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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 stocks 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 Pack|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 bagpipes known as "[[Tanith Pipes]]".{{Fn|20a}}
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