntersDisciples of CalibanEmperor's SpearsFire AngelsGolden SonsHospitallersImperial HarbingersIron LordsKnights of the RavenMarines ErrantMentorsFire Claws/RelictorsStar PhantomsSubjugators
Ultima Founding
(999.M41/000.M42 to 012.M42)
Angels of DefianceBlack VipersBlades of VengeanceCastellans of the RiftCovenant of FireDark KrakensFulminatorsKnights CeruleanKnights of the ChaliceKnights of ThunderNecropolis HawksNemesorsPraetors of UltramarPrime AbsolversRift StalkersSilver DrakesSilver TemplarsSons of the PhoenixStorm ReapersUmbral KnightsUnnumbered SonsValiant BladesVoid TridentsWolfspear
Unknown Founding AbsolversAccipitersAdulatorsAngel GuardAngels EradicantAngels of RetributionAstral KnightsBlood RavensBlood SwordsBrazen DrakesBringers of JudgementBrothers PenitentCarmine BladesCowled WardensCrimson CastellansCrimson ConsulsCrimson ScythesDark HandsDark SonsDeath EaglesDoom WarriorsEmperor's ShadowsFire LordsGuardians of the CovenantGraven SpectresHammers of DornHarbingersHawk LordsInvadersIron CrusadersIron TalonsJade DragonsKnights of BloodKnights UnyieldingMarines ExemplarThe NamelessNight WatchRainbow WarriorsReclaimersRed HuntersRed ScorpionsRed SeraphsRed TemplarsRetributorsSable Swords (refounded) • Shadow WolvesSolar HawksSons of OrarStar DragonsStormwatchersStorm GiantsStorm WardensValedictorsViper LegionVorpal SwordsWhite TemplarsStorm Wings
Unsanctioned Founding Consecrators (founding unknown, but likely after 2nd Founding) • Sons of Medusa (separated from parent Chapters, ratified by edict) • Steel Confessors (de facto 22nd Founding, de jure ratified by edict) • Ashen Claws (separatist Raven Guard Legion exiles, nominal loyalists)
Others Astartes PraesesDeathwatchGrey KnightsJudgedLegion of the Damned