Chapter Specific Quizzes: Space Wolves Answers

Easy: 1 point questions

1. While the Space Wolves battlecry varies from great company to great company, how do they all herald the start of their assault?

They raise a blood-curdling howl. From IA: Space Wolves

2. Name the legendary Frostblade borne by Leman Russ.

Mjalnar or Mjolnir. From IA:SW

3. What is the object of the ‘Great Hunt'?

To find Russ (and according to DepthCharge make him pay his bar tab.) From IA:SW.

Moderate: 2 point questions

4. The Fang of Morkai is a kind of blade used by what type of Space Wolf?

A Wolf-Priest, who uses it to extract the progenoid glands of his fallen brothers. From 3rd ed. Codex: Space Wolves.

5. How many years did Ragnar Blackmane spend as a Grey Hunter before elevation to the Wolfguard?

Zero - he was promoted straight from a Bloodclaw to a Wolf Guard, and so was never a Grey Hunter. From 3rd ed. Codex: Space Wolves.

6. During which crusade was the Predator Annihilator pattern first retrofitted by the Iron Priests?

The Skarath Crusade. From IA: Predator in UK WD 271.

Difficult: 3 point questions

7.Forces of which traitor legion were massacred by the 13th Company during the Ormantep Raid in 999.M41?

The Black Legion, who bit off more than they could chew when they attacked an Imperial listening post. From IA: 13th Company, UK WD 283.

8. Whose unexpected and shocking aid broke the Space Wolves siege of the Iron Warriors fortress on Segatama VI?

The Weregeld abominations of the Raven Guard, whose ferocity defied the traitors guns and cleared the fortress. From IA: Raven Guard.

9. During the Age of Apostasy the forces of Cardinal Bucharis invaded Fenris. Name the first Space Wolves Strike Cruiser to draw blood against the attacking ships.

‘The Claw of Russ'. From ‘The Battle of the Fang' article in UK WD 244.

Bonus Black Library question: 3 points

Name the sacred relic that was both found and lost on the planet Garm.

The Spear of Russ - Ragnar threw it right into Magnus the Red's eye. From the BL novel ‘Grey Hunter' by Bill King.

Bonus Belt of Russ question:

Rune Priests often have Psyber Ravens that act as the Choosers of the Slain. What is the name of the one belonging to Njal Stormcaller, Rune Priest to Ragnar Blackmane?

Night Wing. From Njal's 2nd ed. Space Wolves article in WD 158.

Scoring

Thrall (1-5 points) - Even as a mindless automaton you will serve the chapter with honour.
Blood Claw (6-10 points) - You have survived the first tests of the Canis Helix, now you face a harder task. To survive and earn the rank of Grey Hunter you must tame the beast within you and hone your skills in battle.
Grey Hunter (11-15 points) - Older, wiser, deadlier. You have survived the perils of your wild & headstrong youth and now have the chance to earn true glory for your Chapter and yourself.
Wolf Guard (16-20 points) - Your bravery is legend amongst your pack-brothers, the skalds sing of your wisdom and few can match your battle prowess. You will guard your Lord and lead your brothers in battle, prepare yourself for your most daunting tasks yet brother-Wolf.
Great Wolf (21 points) - Mightiest of the Wolves, all the galaxy knows your name, some see you as saviour, others as maverick warrior, all know you are a man of honour, wisdom and unmatched bravery. Lead your Chapter well Lord and glory will be yours.