Tallarn 3rd Armoured
The Tallarn 3rd Armoured, known as the "Desert Storm", are an Armoured Tallarn Regiment of the Astra Militarum.[1a][1c]
The Desert Storm has a long tradition of loyal service to the Emperor and have accrued many honours over the years.[1c]
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Known Actions
- 942.M40: Defence of Balle Alpha — The Tallarn 3rd Armoured were among the regiments deployed to defend the Imperial world of Balle Prime against an ork horde led by the Warlord Ugskraga da Mighty.[1a][1c]
- Akhar Basin Massacre — After Ugskraga's hordes launched a major attack on the city of Balle Alpha through the Akhar Basin, nearly overwhelming the defending Balle 132nd, the Desert Storm led a counterattack that dealt a great blow to the ork army.[1c]
Assets
The Tallarn 3rd Armoured are known to field Leman Russ Vanquishers in both the Gryphonne IV- and Stygies VIII-patterns.[1b] The regiment makes use of other Gryphonne IV-pattern vehicles, including Chimeras.[1d]
The regiment's first Tank Company is equipped entirely with Vanquishers. In addition to the tanks, the regiment contains a number of Armoured Fist squadrons, some Reconnaissance elements and a single Artillery Company consisting of twelve Basilisks.[1c]
Known Personnel
- Hasso Ras-Aziz — General. Commanded the regiment during the defence of Balle Prime.[1c]
- Valden Adad — Senior officer.[1c][Conflicting sources]
- Marduk — Lieutenant.[1c]
Images
Leman Russ Conqueror of the Tallarn 3rd Armoured Regiment.
Gyrphone IV pattern Chimera of the Tallarn 3rd Armoured Regiment armed with twin-lined heavy bolters.
Trivia
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- The regiment's nickname, Desert Storm, is possibly a reference to Operation Desert Storm, a military operation launched by the USA against Iraq as part of the Gulf War.
Conflicting sources
- The same page of Imperial Armour Volume One gives Adad's rank as both Captain and Colonel.[1c]
