Imperial Guard

You're the Lord Commander Militant. Before the main force arrives, you must

Guard players start off leading a 20 man Conscript Squad. Once your time as a Conscript is done, you may lead an Infantry Squad or Tempestus Scion Team. If the enemy has deployed more points, you have access to anything Astra Militarum as long as it will balance the Deployed Points. Use the models you own, don't buy models you don't have just to make this work. Some leaders are tasked with Infantry or Tempestus Scions right off the bat.

Your Character model gets 1 extra melee attack and wound

150 xp to unlock a permanent ability or next model, then purchase the next model with its worth in points with your xp. Any unlocked ability can be used on your character from there on.

Infantry

40 Points

Corporal

The Infantry Squad form the backbone of most Imperial Guard regiments.

Tempestus Scions

45 Points

Corporal

Storm Troopers, are the elite special forces units of the Astra Militarum and the Inquisition. They have their own Command Squad and Platoon Commanders

Veterans

55 Points

Sergeant

If you survive being in Infantry or Tempestus Scion, you may join the ranks of the Veterans. Your Character's BS and WS are 3+

Command Squad

24 Points

Sergeant

Veterans that get to operate in a command squad can gain access to Medics for every Squad

Commissar

16 Points

Lieutenant

Commissars are special Imperial officers assigned to Imperial Guard regiments and Imperial Navy ships, whose purpose is to enforce discipline and devotion to the Emperor of Mankind.