 Imperial
Guard armies are in the main ponderous and unwieldy. To ensure
they are not outmanoeuvred by swifter foes, many include
a wide range of fast-moving reconnaissance units. These locate
the enemy, report back on its strength and location, and
engage while larger forces are moved forward to deliver the
killing blow.
One type of reconnaissance unit is the "Emperor's
Talons" Recon troop. This consists of a number of Sentinels,
and its exact configuration will depend on the nature of
the foe for which it is hunting. If the enemy is known to
be strong
in armoured vehicles for example, the Emperor's Talons
Recon troop will include a large number of Sentinels armed
with lascannons and hunter-killer missiles. If the enemy
includes a high number of infantry, then the multi-laser
will be the
weapon of choice.
Furthermore, the Emperor's Talons Recon troop can be
configured according to the terrain in which it is operating.
In a jungle for example, its Sentinels will be equipped with
heavy flamers for flushing the foe out of the dense terrain,
and large chainblades for cutting through tough undergrowth.
If the force is reconnoitring an urban environment, then it
will include heavy flamers, but also a number of rocket-firing
Support Sentinels, to bombard enemy infantry waiting in ambush
amidst ruined buildings. |
