they're good canids Brent

[pretre]

Attention, Guardsmen! We have excellent news.

Following the discovery of an ancient genetic strain of a Terran war-beast, and extensive testing and regulatory processes,* we will shortly be providing your regiment with a very special new recruit. Known as a canid, this creature has been shown in ancient historical manuals to be superb for morale and have a wide variety of combat uses.

Canids, like Abhumans, are to be treated according to different standards from how you would engage with a human trooper.** We have prepared a pamphlet in order to assist:

1. Provide Positive Reinforcement

Canids, unlike Guardsmen, do not respond well to threats of violence, insults to their honour or accusations of heresy. Experiments have shown that these beasts are instead best dealt with through firm encouragement, and as such, when dealing with them, usual strictures on providing unwarranted praise to comrades are lifted. The following phrases have been found to be highly effective:

“Who is an effective combat beast? Is it you? The question is rhetorical. It is you.”

“Adequate performance, soldier.”

“Prostrate yourself before the Emperor, and I shall rub your abdomen in reward for your humility.”

2. Remember Your Place

In order to prevent undue feelings of superiority among privates, all canids are officer rank. This means that striking your canid, presuming to give it commands or, theoretically, disobeying its orders are all offences punishable by death.*** Refusing to follow a canid into combat is also a capital offence. The following chart should help you learn your place.

3. Drill Constantly

Canids, like Guardsmen, thrive on discipline and constant exertion. When not in combat, ensure you involve your canid in your drills. Extensive testing shows these creatures rarely tire of retrieving thrown objects, as well as showing an enthusiasm for walks that any Guardsman would do well to emulate.

We hope you enjoy your new companion, Guardsmen!

* The project was a staggering success in terms of expediency and efficiency, with initial testing lasting a scant five centuries!

** Unlike Abhumans, canids are worthy of your respect, being fully aware of their inferiority to Mankind and expressing pure, unthinking loyalty when given commands and not presuming to crudely satirise the human form with their foul physiology.

*** If issued clear, verbal orders by your canid, self-report for psychological evaluation following completion of said orders.

[Guest]

GW adds formally adds dogs to Astra Millitarum model line prior to adding women...

[Ish]

Women have been part of the Imperial Guard model line since before they were called Imperial Guard. They aren’t commonly seen models, anymore, and I believe most went out of production during the switch from pewter to Finecast, but they exist.

[happycamper]

Geez guys can’t we just enjoy something? 

[happycamper]

So relating to the actual post, does this mean we are getting freaking attack dogs??!

[happycamper]

Pack of veteran corgis charging....😱

[pretre]

1 minute ago, happycamper said:

So relating to the actual post, does this mean we are getting freaking attack dogs??!

There's one in the RT box and I imagine they may decide to add them since that doggo was super popular.

[happycamper]

2 minutes ago, pretre said:

There's one in the RT box and I imagine they may decide to add them since that doggo was super popular.

Yah saw that, but with the post sounds like guard are getting them

[PourSpelur]

Personally, I wouldn't read too much into it.

Popular dog model in a box set, cute little article, end of story....probably;)

[Ish]

I wouldn’t have any objections to people adding a doggo model to their Imperial Guard army and having it “counts as” a regular Guardsman grunt. 

 

[WestRider]

If they do get added, someone from up north needs to add a bunch to a standard Guard Army, so there's a pack of Canadian Cadian Canidians.

[Ish]

Q: How many canids can a Canadian Cadian canid collector field in a single Canadian Cadian canid collection?

A: As many canids as the Catachan cats a Catachan Cat catcher can catch.

 

[Psilence]

😉

[Guest]

3 hours ago, Ish said:

Women have been part of the Imperial Guard model line since before they were called Imperial Guard. They aren’t commonly seen models, anymore, and I believe most went out of production during the switch from pewter to Finecast, but they exist.

I know, and I was totally teasing. I welcome guard attack dogs. Plus that Arbite attack dog from inquisitor is a great model.

That said, I am curious if they will represent cheaper guardsmen, or more expensive guardsmen. Seems like it could go either direction. Or is this just Hormagaunts for Astramilitarum...?

[VonVilkee]

The RT one is the same cost as the squadies but drastically different stats. Worse save, 3+ ws, no gun, and two attacks. Kinda cool best part is the doggie does not count for morale tests and the star striders have a medic who can bring him back... cute but not super great. 

[Sgt. Rock]

I think that's dumb. When doggo dies, the unit he was attached to should get +1 attack it something for the rest of the game. Guard squad goes nuts John Wick style when the mascot goes down.

[SPaceORK]

55 minutes ago, Sgt. Rock said:

I think that's dumb. When doggo dies, the unit he was attached to should get +1 attack it something for the rest of the game. Guard squad goes nuts John Wick style when the mascot goes down.

I was also thinking this when I read the rules for Aximilian.

[VonVilkee]

I'd agree, if he couldn't be brought back... but Minst can resurrect models from that squad so being ignored for morale is pretty good.