Imperial Conscription Forces

Imperial Conscript trooper's uniform appearance.

**Imperial Conscription Forces** are military forces that are comprised of Imperial citizens that are drafted for compulsory enrollment for service in the Imperium's armed forces, which is part of an Imperial world's Imperial Tithe obligation. While not a specific branch of the armed forces, it is still distinguishable from the Astra Militarum in it's command structure and the hasty nature of procuring forces.

## History

While the majority of Imperial Guard regiments are sourced from Planetary Defense Forces (PDF), Conscription Forces are called in during a dire time when the Imperium needs extra manpower from nearby sources. Normally this task is undertaken by Penal Legions, however sometimes reinforcements may just take too long.

In order to combat this problem, Imperial forces can pool in troops from planets in a system they are fighting in. It requires shockingly little approval from high command, and a Commissar can simply go to a nearby planet, coordinate with local PDF or Departmento Munitorum officials to procure entire divisions or even regiments of conscripted men and women.

These forces however are regarded as even more dubious than PDF, but as long as they can follow simple orders and fire a weapon, they are of some use to the Imperial war machine. There are some other variations of conscripted forces, and will be listed below.

## History

The need for a flexible and large mass of soldiers was and still is extremely common, especially or the needs of Rouboute Guilliman's Indominatus Crusade. While it is hard to say for sure when a specific organiazation was made to control the conscription of troopers into specific units of conscripts, there are records as far back as the 30th millennium of this taking place.
*Work In progress!*

## Standard Uniform

Uniforms and armor vary, however if supplied by the Imperial Guard they receive unique olive drab fatigues with khaki splotches.

## Equipment

Equipment is usually courtesy of local PDF and training is meager.

### Firearms

* **Lascarbines** - Lascarbines are extensively used for extra firepower and there is usually 3 or 5 squad members with them. They are lighter and easier to aim with, making it a good option for the inadequately trained conscripts.

* **Agripinaa Pattern Type II Autogun** - Being one of the most common autogun types, Conscription Forces are often equipped with it.

* **Autopistols** - Autopistols are generally self defense only and are given to NCOs who hold some form of command over other conscripted troops. These are often complemented by a melee weapon of sorts.

### Melee Weapons

* **Knifes** - Always standard issue, they come in many forms from daggers to combat knifes, bayonets and even powered blades.

* **Chainsword** - Common among NCOs and specialized troops. It utilizes a chainsaw like mechanism converted to a sword pattern, easily ripping through flesh.

* **Powersword** - Extremely rare to be issued among conscripts but sometimes falls in the hands of troopers after finding one or bartering for one. When its power cell is activated, the blade becomes sheathed in a lethal haze of a disruptive energy field. This field allows the blade to tear through armor and flesh alike.

### Explosives

* **Hand Grenades** - Extensively used as a powerful option in combat. These includes frag grenades, krak anti-tank grenades and plasma grenades or melta bombs

* **Grenade Launchers** - Each company of conscripts has a total of 5 grenadiers who posses this weapon. They form their own squadron with an assortment of rifleman to provide cover fire and are dispersed across the battlefield wherever firepower is needed

## Unit Composition & Ranks

When units are designated, they follow this simple framing procedure:

Regimental number based on the order of establishment, followed by the Millenia of establishment (123rd Regiment, M123). When a unit reaches it's full service time, being 5 years, it is disbanded. Every Millenia the numbers reset, so after 999.M41, the next regiment to be formed will be 1st regiment, M42.

Each Regiment numbers at 50,000 and is separated into battalions (10,000), divisions (1,000), companies (200) and squads (50-10).

### Conscript Ranks

**Conscript -** The backbone of conscript forces.

**Corporal -** An experienced Conscript who is commemorated for feats during combat.

**Lance Corporal -** Second-in-command of a squad.

**Sergeant -** Commands a squad

### Imperial Guard Commissioned Officers

**Lieutenant -** Second in command to Captains, carries out orders to companies in a more hands-on fashion than Captains.

**Captain -** Commands Companies

**Major -** Second in command to Commander, however the role is often undertaken by a Commissar

**Commander -** Commands divisions

**Field Marshal -** Commands Battalions

**Overseer Marshal -** In command of entire Regiments

**Lord Marshal Coordinator -** In command of all Conscription and coordinates their usage with the Imperial Guard

## Other Forms of Conscription Forces

### Conscripted Workers

Soldiers generally are capable of jobs like hauling war material, building defenses and so forth, however sometimes they will need more help. So, workers are conscripted and forced into labor in dangerous situations taking jobs that Guardsmen would avoid. Mine clearing, digging, you name it. Anything that will keep some work off the troop's backs so they can focus on the battle.

This is usually done without any form of pay besides barely any provisions and meager housing. It's miserable work and most don't survive through it, however those who do will have to go through 8 months or even a year of this work, and gain many perks such as land and farming equipment on their home world, or for those in hive cities, they will be given living space in upper levels of the hive and good paying jobs. This may be surprising to most, but it's a small reward given the fact that most come back maimed, unable to work or tend fields, and shell-shocked.

### Conscripted Servants

Similar to conscripted workers, but these servants serve officers, commanders and lords who oversee entire campaigns. They are treated much better that workers but are by no means safe. They are often accused of sabotage and treachery when a failure arises on the battlefield due to their close proximity to top secret information.