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| − | + | [[Image:Conscript.jpg|thumb|right|A [[Cadian]] conscript. Notice the white stripe on the helmet notifying his conscript status.]]'''Conscript''' platoons represent the most basic infantry unit available to [[Imperial Guard]] [[regiment]]s, having very little training and using only the most basic equipment.<sup>1-p45</sup> | |
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| − | '''Conscript''' platoons represent the most basic infantry unit available to [[Imperial Guard]] [[regiment]]s, having very little training and using only the most basic equipment.<sup>1-p45</sup> | ||
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Revision as of 04:14, 30 April 2008
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. The concentrated firepower of a large platoon tends to outweigh the relative lack of combat ability of the individual conscripts.1-p58, 2-p39. They are considered the "ultimate meat shield".
Combat Use
A Conscript Infantry Platoon consists of two to five squads of conscripts wearing flak armour. The platoon is effectively a single squad with all its members massed together. 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
- 1:Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)
- 2:Codex: Eye of Terror, Cadian Shock Troops (Army List)
Related Articles
| Imperial Guard Infantry | |
|---|---|
| Command | Company Command Squad • Platoon Command Squad • Scion Command Squad • Tank Commander • Regimental Advisors • Commissar • Primaris Psyker • Tech-priest Enginseer • Priest • Ogryn Bodyguard |
| Specialists | Master of Ordnance • Breacher • Scout • Medic • Vox-Operator • Weapons Specialist • Sharpshooter • Operator |
| Troops | Infantry Squad • Heavy Weapons Team • Special Weapons Squad • Armoured Fist Squad • Veteran Squad (Spectre Squad) • Engineer Squad • Scions Squad (Kasrkin) • Canids • Penal Legion Troopers • Ogryn Squad • Ratling Squad • Psyker Battle Squad • Rough Rider Squad • Field Ordnance Battery • Jump Trooper • H-Grade Combat Servitor • Cyber-Altered Task • Servo-Sentry |
