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==Equipment==
The average Tanith Guardsman makes use of a standard [[Lasgun_#M35 M-Galaxy Short Pattern|M-G pattern lasgun]]{{Fn|2f}} or [[Lasgun_#MkIII Lascarbine|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 addition, individual Tanith are known to perform modifications on their own wargear.{{Fn|2f}} This included wielding personal, nonstandard weapons{{Fn|4b}}{{Fn|5c}} and armour.{{Fn|4d}}
For ceremonial purposes, Tanith soldiers will sometimes play Bagpipes known as "Tanith Pipes".{{Fn|20a}}
===Appearance & Uniform===
It was tradition on the planet Tanith for men to have tattoos. Every Tanith member of the regiment had at least one and many of the Verghastites got themselves tattooed in imitation of this, believing that you weren't a "true" Ghost until you got marked (this did, however, result in a number of Guardsmen developing infections from attempting to ink themselves).{{Fn|4c}}
==Organisation==
*{{Endn|17}}: [[White Dwarf 269 (UK)]], pg. 4
*{{Endn|18}}: [https://www.warhammer-community.com/2021/05/05/warhammer-fest-online-day-3-black-library/ Warhammer Community: Warhammer Fest Online: Day 3 – Black Library (posted 5/5/2021)] (last accessed 5/5/2021)
*{{Endn|20}}: [[The Sabbat Worlds Crusade (Background Book)]], 2nd Edition
**{{Endn|20a}}: pg. 18
[[Category:Astra Militarum Regiments]]
