Tahnelian Airbourne
The Tahnelian Airbourne[2] are Imperial Guard Regiments from the world of Tahnel, a world in Segmentum Solar most notable for its world-spanning oceans. The regiments of Tahnel are almost entirely airbourne regiments.[3]
Combat Doctrine
Unlike the Elysian Drop Troops, who rely on equipment and training for victory, the Tahnelian Airbourne prefer overwhelming numbers. Troopers are dropped in large numbers, either saturating the enemy's defences, or being wiped out. The regiment also makes use of Storm Trooper squads.
Troopers who survive more than five combat drops are entitled to wear the Red Beret of the Veteran. Each regiment maintains a high number of Valkyries and Vultures, as well as specialised airmobile light vehicles.
Weapons & Equipment
Grenade Launchers and Heavy Bolters are the most common special weapons used by the regiment. Tahnel equips its regiments with standard M41 Cadian Shock Troops pattern infantry equipment.[1]
Notable Regiments
Related Articles
Sources
- 1: White Dwarf 318 (UK), pg. 94
- 2: GW Online - Return to Damocles (archived page, last accessed via Wayback Machine 4th July 2020)
- 3: GW Online - Arming for Damocles (archived page, last accessed via Wayback Machine 4th July 2020)