1st Semtexians
The 1st Semtexians were an Imperial Guard Regiment raised on the planet Semtexia in 941.M41.[1]
History
Semtexia was not called on to raise regiments for the Astra Militarum until 941.M41, when the Imperium wanted to bolster the defences of Armageddon due to an impending ork invasion. Thus the 1st Semtexians were created as the first Imperial Guard Regiment from Semtexia.[1]
Despite being created in a hurry and suffering shortages of men and equipment, the regiment won renown in the Second War for Armageddon. During the defence of Acheron Hive, the 1st Semtexians were able to reinforce the Imperial battle lines and prevent them from breaking under a tide of orks until the defenders could be relieved by Space Marines.[1]
As a result of their success on Armageddon, Semtexia itself was rewarded with additional manpower that allowed the world to grow and prosper. More regiments have been raised from the world over the subsequent years: these units, known as the Semtexian Bombardiers, have continued to use the organisational and combat doctrines originally implemented by the 1st Semtexians.[1]
Organisation
When the regiment was first created, it was comprised of four batteries.[1]
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Sources
- 1: Third War For Armageddon - Imperial Forces: The Semtexian Bombardiers (archived page, last accessed via Wayback Machine 2nd July 2020)