Crimson Hyenas

Snarling Red Hyena

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### **Specialty**

Shock Assault, Planet-Kill & Extermination Operations, Close-Quarters Actions (Boarding Operations, Line-Breaker Attacks, 'Forlorn Hope' Objective Assaults and Armored Assaults)

## Pre-Heresy

### **Colours**

Blue and White

The **Crimson Hyenas** are an infamous Chaos warband, derived from the bloody-handed World Eaters Traitor Legion. They were originally formed as an Inductii Company with the sole purpose of being used as mere meatshields and cannon fodder to support the veterans of the legion. Under the leadership of the animalistic and savage Captain Gorgum, the rabid and frothing horde that was the 212th Inductii Company quickly fell in line behind their Captain.

Instilling a tribal discipline amongst the company, for the short remainder of the Horus Heresy the 212th Inductii proved almost to be an almost competent force. However, after the Heresy had passed the Company joined their legion in exile within the Eye of Terror. Gorgum would take his company and abandon his legion, walking their own path and becoming little more than mercenaries and scavengers with a thirst for blood and great devotion to the Lord of Rage, Khorne.

## Warband History

Originally founded for the sole purpose of being used as cannon fodder, for the impending Siege of the Throne World of Terra. The 212th Inductii Company were assigned to serve as Support, for fellow 12th Legion forces however when it eventually came time for the siege of terra. They would abandon their assigned role, following the command of their Captain Gorgum as they joined with the traitors assault upon the eternity gate. The Inductii for being little experienced warriors, fought with such precision and coordination that officers from the fourth legion would congratulate Gorgum and praise his men. However when Angron was banished, the 12th legionaries began turning upon their allies and themselves. Angered greatly by this Gorgum would curse his brothers, pulling back his men to prevent anymore unnecessary casualties. eventually making it inside the Sanctum Imperialis and engaging in long firefights and close combat. But the Siege would end and the Traitors, would learn of the Warmasters death and begin to flee from the throne world. Retreating from the Sanctum, realizing that his kin were so completely given to their bloodlust Gorgum would come to despise his fellow legionaires. As the Great Scouring began the 212th, would put many worlds to the axe as they fled into the eye of terror. Even before the Shattering at Skallathrax many Captains of the Legion, would abandon their kin and walk paths of they're own. Gorgum and by this point his Warband, chose to do the same and sailed through the tides of the Warp seeking glory and adventure. Becoming mercenaries and selling their services to the highest bidder, they would serve all manners of contractors save for those amongst the third legion and fourteenth. Amassing a great tally of skulls for Khorne, as well as large numbers of mortal and astartes followers. Gorgums loyalty is to whoever pays the most, but his faith and true devotion lies entirely with Khorne.

## Campaigns of Infamy

Mid-M38-The Dominion of Fire

heeding the call of their Primarch and Red Angel Angron, Gorgum and his Crimson Hyenas would join with countless other warbands of the World Eaters. Hoping to acquire a large bounty of Skulls, as well spoils of War the Warband would assail the Lesser Forge World of Montain. Though Heavily defended by local Skittari regiments, the Hyenas deployed large numbers of Deamon Engines ahead in massive waves that saw the overwhelmed imperial forces almost annihilated. The Deamon engines would retreat, with many of them having been destroyed by the loyalist. Gorgum had assessed the Loyalist defenses, now he saw that one final strike was all that would be needed to secure victory. What followed was a massacre unlike no other, Vox Recordings and Pict Capture feeds caught the brutal massacre on Display. But what troubled those that recovered them, was the bestial cackles and laughter that could be heard getting closer and closer. Gorgum would depart from the Forge World, making off with large amounts of ammunition and supplies needed to ensure their wars against the imperium would continue.

440.M40-the Sundering of Armenac

joining with the Night Lords Warband known as the Screaming Widows, the Crimson Hyenas would aid in the sacking and ruination of the fortress moon of Armenac. Built to serve as the first line of defense, for the mining colony and world in which it orbited Neminon. The Scions of the Night Haunter sought slaves and resources from Neminon however the path was blocked by Armenacs orbital and defensive fleets. Thus a plan was devised, Gorgum would meet with Siven Algol Lord of the Widows and construct a plan that would see the Loyalist defense fleet split in two. Coming to an agreement, both lords would amass their forces and enact they're Plan. However Gorgum would lack the patience, as well as time to enact a painfully long and complicated strategy. Thus he would take a spacehulk, one of immense size that his Warband had since scoured clean of whatever was useful aboard send it ahead of his main fleet. Gorgum aboard his Battle Barge (Ire of Khorne) would laugh, as the Spacehulk absorbed much of whatever the loyalist could throw at it. Siven however was less enthused, as he watched the hulk immolate upon entering the moons atmosphere and collide with the surface. Gorgum would contact his ally, informing him of the change of plan and that his night lords were free to do as they so pleased upon Neminon. Algol would cut the vox, directing his fleet to the World while the Crimson Hyenas took the initiative and used the Chaos too their advantage. Armenac would be turned into a Charnel House, defense regiments would turn upon their fellows out of desperation to be spared. But when the Slaughter ceased, those that turned upon their allies and joined with Gorgums forces were not humbly accepted. Gorgum would smile sickeningly, as he then began to cackle soon being joined by his men who cackled with laughter as they began yet another great slaughter that would please Khorne.

