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== Overview ==

The Tetuanis 812th 'Greyhounds' are a Tetuanis Mechanized Infantry regiment. It is frequently known as the ''Greyhounds'' named after the hunting buggies and common canine companion on Tetuanis. Currently led by Colonel Erich Steiner, the 812th has proven an integral part of

The Tetuanis 812th 'Greyhounds' are a [[Tetuanis Mechanized Infantry]] regiment. It is frequently known as the ''Greyhounds'' named after the hunting buggies and common canine companion on Tetuanis. Currently led by [[Colonel Erich Steiner]], the 812th has proven an integral part of the rapid reaction Battlegroup as part of the larger theater army responsible for defending Eternum's many fronts.

== History ==

Part of the 8th founding of Tetuanis's mechanized regiments, the 812th quickly distinguished itself in numerous battles against lightning raids led by small fleets of the Rotbelchers in the years leading up to the advent of the [[Second Poxwar]]. Due to their speed and own countering strikes, the 812th could quickly cordon off invaders or heretical uprisings and break them under the unceasing tread of their Chimeras - this would eventually lead to them assisting the [[Crimson Bulwark]] in the Atkan raid. The Atkan raid was led by a foul sorcerer of the Rotbelchers and designed to test a new variety of the fearsome plague zombies, a test that was all too effective and led to the world quickly being overrun by the undead. Following the lead of the marines who arrived to battle the masterminds of the outbreak, the 812th carved a path through the zombie horde for the Bulwark to capitalize on and allowing them to decapitate the sorcerers and their defenders. This led to a professional, but somewhat genial, relationship between the Crimson Bulwark and the 812th and thus they can occasionally be found fighting together.

This raid also brought the 812th to the attention of [[Lord Inquisitor Barborasa]], who was quick to put the regiment through his test through a clear and hold action on the death world [[Senomorf]]. Surviving and holding off the incessant waves of xenosfauna and allowing the Inquisitor's acolytes to gather what they came for, the 812th became another occasional resource for the Lord Inquisitor to requisition when needed, thus the 812th can be found fighting alongside [[Hammer of Judgement]] Stormtroopers and Interrogators, or more rarely the Lord Inquisitor himself.

== Strategy and Combat ==

Regimental Colonel Steiner has led the 812th for decades, focusing on spearheading vehicles screened by dismounted infantry following the wake of mechanized infantry in IFVs, with tactical strikes by veterans and specialist units. The grim reality of command has not gone unnoticed by the average guardsmen, and their fear is moderated by trustworthy sergeants and fearless commissars. The 812th has strong morale, though Guardsmen are not immune to breaking when facing the worst horrors spawned by the Rotbelchers.

The 812th is a blacksmiths workshop in combat, infantry form the anvil that the hammer of the vehicles hit, and specialist squads and veterans form the tools that keep the iron malleable. The anvil suffers, but the hive cities of Tetuanis always have more lives to send. The 812th has, for most of its combat history, focused on fighting the Rotbelchers and the minions of Nurgle on the Aural Front. They have fought orks and Eldar as well, though more rarely than the predominant enemy on the Aural Front.

The 812th's leadership has learned to trust their officers, and in turn his officers trust the regimental headquarters- nowhere is this made more manifest than the relationship between Colonel Steiner, [[Major Jackson]], and Lt. Colonel Whitman that was present even before the start of the Second Poxwar. Given loose instructions, subordinate officers are able to carry out the intent of the orders versus the raw letters - a critical component of any fast attack mechanized regiment.

For the standard Guardsmen and platoon level command, bravery is prized but so is discretion - unlike Line Infantry where a foolish action will cost a handful of lives, an infantry fighting vehicle making a foolish charge will damage a vehicle of the Imperium. Life is cheap in the Imperium, but vehicles less so, so while the 812th is not afraid to charge it is done with consideration. Likewise, as the pestilent of Nurgle are particularly vicious in close quarters, range is where the 812th shines, firing volleys of accurate lasgun or plasma fire before scorching the area with flamers and vehicle support.

== Priority Engagements ==

The 812th is a large regiment, as are the urban battlefields they often fight on. Although the front can be large, generally fighting focuses on one critical location. During battles against Nurgle's followers, the majority of the 812th focuses on holding the line and protecting the flanks against the standard chaff of cultists, while the best companies focus on the most dangerous part of the front. The Rotbelchers the 812th fights use large amounts of damned cultists, renegades, and traitors to send wave after wave at the flanks and the bulk of the frontline, while using their best (heretic marines, foul vehicles, and daemons) to attack or defend the battlefield's most critical locations. The 1st, 2nd, and 5th Companies are used to fight them in these locations due to not only their experience and power but close relationship with Regimental Headquarters.

