Kayvaan Shrike

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Captain Kayvaan Shrike is a character in the Raven Guard Space Marine chapter from the fictional Warhammer 40,000 universe.

Kayvaan Shrike rose to fame after his actions in the war of Targus VIII against the Orks. After leading his company in a mission to destroy an orbital gun he found himself and his company stranded in Ork territory after their Thunderhawk transport was destroyed. Despite this setback Shrike remained in Ork territory with his company for over 2 years in which time he led a guerilla war against the Ork forces, destroying encampments, ammunition stores and the like, while providing the forces of the Imperium with valuable tactical information which helped bring the campaign in Targus VIII to an end long before it has been previously predicted by Imperial Strategos. Upon return to Deliverance, the Raven Guard homeworld, Shrike received the Laurel Imperialis, for having upheld his honour and exemplified the virtues of his chapter

Kayvaan wears a pair of lightning claws called "The Raven's Talons", which are said to be crafted by the primarch Corax himself. In battle he is normally seen at the head of an assault force of veteran marines, personally trained by himself and known as "Shrike's Wing". These veterans also carry lightning claws, albeit normal ones. In all his missions Shrike upholds the traditions of the Raven Guard in excelling at rapid action and guerilla warfare.

[edit] Wargaming

In the context of the tabletop game, Kayvaan Shrike may be included in Raven Guard army of at least 1,500 points as an HQ choice.

[edit] References

• Chambers, Andy (2004). Warhammer 40,000 Codex: Space Marines, 4th Edition, Nottingham: Games Workshop. ISBN 1-84154-526-0.