559.M40-Devestation on Junicia

Joining in an assault upon the Knight World of Junicia, alongside Iron Warriors of the 114th Grand Company Gorgum would command the Vanguard of the Attack. Facing off against Imperial Forces, as well as the Knights of House Nymeria who defended their Homeworld fiercely. Advancing through ruined hablock Districts and Highways, armored columns of Hyena Transports and Super Heavy Tanks advanced to flank the Knights predicted passage through the district. However, each column would be set upon by packs of smaller knight armigers who hounded the Transports and slaughtered many Berserkers and Mortal Auxiliaries. Fleeing from the Armigers, Gorgum would lead his kin right into House Nymerias Trap and then be set upon by entrenched loyalists heavy weapons emplacements. Larger Knights led by the Queen Herself, lured the Khornate Warhost entirely into the district where a great slaughter occurred. Gorgum would nearly be killed, being struck in the face by shrapnel from a detonating heavy stubber round. Were it not for the timely arrival of thunderhawk transports, the Warband would have no doubt been eradicated in its entirety. Four whole Companies were lost, the rest being crippled meanwhile most of the superheavy tanks and transports deployed to support the Khornate assault were destroyed. This was a wound upon the Hyenas Pride, a wound that would never heal until those who fell in battle against the Knights of House Nymeria were avenged. As for the 114th Battalion, they were wiped out with their Warsmith being felled in a single blast from a Knight Paladins Battle Cannon.

356.M41-Kin Strife

Consolidating his forces and Power, Gorgum takes part in a contest held by Warbands of his former legion. The Last Lord that survives the ordeal, shall be given control of the deceased warbands thus seeing an opportunity to increase his own power and that of the Hyenas Gorgum would join in the fighting. However, when the fighting between Chaos Lords began so did infighting amongst many of the assembled Warbands break out. Brothers turned upon one another willingly, offering the blood and skulls of the slain to their patron god before being cut down themselves. Such was the Sheer Carnage and Slaughter, that it was said to have momentarily attracted the Dark Gaze of Khorne himself who delighted in the Carnage. Eventually putting down the last of the Butcher Lords, Enraged Gorgum roared into the sky holding in his hand the skulls of the slain lords. Swelling with Power granted to him by the Lord of Rage, Gorgum delighted at the prospect that now his forces were sizeable enough to enact greater Campaigns.

666.M41-Black Crusade of Skalak the Profane

During the Khornate Chaos Lord Skalak the Profanes Blood Crusade, Gorgum and his Crimson Hyenas would be contacted by the Warband known as the Bloodbound Chorus. Upon meeting with Seraphon Kaelor, Gorgum would discover that the Warband not only worshipped Khorne but the Degenerate God Slaanesh. Expecting Seraphon to be a degenerate, one lost to bloodlust and Carnel desire he would be proven somewhat mistaken. Though Seraphon was a Killer, he displayed a discipline that Gorgum couldn't help but envy and revere. Learning that due to the dual worship of both the lord of rage and pleasure god, saw to the Bloodbound Chorus being deployed to the vanguard of the Chaos Forces Gorgum would by what little honor that remained in him join his forces with the Scion of the Lion. laying waste to two Worlds, before eventually being turned upon by Skalak who believed his forces sufficient enough to crush both opposing Warbands. this would prove to be, a fatal and grave mistake for the Crimson Hyenas were Mercenaries skilled in the arts of void warfare. Clearing a path, for the fleet of the Bloodbound Chorus to easily reach the Flagship of Skalak it would be in orbit of the Moon of Harascia that Skalak would meet his end. Upon the bridge of his flagship, Seraphon would with skill and the blessings of his patron cut down the treacherous Lord. Personally, seeing that the lords skull, was claimed in honor of Khorne and the pain experienced in the duel was sufficient in the eyes of the prince. Splitting the remaining resources, that Skalak had left in his possession both warbands would continue laying waste to many worlds before finally departing for greater glories.

999.M41 13th Black Crusade

Taking Advantage of the carnage, wrought by Abbadon the Despoilers assault upon Cadia. The entirety of the Crimson Hyenas would assail the Uvan Sector, aiding in the already ongoing rebellions occurring on border worlds. Ambushing and annihilating the Sector defense fleets, sent to quash the uprisings in a planned strike the sector was all but defenseless. That was until the Arrival of the Carcharodons Chapter, who themselves would come to ambush the Hyenas Fleet who were caught making preparations to assault the Sectors Key Worlds. With Savagery and skill, the Grey Clad warriors carved through hordes, of frothing madmen until their Captain eventually reached Gorgum himself. Facing off in a Duel, both warriors were equally matched that was until with a swing of his eviscerator chainsword Gorgum's right arm would be severed. Though the Loss of his arm, Enraged the Great Render who could do nothing but flee from the Captain and the Loyalist Forces who porceeded to enact devastating losses upon the Heretics. Such a defeat, would forever torment and weigh heavily upon Gorgums already insane mind.

## Warband Homeworld

### Fortress-Monastery

The Crimson Hyenas, due to being Mercenaries choose to be fleet based. Utilizing the Ancient Star Fort "Savaria" as their base of operations, as well as mustering point for when the Warband are hired to serve by other warbands. The Star Fort, houses facilities similar to those ancient ones used upon the World of Bodt to produce new and highly savage Recruits for the 12th Legion. Arenas and Pits, serve as alters to the Lord of Rage and as a means of training captured aspirants and to weed out the weakest amongst them. Though Rarely ever deployed in void battles, Savaria remains hidden in orbit the gas giant Numelia. Located on the side of the Maelstrom within Imperium Nihilus, Having recently fended off a raid from the Piratical Red Corsairs Warband with Gorgum himself seeing to the Lords Decapitation. Savaria is crucial to the Hyenas Survival, as it is the most reliable source of recruits and houses most of the geneseed taken from fallen Loyalists.

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