8th Garnian Imperial Brigade

## VIIIth Garnian Imperial Brigade

Regimental Badge of the VIIIth Garnian Imperial Brigade

A Garnian Guard officer

"*Theres no bunker strong enough, no tunnel deep enough and no corner dark enough to save these heretics from my hounds!*"
— Lord General Attilan Tarnius
The **VIIIth Garnian Imperial Brigade** is part of the elite regiments of the Astra Militarum that hails from the Hive World of **Garnia Prime**.

## History

In the sprawling hive cities of **Garnia Prime**, a planet wracked by constant industrialization and overpopulation, the **VIIIth Garnian Imperial Brigade** was born out of necessity. The hive cities of Garnia Prime had become infamous for their labyrinthine corridors, towering hab-blocks, and treacherous underhive depths. As lawlessness and rebellion ran rampant, it became clear that a specialized Planetary Defence Force was required to reclaim and defend these urban wastelands.

In **999.M.41** , during a particularly devastating uprising, the Planetary Governor accomplished *(with administrative loooholes and bribes)* that by order of the Departamento Munitorum, Garnia Prime should raise an Imperial Guard Regiment. Thus the **Garnian Imperial Forces** was formed. By becoming an approved Astra Militarum Regiment, they entitled to receive munitorial supplies and aid. After crushing the uprising, the Departamento Munitorum assumed full control of the army and used them in the endless wars of the Imperium.

Over the decades, the **VIIIth Garnian Imperial Brigade** has fought in countless campaigns across the Imperium, bringing order to lawless hive worlds, liberating subjugated populations, and suppressing uprisings in the name of The Emperor of Mankind. Their reputation has spread far and wide, earning them respect among fellow Astra Militarum regiments and fostering a sense of pride and camaraderie within their own ranks.

While their focus is primarily on urban combat, the **VIIIth Garnian Imperial Brigade** has proven itself capable of adapting to various combat environments. Whether navigating the treacherous underhive depths, engaging in deathworld skirmishes, or storming fortified enemy positions in chilling ice-worlds, they are a force to be reckoned with.

## Unit Organisation

The **VIIIth Garnian Imperial Brigade** is under the command of the **Garnian Imperial Forces.**

**8th GARNIAN IMPERIAL BRIGADE** *\*Lord General Attilan Tarnius\**

**-81st Mechanized Battalion** *\*Colonellus Benedictus Nemesis\**

**--811st Armoured Fist Company**

1. Assault Platoon (*3 infantry squads/platoon)*I
2. Infantry Platoon
3. Infantry Platoon
4. Support Platoon

* *Recon Squad*
* *Pioneer Squad*
* *Heavy Weapon Squad*

**--812nd Armoured Fist Company**

**--813rd Armoured Fist Company**

**-82nd Mechanized Battalion**

**--821st Armoured Fist Company**

**--822nd Armoured Fist Company**

**--823rd Armoured Fist Company**

**-1st Armoured Fortress Company(attachment)**

**-831st Abhuman Company(attachment)**

### Ranks

Generals:Lord General Militant

* Lord General
* General
* Marshal

Officers:

* Colonellus /*Colonel*/
* Succolonellus /*Lieutenant Colonel*/
* Custodia Magnus /*Major*/
* Centurio /*Captain*/
* Militis Magnus Prima /*Second Lieutenant*/
* Militis Magnus /*Lieutenant*/

Non-comissioned officers:

* Bandolier /*Warrant Officer*/
* Watchmaster Prima Primus /*Master Sergeant*/
* Watchmaster Prima /*Staff Sergeant*/
* Watchmaster /*Sergeant*/

Troops:

* Decanus Primus Pilus /*Corporal*/
* Decanus Prima /*Lance Corporal*/
* Decanus /*Private*/
* Guardman /*Recruit*/

### Specialist Units & Formations

**Assault Squads:** Highly trained and aggressive stormtroopers with modified armor and helmets, specialized in assaulting buildings and fortifications.

**Recon Squads:** Scout units, armed with high distance optics, auspex surveyors, camo cloaks and specialized scout vehicles, like the Sentinel.

**Pioneer Squads:** Engineer squads, specialized in explosives and field works. They used to breach buildings, demolish barricades, fortify positions or to plant/deactivate minefields.

## Combat Doctrine

The doctrine of the 8th Garnian Imperial Brigade revolves around adaptability and flexibility. They understand that no two urban environments are the same, and every situation demands a unique approach.

