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The '''Tyrant Guard''' (species name: ''Tyranicus scutatus''{{Cite This}}) is a species of [[Tyranid]] spawned for the sole purpose of defending a [[Hive Tyrant]] from harm (though on occasion, a [[Carnifex]] may also benefit from the Tyrant Guard's protection {{Fn|1}}). Tyrant Guards are among the dimmest of the Tyranid creatures, on a par with many of the smaller [[gaunt]] genus creatures in intellect. This seems to be a deliberate evolution of the Hive Mind in creating a lumbering, heavily defended and utterly loyal bodyguard with no sense of personal safety, only the continued survival of its master, often blocking attacks with their bodies.{{Fn|4}} Tyrant Guards can be found with a variety of [[Biomorph]]s such as [[Scything Talons]], [[Crushing Claws]], [[Lashwhip]]s and [[Bonesword]]s.{{Fn|5}}

They are living shields - tough, only dimly aware of pain, and all but impervious to small-arms fire. Protecting them are iron-hard exo-skeletons covered by interlocking layers of chitinous plates. They are also completely blind, as eyes would present an unnecessary vulnerable point for foes to exploit; they are instead controlled by the synapse creature they protect, becoming an extension of its body.{{Fn|3}} Should their master be killed they go berserk, brutally stampeding down the murderers to prevent the knowledge of how to kill a Hive Tyrant from being passed on.{{Fn|3}}

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