Tupelov Lancers

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The Tupelov Lancers were an Imperial Army regiment distinctive both for being considered one of the very oldest regiments (although their status as one of the Old Hundred is not confirmed) and for their use of cybernetic steeds.^[1]

History

Were originally part of the Ursh military force and fought for the Kalagann tyrant before he was defeated by the Emperor during the Unification Wars.^[2]

Appearance & Uniform

They sported distinctive helmets with flip-down visors that showed frost-green photomech cursors moving back and forth across the optical slit.^[1]

Weapons & Equipment

The Tupelov Lancers were described as "hussars", or light cavalry, and were noted to ride cybernetic steeds and be armed with saddle-rated carbine weapons.^[1]

Regimental History & Battle Honours

• Boeotian Conflict - Victory, alongside the Thousand Sons Space Marine Legion.^[1]

Sources

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• 1: Prospero Burns (Novel),^{[Needs Citation]}, pg. 38
• 2: Horus Rising (Novel), Part Two, Chapter Six