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[[File:IG5ERoughrider.jpg|thumb|right|An [[Attilan]] '''Rough Rider''' in action.{{Fn|1}}]]
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[[File:IG5ERoughrider.jpg|thumb|right|200px|An [[Attilan]] '''Rough Rider''' in action{{Fn|1}}]]
'''Rough Riders''' are fast moving troops of the [[Imperial Guard]], mounted on a [[horse]]/animal/beast/[[grox]]/bike or other mount.  
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[[File:Krieg Deathriders.jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[Death Riders of Krieg]]{{Fn|4}}]]
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[[File:Catachan Rough Rider.jpeg|200px|thumb|right|A [[Catachan]] Rough Rider{{Fn|2}}]]
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'''Rough Riders''' are fast moving troops of the [[Astra Militarum]] that are mounted on cybernetic [[horse]]s/other animals/[[grox]]en/[[bike]]s or other mounts.
  
 
== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
They are deployed on the battlefield as scouts, patrol units and for quick hit-and-run attacks; living mounts allow Rough Riders to function far from [[Imperial]] supply lines, in terrain unsuitable for mechanised warfare, and avoid detection.{{Fn|1}}  Though armoured no better than the average [[Guardsman]], their speed and manoeuvrability is their true asset on the battlefield, able to charge into the enemy's flanks for devastating effect.{{Fn|1}}
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They are deployed on the battlefield as scouts, patrol units and for quick hit-and-run attacks; living mounts allow Rough Riders to function far from [[Imperial]] supply lines, in terrain unsuitable for mechanized warfare, and avoid detection.{{Fn|1}}  Though armoured no better than the average [[Guardsman]], their speed and maneuverability is their true asset on the battlefield, able to charge into the enemy's flanks for devastating effect.{{Fn|1}}
 
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Rough Riders are primarily trained for close combat, not ranged assault, they are often armed simply with a [[hunting lance]] and [[laspistol]] or other close-combat weapon, as well as [[frag grenade|frag]] and [[krak grenade]]s; some squads will arm themselves with special weapons such as a [[flamer]], [[grenade launcher]], [[meltagun]] or [[plasma gun]]. Squads are generally composed of four to nine riders in addition to a [[Imperial Guard Sergeant|Sergeant]], who sometimes carries [[melta bomb]]s in addition to a [[power weapon]] or [[plasma pistol]].{{Fn|1}}
Rough Riders are primarily trained for close combat, not ranged assault, they are often armed simply with a [[hunting lance]] and [[laspistol]] or other close-combat weapon, as well as [[frag grenade|frag]] and [[krak grenade]]s; some squads will arm themselves with special weapons such as a [[flamer]], [[grenade launcher]], [[meltagun]] or [[plasma gun]]. Squads are generally composed of four to nine riders in addition to a [[Imperial Guard Sergeant|Sergeant]], who sometimes carries [[melta bomb]]s in addition to a [[power weapon]] or [[plasma pistol]].{{Fn|1}}
 
  
 
==Famous Rough Rider Squadrons==
 
==Famous Rough Rider Squadrons==
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*[[Death Riders of Krieg]]
 
*[[Death Riders of Krieg]]
 
*[[Kashann Xeno Riders]]
 
*[[Kashann Xeno Riders]]
*[[Ezelti]] Lancers
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*[[Ezelti Lancers]]
*[[Krum]] XVI
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*[[Krum Ironsides]]
 
*[[Gantor]] Riders
 
*[[Gantor]] Riders
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*[[Remus Regiment|Remus Crushers]]
 
*[[Praetorian Guard|Praetorian]] Hussars
 
*[[Praetorian Guard|Praetorian]] Hussars
*Fallonian Rough Riders
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*[[Fallonian Rough Riders]]
 
*[[Tallarn Desert Raiders]] ([[Mukaali]]-mounted)
 
*[[Tallarn Desert Raiders]] ([[Mukaali]]-mounted)
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*[[Savlar Chem Dogs#Battle Style|Savlar Chem-Riders]]
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*[[Ratskins Regiment]]
  
