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|System=Unknown
|Population=Unknown
|Affiliation=UnknownFormerly [[Imperium]]{{Fn|1}}|Class=Unknown, presumably [[Dead World]]{{Fn|1}}
|Tithe Grade=Unknown
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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' was an [[Imperial]] planet before being invaded and probably [[Dead World|consumed]] by a [[Tyranid]] [[Hive Fleet]]. Thain orbits two suns, and was known for its large [[grox]] herds which formed the basis of its economy.{{Fn|1}}
'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is ==History==At some point, Thain was invaded by Tyranids. The [[Imperium]] initially intended to defend the planet, dispatching [[Astra Militarum]] forces and an [[ImperialNavy]] contingent. The Imperials deliberately destroyed the planet's wildlife and domestic animals, using scorched earth tactics to slow the Tyranid advance. Despite these efforts, they were gradually pushed back by the [[Xenos]] invaders. Eventually, the Imperial position detoriated to the point that the battle was considered lost, although this remained unknown to the Astra Militarum garrison.{{Fn|1}}
Thain orbits two suns. The planet was However, the site of [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] dispatched a battle between suicidal mission led by [[TyranidsMagos]], [[Astra MilitarumProcrustes]] troopers from to Thain, intending to capture and study a new Tyranid bioform observed on the planet. With support by the [[Cadian 32nd]] [[Imperial Guard Regiment|regiment]] 's Fifth Company, Procrustes achieved his objective and [[Kastelan Robots]] of consequently transmitted the data offworld. Afterwards, the Adeptus Mechanicus contingent committed suicide with acid to deny their biomass to the Tyranids, while the Astra Militarum troopers fought to the death.{{Fn|1}} ==Geography=====Notable Places===*Outpost Nymue{{Fn|1}}*Prantis River{{Fn|1}} ===Fauna===*[[Adeptus MechanicusGrox]].{{Fn|1}}
==See Also==
