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[[Image:cadian-kasrkins.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Cadian Kasrkin Storm Troopers]]
==Variations of Storm Troops==
===Kasrkin===
[[Image:KasrkinSgt.jpg|right|90px|thumb|[[Cadian_8th_Shock_Troops_RegimentCadian 8th Shock Troops Regiment|Cadian 8th]] Kasrkin Sergeant]]
'''Kasrkin''' are part of the [[Imperial Guard Structure]] and are dedicated to the security of [[Cadia]]. Their name comes from the title of the cities of Cadia, which are "Kasrs". Thus, City Kin.
These are the elite of the already superior [[Cadian Shock Troops|Cadian]] military and are picked up while still serving as [[Whiteshield]]s in the Cadian armed forces. Their training is comparable, if not better to that of [[Storm Trooper]]s Troopers (they are the Cadian equivalent) and they are utterly dedicated to the preservation of Cadia, whereas Storm Troopers are indoctrinated to the defense of the entire [[Imperium]].
They are highly trained in the use of numerous weapons, and are armoured with [[Carapace Armour]]. They have an ethos of duty and honour and a devotion to the Emperor that is impressive for members of the [[Imperial Guard]].<sup>5</sup> Whereas the standard Storm Trooper is looked down upon in envy by Imperial Guardsmen, the standard Kasrkin is looked up to with favour. They are the ultimate warrior to fight against the enemies of the Imperium (such as the forces of Chaos), and they lead the charge in the defense of Cadia. To be a Kasrkin is to hold a position of honour, and all Cadians recognize this.
*<sup>6</sup>:[[Codex: Imperial Guard (2nd Edition)]], p. 21
==Related articlesSee also==
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