 
==Variations==
 
==Variations==
[[Image:Krieg Deathriders.jpg|thumb|right|[[Death Riders of Krieg]].]]
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The [[Astra Militarum]] are not known for their exclusive use of [[Bike]]s, but occasionally Rough Rider Squadrons may be mounted on Bikes rather than the native animals.{{Fn|5}}
The Imperial Guard are not known for their exclusive use of [[Bike]]s, but occasionally Rough Rider Squadrons may be mounted on Bikes rather than the native animals. This confers no benefits or disadvantages to the rider, but is a fairly easy conversion project.{{Cite This}}
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The [[Catachan Jungle Fighters]] utilize unique Rough Riders who fight atop one of the mighty [[Giant Reptiles]] native to [[Catachan]]'s [[Death World|deadly jungles]].{{Fn|2}}
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The cavalry units of [[Aexe Cardinal]] ride large flightless birds called [[struthids]], and are known as [[psicavalry]] because of mind-link implants between the rider and their bird.{{Fn|6}}
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==Images==
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<gallery heights="160px" widths="190px" mode="packed" caption="">
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RoughRiders1st.jpg|1st Edition Rough Rider squad with [[Commissar]]
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Attilans9th.jpg|9th Edition Attilan Rough Riders{{Fn|3}}
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</gallery>
  
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Imperial Guard (5th Edition)]], pg. 44  
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Imperial Guard (5th Edition)]], pg. 44
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Catachans (3rd Edition)]], pg. 16
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*{{Endn|3}}: [https://web.archive.org/web/20221018033608/https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/10/17/attilan-rough-riders-bring-horses-to-a-tank-fight-and-win/ Warhammer Community: Attilan Rough Riders Bring Horses to a Tank Fight – and Win] ''(saved archive page, dated October 2022)''
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*{{Endn|4}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Five - The Siege of Vraks - Part One]], pg. 21
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*{{Endn|5}}: [https://web.archive.org/web/20071213001045/http://uk.games-workshop.com/convershunklinic/40k-cadianroughriders/ Games Workshop Online web article: Convershun Klinic: Cadian Rough Riders] ''(saved archive page, dated December 2007)''
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*{{Endn|6}}: [[Straight Silver (Novel)]], Chapter Two
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===Uncited===
 
===Uncited===
{{Uncited}}
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* [[Codex: Imperial Guard (2nd Edition)]], pg. 18
*[[Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 1st Codex)]]
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* [[Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 1st Codex)]]
*[[Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)]]
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* [[Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)]]
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* [[White Dwarf 111 (UK)]], pgs. 12-15
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{{IGInfantry}}
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[[Category:Cavalry]]
 
[[Category:Cavalry]]
 
[[Category:Troops (Astra Militarum)]]
 
[[Category:Troops (Astra Militarum)]]
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[[de:Imperiale Kavallerie]]
 
[[de:Imperiale Kavallerie]]

Latest revision as of 04:19, 16 February 2024

An Attilan Rough Rider in action[1]
A Catachan Rough Rider[2]

Rough Riders are fast moving troops of the Astra Militarum that are mounted on cybernetic horses/other animals/groxen/bikes or other mounts.

Overview

They are deployed on the battlefield as scouts, patrol units and for quick hit-and-run attacks; living mounts allow Rough Riders to function far from Imperial supply lines, in terrain unsuitable for mechanized warfare, and avoid detection.[1] Though armoured no better than the average Guardsman, their speed and maneuverability is their true asset on the battlefield, able to charge into the enemy's flanks for devastating effect.[1] Rough Riders are primarily trained for close combat, not ranged assault, they are often armed simply with a hunting lance and laspistol or other close-combat weapon, as well as frag and krak grenades; some squads will arm themselves with special weapons such as a flamer, grenade launcher, meltagun or plasma gun. Squads are generally composed of four to nine riders in addition to a Sergeant, who sometimes carries melta bombs in addition to a power weapon or plasma pistol.[1]

Famous Rough Rider Squadrons

Variations

The Astra Militarum are not known for their exclusive use of Bikes, but occasionally Rough Rider Squadrons may be mounted on Bikes rather than the native animals.[5]

The Catachan Jungle Fighters utilize unique Rough Riders who fight atop one of the mighty Giant Reptiles native to Catachan's deadly jungles.[2]

The cavalry units of Aexe Cardinal ride large flightless birds called struthids, and are known as psicavalry because of mind-link implants between the rider and their bird.[6]

Images

Sources

Uncited


Imperial Guard Infantry
Command Company Command SquadPlatoon Command SquadScion Command SquadTank CommanderRegimental AdvisorsCommissarPrimaris PsykerTech-priest EnginseerPriest
Specialists Master of OrdnanceBreacherScoutMedicVox-OperatorWeapons SpecialistSharpshooterOperator
Troops Infantry SquadHeavy Weapons SquadSpecial Weapons SquadArmoured Fist SquadVeteran SquadScions SquadCanidsPenal Legion TroopersOgryn SquadRatling SquadPsyker Battle SquadRough Rider SquadField Ordnance BatteryJump TrooperH-Grade Combat Servitor