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{{ImperialGuardPortal}}[[File:IG5ERoughrider.jpg|thumb|right|An [[AttilaAttilan]]n '''Rough Rider''' in action.^{{Fn|1}}]]'''Rough Riders''' are fast moving troops of the [[Imperial Guard]], mounted on a [[horse]]/animal/beast/[[grox]]/bike or other mount which is faster than the rider on foot. They are deployed on the battlefield as scouts, patrol units and for quick hit-and-run attacks; their living mounts allows Rough Riders to function far from [[Imperial]] supply lines, in terrain unsuitable for mechanised warfare, and avoid detection.¹ Though armoured no better than the average [[Guardsman]], their speed and manoeuvrability is their true asset on the battlefield, able to charge into the enemy's flanks for devastating effect.¹

== Overview ==They are deployed on the battlefield as scouts, patrol units and for quick hit-and-run attacks; living mounts allow Rough Riders to function far from [[Imperial]] supply lines, in terrain unsuitable for mechanised warfare, and avoid detection.{{Fn|1}} Though armoured no better than the average [[Guardsman]], their speed and manoeuvrability is their true asset on the battlefield, able to charge into the enemy's flanks for devastating effect.{{Fn|1}} Rough Riders are primarily trained for close combat, not ranged assault, they are often armed simply with a [[hunting lance]] and [[laspistol]] or other close-combat weapon, as well as [[frag grenade|frag]] and [[krak grenade]]s; some squads will arm themselves with special weapons such as a [[flamer]], [[grenade launcher]], [[meltagun]] or [[plasma gun]]. Squads are generally composed of four to nine riders in addition to a [[Imperial Guard Sergeant|Sergeant]], who sometimes carries [[melta bomb]]s in addition to a [[power weapon]] or [[plasma pistol]].^{{Fn|1}}

*[[Attilan Rough Riders|Attilans]]

*[[TallarnDesert Raiders]] ([[Mukaali]]-mounted Desert Raiders)

[[Image:Krieg_Deathriders.jpg|thumb|left|Rough [[Death Riders of Krieg]].]]The Imperial Guard are not known for their exclusive use of Bikes[[Bike]]s, but occasionally Rough Rider Squadrons may be mounted on Bikes rather than the native animals. This confers no benefits or disadvantages to the rider, but is a fairly easy conversion project.{{Cite This}}

* {{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd 5th Edition, 1st Codex)]], pg. 44 ===Uncited==={{Uncited}}* [[Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 2nd 1st Codex)]]*¹: [[Codex: Imperial Guard (5th 3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)]] Page 44

[[Category:Troops(Imperial Guard)]]