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==Background==
 
==Background==
Conscripts represent forcibly conscripted men such as [[Penal Legion]] troops and otherwise ill-trained troops. They form squads massed together as a single platoon, and are useful mainly for their numbers.{{Cite This}}
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Conscripts represent forcibly conscripted men, [[Penal Legion]] troops, [[Whiteshield]] cadets and otherwise ill-trained troops. They form squads massed together as a single platoon, and are useful mainly for their numbers.<sup>1-p58, 2-p39</sup>
  
 
==Combat Use==
 
==Combat Use==
A Conscript Infantry Platoon consists of at least two squads of Conscripts wearing [[Flak Armour]]. They have no formal command structure and fight as a mass of warriors unlike [[Infantry Platoons]]. A squad is made up of ten conscripts with [[Lasguns]]. One member per squad may be armed with a [[Flamer]] or [[Grenade Launcher]] and one [[Heavy Bolter]], [[Missile Launcher]] or [[Autocannon]].<sup>1-p45</sup>
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A Conscript Infantry Platoon consists of two to five squads of Conscripts wearing [[Flak Armour]]. They have no formal command structure and fight as a mass of warriors unlike [[Infantry Platoons]]. A squad is made up of ten conscripts with [[Lasguns]]. One conscript per squad may be armed with a [[Flamer]] or [[Grenade Launcher]], two conscripts per squad may form a heavy weapon team with [[Heavy Bolter]], [[Missile Launcher]] or [[Autocannon]].<sup>1-p45</sup>
  
 
==Famous Regiments==
 
==Famous Regiments==
Conscripts are common throughout the [[Imperium]] due to their ease of raising and low cost. Some regiments, such as the [[Cadian Shock Troops]] and [[Valhallan Ice Warriors]] are known to employ [[Conscripts]].<sup>1-p58</sup>
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Conscripts are common throughout the [[Imperium]] due to their ease of raising and low cost. Some regiments, such as the [[Cadian Shock Troops]], [[Valhallan Ice Warriors]] and the [[Armageddon Steel Legions]] employ [[Conscripts]].<sup>1-p58</sup>
  
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==
 
*<sup>1</sup>:[[Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition)#2nd Codex|Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)]]
 
*<sup>1</sup>:[[Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition)#2nd Codex|Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)]]
* [[Warhammer 40,000 Compendium]]
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*<sup>2</sup>:[[Codex: Eye of Terror]], Cadian Shock Troops (Army List)
  
 
==Related Articles==
 
==Related Articles==

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Overview

A Conscript is one of the most basic infantry unit available and have very little training and use only the most basic equipment.1-p45

Background

Conscripts represent forcibly conscripted men, Penal Legion troops, Whiteshield cadets and otherwise ill-trained troops. They form squads massed together as a single platoon, and are useful mainly for their numbers.1-p58, 2-p39

Combat Use

A Conscript Infantry Platoon consists of two to five squads of Conscripts wearing Flak Armour. They have no formal command structure and fight as a mass of warriors unlike Infantry Platoons. A squad is made up of ten conscripts with Lasguns. One conscript per squad may be armed with a Flamer or Grenade Launcher, two conscripts per squad may form a heavy weapon team with Heavy Bolter, Missile Launcher or Autocannon.1-p45

Famous Regiments

Conscripts are common throughout the Imperium due to their ease of raising and low cost. Some regiments, such as the Cadian Shock Troops, Valhallan Ice Warriors and the Armageddon Steel Legions employ Conscripts.1-p58

Sources

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