Mordian Iron Guard
From Lexicanum
The Mordian Iron Guard are an Imperial Guard regiment from the planet Mordian. It is a harsh and unforgiving planet, and given to extremes. It is ruled in the Emperor's name by a body known as the Tetrarchs. The rule of the Tetrarchs is harsh, autocratic and above all absolute. This environment has bred a regimental system dedicated to the chain of command and an iron discipline at all levels. The Mordian troops themselves are named and renowned for their iron resolve and their dour and unforgiving natures.
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| Regiment Name: | Mordian Iron Guard | 
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| Homeworld: | Mordian | |
| Specialties: | Discipline, Drill | |
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Organization
- Recruitment & Training
- Battle Style
Mordians believe in perfect precision and constant drill to overcome their foes, and will rarely be seen routed, rather they make fighting retreats to a better and more defensible position. They are often pitched against the forces of Chaos due to their experience dealing with them during the invasion of their homeworld.
- Equipment
Mordian uniform is a deep blue dress uniforms of the parade ground, even into combat, believing that good drill and discipline are the keys to combat success rather than hiding in the terrain.
The Mordian Iron Guard prefer to use Grenade Launchers and Lascannons.
Notable Regiments
Mordian 2nd Iron Guard
The Mordian 2nd were part of the Macharian Crusade and were victorious in their objectives during the Invasion of Jucha.1-p9
Mordian 3rd Iron Guard
The Mordian 3rd is one of the most decorated and celebrated Iron Guard regiments on Mordian. The Mordian 3rd took part in the Battle of the Marble Garden which was in defense of Hive Barbarossa against an Ork Waaagh!.
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Mordian 10th Iron Guard
Mordian 10th fought in the 13th Black Crusade.6-p91
Mordian 11th Iron Guard
The Mordian 11th fought in the Sabbat Worlds Crusade.3
Mordian 21st Iron Guard
Mordian 26th Iron Guard
The Mordian 26th served under Lord Marshal Graf Harazahn of the Vostroyan Firstborn, supreme commander of the Imperial forces on Medusa V.9 p33
Mordian 56th Iron Guard
The 56th Mordian are a mechanised force.1-p30
Mordian 211th Iron Guard
The 211th Mordian were a Capital Garrison force in M38.1-p30
Mordian 16th Armoured
The Mordian 16th Armoured regiment contains a Stygies VIII pattern Leman Russ Vanquisher. It is either of the first company or of the third, depending on the markings of the vehicle.5-p37
Mordian 278th Armoured
The Mordian 278th armoured division fought in the Battle for Baric Six against the Orks, losing two armored companies and the regimental Baneblade "Steel Might" to a stolen Mordian Deathstrike missile launcher. Following this turn of events a two year long investigation took place resulting in the execution of a dozen or so Mordian Generals.8.0:
Mordian 3rd Heavy Tank Company
The 3rd Mordian Heavy Tank Company is known to include a Mars pattern Shadowsword (possibly known as Alpha Three7-p6) as the third tank of the company, although the rest of the company is a mix of Baneblades, Shadowswords and Stormblades. It is possible that this tank has had two confirmed titan kills.5-p95
Notable Members
- General Kraig - Commander of the Mordian 26th during the Fall of Medusa V.9 p33
- Lieutenant Brusak - A lieutenant of the Mordian 26th during the Fall of Medusa V.9 p33
- Sergeant Kolst - A sergeant of the 211th Mordian, Capital Garrison.
Miniatures Range
Sources
- 1:Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)
- 2:Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 1st Codex)
- 3:The Sabbat Worlds Crusade (Background Book)
- 4:Codex: Eye of Terror - Appendix
- 5:Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy
- 6:The Thirteenth Black Crusade
- 7:Imperial Armour - Apocalypse
- 8:Codex: Imperial Guard (5th Edition)
- 9:The Fall of Medusa V (booklet)
