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Record 1801 709-2000
CROSS FILE: Inquisition of the Vindicators INPUT DATE: 3749914.M36 |
AUTHOR: Inquisitor
Ryjak
TRANSMITTER: Astropath Tertiary Barthalemu RECEIVER: Astropath Tertiary Maximilion |
| SUBJECT: Airborne Cavalry | THOUGHT: Speed isn't everything, but it's often enough. |
Here is the information I have collected on 7th Company of the Vindicators, know as the Griffins.
Codex Griffins: Specifics on supplying the 7th Company
The Griffins rely on air and space power, exclusively
using landspeeders in their ground war. Every marine is either a
pilot or a gunner, and is rigorously trained for that roll. Very
little time is devoted to infantry training; the Griffins preferring to
level a city rather than cleanse it. In fact, it is a rare circumstance
for the Griffins to even land dirt-side, relying on their orbital space-to-ground
assets to accomplish the objective.
When this company of pilots does operate on the
ground, they implore hit-and-run tactics to strike key enemy positions,
weaving their landspeeders expertly through the terrain to mask themselves
from ground fire. The landspeeders operate under the cover of Crusader
air cover, and often screen Thunderhawk gunships in sieges. To give
the landspeeder a long-range punch, the Griffins have developed the Hurricane
Landspeeder.
The Hurricane is a heavy attack craft. Mounting
a Hunter-Killer missile on each side under the stabilizer fin, the Hurricane
is capable of pinpoint destruction of anything within visual range.
In addition, a chin-mounted assault cannon can mow down infantry and tear
apart many armored vehicles up close. This combination of close
and long-range strength make the Hurricane a deadly adversary, albeit an
adversary very hungry for ammunition. Only the best are allowed to
fly Hurricanes.
The Griffins rarely operate on their own, and often
support another marine company in a campaign. In these circumstances,
the marines on the ground can count on a squadron of landspeeders to respond
to any situation within minutes. For many, the high-pitched whine
of repulsors accompanied by the low, rhythmic rumble of pulse engines is
the last thing they hear.
If you need to contact me Lord, send your transmission to Inquisitor Ryjak
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