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[[Image:PioneersArt.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Hernkyn Pioneer{{Fn|1}}]]

The Hernkyn are rugged survivalists who set out in small, self-reliant bands to adventure and prospect on behalf of their [[Kin]]. Hernkyn leave their [[Kindred (Leagues of Votann)|Kindred]] for decades at a time, forging out into the dark spaces beyond. In many galactic cultures such explorers are seen as shameful or rebellious, but for the Leagues of Votann it brings a high honour. This is because they serve a great purpose to the Votann, for their discoveries and insights ensures that when the Hernkyn finally returns to their [[Ancestor Core]] upon death, it will be benefited with new enriching data and knowledge. If a Hernkyn is operating far from their Core and facing imminent death, they can be temporarily uploaded to a [[Legacy Vault]] until such a time they can rejoin their Ancestor Core.{{Fn|5}}

===Hernkyn Pioneers===

'''Hernkyn Pioneers''' use vehicles and serve as the armoured cavalry of the [[League of Votann]]'s forces. They are extremely sturdy, highly mobile, and pack a tremendous amount of firepower. Hernkyn Pioneers are equipped with plenty of intelligence-gathering and scanner equipment, allowing them to serve as effective scouts as well. Wearing lighter suits of protection than the rest of their kin, they are true frontiersmen.{{Fn|1}} Hearnkyn Pioneers are heavily armed. While the bikers themselves carry [[Bolt Pistol]]s and [[Bolt Shotgun]]s, their bikes can wield formidable weapons such as the [[Ion Beamer]], [[Magna-Coil Autocannon]], and [[HYLas Rotary Cannon]].{{Fn|3}}

===Hernkyn Yaegirs===

'''Hernkyn Yaegirs''' are footbound frontiersmen with hunting and tracking skills that spend most of their time ranging far ahead of their [[Kindred (Leagues of Votann)|Kindreds]]. They act as the fighting elite and special forces of the Hernkyn, called in to secure sites initially identified by Pioneers from hostile forces.{{Fn|5}}

==Sources==

*{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex: Leagues of Votann (9th Edition)]], pgs. 18-19

*{{Endn|5}}: [[Kill Team: Salvation]], pgs. 28-29