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*[[Hagia]]{{Fn|4a}}
**[[Holy Doctrinopolis]]{{Fn|4a}}
**[[Bhavnager]]{{Fn|4d}}
*[[Phantine (Planet)|Phantine]]
*[[Aexe Cardinal]]
The average Tanith Guardsman makes use of a standard [[M-G pattern lasgun]], with a stock made of [[nalwood]]. The regiment's [[Imperial Guard Sniper|snipers]], likewise, make use of the [[Long-las|sniper variant]] of the M-G pattern, sporting a longer, thinner barrel. In addition, individual Tanith are known to perform modifications on their own wargear.{{Fn|2f}}
In order to offset their light infantry status, the Tanith employ several types of heavy-weapons for support in combat. Heavy guns such as [[autocannons]] are handled by teams of two, one gunner and one ammo feeder. Trooper [[Bragg|'Try Again' Bragg]] was famous for being able to carry one of these single-handed, as well as for his terrible aim, before his death on Phantine. The Tanith also employ [[rocket launchers]], which they call 'tread-fethers'.{{Cite thisFn|4d}} In terms of special weapons, the Tanith employ [[flamer]] units and have been known to use [[meltagun]]s.{{Fn|2e}}
Every trooper carries a thirty-centimetre combat blade{{Cite this}} known as a [[Tanith War-Knife]]{{Fn|1e}} or 'straight silver'.{{Cite this}} The Tanith are known to practice an unusual form of fighting specifically suited for the weight and length of these knives.{{Fn|1e}} In addition, the knife can be attached to a lasgun for use as a [[bayonet]].{{Fn|2k}}
TanithMinis9th.jpg|[[Gaunt's Ghosts]] miniatures (9th Edition){{Fn|18}}
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==Trivia==
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The [[Gaunt's Ghosts (Novel Series)|Gaunt's Ghosts novel series]] has been compared as a Warhammer 40,000 "equivalent" of the ''[[Wikipedia:Sharpe (novel series)|Sharpe]]'' novel series by Bernard Cornwell, much of which follows the exploits of a (fictionalised version of) the [[Wikipedia:Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own)|95th Rifles]], a regiment with a reputation for stealth and sharpshooting (being dressed in green and wielding more accurate Baker rifles compared to the standard British "redcoat" troops armed with muskets). The Tanith First could therefore be seen as an analogue of the 95th.
==See also==
**{{Endn|4b}}: Chapter Five
**{{Endn|4c}}: Chapter Six
**{{Endn|4d}}: Chapter Ten
**{{Endn|4x}}: {{Cite this}}
*{{Endn|5}}: [[The Guns of Tanith (Novel)]]
