Yet the truth of these high-ranking officers is rather more complex.Ĭommissars are recruited from amongst the students of the widespread Schola Progenium. To the masses of Humanity, these men and women are symbols of Imperial authority whose sole remit is to ensure that all do their duty in the Emperor's name. The commissar is empowered to use any means necessary to ensure the loyalty and moral purity of his or her charges, including overriding or even executing a regiment's commanding officer if necessary, and so is regarded with a mixture of fear and admiration by rank-and-file Guardsmen - and not a few of their officers.Įvery Imperial citizen recognises the distinctive cap and greatcoat of the commissar, whether from hab-block propaganda frescoes or grainy Departmento Munitorum recruitment picts. Commissar Anton Gebbet, 1 st Kronus RegimentĪ commissar of the Officio Prefectus standing resolute against the enemies of the Emperor of Mankind.Ĭommissar is the title used to designate a political officer of the elite Officio Prefectus who serves in the regiments of the Astra Militarum or aboard the voidships of the Navis Imperialis.Ĭommissars are tasked with the duty to maintain the morale of the troops during their massive campaigns, often in the face of staggering casualties. " If you will not serve in combat, then you will serve on the firing line."
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