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The average Tanith Guardsman makes use of a standard [[M-G pattern lasgun]]{{Fn|2f}} or [[Mark III lascarbine]].{{Fn|5a}} Those Guardsmen within the regiment from Tanith itself used guns with a stock made of [[nalwood]], forged in the workshops of [[Tanith Magna]]{{Fn|2f}}{{Fn|5a}} whereas the newer Verghastite recruits had guns with folding metal stocks.{{Fn|5a}} 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 strengthened barrel designated the '''XC 52/3'''.{{Fn|2f}}{{Fn|4h}} All of these weapons drew ammo from size three power cells.{{Fn|5a}}
Officers' sidearms were typically [[laspistol]]s (fed from a size two power cell). Few of the regular Troopers carried these, however.{{Fn|5c}} In terms of special weapons, the Tanith employ a number of dedicated [[flamer]] units, and have been known to use [[meltagun]]s.{{Fn|2e}}
In order to offset their light infantry status, the Tanith sometimes employ several types of heavy-weapons for support in combat. Heavy guns such as [[autocannonheavy stubber]]s and [[heavy stubberautocannon]]s (chambered in .30 calibre solid-shell ammunition{{Fn|5c}}) are handled by teams of two, one gunner and one ammo feeder. {{Fn|4g}} These support weapons are sometimes called 'land-hammers'.{{Fn|5c}} The Tanith also employ [[Imperial Missile Launcher|rocket launchers]], which they call 'tread-fethers'.{{Fn|4g}}
Every trooper carries a thirty-centimetre combat blade{{Cite this}} known as a [[Tanith War-Knife]]{{Fn|1e}} or 'straight silver'.{{Cite thisFn|5c}} 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}}
The Tanith First wear composite [[flak armour]] fitted with modular webbing pouches containing standard-issue Guard equipment, weighing approximately 20kg in total.{{Fn|4a}} This has included [[tube charge]]s{{Fn|4a}} and dedicated climbing gear.{{Fn|1j}} The Tanith are known to make use of more specialised equipment, depending on their mission - notably on [[Operation Larisel|one occasion]], [[grav-chute]]s.{{Fn|5x}}
**{{Endn|5a}}: Prologue
**{{Endn|5b}}: ''DZ or Dead'', Section One
**{{Endn|5c}}: ''DZ or Dead'', Section Four
**{{Endn|5x}}: {{Cite this}}
*{{Endn|6}}: [[Straight Silver (Novel)]]
