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So I know of Skitarii types and Cohorts somewhat but what I can find really is how many Skitarii are in like a platoon equivalent or on a body guard detail that isnt a techpriest. Say like a Magos brother who still has family ties?

At least any ideas where I can find these better idea of numbers?

Probably the 7th ed skitarii codex.

Skitarii are broken up into Maniples. In 40k's codex this is referred to as a group of Rangers, Vanguard, Rust Stalkers, Infiltrators, Ironstrider Cavalry, and Onager Dunecrawler.

Crunch wise this would mean upwards of 40 Infantry, 6 Cavalry, 3 Vehicles.

In regards to Roman Maniples, which Skitarii's maniples are likely based on, a maniple is 120 soldiers in 3 ranks of 40 soldiers each. (i.e. three lines of 40 soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder)

As for how many Skitarii would be bodyguards for a relative of a Techpriest, the likelihood would be "varied". Not all Techpriests could afford the upkeep possibly. Many low level Techpriests in the fluff have servitor bodyguards.

My personal opinion:
A personal bodyguard would be common for many individuals linked to a Magos. Human, Cyborg, Skitarii, etc... Depends on if the Techpriest feel the person's life is significantly in danger.

A small squad of Servitors would likely be fine for someone who is low priority. Skitarii should be reserved for a family member whose life is endanger and is a significant asset. A Magos may have an entire Maniple of Skitarii, but would likely only give a family member one as a personal bodyguard. Upwards of 10 if the family member is of significant strategic value (Both Politically and Emotionally).

If someone is worth more than 10 Skitarii the likelihood is that they are also a Techpriest who would have their own personal defenses.

TLDR: One personal bodyguard that is either human, cyborg, or Skitarii. With servitors to act as additional backup. If their life is threatened or they are a significant asset then give them up to 10 Skitarii. Anything more than 10 Skitarii is the equivalent of a warforce.

Note: Don't give them Rad Trooper Skitarii (i.e. Vanguards) for bodyguards, unless you want said person to die from Rad Poison.

Thanks that helps a lot. So the family relationship is a close brother who is a Colonel of a Cavalry Regiment and is a rider of a flying beast. So I would say a pair or three with again that much of servitors. Sounds like a good number at least of maybe a Ranger or Ironstrider Pilot not his machine.

 Drakka77 wrote:
So I would say a pair or three with again that much of servitors. Sounds like a good number at least of maybe a Ranger or Ironstrider Pilot not his machine.

Remember that you don't have to focus on what's in the books. Skitarii can be modified to fit any number of tasks.

The ones in the rules:

Vanguard

Rangers

Ironstrider Pilots

Secutarii

But there are other Skitarii that exist in the novels:

Silver Skitarii from Beast Arises

Rho-Mu 31 was a Protector of the Forge of Magma City on Mars who served Mechanicus Adept Koriel Zeth, the Mistress of Magma City. Despite appearing distanced and cold towards strangers he retained some decidedly human traits, including humour.

Note there are a class of Bodyguard Skitarii called Protectors:
https://warhammer40k.fandom.com/wiki/Skitarii#Protectors