Castellan Sentry Gun Defence Force
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A Castellan Sentry Gun Defence Force is a detachment of an Imperial Guard regiment which makes heavy use of the Tarantula Sentry Guns.[1]
Each formation consists of two to four units, each with three Tarantulas, which are controlled by a dedicated Platoon Command Squad and can also include a couple of Sabre Gun Platforms. The command unit directs Tarantula fire and allows them to switch between firing modes during battle.[1]
These formations are especially used by Drop Regiments to provide them with extra firepower or by regular regiments to hold strategic areas. They are also frequently used as a rear guard to hold the line while their parent formation retreats, giving rise to their nickname "bitter enders." This dangerous duty is seen by some as a quick road to commendation and promotion, by others a short route to martyrdom.[1]
Sources
- 1: Imperial Armour - Apocalypse II, pg. 22