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Ymyr Conglomerate Einhyr Hearthguard[4]

Einhyr Hearthguard are the elite Hearthguard of the Leagues of Votann. In battle they act as shock troops, bodyguards, and ship boarders.[3]

Overview

Selected from the most accomplished Hearthkyn and Theyns in a Hold, the Einhyr Hearthguard have many roles – from bodyguards to first-striking. Each Hearthguard has proved themselves over many years on the frontlines, ascending through the staunch meritocracy that defines the Leagues. Like Hearthkyn, Hearthguard are dependable, but their experience and technology take their kind's natural durability to a whole new level.[1]

The Squad leader' rank is Hesyr.[1]

Armour

Einhyr Hearthguard are clad in Exo-Armour made from ultra-dense materials attached to a complex servo-assisted frame, allowing the wearer to shrug off anti-tank weaponry while retaining full freedom of movement and even auto-stabilising their aim while they return fire. The armor can also be equipped with Teleportation Crests or Weavefield Crests[3].

Weapons

Each Hearthguard is equipped with a Volkanite Disintegrator or EtaCarn Plasma Gun, a shoulder-mounted grenade launcher, and a Concussion Gauntlet or Plasma Blade Gauntlet for melee combat, although the squad's Hesyr may prefer a Concussion Hammer in melee.[1]

Einhyr Champion

Einhyr Champions are noble warriors in the Einhyr Hearthguard, who have rosen up its ranks to become Champions.[5]

These close-quarters combat warriors are clad in Exo-Armour fitted with mass drivers as well as a Weavefield Crest and RAM Shield. In battle, the Champions wield Darkstar Axes or a Mass Hammer as well as a RAM Shield-mounted Autoch-Pattern Combi-Bolter.[3] Their wargear allows them to function as living battering rams and pulverise anything that gets in their way.[5]

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Trivia

The name Einhyr could be inspired by Einherjar, literally "army of one", "those who fight alone". Einherjar in Norse mythology are those warriors who have died in battle and have been brought to Valhalla by valkyries.

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Leagues of Votann Forces
Command KâhlTheynBrôkhyr Iron-masterGrimnyrEinhyr Champion
Elites Einhyr Hearthguard
Troops Hearthkyn WarriorHernkyn (PioneerYaegir) • Brôkhyr ThunderkynCthonian BeserksIronkinHearthkyn Salvager
Vehicles Magna-Coil BikeSagitaur ATVHekaton Land FortressColossus
Support CORVE-COG
Characters Ûthar