Kasrkin

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Kasrkin[8]

The Kasrkin are elite troops of the Imperial Guard dedicated to the security of the Fortress World of Cadia, from which they hail. Because they are special forces troops drawn from the same world as the existing Cadian Shock Troops, their name comes from the title of the fortress cities of Cadia, which are called "Kasrs" in the native dialect of Low Gothic.[2]

Becoming a Kasrkin

The Kasrkin are not members of the Tempestus Scions but undergo training that is considered "more than a match" for even elite Imperial Storm Troopers. Rather than being orphans who are recruited into the Schola Progenium[20], a Kasrkin's career begins when they are marked as promising Whiteshields - young probitors and members of the Cadian Youth Armies. From here they are enrolled in special academies.[2] These potential recruits must still prove themselves, as such they still fight alongside Cadian line troops and become Cadian Shock Troopers and Hardened Veterans, all while enduring punishing regimes of additional training in the harshest warzones. This tempers each Kasrkin into a hardened fighter who is capable of facing the horrors of battle in the late 41st Millennium.[3] Where as Storm Troopers are trained to fight for the Imperium as a whole[20] the Kasrkin are utterly dedicated to the honour and duty of the preservation of Cadia.[2]

Overview

Train. Brief. Action. Debrief. Train. That is our life. That is what it means to be Kasrkin.

—Kasrkin Sergeant Irla Pavlo[16]


To serve in the Kasrkin is a great honour, for they are amongst the finest troops in the Imperium. However, much is expected of such warriors — the Kasrkin are constantly placed in the fiercest fighting, sent into battle against deadly foes, and relied upon to act above and beyond the call of duty in the Emperor's name. The roll of valour for the Kasrkin is long and well-respected, for they are warriors of exceptional courage. Many times, the tide of battle has been turned by the precise firepower and iron discipline of the Kasrkin.[2][1][7]

Kasrkin[3]

Kasrkin are highly trained in the use of numerous heavy weapons, and are entrusted with special equipment of high quality and rare craftsmanship such as their hellguns and hotshot lasguns, which are much more powerful versions of the normal lasgun used by regular Guardsmen. They wear Carapace Armour and helmets sealed for hazardous environments. This armour also deflects and absorbs incoming projectiles far better than standard Imperial Guard Flak Armour. Kasrkin are also given minor biological modifications that increase their overall resilience while allowing them to move quickly despite their heavier gear. Kasrkin sergeants often wield rare and powerful equipment more commonly used by Imperial Guard officers such as power swords and hot-shot laspistols. The Kasrkin often carry special weapons suited to their assault role on the battlefield and exceptional marksmanship, including plasma guns, meltaguns, grenade launchers, and flamers. Much like the elite Grenadiers, the Kasrkin carry both frag grenades and krak grenades and are extensively trained in the use of these weapons. Some chroniclers amongst the Tactica Imperialis have recorded a number of difficult firefights in the Kasrkin's history that were resolved by the creative application of grenades.[4]

The Kasrkin also have an ethos of duty and honour that is impressive for members of the Imperial Guard, who are usually far more interested simply in staying alive. Whereas the standard Storm Trooper is looked down upon by many different regiments of Imperial Guardsmen for their elite status, the Kasrkin are looked upon with great favour among the standard regiments of Cadian Shock Troops. They are the ultimate warriors of the Imperial Guard who fought against the Forces of Chaos, and they led the charge in the defence of Cadia from the Chaotic forces of Abaddon's 13th Black Crusade. To be a Kasrkin is to hold a position of honour, and all Cadians recognise this truth and the role they play in defending their world.[4]

Since the fall of Cadia in the 13th Black Crusade, new Kasrkin are still recruited but are drawn from surviving Cadian Shock Trooper Regiments. An increasing number hail from worlds beyond Cadia, and these new recruits have much to prove to their Cadian-born comrades. These new recruits do not easily obtain the Caducades Sea Eagle Tattoo which mark their order.[13a]

Veteran Kasrkin

Veteran Kasrkins accompanied Vance Stubbs and Commissar Doran Farrier into battle.[7]

Even amongst the elite ranks of the Kasrkin, there are those who have fought in more battles than any other. These "Veteran Kasrkin" are often sought after by Generals and other high-ranking leaders of the Astra Militarum. Cadia's High Command will only approve such requests if an officer's cause is deemed worthy, and if so, they will be able to field squads of Veteran Kasrkin as their personal commandos and honour-guards.[7]

Kasrkin Kill Teams

Kasrkin are usually deployed as small squads as a precision instrument. Each member of the Squad is a seasoned warrior skilled and experienced enough to adapt to new and unexpected situations. They are bonded by faith, hard training, and harder missions over extended periods of time.[13a]

Kill Team Operatives

  • Kasrkin Sergeant: Leaders of Kasrkin Kill-Teams, these extremely skilled and experienced soldiers lead from the front.[13b]
  • Kasrkin Combat Medic: These soldiers have additional training and equipment to treat the injured and return them to the fight as soon as possible.[13b]
  • Kasrkin Demo-Trooper: Demolitions experts who wield Melta Mines, braving enemy fire to prepare their deadly munitions in order to breach enemy fortifications.[13b]
  • Kasrkin Gunner: Specialists who retrieve additional training to wield heavier weapons such as Flamers, Grenade Launchers, Hotshot Volley Guns, Meltaguns, and Plasma Guns.[13b]
  • Kasrkin Recon-Trooper: Equipped with Auspex systems to detect enemy troops and direct ambushes against them. They can also analyze local terrain and ambient sounds.[13b]
  • Kasrkin Sharpshooter: Patient snipers equipped with Hotshot Marksman Rifles. Thanks to their camo-cloaks, they can infiltrate enemy areas and remain hidden for protracted periods.[13b]
  • Kasrkin Vox-Trooper: Serve as their kill-teams link with higher command. They relay orders and intelligence between senior officers and their comrades.[13b]
  • Kasrkin Trooper: Rank and file Kasrkin equipped with Hotshot Lasguns.[13b]

Notable Kasrkin units

Notable Kasrkin

Miniatures

See also

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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
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