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'''Tempestus Scions''', also known as '''Storm Troopers''' or '''Stormtroopers''' in [[Low Gothic]], are the elite shock troops of the [[Militarum Tempestus]].{{Fn|1}} They are trained to carry out special operations such as deep strike assaults, reconnaissance and infiltration beyond enemy lines. Storm Troopers are the very best soldiers the Guard can call upon, being trained to the peak of human perfection, their combat skills are unmatched by any normal guardsman.{{Fn|2}}

==Overview==

Either as part of an [[Imperial Guard]] regiment or as the [[Militarum Tempestus]] Scions are used to enact missions that the regular Guardsmen cannot handle and often form an elite core entrusted with carrying out important missions such as spearheading assaults into heavily fortified positions and infiltrating enemy lines. Scions undergo a brutal training regime and are armed with the very best weaponry available to the Guard. Their violent potential is enhanced by rigid discipline as a result of [[Ordo Tempestus]] training and they will carry out any order regardless of how inhumane it may be. Fully prepared to give their own lives for the [[Imperium]], Scions are indoctrinated with a sense of obedience and duty that overrides any instinct of self preservation.{{Fn|1a}}

==Organisation==

Tempestus Scions are the elite fighting force of the [[Ordo Tempestus]], a quasi-independent agency within the [[Administratum]] that also includes [[Commissars]].{{Fn|1e}} By virtue of its members having been recruited from the [[Progena]] of the [[Schola Progenium]], their [[Regiment]]s are made up of soldiers from worlds throughout the Imperium.{{Fn|1c}} While individual Regiments are routinely deployed for independent actions, it is also common practice for individual companies or battalions to be sent to war zones and from there have individual Scion squads join [[Imperial Guard Regiment]]s as required.{{Fn|1d}} A Tempestus company numbers around three hundred Scions.{{Fn|40}}

===Tempestus Scion Bodyguard===

'''Tempestus Scions''' can be assigned as '''Bodyguards''' and accompany [[Astra Militarum]] [[Lord General]]s into battle. One such example would be [[Lord General]] [[Castor (Lord General)|Castor]] of the [[Cadian 8th]] would have the option to assign a [[Tempestus Scion]] Bodyguard to accompany him into battle during '''Third Aurelian Crusade'''.{{Fn|14d}}

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===Veteran Tempestus Scion===

'''Veteran Tempestus Scions''' are deployed as [[Honour Guard]]s and accompany [[Astra Militarum]] [[Lord General]]s into battle. At least one squad is assigned to [[Lord General]] [[Castor (Lord General)|Castor]] of the [[Cadian 8th]] during the '''Third Aurelian Crusade'''.{{Fn|14e}}

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===Tempestus Aquilons===

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Elite Scions who exclusively go into battle wearing [[Grav-Chute]]s are called '''Tempestus Aquilons''' and are armed primarily with [[Hot-Shot Lasgun]]s{{Fn|37}} as well as [[Melta Gun|Melta Carbine]]s and [[Plasma Gun|Plasma Carbine]]s.{{Fn|39}} They are drawn from [[Schola Progenium]] recruits that display self-sufficiency, intuition, raw aggression, free thought, and improvisation.{{Fn|37}}{{Fn|39}}

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===Kasrkin===

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'''Kasrkin''' are the elite of the already highly trained [[Cadian Shock Troopers]], dedicated utterly to the preservation and security of [[Cadia]] with an ethos of duty and honour both impressive and intimidating. Pronounced "Kas-er-kin", these elite soldiers are picked up while serving as [[Whiteshield]]s in the Cadian Youth Armies, then sent to a number of military academies modeled on the [[Schola Progenium]]. More than a match for Imperial Scions, Kasrkin squads are allocated to Shock Trooper companies to provide a cutting edge in battle as well as conducting special operations.{{Fn|7}} Whereas the standard Scions can be looked down upon in envy by Imperial Guardsmen, the standard Kasrkin is admired, particular in their own regiment, for their cool-headed composure during combat.{{Fn|8}} They are well versed in destroying the enemies of the Imperium (especially the forces of [[Chaos]]) and will lead the charge in the defense of Cadia. To be a Kasrkin is to hold a position of honour which is recognised by all Cadians. While still Storm Troopers, Kasrkin operate with their own unique pattern of Hellgun and Carapace armour.{{Fn|16}}