== Notable Companies ==

=== 1st Company ===

Led by Captain Friedrick Barbory, 1st Company makes up the bulk of the 812th's priority engagement zones. Squads utilize unique markings and contain the majority of the most experienced guardsmen of the regiment. The veteran squads in 1st Company use a painted symbol on their pauldron, though the symbol can vary. Veteran specialist squads who are not part of a fully formed formal squad will have a white diamond on top of regimental colors, whereas the formal squads have their left pauldron hold their squad number. Squads are referred to by their livery, (ex. Blue Sun Squad, Fire Dog Squad) except Diamonds. Company command Chimeras utilize a 1 for company marking and a stylized skull. Non-command Chimeras utilize a 1 for Company and a colored plate that matches the squad, with custom livery chosen by the crew. 1st Company's standard is carried by Barbory and is a shield with "1st C" embroidered on.

=== 2nd Company ===

Led by Captain Gunther Marus, 2nd company are recognized by their right shoulder pads bearing a squad letter on a squad by squad basis for standard squads. The bulk of shock troopers, vanguard, and force recon sergeants belong to 2nd Company, all of which combine to make 2nd excellent at striking enemy units but worse at long term holding of positions. 2nd Company veteran squads color their left pauldron the same and are referred to as 2nd <Color> Squad (ex. Second Green Squad, Second Blue Squad). Standard squads wear a letter that corresponds to their squad name (ex. A for Avenger, C for Crusher). Command Chimeras follow the traditional scheme of Company Number (2) and stylized skull. Squad Chimeras utilize Company Number and Letter - for example, Alpha Squad would have a 2 and an A.

=== 3rd Company ===

Led by Captain Luther Caine, 3rd company is unique in that it is comprised of primarily specialist and heavy weapons squads. While other companies will have specialist and heavy weapons squads, 3rd company contains the bulk of the regiments heavy infantry firepower. 3rd company elements will generally be attached to other mainline company's squads or platoons, while Caine leads more concentrated squads of elite specialists or heavy weapons.

=== 5th Company ===

Led by Colonel Whitman, 5th Company is the most experienced and powerful armoured company in the 812th. Containing the bulk of the Lemen Russ Executioners, the company is used for priority engagements. Artillery is led by Major Werfe, and has become incredibly skilled at supporting Whitman's spearheads. As the most experienced armored company, 5th company does not denote 5th directly on its vehicles, instead carrying the regimental number of '8'

