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==Overview==
[[File:Whiteshield Squad - Warhammer Compendium - Pg41.jpg|thumb|center|A [[Sergeant (Imperial Guard)| sergeant]] commanding his '''Whiteshield''' squad. Note that the sergeant in the center is permitted to wear an Imperial [[Aquila]] and regimental identity on his shoulder pads{{Fn|1}}]]
Officially designated as ''probitors'', they are more commonly called whiteshields, as well as ''cadets'', ''probationers'' or ''gun babies''. Whiteshields are the sons and daughters fathered by Guardsmen during their posting and raised within the regiment.{{Fn|1}} As they are not yet considered true Guardsmen, Whiteshields do not wear unit insignia - the only markings they are allowed to wear are blank white badges as well the white helmet stripe that distinguish them. Severe disciplinary action may be given to those who decorate their uniform with badges or slogans, being seen as impudent presumption by those who have actually earned the right to be proper warriors.
*[[Ursarkar E. Creed]] - starting life as an orphan of [[Kasr Gallan]], the young Creed was found wielding a laspistol and holding a copy of ''De Gloria [[Macharius]]''. He was adopted by the [[Cadian 8th]] regiment, and swiftly rose through the Cadian Whiteshields until he earned a command of his own.{{Fn|3}}
==ImagesMiniatures==
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Conscript.jpg|A [[Cadian]] '''Whiteshield''' ([[3rd Edition]])
Cadian Conscript Codex Imperial Guard 6th Edition.png| A [[Cadian]] '''Whiteshield''' ([[6th Edition]])
