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− | The Storm Trooper's standard equipment is superior to regimental Guardsmen and includes [[carapace armour]] (superior to the standard [[flak armour]] in use by regimental Guardsmen) as well as the [[Hellgun]], a higher powered lasgun which incorporates a [[targeter]]. They are equipped with [[frag grenade|frag]] | + | The Storm Trooper's standard equipment is superior to regimental Guardsmen and includes [[carapace armour]] (superior to the standard [[flak armour]] in use by regimental Guardsmen) as well as the [[Hellgun]], a higher powered lasgun which incorporates a [[targeter]]. They are equipped with both [[frag grenade|frag]] and [[krak grenade]]s. |
More recently, Storm Troopers are being equipped with [[Hotshot Lasgun|hotshot lasguns]], a type of modified lasgun with a supercharged magazine with armour-piercing core.<sup>5</sup> | More recently, Storm Troopers are being equipped with [[Hotshot Lasgun|hotshot lasguns]], a type of modified lasgun with a supercharged magazine with armour-piercing core.<sup>5</sup> |
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Storm Troopers are highly-trained shock troops forming the elite core of an Imperial Guard regiment. They are trained to carry out special operations such as deep strike assaults, reconnaissance, and infiltration beyond enemy lines.
Storm Trooper recruits are chosen from the progena of the Schola Progenium, where they have been raised and educated, and molded into loyal and dedicated servants of the Emperor. They are then taught superior battle tactics and the use of more advanced equipment than the average Guardsmen.
While Storm Troopers are organized into their own Storm Troop regiments, the regiments are not deployed as a whole. Units (companies or platoons) of Storm Troopers are attached to other Imperial Guard regiments for a specific campaign, to provide an elite specialist covert operations core entrusted with carrying out important missions requiring more training and initiative than possessed by the average Guardsman.
Regular Guardsmen often regard the inimitably dedicated and better equipped Storm Troopers with a certain amount of animosity, referring to them by such names as 'Big Toy Soldiers' and 'Glory Boys'.
Storm Troopers are deployed throughout the Imperial Guard. Regiments that commonly employ Storm Troopers include:
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Equipment
The Storm Trooper's standard equipment is superior to regimental Guardsmen and includes carapace armour (superior to the standard flak armour in use by regimental Guardsmen) as well as the Hellgun, a higher powered lasgun which incorporates a targeter. They are equipped with both frag and krak grenades.
More recently, Storm Troopers are being equipped with hotshot lasguns, a type of modified lasgun with a supercharged magazine with armour-piercing core.5
Variations of Storm Troops
Kasrkin
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 military and are picked up while still serving as Whiteshields in the Cadian armed forces. Their training is comparable, if not better to that of Storm 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.5 Whereas the standard Storm Trooper is looked down upon by Imperial Guardsmen, the standard Kasrkin is looked upon 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.
Grenadiers
Although comparable to Storm Troops, Grenadiers are fully part of their regiment, having been raised from the same planet as the rest of the regiment. The best of the regiment's troops are formed into elite Grenadier squads, receiving superior training that make them the equals of Storm Troopers. Unlike Storm Troopers, Grenadiers do not deep-strike or infiltrate. Grenadiers often make up the ranks of the more elite and shock oriented regiments, most notably the Cadian Shock Troops and the Terrax Guard.
Inquisitorial Storm Troopers
The Inquisition maintains a number of fortresses throughout the galaxy, both secret and known to the inhabitants of the Imperium. The Inquisitorial Storm Troopers have the duty to protect and provide security to these fortresses and the Black Ships. They are recruited from the Schola Progenium. Some well known families have a tradition of service in the Inquisitorial Storm Troopers. The training and equipment is equal to the elite Storm Troopers of the Imperial Guard. Furthermore they undergo ongoing purity and incorruptibility tests, prior to and following their induction. Inquisitorial Storm Troopers are also often called upon to assist an Inquisitor on active assignment.
Notable Storm Trooper formations
2378th Storm Troopers company - Operation Deathblow: Three volunteer squads led by Colonel Scheja attacked the HQ of Tau Army near Tarokeen in order to kill the alien leader, Ethereal Aun'Vre.4
Sources
- 1:Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)
- 2:Codex: Witch Hunters (3rd Edition)
- 3:Codex: Daemonhunters (3rd Edition)
- 4:Imperial Armour: Volume Three - Taros Campaign
- 5:Codex: Imperial Guard (5th Edition)
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