Atraxian Regiments
From Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum
The Atraxian Regiments are Imperial Guard Regiments raised on the planet Atraxia.
Overview
Atraxia fields multiple different types of regiment, including Mechanised Infantry and Artillery regiments[2] along with Super-Heavy Tank Companies.[1a]
In addition, the Atraxians are among those regiments that have their own Stormtrooper-equivalent heavy infantry formations, here known as the Atraxian Guard Paramount.[1c][2] These troops are elites[1c] equipped with carapace armour[1b][1c] whose primary purpose is the guarding of Militarum officers.[1c]
The Atraxian Regiments are known to make use of the Punisher variant of the Leman Russ Battle Tank.[1b]
Known Engagements
- 397.M41: Kalidar War[1c]
- 398.M41: Geratomro
Known Regiments
Notable Personnel
- Iskhandrian — Captain-General. Commander of the Astra Militarum forces of Battlegroup Kalidar.[1c][2]
- Olgau — Grand Captain, 18th Atraxian Super-Heavy Tank Company.[1a][2]
- Gemael — Colonel.[1d]
- Exertraxes — Captain.[1e]
- Strenkelios — Lieutenant.[1b]
- Strenheim — Stormtrooper officer.[1b]
- Milite — Guardsman.[1c]
- Tesk — Guardsman.[1c]
See also
Sources
- 1: Baneblade (Novel):
- 2: Shadowsword (Novel), Interstitial (between Chapters Three & Four), pgs. 55-57
