Warhammer 40K Astra Militarum Attilan Rough Riders

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GAME : Warhammer 40K

The Attilan Rough Riders hail from the harsh and rugged world of Attila, a planet characterized by vast plains and treacherous terrain. The inhabitants of Attila have adapted to their environment, becoming expert horsemen and skilled warriors. This background has shaped the Rough Riders into elite cavalry units, renowned for their ability to maneuver swiftly across the battlefield and strike with precision.

Training and Equipment

Attilan Rough Riders undergo rigorous training that emphasizes horsemanship, marksmanship, and tactics. They are often mounted on specially bred warhorses, which are both strong and agile, allowing them to traverse difficult landscapes and engage in rapid assaults.

Their standard equipment includes:

Lances: The iconic weapon of the Rough Riders, these long, deadly spears are designed for charging into enemy lines, delivering devastating blows.

Lasguns: While they excel in close combat, Rough Riders are also equipped with lasguns for ranged engagements, ensuring they can adapt to various combat scenarios.

Light Armor: To maintain mobility, Rough Riders wear lighter armor compared to other Astra Militarum units, allowing them to move quickly while still providing some protection.

Tactics and Role on the Battlefield

The primary role of the Attilan Rough Riders is to serve as shock troops, utilizing their speed and agility to disrupt enemy formations and create openings for the main infantry forces. Their tactics often involve:

Flanking Maneuvers: By using their mobility, Rough Riders can outmaneuver slower units, striking at the enemy's flanks or rear.

Hit-and-Run Attacks: They excel in quick assaults, striking hard and fast before retreating to safety, making it difficult for the enemy to respond effectively.

Psychological Warfare: The sight of a charging cavalry unit can instill fear in the hearts of the enemy, often leading to panic and disarray.

Notable Engagements

Throughout their history, the Attilan Rough Riders have participated in numerous campaigns across the galaxy, earning a reputation for bravery and effectiveness. Their contributions have been pivotal in several key battles, where their ability to disrupt enemy lines has turned the tide in favor of the Imperium.

Conclusion

The Astra Militarum Attilan Rough Riders embody the spirit of the Imperial Guard: resilience, courage, and unwavering loyalty to the Emperor. As elite cavalry, they continue to play a crucial role in the defense of humanity, charging into battle with the ferocity of a storm, ready to face any foe that threatens the Imperium. Whether on the plains of Attila or the war-torn worlds of the galaxy, the Rough Riders remain a symbol of hope and strength for the forces of the Imperium.

This multipart plastic kit builds five Attilan Rough Riders. These rugged warriors are mounted on horses loaded with battlefield gear, from flasks and bedrolls to holstered laspistols and saddle-slung lasguns. Each Rough Rider wields an explosive hunting lance, which can be built with an infantry-shredding frag tip or tank-busting melta tip. One Rough Rider can also be built with an electrical goad lance, and the kit includes components to assemble a Rough Rider Sergeant with a choice of two plumed heads and an optional power saber – brandished for the attack, or sheathed at the hip.

There are loads of cosmetic choices and interchangeable options to make each squad of Rough Riders your own – you'll find different lance-wielding arm poses, a huge variety of multipart heads, and a host of front and rear bandoliers, laden with items like grenades, pouches, and a curved Attilan dagger.

This kit comprises 122 plastic components, and is supplied with 5x Citadel 60x35mm Oval Bases. Also included is a Cadian Infantry Transfer Sheet with 597 transfers, and an Astra Militarum Vehicle Transfer Sheet with 475 transfers from a variety of regiments. These miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Colour paints.

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