Guardian+Angels

Until quite recently, Zweihan's World enjoyed a peaceful existence in the center of the Malfian Sub-sector. Its rich planetary rings provided a suitable mineral contribution to the greater Imperium and the hivers lived in quiet contentment. But when the Adeptus Administratum demanded an exploitative increase in tithe, Governor Malaki Vess plotted and attempted rebellion. Decisive action by the Imperial Guard put a quick end to the insurrection - and Vess' life. Immediately following, the Administratum added a manpower component to the world's tithe. In recognition of their error, the Zweihans offered up what remained of their elite Defender corps, the former personal bodyguards of Governor Vess. The newly formed regiment practiced repentant prayers and melee combat, heroes of the faith and drop tactics. Within a short year the 1st Zweihan Guardian Angels were ready and waiting for deployment. The crisis on Skrynne provided what should prove to be a more than adequate testing ground for the green regiment. Colonel Pallas Waylon has promised Segmentum Command that his troops will turn the tide of the war as soon as they make planetfall, but there are rumours that this grim assignment may be further punishment for Vess' former bodyguards.

1st Zweihan Guardian Angels Regiment Rules
Characters belonging to the 1st Zweihan Guardian Angels gain the following advantages:
 * Characteristic Modifiers:** +2 Weapon Skill, +3 Toughness, +3 Agility, +3 Willpower, -3 Fellowship.
 * Starting Skills:** Common Lore (Ecclesiarchy), Common Lore (Imperial Creed), Intimidate, Linguistics (Low Gothic), Operate (Aeronautica).
 * Starting Talents:** Catfall, Rapid Reaction, Street Fighting, Nerves of Steel //or// Orthoproxy //or// Unshakeable Faith.
 * Only One Life to Give**: So driven to martyrdom are the penitent, that it can drive them to take unnecessary risks, lamenting that they can only sacrifice themselves once. Penitent characters must pass an **Ordinary (+10) Willpower Test** in order to retreat from combat or otherwise act in the interests of self-preservation.
 * Untempered Zeal:** The pious spirit of the penitent is almost unmatched in its ferocity, and while their faith is closer to the violent ardour of the fanatic than the divine clarity of the Adepta Sororitas, it is nonetheless inspiring to behold. Penitent characters may re-roll any failed Charm Test to inspire religious fervour or righteous hatred in others.
 * Wounds:** Characters from this regiment have +2 additional Wounds.
 * Standard Regimental Kit:** 1 Las carbine and 4 charge packs, 1 mono-knife, Best Craftsmanship flak armour, 1 injector, 5 doses of stimm, 1 respirator, 1 grav-chute, 2 frag grenades, 2 smoke grenades, uniform, poor weather gear, rucksack, basic toolkit, mess kit and water canteen, blanket and sleep bag, rechargeable lamp-pack, grooming kit, dog tags, Imperial Infantryman's Uplifting Primer, 4 weeks' rations, micro-bead, photo-visor.
 * Favoured Weapons:** Plasma gun, M-41 multi-laser.

Chain of Command

 * Guardsmen**
 * Sergeant** Holt (commander, 9th Squad)
 * Lieutenant** Darrien (commander, 4th Platoon)
 * Captain** Artho (commander, 3rd Company)
 * Colonel** Pallas Waylon (commander, 1st Zweihan Guardian Angels Regiment)

Mission Assignment Gear
Each squad in the 1st Zweihan Guardian Angels is assigned a large gear locker upon reaching their base of deployment. This locker is sealed and only accessible by the sergeant (an authorization code built into his cognomen tags) of each squad and those who work for or with the quartermaster. When sent on a mission, the list of Mission Assignment Gear is submitted directly by the commanding officer to the quartermaster's office who then fills the order by placing the items into the squad's locker. Occasionally not all assigned gear is available, and sometimes incorrect or extra items find their way into the lockers.