Malazan Marines

"...a combination of heavy infantry and shock troops - the old Emperor's invention and still unique to the Empire. They were armed with crossbows and short swords as well as long swords. They wore blackened chain beneath grey leathers."

DG, UK MMPB, p.548

"The marines are supposed to be fast, nimble - avoiding the toe-to-toe whenever possible or, if there's no choice, making it quick."

- Fiddler
HoC, UK MMPB, p.302