+The Varangian Guard was an elite unit of the [Byzantine Empire](/wiki/byzantine_empire), primarily composed of [Vikings](/wiki/vikings) and Rus' warriors from the 10th to the 14th centuries. Renowned for their ferocity and loyalty, they served as imperial bodyguards and shock troops for the emperors.
+## See also
+- [Byzantine Army](/wiki/byzantine_army)
+- [Mercenaries](/wiki/mercenaries)
+- [Kievan Rus](/wiki/kievan_rus)
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