17th Thetan Dragons
The 17th Thetan Dragons are a Tempestus Scions Regiment.[1a]
Solely an airborne formation, even its Taurox vehicles are deployed from heavy dropships or single-user gliders. It largely operates Aquilons[1b]
Known Squadrons
- Dragon's Fangs: Under the command of Tempestor Tarlech Greff, who is fanatically selfless in a style typical of his kind. They have performed well in sabotage, bridgehead capture, assassination, and intel theft missions in the past. Currently, they are deployed to Volkus to secure the Massif Ballistus against Tau Empire raiders.[1a]
- Bladed Drakes: Deployed to Archimedryx to assassinate the Iron Warriors Warsmith Kraddox and engaged the Chaos Kill Team dubbed the Brass Serpents in battle. After overcoming wave of Cultists, they made it into Kraddox's inner sanctum but were overwhelmned by his Chosen Chaos Space Marines. The last surviving Bladed Drake was able to deploy a Vortex Grenade to kill Kraddox.[1b]
- Talons Draconic: Deployed to Hespetor Hive in support of the Valhallan 78th Armoured Regiment attempting to secure a bridgehead against Tau forces. The Talons Draconic held their position at the bridgehead unsupported for 60 days, suffering 90% casualties but nonetheless holding their position. Afterwards they submitted themselves for punitive lashes for being forced to handle Xenos equipment during the battle, but were subsequently reinforced and reesupplied.[1b]
- Dragon's Scales: Took part in a massed raid alongside other Scion Regiments against Warboss Grimdreg's Gargant factory. Detected by Weirdboyz, the Scions came under ferocious Ork counterattack and most of their Valkyries were downed. The surviving Thetan Dragons reformed into a single oversized kill team dubbed the Dragon's Scales and pressed their attack. They were able to breach the perimeter and fight their way deep into the war engine plant, triggering smoke beacons to guide waves of Marauder Bomber strikes before fighting their way clear.[1b]
Sources
- 1: Kill Team: Hivestorm Rulebook