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[[File:IG5ERoughrider.jpg|thumb|right|200px|An [[Attilan]] '''Rough Rider''' in action.{{Fn|1}}]][[Image:Krieg Deathriders.jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[Death Riders of Krieg]].{{Fn|4}}]][[Image:Catachan Rough Rider.jpeg|200px|thumb|right|A [[Catachan]] Rough Rider.{{Fn|2}}]]'''Rough Riders''' are fast moving troops of the [[Imperial GuardAstra Militarum]], that are mounted on a [[horse]]s/animalanimals/beastbeasts/[[grox]]es/[[bike ]]s or other mountmounts.
== Overview ==
They are deployed on the battlefield as scouts, patrol units and for quick hit-and-run attacks; living mounts allow Rough Riders to function far from [[Imperial]] supply lines, in terrain unsuitable for mechanised mechanized warfare, and avoid detection.{{Fn|1}} Though armoured no better than the average [[Guardsman]], their speed and manoeuvrability maneuverability is their true asset on the battlefield, able to charge into the enemy's flanks for devastating effect.{{Fn|1}}
Rough Riders are primarily trained for close combat, not ranged assault, they are often armed simply with a [[hunting lance]] and [[laspistol]] or other close-combat weapon, as well as [[frag grenade|frag]] and [[krak grenade]]s; some squads will arm themselves with special weapons such as a [[flamer]], [[grenade launcher]], [[meltagun]] or [[plasma gun]]. Squads are generally composed of four to nine riders in addition to a [[Imperial Guard Sergeant|Sergeant]], who sometimes carries [[melta bomb]]s in addition to a [[power weapon]] or [[plasma pistol]].{{Fn|1}}
==Variations==
The Imperial Guard [[Astra Militarum]] are not known for their exclusive use of [[Bike]]s, but occasionally Rough Rider Squadrons may be mounted on Bikes rather than the native animals. This confers no benefits or disadvantages to the rider, but is a fairly easy conversion project.{{Cite ThisFn|5}}
The [[Catachan Jungle Fighters]] utilize unique Rough Riders, who fight atop one of the mighty [[Giant Reptiles]] native to [[Catachan]]'s [[Death World|deadly jungles]].{{Fn|2}}
==Images==
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Catachans (3rd Edition)]], pg. 16
*{{Endn|3}}: [https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/10/17/attilan-rough-riders-bring-horses-to-a-tank-fight-and-win/ Warhammer Community: Attilan Rough Riders Bring Horses to a Tank Fight – and Win (posted 17/10/2022)] (last accessed 18/10/2022)
*{{Endn|4}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Five -The Siege of Vraks Part One|Imperial Armour Volume Five - Siege of Vraks]]{{Cite This}}
*{{Endn|5}}: [https://web.archive.org/web/20071213001045/http://uk.games-workshop.com/convershunklinic/40k-cadianroughriders/ Games Workshop Online web article: Convershun Klinic: Cadian Rough Riders - Retrieved using Wayback Machine] (Last accessed on 01/04/2023)
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