- Elite Infantry. Disciples of the Raiyukian Forges. - Part of the Makoto Defense Initiate programme, these warriors of the Dark Mechanicus are responsible for defending Tekarn held asteroid fortresses, satellites and the famous Ion Cannon Uplink. - Augmented to survive on hostile and low-gravity environments, they are rarely seen outside their regular posts. - Should there be a specific need for their deployment on planetary battlefields, orbital deepstriking drop pods can be ready at any moment. - Armed with Galvanic Rifles and EMP grenades. Can be upgraded with exotic weapons to further improve their effectiveness. - Effective against Infantry and Vehicles. - Due to extreme rarity, only a single squad of Skitarii can be authorized per deployment. Such valuable personel are important to the future of the Shogunate. Her Excellency won't tolerate wasting her own pupils and aspirants.