Imperial Knight
The Imperial Knight Lieutenant swung his greatsword, cutting his enemy in two. He spun and struck down two more.
Around him, the battle raged. His platoon of royal leonines was surrounded by Chaos Legionnaires.
“There's too many of them,” a nearby Imperial said. He grunted as he yanked his greataxe from the chest of a fallen foe.
“Nonsense,” another said. “I'm just getting warmed up.”
The lieutenant grinned, revealing the gleam of canines and incisors. “That's the spirit.”
He brought his greatsword down in a two-handed swing. A legionnaire brought his own sword up to block the blow, but the force of the lieutenant's swing drove his opponent's blade back. Crimson splashed the earth.
An Imperial Knight Sergeant pointed toward a nearby hill. “Looks like the party's just getting started. Now the real fun begins.” A formation of mounted Chaos Legion soldiers had crested the peak and was galloping toward them.
The lieutenant growled. “Imperials, on me!” he shouted.
HIs platoon closed in around him, still facing outward. They dodged and parried and countered as the Chaos Legion advanced.
“Remember your oaths. Today, we stand not just for Khymia, but our families and their future. Fight with honor!”
His platoon responded as one. “Die with pride!”
With a roar, they charged through the ranks of the surrounding Chaos Legion, cutting down those who stood in their path. Paws thundered on the earth. Manes flew in the wind. They bounded toward the mounted Chaos Legion soldiers and, with another roar, met them head on.
The horses reared up, screaming. Their riders struggled to remain seated, eyes wide. Many fell to the ground in a cloud of dust.
The Imperial Knights slammed into their ranks, and the hillside ran red with blood. In the Order of the Silver Shield's knighthood, Royal Leonines are sometimes referred to as Imperial Knights because of their regal appearance and excellence on the battlefield. They wear the heavy plate armor of the Silver Shield, and most carry greatswords in combat, although some prefer warhammers, spears, and other two-handed weapons.
Entire platoons and companies are often comprised of this imperious race, and they are a formidable force when employed in defense of the Kingdom of Khymia. Imperial Knights are renowned for their tenacity and indomitability, and they will fight to the last lion rather than retreat or surrender.