The latest datasheet reveal from Nottingham gives us a look at the Red Corsair Raiders, and if you have been playing Chaos Space Marines as a slow-moving wall of spikes, you are doing it wrong. Huron Blackheart’s boys are finally getting the mechanical identity they deserve, moving away from being just blue-collar Black Legion and into their rightful spot as the premier objective-thieves of the 41st Millennium.

Let’s talk crunch. The new datasheets emphasize speed and utility over raw, grinding attrition. In a meta where Objective Control (OC) stats can make or break a tournament run, these Raiders bring a specific brand of sticky utility. We are seeing abilities that reward aggressive positioning. If these rules hold up, we are looking at a unit that can flip a back-field objective and force your opponent to commit heavy hitters just to clear out a unit that technically costs a fraction of the points. It is a classic trade-up scenario that Chaos players have been craving.

From a fluff perspective, this is a massive win. The Red Corsairs have always been the scavengers and pirates of the Warp. They do not want to fight a long-term siege; they want your supplies, your relics, and your life, in that order. Seeing their rules reflect this hit-and-run doctrine instead of just providing another flavor of generic rerolls is refreshing. It honors the Badab War legacy without getting bogged down in the over-complicated sub-faction soup of previous editions. It feels like the Tyrant of Badab actually wrote these himself.

At the table, these units are going to feel fast. You are not playing a castle; you are playing a shark. For a veteran player, the table feel here is about tempo. You will be forcing your opponent to react to your movement rather than your firepower. It is high-risk, high-reward gameplay that makes the Movement phase the most important part of your turn again. If you are tired of the static gunlines that have defined recent months, Huron’s latest recruits might be the tactical pivot your roster needs to stay competitive.