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 == Overview ==
-The Tetuanis 812th 'Greyhounds' are a Tetuanis Mechanized Infantry regiment. It is frequently known as the ''Greyhounds'' named after the hunting buggies and common canine companion on Tetuanis. Currently led by Colonel Erich Steiner, the 812th has proven an integral part of
+The Tetuanis 812th 'Greyhounds' are a [[Tetuanis Mechanized Infantry]] regiment. It is frequently known as the ''Greyhounds'' named after the hunting buggies and common canine companion on Tetuanis. Currently led by [[Colonel Erich Steiner]], the 812th has proven an integral part of the rapid reaction Battlegroup as part of the larger theater army responsible for defending Eternum's many fronts.
+== History ==
+Part of the 8th founding of Tetuanis's mechanized regiments, the 812th quickly distinguished itself in numerous battles against lightning raids led by small fleets of the Rotbelchers in the years leading up to the advent of the [[Second Poxwar]]. Due to their speed and own countering strikes, the 812th could quickly cordon off invaders or heretical uprisings and break them under the unceasing tread of their Chimeras - this would eventually lead to them assisting the [[Crimson Bulwark]] in the Atkan raid. The Atkan raid was led by a foul sorcerer of the Rotbelchers and designed to test a new variety of the fearsome plague zombies, a test that was all too effective and led to the world quickly being overrun by the undead. Following the lead of the marines who arrived to battle the masterminds of the outbreak, the 812th carved a path through the zombie horde for the Bulwark to capitalize on and allowing them to decapitate the sorcerers and their defenders. This led to a professional, but somewhat genial, relationship between the Crimson Bulwark and the 812th and thus they can occasionally be found fighting together.
+This raid also brought the 812th to the attention of [[Lord Inquisitor Barborasa]], who was quick to put the regiment through his test through a clear and hold action on the death world [[Senomorf]]. Surviving and holding off the incessant waves of xenosfauna and allowing the Inquisitor's acolytes to gather what they came for, the 812th became another occasional resource for the Lord Inquisitor to requisition when needed, thus the 812th can be found fighting alongside [[Hammer of Judgement]] Stormtroopers and Interrogators, or more rarely the Lord Inquisitor himself.
+== Strategy and Combat ==
+Regimental Colonel Steiner has led the 812th for decades, focusing on spearheading vehicles screened by dismounted infantry following the wake of mechanized infantry in IFVs, with tactical strikes by veterans and specialist units. The grim reality of command has not gone unnoticed by the average guardsmen, and their fear is moderated by trustworthy sergeants and fearless commissars. The 812th has strong morale, though Guardsmen are not immune to breaking when facing the worst horrors spawned by the Rotbelchers.
+The 812th is a blacksmiths workshop in combat, infantry form the anvil that the hammer of the vehicles hit, and specialist squads and veterans form the tools that keep the iron malleable. The anvil suffers, but the hive cities of Tetuanis always have more lives to send. The 812th has, for most of its combat history, focused on fighting the Rotbelchers and the minions of Nurgle on the Aural Front. They have fought orks and Eldar as well, though more rarely than the predominant enemy on the Aural Front.
+The 812th's leadership has learned to trust their officers, and in turn his officers trust the regimental headquarters- nowhere is this made more manifest than the relationship between Colonel Steiner, [[Major Jackson]], and Lt. Colonel Whitman that was present even before the start of the Second Poxwar. Given loose instructions, subordinate officers are able to carry out the intent of the orders versus the raw letters - a critical component of any fast attack mechanized regiment.
+For the standard Guardsmen and platoon level command, bravery is prized but so is discretion - unlike Line Infantry where a foolish action will cost a handful of lives, an infantry fighting vehicle making a foolish charge will damage a vehicle of the Imperium. Life is cheap in the Imperium, but vehicles less so, so while the 812th is not afraid to charge it is done with consideration. Likewise, as the pestilent of Nurgle are particularly vicious in close quarters, range is where the 812th shines, firing volleys of accurate lasgun or plasma fire before scorching the area with flamers and vehicle support.
+== Priority Engagements ==
+The 812th is a large regiment, as are the urban battlefields they often fight on. Although the front can be large, generally fighting focuses on one critical location. During battles against Nurgle's followers, the majority of the 812th focuses on holding the line and protecting the flanks against the standard chaff of cultists, while the best companies focus on the most dangerous part of the front. The Rotbelchers the 812th fights use large amounts of damned cultists, renegades, and traitors to send wave after wave at the flanks and the bulk of the frontline, while using their best (heretic marines, foul vehicles, and daemons) to attack or defend the battlefield's most critical locations. The 1st, 2nd, and 5th Companies are used to fight them in these locations due to not only their experience and power but close relationship with Regimental Headquarters.
+== Notable Companies ==
+=== 1st Company ===
+Led by Captain Friedrick Barbory, 1st Company makes up the bulk of the 812th's priority engagement zones. Squads utilize unique markings and contain the majority of the most experienced guardsmen of the regiment. The veteran squads in 1st Company use a painted symbol on their pauldron, though the symbol can vary. Veteran specialist squads who are not part of a fully formed formal squad will have a white diamond on top of regimental colors, whereas the formal squads have their left pauldron hold their squad number. Squads are referred to by their livery, (ex.  Blue Sun Squad, Fire Dog Squad) except Diamonds. Company command Chimeras utilize a 1 for company marking and a stylized skull. Non-command Chimeras utilize a 1 for Company and a colored plate that matches the squad, with custom livery chosen by the crew. 1st Company's standard is carried by Barbory and is a shield with "1st C" embroidered on.
+=== 2nd Company ===
+Led by Captain Gunther Marus, 2nd company are recognized by their right shoulder pads bearing a squad letter on a squad by squad basis for standard squads. The bulk of shock troopers, vanguard, and force recon sergeants belong to 2nd Company, all of which combine to make 2nd excellent at striking enemy units but worse at long term holding of positions. 2nd Company veteran squads color their left pauldron the same and are referred to as 2nd <Color> Squad (ex. Second Green Squad, Second Blue Squad). Standard squads wear a letter that corresponds to their squad name (ex. A for Avenger, C for Crusher). Command Chimeras follow the traditional scheme of Company Number (2) and stylized skull. Squad Chimeras utilize Company Number and Letter - for example, Alpha Squad would have a 2 and an A.
+=== 3rd Company ===
+Led by Captain Luther Caine, 3rd company is unique in that it is comprised of primarily specialist and heavy weapons squads. While other companies will have specialist and heavy weapons squads, 3rd company contains the bulk of the regiments heavy infantry firepower. 3rd company elements will generally be attached to other mainline company's squads or platoons, while Caine leads more concentrated squads of elite specialists or heavy weapons.
+=== 5th Company ===
+Led by Colonel Whitman, 5th Company is the most experienced and powerful armoured company in the 812th. Containing the bulk of the Lemen Russ Executioners,  the company is used for priority engagements. Artillery is led by Major Werfe, and has become incredibly skilled at supporting Whitman's spearheads. As the most experienced armored company, 5th company does not denote 5th directly on its vehicles, instead carrying the regimental number of '8'