Huron Blackheart’s crew is the inner circle of the Red Corsairs, the piratical Chaos Space Marines who rule the Maelstrom. They’re a band of renegade specialists, and on the tabletop they fight as a single deadly unit.
Who they are
Huron Blackheart, once Lufgt Huron of the Astral Claws, turned renegade and built the Red Corsairs into a scourge of the Maelstrom. His crew, the Masters of the Maelstrom, are his most trusted champions.
They’re not a formal unit in the lore so much as a collection of killers, each with a specialty that keeps Huron’s fleet running and his enemies dead.
The masters and what they bring
Each member of the crew has a distinct role, and their tabletop rules reflect that. They’re designed to work together, covering melee, support, and mobility.
- Katar Garrix: a character-hunter with the Axe of Ending, a weapon that’s brutally efficient at cutting down enemy leaders.
- Garlon Souleater: another close-combat threat, built to take on heroes and monsters alike.
- Garreon the Corpsemaster: a former Apothecary whose ‘healing’ is as likely to harvest samples from his allies as it is to patch them up.
- Captain Sargotta: a fleet officer who can reposition friendly units, and her Barghesi companion Plunder adds a nasty bite in melee.
- The Hamadrya: Huron’s mysterious warp creature, which grants him prophetic insight to stay ahead of nearby foes.
Why they matter
Huron and his crew give Chaos Space Marines players a characterful, hard-hitting option that feels like a pirate warband. They’re more than a beatstick; they can seize objectives and disrupt enemy plans.
Huron himself is a capable fighter who can join Chaos Terminator Squads, teleporting into the enemy backfield. His Tyrant’s Claw heavy flamer can fire in melee, and he boosts the Objective Control of nearby Infantry.
How they fit into the wider lore
The crew ties directly into the Badab War, Huron’s fall from loyalist Chapter Master to Chaos Lord, and the rise of the Red Corsairs. They’re a living reminder that renegades can be as dangerous as any devoted follower of the Ruinous Powers.
For rules, you’ll find their datasheets and the Red Corsairs detachment in the Chaos Space Marines Faction Pack, available from Warhammer Community downloads.
Key facts
- Huron Blackheart’s crew are the Masters of the Maelstrom, elite champions of the Red Corsairs.
- The crew includes Katar Garrix, Garlon Souleater, Garreon the Corpsemaster, and Captain Sargotta.
- Huron’s Hamadrya is a warp entity that grants him prophetic abilities.
- Huron can join Chaos Terminator Squads and boosts nearby Infantry’s Objective Control.
- Their rules come in the Chaos Space Marines Faction Pack from Warhammer Community.
FAQ
Who is in Huron Blackheart’s crew?
The Masters of the Maelstrom include Katar Garrix, Garlon Souleater, Garreon the Corpsemaster, Captain Sargotta, and Huron’s warp creature, the Hamadrya.
What is Huron Blackheart’s crew called?
They’re known as the Masters of the Maelstrom, the inner circle of the Red Corsairs.
Can Huron join other units?
Yes, unusually for a power-armoured character, he can join Chaos Terminator Squads and teleport with them.