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| + | The Tanith First and Only's uniform (both dress uniform and battledress) are dull black in colouration.The Tanith can also be identified by two 'trademark' items, the combination of which is unique to the regiment; a long knife known as a straight silver, and a camouflage cloak. The symbol of all Tanith Imperial Guard regiments was a small wreathed skull pierced by three daggers, although two of the daggers were removed when the original three regiments were amalgamated into the First-and-Only. In earlier novels, the cloak was described as being a "piebald, absorbant material the Ghosts rubbed local mud into". However, in later books the cloaks are made from Camoleoline, an unexplained material that changes colour depending on the location of the wearer. | ||
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The Tanith are adept at using the [[Flamer]] and [[Missile Launcher]] | The Tanith are adept at using the [[Flamer]] and [[Missile Launcher]] | ||
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IG Regiment Overview
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The Tanith First and Only are also known as Gaunt's Ghosts as nicknamed by Hlaine "Mad Larks" Larkin, the Tanith Master Sniper, for their Colonel-Commissar Ibram Gaunt, and the death of their homeworld. They are an Imperial Guard regiment known for their stealth and reconnaissance abilities. Initially, three regiments had been levied from the world of Tanith, but a Chaos attack destroyed the planet as the regiment was preparing to debark, and in a desperate move, Gaunt ordered his men to evacuate, leaving him with just enough soldiers for a single regiment.
Battle Style
Appearance & Uniform
The Tanith First and Only's uniform (both dress uniform and battledress) are dull black in colouration.The Tanith can also be identified by two 'trademark' items, the combination of which is unique to the regiment; a long knife known as a straight silver, and a camouflage cloak. The symbol of all Tanith Imperial Guard regiments was a small wreathed skull pierced by three daggers, although two of the daggers were removed when the original three regiments were amalgamated into the First-and-Only. In earlier novels, the cloak was described as being a "piebald, absorbant material the Ghosts rubbed local mud into". However, in later books the cloaks are made from Camoleoline, an unexplained material that changes colour depending on the location of the wearer.
Weapons & Equipment
The Tanith are adept at using the Flamer and Missile Launcher
Regimental History & Battle Honours
The Tanith First and Only are best known for their participating in the Sabbat Worlds Crusade, which began in 755.M41. During the Crusade, the Ghosts' expertise in covert operations was instrumental in the liberation of a number of worlds. However, rivalries with other, more illustrious regiments (in particular, the Jantine Patricians and the Volpone Bluebloods) often put the Ghosts at risk.
Postings and Garrisons
Notable Regiment Members
See Minor Characters of the Tanith First and Only
Sources
The Tanith First and Only are featured in a series of novels written by Dan Abnett and published by the Black Library. As of October 2005, there are nine such novels:
- First And Only (Novel)
- Ghostmaker (Novel)
- Necropolis (Novel)
- Honour Guard (Novel)
- The Guns of Tanith (Novel)
- Straight Silver (Novel)
- Sabbat Martyr (Novel)
- Traitor General (Novel)
- His Last Command (Novel)
- The Armour of Contempt (Novel)
