Tryzub Shield-Terminators

Pict-File of a Tryzub Shield-Terminator arrayed in formidable Saturnine Terminator Armour.

## Unit

### Equipment

(*See Wargear below*)

Using the Ionic Buckler that earned the early Steel Guard their name, the **Tryzub Shield-Terminators** have refractor field emitters directly integrated into their Saturnine-Pattern Tactical Dreadnought Armour, replacing the usual Neuro-linked Heavy Weapon. Advancing alongside their power armoured brethren, the Tryzub grant them a level of protection rarely seen outside the ranks of Terminator companies.

The Tryzub (which Strelan for 'Trident') are, like the deadly weapon that is their namesake, are defensive close combat weapons used to trap an enemy between their 'prongs' and tear them apart. Clad in their heavy battle-plate, they are a fearsome close combat assault and vanguard spearhead unit against which few enemies can stand.

In battle they advance relentlessly upon the foe, descending with controlled fury and slaying any enemy driven to route before them. Having secured their objective, they hold it stubbornly against all counterattacks.

## Background

The specially designated elite formation known as the "Tryzub" is derived from ancient Strelan myth by the Warbringers. Armed with a variety off deadly close range weaponry, and arrayed in formidable, slab-like layers of their formidable Saturnine Tactical Dreadnought Armour, the Tryzub Shield-Terminators present a wall of ceramite to any aggressor that defies any assault, and counterattacks with grim determination once the attack is blunted. These heavily-armoured Terminator elite are trained to fight as a unified shield wall to deadly effect; their armour protection and immense firepower at their command providing a deadly match for any foes who dare to assail them.

Even among the ranks of the highly disciplined Warbringers, the Tryzub are renowned for the stark regime under which they train and serve, eschewing any duty save their training, the protection of their fellow battle-brothers or the prosecution of war on the foes of Mankind. The Tryzum Shield-Terminators displayed few battle honours and practise no vainglorious rituals to mark achievement, holding the honour of continuing their service as the only mark of distinction they require. Staunch and immovable, they are the last line of defence when attack threatens and the first into the fray when the Legion boards enemy vessels or enemy fortifications.

## Wargear

* **Saturnine Pattern Tactical Dreadnougth Armour** - Similar in aspects to the ancient Mark 1 Thunder Pattern Power Armour worn by the Thunder Warriors and the first Astartes, the Saturnine Terminator Armour possesses extreme upper body strength, capable of bearing the heaviest infantry-portable weapons into battle alongside numerous other weapon systems. Its thick slabs of layered adamantium and ceramite plating works in concert with power fields to ensure nothing short of a turbolaser will lay the occupant low. Similar to the first iteration of Mark II Crusade pattern power armour, the Saturnine possesses a fixed helmet with sensor arrays that build a model of the battlefield inside the helmet, allowing the wearer to fight as though they are not wearing a helmet at all. For all these strengths however, Saturnine pattern Terminator Armour is often plagued with weaknesses which only saw limited use amongst some of the Space Marine Legions. It is exceedingly bulky, making it ponderously slow and difficult to run due to its massive weight. These suits also typically suffer from voracious power demands and few existing armaments can be carried as this Terminator pattern makes handling and reloading weapons impossible.
* **Ionic Buckler**
* **Combi-Bolter**
* **Power Fist**

### Optional Wargear

* **Chainfist**
* **Combi-Weapon (Any Type)**

## Dedicated Transport

* **Land Raider Proteus or Land Raider Phobos**
* **Spartan Assault Tank**