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− | [[File:IG5ERoughrider.jpg|thumb|right|An [[Attilan]] '''Rough Rider''' in action.{{Fn| | + | [[File:IG5ERoughrider.jpg|thumb|right|200px|An [[Attilan]] '''Rough Rider''' in action{{Fn|1}}]] |
− | '''Rough Riders''' are fast moving troops of the [[ | + | [[File:Krieg Deathriders.jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[Death Riders of Krieg]]{{Fn|4}}]] |
+ | [[File:Catachan Rough Rider.jpeg|200px|thumb|right|A [[Catachan]] Rough Rider{{Fn|2}}]] | ||
+ | '''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 | + | 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}} |
− | + | 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]]. | ||
==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]] | + | *[[Ezelti Lancers]] |
− | *[[Krum]] | + | *[[Krum Ironsides]] |
*[[Gantor]] Riders | *[[Gantor]] Riders | ||
+ | *[[Remus Regiment|Remus Crushers]] | ||
*[[Praetorian Guard|Praetorian]] Hussars | *[[Praetorian Guard|Praetorian]] Hussars | ||
− | *Fallonian Rough Riders | + | *[[Fallonian Rough Riders]] |
*[[Tallarn Desert Raiders]] ([[Mukaali]]-mounted) | *[[Tallarn Desert Raiders]] ([[Mukaali]]-mounted) | ||
+ | *[[Savlar Chem Dogs#Battle Style|Savlar Chem-Riders]] | ||
+ | *[[Ratskins Regiment]] | ||
==Variations== | ==Variations== | ||
− | [[ | + | 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 [[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}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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== | ||
+ | <gallery heights="160px" widths="190px" mode="packed" caption=""> | ||
+ | RoughRiders1st.jpg|1st Edition Rough Rider squad with [[Commissar]] | ||
+ | Attilans9th.jpg|9th Edition Attilan Rough Riders{{Fn|3}} | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
− | *{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Imperial Guard (5th Edition)]], pg. 44 | + | *{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Imperial Guard (5th Edition)]], pg. 44 |
+ | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Catachans (3rd Edition)]], pg. 16 | ||
+ | *{{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)'' | ||
+ | *{{Endn|4}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Five - The Siege of Vraks - Part One]], pg. 21 | ||
+ | *{{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)'' | ||
+ | *{{Endn|6}}: [[Straight Silver (Novel)]], Chapter Two | ||
+ | |||
===Uncited=== | ===Uncited=== | ||
− | + | * [[Codex: Imperial Guard (2nd Edition)]], pg. 18 | |
− | *[[Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 1st Codex)]] | + | * [[Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 1st Codex)]] |
− | *[[Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)]] | + | * [[Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)]] |
+ | * [[White Dwarf 111 (UK)]], pgs. 12-15 | ||
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{{IGInfantry}} | {{IGInfantry}} | ||
+ | |||
[[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
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
- Attilan Rough Riders
- Death Riders of Krieg
- Kashann Xeno Riders
- Ezelti Lancers
- Krum Ironsides
- Gantor Riders
- Remus Crushers
- Praetorian Hussars
- Fallonian Rough Riders
- Tallarn Desert Raiders (Mukaali-mounted)
- Savlar Chem-Riders
- Ratskins Regiment
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
- 1: Codex: Imperial Guard (5th Edition), pg. 44
- 2: Codex: Catachans (3rd Edition), pg. 16
- 3: Warhammer Community: Attilan Rough Riders Bring Horses to a Tank Fight – and Win (saved archive page, dated October 2022)
- 4: Imperial Armour Volume Five - The Siege of Vraks - Part One, pg. 21
- 5: Games Workshop Online web article: Convershun Klinic: Cadian Rough Riders (saved archive page, dated December 2007)
- 6: Straight Silver (Novel), Chapter Two
Uncited
- Codex: Imperial Guard (2nd Edition), pg. 18
- Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 1st Codex)
- Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)
- White Dwarf 111 (UK), pgs. 12-15
Imperial Guard Infantry | |
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Command | Company Command Squad • Platoon Command Squad • Scion Command Squad • Tank Commander • Regimental Advisors • Commissar • Primaris Psyker • Tech-priest Enginseer • Priest |
Specialists | Master of Ordnance • Breacher • Scout • Medic • Vox-Operator • Weapons Specialist • Sharpshooter • Operator |
Troops | Infantry Squad • Heavy Weapons Squad • Special Weapons Squad • Armoured Fist Squad • Veteran Squad • Scions Squad • Canids • Penal Legion Troopers • Ogryn Squad • Ratling Squad • Psyker Battle Squad • Rough Rider Squad • Field Ordnance Battery • Jump Trooper • H-Grade Combat Servitor |