They excel in conducting lightning-fast raids, disrupting enemy communications and supply lines, prepare ambushes and launching devastating counter-attacks.

This ability to swiftly analyze the battlefield and adapt their tactics has made them a formidable force in the realm of urban warfare.

## Recruitment & Training

The recruitment to the ranks of the **Garnian Imperial Forces** are happening annually. The recruiters choose the best candidates primarily from the **Garnian Planetary Defence Forces** and in some exceptional cases from the civilan popolus of **Garnia Prime**. They are handpicked for their resilience, adaptability, and intimate knowledge of the unforgiving urban terrain.

If the **Departmento Munitorum** demans it, than it can be replenished by the crumbs of other guard regiments as well.

The soldiers of the **8th Garnian Imperial Brigade** undergo rigorous training that focuses on the intricacies of urban warfare. They are taught to navigate labyrinthine streets, sewers, and subterranean tunnels with ease. The training emphasizes close-quarters combat, ambush tactics, and rapid deployment in highly populated areas.

Each soldier is adept in handling various types of weaponry suitable for urban environments, such as shotguns, flamers and explosives.

## Notable Units & Members

**General Staff**

* *Lord General* Attilan Tarnius
* *Colonellus* Benedictus Nemesis

**2nd Assault Squad**

* *Militis Magnus* Lehel Kellan
* *Watchmaster* Viktor Kaposhi

## Wargear & Equipment

Garnian gear and equipment are strives to copy the famous and effective Cadian regimental gear.

Most infantry units are equipped with Flak Armour, MK36 Lasguns and Frak/Krak Grenades. Supply chain errors and logistical dificulities are often inherent of conflict and great traveling distances. This can cause discrepancies in regimental uniformity, may be it weapon types, gear or clothing.

Specialized Urban-Warfare Gear:

* Enhanced augmetic optics
* Grappling hooks
* Rapelling lines
* Breacher and demolition charges

## Vehicles

The regiment employs a variety of support units and vehicles tailored for urban warfare.

Scout Sentinels, lightweight and agile bipedal walkers, are commonly used to scout ahead and engage enemy forces in tight spaces.

Chimeras, heavily armored troop transports, provide rapid deployment capabilities. Usually reinforced on the top armor for extra protection.

Leman Russ Demolishers, armed with powerful siege cannons, can level buildings and fortifications to clear enemy strongholds or provide fire support to the infatry troops.

## Unit Appearance

### Uniforms

Do to supply chain failures and logistical dificulities the uniform colors and tones my differ.

According to regulation, the **infantry unit** uniform color is neutral grey with dark grey flak armor. Pouches and accesories should be black, but its not uncommon to find green, grey and brown color variations as well.

**Officers**: Golden Imperialis symbols, belt buckles and uniform buttons, red shoulder pauldrons and sleeves.

**NCO's:** Silver Imperialis symbols, belt buckles and uniform buttons.

**Troops:** White Imperialis symbols and uniform buttons. Steel belt buckles.

**Artillery crew overalls** are dark green with dark grey flak armor. Under the left imperial aquila.on the chest, theres a red vertical line painted.

**Vehicle and Tank crews** overalls and uniforms are dark grey or black toned.

### Unit Iconography

**Imperial Aquila:** This symbol can be find on the front of helmets, on the left uppper chest of the body armor and on different weapons. The Aquila is attached or painted on vehicles and other everyday objects as well.

**Imperialis:** The skulled wing symbol is painted on the right shoulder armor of the infantry. The Imperialis is attached or painted on vehicles and other everyday objects as well.

**Tactical Numbers:** On infantry level, the numbers are painted on the left shoulder armor, referring to the Company's or the Battalion's number. *Example: 812 - 8th Brigade; 1st Battalion; 2nd Company*

**Skulls:** The skull is the universal underlying symbol of humanity, the empire, and the Emperor. The Skull is the symbol of the Garnian Imperial Forces as well. There are no regulations about its usage.

## Relations

### Allies

**-CXLII (143rd) Siege Regiment, Death Korps of Krieg**

**-LI (51st) Regiment, Catachan Jungle Fighters, "the Black Vipers"**

## Notable Quotes

### About the 8th Garnian

*"Whenever in a deathworld-jungle, give me some Catachans, but in a concrete-jungle, we will need those Garnians."* - Lord Commander Obscurus