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Guardsman
"We go in, kill anything that moves and then blow the structure with a demo charge."
-Eli Plex, Assault Veteran of the Secundus 21st.
No matter how subtle the Acolytes may go about their investigation, at some point
talking, stealth, and the use of cunning cease and the need for sheer brute force will be
called upon. This is the Guardsman's role. They are a tough, ruthless bunch, experts in
field craft and various ranged weaponry - anything from the humble lasgun to the
sophisticated sniper rifle.
Known as the Hammer of the Emperor, the Imperial Guard is the largest fighting force
in the history of the galaxy. It is made up for billions upon billions of soldiers, all
recruited from the many worlds of the Imperium. The Departmento Munitorum is tasked
with supervising, supplying and sourcing the regiments of the Imperial Guard but even
this organisation has no idea of exactly how many troops are under arms as the
continuous toll of casualties and influx of recruits will run into millions in a single day.
The Guard regiments come from many different planets and their native cultures, style
of dress, technological background and warrior traditions are all different too. The
Guard does not even try to impose a standard uniform, preferring to exploit the unique
strength of each company, be it a tribal warrior clan, or a highly drilled and regimented
unit of Cadians. To this end there is no formal training; each regiment is trusted to
instruct their own troops in the war craft they have developed in their own culture. In
fact, the only kind of unity within the Imperial Guard is the use of standard equipment
such as the lasgun.
It is from this vast army that Inquisitors will recruit the muscle they often need to go
about their duties. Because each regiment is so different, a Guardsman can vary wildly -
some are professional, elite stormtroopers; others could be hardened gangers from
murky industrial worlds, most likely already killers before even being inducted into the
Guard; others still could be axe-wielding, blood-drinking savages from a far-flung feral
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world.
Inquisitors will second Guardsmen mainly for their combat experience and expertise
with weapons, although their choice may often be influenced if the would-be Acolytes
have a secondary set of skills - albeit with a battlefield application. For instance,
Guardsmen are frequently trained to be able to drive and maintain vehicles, may have
triage and medical expertise or even be competent in the use of communications
equipment.
Not all Guardsmen - or the role the Inquisitors define by that label - actually come
straight from the Imperial Guard. Some may have crossed paths with the Inquisitor as
hired thugs for another agency. Some are wayward mercenaries who have spent their
lives as a hired gun, only to be pressed into service of the Inquisition. Others still are
hive gangers that may have had the gall to ambush an Inquisitor on his rare travels into
an underhive. No matter what the origin, a Guardsman's role within the cell is always
that of combat and fire-control.
Guardsman Ranks
Conscript
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Guard
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Armsman
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Sergeant
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Veteran
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Assault Veteran Lieutenant Scout
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Shock Trooper Captain Marksman
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Storm Trooper Commander Sniper
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Conscript Advances
"If they can bleed and run, they can hold a gun."
Conscripts learn the raw basics of combat: the charge, the way of the gun and the
blade. They may be fresh from an Imperial Guard founding, pressed into service or
serving a penal sentence.
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Guard Advances
"They left the drop pods as mere conscripts... they returned as men."
Guard have survived in battle long enough to learn that survival is often a case of speed
and superior tactical knowledge.
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Armsman Advances
Armsmen increase their knowledge of the weapons they might wield against enemies of
the Emperor. They are stout of heart, and strong in the arm - men to trust when the las
bolts are flying.
Sergeant Advances
"Get up and out of that trench before I come over there and make you!"
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As proven warriors, Sergeants learn to finesse their attacks and widen their skills to
encompass all manner of eventualities.
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Veteran Advances
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"You think this is bad, kid? Just wait till the big guns start!"
Veterans hold their own upon the battlefield, inspiring others with their prowess,
fearlessness and sheer killing power. Their battle wisdom is indispensable, and their luck
proven by their continuing vitality.
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"It's going to get close and messy lads, stay close to me and don't be afraid to get it on
ya..."
Freedom is bought at the point of a blade, and Assault Veterans know this all too well.
In the close press of fighting, they wield their chainblades with deadly efficiency.
Creed) +10 . .. . . . . .. . . . .
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Lieutenant Advances
Lieutenants lead their men into glorious battle. If falls to an officer to accept the weight
of command and responsibilities for success or failure on the battlefield.
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Scout Advances
"I swear dead men make more noise than that bastard."
Scouts are adept at locating the enemy in all terrain. They are keen observers, and
skilled in the art of stealth.
"The heretics were still reeling from the door charges when the shock troopers hit
them."
Shock Troopers know how to storm bunkers and lay down their life for the Emperor.
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Captain Advances
"Squad Five! I want suppressing fire on that blockhouse! Squad Seven, move into
flanking positions!"
Captains command large formations and battle groups. The skill of a bold Captain is
vital to any successful attack or defence.
Imperialis) +10 . .. . . . .. . . . . .
Secret Tongue (Military) +20 100 Skill Secret Tongue (Military) +10
Air of Authority 100 Talent Fellowship 30
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Marksman Advances
"I may not look much but I can take out your left eye with this baby from a thousand
yards."
Most Imperial forces include a Marksman to support the rest of its members with
accurate long-range fire support. They are adept at digging in and picking off the
enemy.
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"Storm troopers? Them throne-groaning glory boys get all the prime action - and all the
credit, too. Don't listen to the propaganda - it's us regular Guard that does all the
grit-work."
Storm Troopers create utter destruction. Often regarded by the regular Guard as vain
parade apes, they nonetheless have a well-deserved reputation for being the best of the
best.
Commander Advances
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"Men of the Imperium stand tall, for you are the favoured of the Emperor!"
Commanders control the entire flow of battle, from planning to execution. Imperial
Commanders have at their disposal the greatest armies in the known galaxy, and the
cold, hard determination to use them.
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Sniper Advances
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"There's something really satisfying about making a man's head explode like a blood
melon. All in the name of the Emperor of course."
Snipers are masters of their art, able to kill at a distance, then melt away from view.
They are silent, skilled and often have a grim sense of humour. Many find them hard to
understand.
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