Legiones Astartes Warhounds – Legion (Penitent) Tactical Support Squad led by Sgt. Athanaric.

Despite their proficiency in a range of arms, the Warhounds quickly developed a notoriety for shock assaults and close quarters battle. It comes as no surprise then, that the disciplinary corps often formed its most impetuous charges into tactical support squads, reasoning that wielding heavier and ranged weapons would instil a more methodical approach to waging war. Sergeant Athanaric’s weapon of choice, the Rotor Cannon, was still suitably devastating against dense infantry formations however, and wielded to great effect throughout his years of service. Suffering the same slow erosion of standing and prestige as his mentor, Consul-Opsequiari Haadlingen, Athanaric none-the-less remained true to his master until the end, perishing during the virus bombing of Istvaan III, sealing the door to the bunker that spared his mentor the ravages of the contagion unleashed by the Warmaster’s treachery.