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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 [[heavy stubber]]s and [[autocannon]]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 thisFn|5a}} known as a [[Tanith War-Knife]]{{Fn|1e}} or 'straight silver'.{{Fn|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}}
