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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 [[heavy stubber]]s and [[autocannon]]s (chambered in .30 or .50 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{{Fn|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}}