Catachan Devil Squads are lead by a [[Sergeant (Imperial Guard)|Sergeant]] or '''Sarge''' equipped with a [[melta gun]] effective against vehicles or infantry. The sergeant also had the ability to help camouflage his squad when standing still. Catachan Devil Squads can have a demolition expert nicknamed a '''Demolition Man''' attached to the squad; he is equipped with a more powerful [[shotgun]] and has the ability to deploy improvised explosives. Catachan Devil Squads could also include an attached '''Heavy Weapons Expert'''; he is equipped with a [[grenade launcher]] that can deliver powerful concussive grenades which can stun and disrupt enemy infantry.{{Fn|14}}

Catachan DevilCaptain.jpg|The '''Catachan Devil''', [[Captain Catachan]]

Catachan Devil Heavy Weapon Specialist.JPG|Catachan Devil Heavy Weapon Specialist deployed on [[Aurelia]].{{Fn|14c}}

Catachan Devil Sergeant.JPG|Catachan Devil Sarge deployed on [[Aurelia]].{{Fn|14c}}

Catachan Devil Squad.JPG|Catachan Devil Squad deployed on [[Aurelia]].{{Fn|14c}}

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===Death Korps Grenadiers===

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Although comparable to Scions, Grenadiers are fully part of their regiment, having been recruited into the regiment at the time of its creation along with the rest of the Guardsmen. Those individuals who prove themselves to be superior soldiers are given special training and equipment that can be equal to a Scion and formed into their own squads. Unlike Scions though, Grenadiers do not deep-strike or infiltrate, instead fighting alongside their fellow Guardsmen.{{Fn|5b}} Grenadiers often make up part of the ranks of the more elite and shock oriented regiments, most notably the [[Death Korps of Krieg]]. These guardsmen are highly respected by their regiments and are often sent to where the fighting is at its thickest.{{Fn|5f}}

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===Steel Legion Storm Troopers===

[[Image:House_Vandis_Forward_Observer.JPG|thumb|300px|Traitor Forward Observer under House Vandis.{{Fn|41}}]]

House Vandis Traitor Militia during the Second Aurelian Crusade have some of their Storm Troopers deployed as Forward Observers with the ability to call in Artillery strikes on [[Blood Ravens]] sent to investigate [[Aurelia]] when it reappeared. They're equipped with Hotshot Lasguns, Carapace Armor and Vox Backpack in order to call in Artillery Stikes. {{Fn|41}}

==Famous Scion Formations==

*[[394th Deltic Lions]] — Often used to battle [[Orks]]{{Fn|1b}}

*[[709th Storm Trooper Company]] — Took part in the Taros Campaign.{{Fn|4}}

*[[1344th Storm Trooper Company]] — Took part in the Taros Campaign.{{Fn|4}}

*'''2378th Storm Troopers company''' — Took part in the Taros Campaign - in '''Operation Deathblow'''. Three volunteer squads led by [[Colonel]] [[Scheja]] attacked the headquarters of the [[Tau]] Army near '''Tarokeen''' city in order to kill the alien leader, [[Ethereal]] [[Aun'Vre]].{{Fn|4}}

*[[Zane Mortensen]]{{Fn|29}}

===Miniatures===

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==See also==

==Sources==

*1: [[Codex: Militarum Tempestus (6th Edition)]]:

**{{Endn|1a}}: pg. 4

**{{Endn|1b}}: pg. 5