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==Varieties of Gaunt==
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==Subspecies of Gaunt==
*[[Hormagaunt]] - the basic assault troop, moves very quickly, armed only for close combat.
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===Gargoyle===
*[[Termagant]] - carries a ranged weapon symbiote, often used as cannon fodder. Also a general term for any Gaunt with a ranged weapon.
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[[Gargoyle]]s are a subspecies of gaunt that are are armed with a [[Fleshborer]]. They have also evolved a [[Bioplasma]] attack and wings.
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===Homragaunt===
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[[Hormagaunt]] - Gaunt subspecies that is armed with [[Scything Talon]]s. It has also evolved a remarkable leaping ability.
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===Spinegaunt===
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'''Spinegaunt''' - Gaunt subspecies that is armed with [[Spinefist]]s.
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===Termagaunt===
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[[Termagant]] - Gaunt subspecies that is armed with a [[Fleshborer]]. Often refered to any gaunt subspecies that carries a ranged weapon symbiote.
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==Images==
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[[image:Spinegaunt.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Spinegaunt]]
  
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==

Revision as of 20:48, 6 November 2007

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Gaunts are the root species for a number of basic units used in most Tyranid swarms. They are smaller and less physically powerful than most other Tyranid organisms, but they are extraordinarily adaptable and always attack in large numbers. They are a fully mutable species, and some are grown with extra wings, adrenaline/venom sacs and even bizarre bio-weapon symbiotes, including the dreaded Spike Rifle.


Ordo Xenos Departmento Analyticus Record
Designation Gaunt
Common Title Critters
Specied Name Gauntii Virago
Average Height 1.3m
Average Weight 0.2 tonnes
First encountered Tyran
Role Infantry
Threat evaluation Medium



Available Bio-weapons mutations

Sometimes groups of Gaunts are gathered together to form a specialized brood. They are usually similar in some way, often by their armament. Some of these include:

  • Impaler Broods

Impaler Broods are formed of up to 8 Gaunts armed with Spike Rifles.

  • Strangler Broods

Strangler Broods are formed of up to 8 Gaunts armed with Stranglewebs.

Subspecies of Gaunt

Gargoyle

Gargoyles are a subspecies of gaunt that are are armed with a Fleshborer. They have also evolved a Bioplasma attack and wings.

Homragaunt

Hormagaunt - Gaunt subspecies that is armed with Scything Talons. It has also evolved a remarkable leaping ability.

Spinegaunt

Spinegaunt - Gaunt subspecies that is armed with Spinefists.

Termagaunt

Termagant - Gaunt subspecies that is armed with a Fleshborer. Often refered to any gaunt subspecies that carries a ranged weapon symbiote.

Images

Spinegaunt

Sources

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