They exist only to die gloriously in the Emprah's name. The Imperial Guard (officially titled the Astra Militarum as of 6th Edition, ‘cause fuck your original name if GW can't trademark it), also known as THE WALL OF GUNS, are the foot soldiers of the Imperium in Warhammer 40,000. 'Hey guys, they're called Astra Militarum now!' – Game Workshop, shortly before everyone proceeded to ignore them. He reports successful breakthroughs and asks for further orders.' – Attributed to Aleksandr Vasilevsky 'When one has two hundred artillery pieces per kilometer of the frontline, he does not report contact with the enemy or ask for whereabouts. 'Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men.' – George S.
The coward is the one who lets his fear overcome his sense of duty. It brings out all that is best it removes all that is base. 'Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. Do not fuck it up.Īnd his name struck fear into the hearts of men.
