Mordian Iron Guard

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"They may spend every off-duty minute polishing their shiny boots and marching up and down the parade ground in perfect formation, but don't let that fool you. These men are steel-eyed, cold-blooded killers and I'd as soon have a platoon of them in my force as I would a company of other troops."

- Gharan O'Hen, Army 212 Chief of Staff, on the Mordian Iron Guard[3a]


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Homeworld: Mordian
Regiment Name: Mordian Iron Guard
Specialities: Discipline, Drill, Infantry and artillery[41]
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The Mordian Iron Guard are Regiments of the Imperial Guard hailing from the planet Mordian. They are famed across the Imperium for their discipline, infantry quality, and brightly colored uniforms.[3a][41]

Overview

The Mordian Iron Guard are Imperial Guard regiments, originally from the planet Mordian. A harsh and unforgiving planet given to extremes, it was ruled in the Emperor's name by a body known as the Tetrarchs. The rule of the Tetrarchs was harsh, autocratic and above all absolute, a necessity due to planet's scarce and strictly-rationed resources. This environment bred a regimental system dedicated to the chain of command and an iron discipline at all levels. The Mordian Iron Guard are named and renowned for their iron resolve and their dour and unforgiving natures.[41]

As of the formation of the Dark Imperium, the planet of Mordian had been assailed by Chaos[15] and in particularly the Thousand Sons, who have made multiple attempts on Mordian itself. While the Mordians have been able to break any heretic Cultist cells discovered on their homeworld, many other worlds in their sector have not fared so well.[41]

Recruitment & Training

Icon of the Mordian Iron Guard[36]

To be allowed to join the ranks of the Mordian Iron Guard, one must display great discipline.[41] Training for the Iron Guard is as rigorous as possible, instilling in each Guardsman fierce loyalty and determination to their cause: the destruction of the Emperor's enemies and the preservation of Mordian.[3a] Training consists of endless repetition, be it the pressing of uniforms, parade drills, bayonet practice, and live-fire exercises. This instills strict indoctrination within Mordians and builds a loyalty towards their officer class that borders on fanaticism.[41] It is only through their legendary discipline and ruthless pursuit of the enemy that the Iron Guard can prevent their world from descending into starvation and savagery.[1a]

Among the most dependable troops in the entire Imperium, a Mordian Guardsman will follow orders to the letter and without a moment's hesitation, firing and reloading his lasgun in the heat of battle until he or his enemy has been destroyed.[3a] These die-hard soldiers are all accomplished sharpshooters and proficient in close order drills.[2c] Incidents of insubordination are incredibly rare within the Iron Guard.[41]

Doctrine and Tactics

A Mordian Iron Guard Trooper[1a]

A Mordian Iron Guard regiment in battle is a solid wall of brightly-uniformed, perfectly-formed soldiers who cut through the enemy's ranks with precisely-timed volleys of fire behind a hedge of polished bayonets.[3a] Even in the face of the overwhelming daemonic hordes of Chaos, Iron Guard regiments will stand their ground, striking down their foe with disciplined fire; if forced to withdraw their lines will never break.[1b] They organise their support weapons into separate Heavy Weapons Platoons and make use of both Ratling Snipers and Sanctioned Psykers on the battlefield.[2c]

In combat, the Iron Guard relies heavily upon their infantry. Few other Regiments can match the lasgun drill of Mordian soldiery in either rate of fire or accuracy. When combined with their precise and potent artillery, these skills render the Mordians particularly effective when on the defense.[41]

Mordians have a reputation for following orders to the letter without hesitation, and will methodically fire and reload if they are instructed to despite their battlefield situation. This respect for the chain of command makes the Iron Guard popular amongst Imperial commanders.[41]

Equipment

Mordian Iron Guards in battle[9a]

The Iron Guards prefer to go into combat wearing the same dress-style uniforms they do on the parade ground. The bright colors and elaborate decoration on Mordian uniforms often mislead their enemies into thinking they are facing ceremonial troops with little combat experience, though this misapprehension is usually corrected as soon as they attempt to advance in the face of the Iron Guards' precise volleys and unyielding resolve. Upon their formation each regiment is presented a lavish banner, created within the Tetrarchal Palace, during a ceremony at which every Guardsman swears to never let it fall or be captured.[3a] Their preferred squad special weapon is the Grenade Launcher while the Lascannon is the principle heavy weapon.[2c]

Besides their preference for infantry, the Mordians also are renowned for precise artillery.[41]

Notable Engagements

Known Regiments

Main article: List of Mordian Units
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Armoured

Regiment Notes
4th Armoured Armoured Regiment. Known as the Cobalt Lions.[13b]
12th Armoured Extremely well-drilled and efficient, the 15 Companies of the Mordian 12th Armoured each consist of thirteen Leman Russ Battle Tanks. They have recently been deployed to the Calixis Sector. Currently commanded by Colonel Halon Tanz.[9b]
16th Armoured The Mordian 16th Armoured Regiment contains a Stygies VIII pattern Leman Russ Vanquisher. It is either of the first company or of the third, depending on the markings of the vehicle.[5a] The Hydra Flak Tanks of this Regiment fought with the secessionist fighter wing during the struggle on Kaanis Scriptoria.[10] Also the Regiment includes Tarantula sentry guns.[5f]
84th Armoured The Mordian 84th Armoured Regiment contains a Chimeras with Heavy Flamers.[5c]
3rd Heavy Tank Company The 3rd Mordian Heavy Tank Company is known to include a Mars-pattern Shadowsword (possibly known as Alpha Three[7a]) as the third tank of the company, although the rest of the company is a mix of Baneblades, Shadowswords and Stormblades.[5b] Also contains Salamander Command as utility and support vehicles.[5d]

Siege Infantry

Regiment Notes
237th Siege The 237th Siege Regiment of the Mordian Iron Guard, commanded by Colonel Iklaus Reinecker assisted the Blood Angels forces on the World Phlegethon[46]

Mordian Artillery

Regiment Notes
Mordian 8th Artillery Battalion
21st Mordian Artillery

Mordian Light Patrol

Regiment Notes
77th Mordian Light Patrol

Notable Members

Notable Named Vehicles

Gallery

See also

Sources

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