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Over the centuries, the enemies of the [[Tyranid]]s have learned to target the synapse creatures of their swarms, denying them the critical influence of the hive mind in battle. The '''Tyrant Guard''' are a special species of [[Tyranid]] spawned in small broods for the sole purpose of defending the [[Hive Tyrant]] from such focused fire. They are large, tough, difficult to harm, and it is nearly impossible to surpass their defences when they are active in their purpose as bodyguards. Tyrant Guard are completely blind, utterly controlled by the synapse creatures they protect.² On occasion, a [[Carnifex]] may also benefit from the Tyrant Guard's protection.¹ Tyrant Guard are scientifically rumoured to contain the DNA of defeated [[Space Marine]] [[chapters]] (their bodies appear to include a fused ribcage and a Black Carapace), but the [[Imperium]] considers this blasphemy and denies its possibility.^1,2