Sennach Armored

One of two types of regiments raised on Sennach, the other being the Sennach Mechanized Infantry, the Sennach tankers are known for their mobile, offensive type of warfare.

History
On Sennach, armed caravans are the only method of traveling from one fortress to another but crossing the fog-filled valleys bears severe risks. Not only are they plagued by ferocious predators, but also the frequent raids of Xenos that abduct personnel and either steal or destroy supplies.

Millennia of living under these conditions have made the Sennachians proficient at vehicular warfare and they were quick to pledge themselves to the Imperium in exchange for its powerful tanks.

Culture
The "Ironbeasts" are independent and thick headed, sticking to their own ways rather than adapting imperial tactics. In the eyes of some commanders they are a fickle force, quick to retreat against a force superior in numbers, but others recognize that the Sennachians simply refuse to engage in a wasteful direct confrontation and instead use maneuverability to their advantage.

They are known to camp with their machines rather than in the comfort of the barracks and rarely mingle with other soldiers.

Doctrine
Their main course of action is to apply overwhelming firepower to destroy their enemy as quickly as possible. Should this not play out as planned, they will retreat, keeping an enemy at arms length away and under constant fire.

To support this style of warfare, they use the Leman Russ Conqueror as their main battle tank. Its conqueror cannon lacks reach and firepower compared to a regular Battle Cannon, but compensates this disadvantage with a faster rate of fire and the ability to fire precisely even when in motion.

Organization
A single regiment contains only 100 men and their vehicles, though their versatile choice of tanks makes up for that. They also feature special recon companies, compromised of Sentinel Squads and Leman Russ Exterminators.

Their distinct lack of artillery or super heavy tanks has been mourned by some commanders, but others value their specialized and highly proficient approach to armored warfare.

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