Valhallan Ice Warriors
From Lexicanum
| Valhallan Ice Warriors | |
| Branch | Imperial Guard |
| Homeworld | Valhalla |
|---|---|
The Valhallan Ice Warriors are the Imperial Guard regiments of the ice world of Valhalla. Valhallan soldiers are famous for their tenaciousness in holding their ground against even the most hopeless odds, and their ability to suffer the most appalling casualties without breaking. The Valhallans are based on the real world historical Soviet Red Army.
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Organization
Battle style
Through combating Orks in the defence of their homeworld, the Valhallans have become adept at fighting Orks, and are often deployed to fight wars where this talent can be put to use. The Ice Warriors are stoic and unwavering when on the defensive, resolutely holding their ground against fearful odds where other troops would consider it a good idea to flee. Enemies have often found that Valhallan defending forces need to be completely destroyed to capture the held ground. Valhallans are trained to fight in dense formations to support their morale. When on the offensive, Valhallans combine massed artillery barrages and infantry wave assaults. The morale of regiments is often backed up by attached Ministorum Priests.
Equipment
All Valhallans are equipped with standard-issue lasguns and flak armour but certain Guardsmen are armed with special or heavy weapons. Their uniforms are made for colder climates, including heavy coats.
The Valhallans favour flamers and mortars.
Notable Regiments
Valhallan Ice Warriors
Valhallan 23rd Ice Warriors
The 23rd Valhallan are known to wear steppe fatigues and as such are likely to be deployed to worlds with high amounts of steppe terrain.1-p30
Valhallan 54th Ice Warriors
Known to have fought in the 13th Black Crusade.6-p91
Valhallan 93rd Ice Warriors
The 93rd Valhallan fought in the Soldane Campaign in M38.1-p30
Valhallan 222nd Ice Warriors
The Valhallan 222nd were formed during the Ork invasion of Valhalla and were instrumental in the defence of the world.5-p6
Valhallan 296th Ice Warriors
The Valhallan 296th Ice Warriors fought with the Reclaimers, Swords of the Emperor, and the Valhallan 301st against the Tyranids at Corania and later went on to merge with the Valhallan 301st Ice Warriors to form the Valhallan 597th Ice Warriors.2
Valhallan 301st Ice Warriors
The Valhallan 301st Ice Warriors fought with the Reclaimers, Swords of the Emperor, and the Valhallan 296th against the Tyranids at Corania and later went on to merge with the Valhallan 301st Ice Warriors to form the Valhallan 597th Ice Warriors.2
Valhallan 597th Ice Warriors (597th Valhallan Ice Warriors)
| De | 597. Valhalla |
Notable Light Infantry Regiments
Valhallan 18th Light Infantry 'Tundra Wolves'
Consisted of over 120,000 Guardsmen at founding strength.7.p.9
Notable Armoured Regiments
Valhallan 8th Armoured
The Valhallan 8th are known to include Leman Russ Demolishers and have fought on Sallan's World.3-p19 They also include a Leman Russ Executioner which fought in the Advance on Sallan's Point.3-p63 It also includes a Destroyer Tank Hunter which was put on sentry duty defending a fuel or ammunition dump.3-p69
Valhallan 14th Armoured
The Valhallan 14th Armoured is a force which took part in the Gravalax Incident under Lord General Zyvan.2 4
Valhallan 28th Armoured
The 28th are honoured among the tank armies, being allowed to carry a red eagle symbol. It includes at least one Leman Russ Vanquisher which is the second vehicle of the first squadron of the first company. It is also known as N-company.3-p35 It also includes a Leman Russ Exterminator as the third tank, fourth squadron, fourth company. Known to have taken part in the Retreat to the Auriga Parallel on the Ice World Adhara.3-p50 Also, a Leman Russ Conqueror is present and has subtle camouflaging unlike the other tanks in its company or squadron.3-p56 The Valhallan 1st Heavy Tank Company is attached to them.3-p95
Valhallan 58th Armoured
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Valhallan 193rd Armoured
The Valhallan 193rd includes a Stygies VIII pattern Leman Russ Vanquisher and took part in the Defence of Canaan's World. One was the first tank of the first squadron of the third company.3-p37
Notable Heavy Tank Companies
Valhallan 1st Heavy Tank Company
The 1st Heavy Company includes a Mars pattern Shadowsword which is the third vehicle of the company. The company is attached to the Valhallan 28th Armoured Regiment.3-p95
Miniatures range
 Valhallan with Lasgun |
 Valhallan with Lasgun |
 Valhallan with Grenade Launcher |
Notable Valhallan Ice Warriors
- Captain Kubrik Chenkov - Valhallan Captain
- Commissar Ciaphas Cain - although he wasn't born on Valhalla, Cain spent the majority of his early career serving with the Valhallans
- General Jenit Sulla - Served with Commissar Cain with the 597th, later was promoted to general
Sources
- 1:Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)
- 2:For The Emperor by Sandy Mitchell
- 3:Imperial Armour
- 4:Ciaphas Cain: Hero of the Imperium
- 5:Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 1st Codex)
- 6:The Thirteenth Black Crusade
- 7:Codex: Imperial Guard (5th Edition)
