| abstract | - It is impossible to detail each variant pattern of Lightning Claw to be found within the entirety of the Adeptus Astartes (or even a small fraction of them), but these patterns represents the most common designs to be found in the galaxy:
* Crusade Pattern - The earliest pattern Lightning Claw utilised by the Space Marine Legions during both the Great Crusade and the Horus Heresy in the late 30th and early 31st Millennia. Early models of Terminator Armour featured a single claw, allowing the warrior to carry a ranged weapon in the other gauntlet. Later configurations would specialise in dual claw-usage, but many still prefer the single claw for greater tactical flexibility.
* Angel's Talon Pattern - The Angel's Talon Pattern Lightning Claw is the most common pattern of the weapon used amongst the Chapters of the Adeptus Astartes.
* Fenris Pattern - The Fenris Pattern is a model of Lightning Claw primarily used by the Space Wolves Space Marine Chapter. It is a common weapon seen within the ranks of this feral Chapter whose Astartes prefer to get to grips with the enemy in brutal, close combat assaults.
* Hawk's Talon Pattern - The Hawk's Talon is a pattern of Lightning Claw primarily used by the Raven Guard Chapter and its Successors. This is a favoured weapon of the Sons of Corax, who prefer to strike their foes down from an unanticipated quarter with cold, hard efficiency.
* Raven's Talon Pattern - These unique and jealously guarded variants of Lightning Claws, each a work of art in its own right, were synonymous with the Raven Guard Legion during the Great Crusade era and often bestowed as a mark of honour to warriors amongst them. These venerable weapons are still bestowed upon the Shadow Captains of the modern era Raven Guard Chapter in recognition of the military prowess of these superb warriors, and as a sign of their elite status as Company commanders.
* Wolf Claw Pattern - Wolf Claws are a variant of the Lightning Claws used by other Space Marine Chapters. Primarily used by the savage warriors of the Space Wolves Chapter, Wolf Claws are heavily armoured gauntlets with curved, razor-edged talons sheathed in a rippling power field. Used most effectively in pairs, Wolf Claws are angled to echo the talons of the wolf. They allow the wielder to cut four times instead of once with each strike, either slashing to maximise a warrior's chance of hitting the foe or stabbing deep to ensure a swift kill.
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