Gantor Rough Riders
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The Gantor Rough Riders are Rough Rider Regiments of the Imperial Guard.[1][2]
Overview
Gantor Rough Rider formations specialise in rapid assaults, particularly in volcanic terrain.[3]
They ride to battle mounted on creatures called Gantor. The Gantor are regarded as dangerous lifeforms.[3]
Notable Actions
- Coronis Campaign — Gantor Rough Riders fought the Tyranids of Hive Fleet Scarabus on the Imperial world of Coronis.[1]
- War of Beasts — At least three regiments took part in the Imperial defence of Vigilus, forming part of the garrison of Dontoria Hivesprawl.[2]
- Argovon Campaign — 11 regiments fought against the Necrons on Foronika.[4]
Images
See also
Sources
- 1: Warhammer 40,000 Collectible Card Game (game system): Coronis Campaign — Gantor Rough Riders, card description
- 2: Imperium Nihilus: Vigilus Defiant, pg. 73 — Forces of the Imperium
- 3: Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 1st Codex), pg. 29
- 4: White Dwarf 458, pg. 34
