Kasrkin

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Kasrkin
Race	Imperial Guard
Version	Soulstorm v1.2
Build Info
Hotkey K	Build Cost 200 100  3 Build Time 35 s Built From Infantry Command Squad Size 5/9 Requires local Kasrkin Quarters Limit 1
Unit Stats
Hitpoints	385/0.5
Armour	Infantry Heavy Medium
Morale	400/10/100
Death Penalty	-25
Unit Mass	9
Move Speed	16
Sight Radius	25 (cannot detect)
Reinforcement
Reinforce Cost	50 10
Reinforce Time	10 s
Weapons
Ranged	Hellgun
Melee	Bayonet

Contents 1 Kasrkin 2 Tactics 3 Squad Leaders 3.1 Kasrkin Sergeant 4 Abilities 4.1 Frag Grenades 5 Weapons 5.1 Hellgun 5.2 Bayonet 6 Weapon Upgrades 6.1 Grenade Launcher 6.2 Plasma Gun 7 Researchable Upgrades 7.1 Weapon Specialization 7.2 Genetic Enhancement 7.3 Kasrkin Armor 8 The Dawn of War Player's Guide

Kasrkin

"They will learn to fear me."

Kasrkin are part of the Imperial Guard Structure and are dedicated to the security of Cadia. Their name comes from the title of the cities of Cadia, which are "Kasrs". They are the elite of the Cadian military and are picked up while still serving as Whiteshields in the Cadian Army. Their training is more than a match for that provided to Storm Troopers (they are the Cadian equivalent) and they are utterly dedicated to the preservation of Cadia, whereas Storm Troopers are indoctrinated to the defense of the entire Imperium.

They are highly trained in the use of numerous weapons. Their Hellguns are much more powerful versions of the normal Lasgun used by regular Guardsmen. They wear Carapace armour, which deflects and absorbs incoming projectiles far better than standard Guardsmen armor. They are also given minor biological modifications to allow them to move quickly despite their heavier gear. They have an ethos of honour and a devotion to duty that is impressive for members of the Imperial Guard. Whereas the standard Storm Trooper is looked down upon by Imperial Guardsmen, the standard Kasrkin is looked upon with favour. They are the ultimate warrior to fight against the forces of Chaos, and they lead the charge in the defense of Cadia. To be a Kasrkin is to hold a position of honour, and all Cadians recognize this.

Kasrkin can capture Strategic Points, Critical Locations, and Relics.

Tactics

Kasrkin provide a marked improvement over standard Guardsmen Squads. Kasrkin are more durable, faster, longer ranged, and have much better basic firepower than their stock brethren. Combined with Execute from a nearby Guardsmen Squad, a Priest for themselves, and generous use of their Frag Grenades, Kasrkin can take on most other Tier 3 infantry and win. But be forewarned, without all of these factors in play, Kasrkin will usually lose their engagements.

Kasrkin Frag Grenades should not be underestimated, they are far better than the Frag Grenades of Space Marine Squads. They have an impressive amount of damage to all unit types (especially vehicles) and a large area of effect. With a mere 60 second recharge time, they can also be used frequently, often multiple times during a single fight. The listed 200 morale damage is per squad member hit by the grenade itself, so you can break multiple squads at once with the Frag if you aim well.

Kasrkins are still highly effective at range armed with only their Hellguns. Boasting a range of 40, matched only by upgraded Fire Warriors and Dark Reapers, Kasrkin Hellguns can deploy safely behind other Guardsmen squads or vehicles. Kasrkin Plasma Guns, though powerful, actually have shorter range than their Hellguns and so draw Kasrkins closer into the field of fire and melee troops. Their Grenade Launchers, however, provide a significant increase in damage and provide knockback against infantry while keeping the 40 range.

Though initially low in terms of damage output per second compared to other ranged specialists such as Terminators or Flash Gitz, the Commissar's Execute ability evens the odds, more than doubling their average damage per second. This means that even just out of the Infantry Command a Kasrkin squad can put out tremendous ranged firepower, amplified even moreso by the presence of a Priest.

Kasrkin simply equipped with Hellguns, a Priest, and the damage bonus from the Commissar's Execute ability will outdamage Space Marine Terminators from over 50% further range. It is more beneficial to keep a Guardsmen squad with Commissar around to Execute them rather than execute the expensive Kasrkin themselves; the damage aura extends to the Kasrkins as well.

Kasrkin Stormtroopers are quite resilient for cost when fully upgraded. Due to the need to keep Kasrkin alive, it is recommended to add the Kasrkin Sergeant first to receive the +100 HP buff to all squad members, then reinforce. With a Sergeant, Priest and the Kasrkin Armor Upgrade researched, Kasrkins have over 760 HP apiece. The Kasrkin Armor Upgrade is particularly important as it means the difference between a cumulative squad HP of 6100 and 8300.

Squad Leaders

Maximum Squad Leaders Allowed: 1

Kasrkin Sergeant

	Kasrkin Sergeant			Hotkey: L
	Cost	75 15	Build Time	15 s
	Requirements	Tactica Control and Kasrkin Quarters
	Effects	+100 health to every squad member, +150 maximum morale

Abilities

Frag Grenades

	Frag Grenades			Hotkey: X
	Requires	Nothing
	Target Types	Any enemy units
	Range	35
	Area of effect	6.5	Cooldown time	60 s
Effects	Blasts apart any enemy units caught in the explosion radius and scatters enemy infantry across the battlefield (50-60 force).
Damage Values Infantry Vehicles Buildings Daemons Base Damage Low Med High H.Med H.Hi Cmdr Low Med High Air Low Med High Med High Morale Min Max Min.D 130-227.5 120-210 110-192.5 100-175 90-157.5 85 200-350 160-280 85-87.5 85 100-175 85-122.5 85 85-140 85 200 200 350 85

Weapons

Hellgun

	Hellgun
Damage Per Second Values Infantry Vehicles Buildings Daemons Morale Base Damage Low Med High H.Med H.Hi Cmdr Low Med High Air Low Med High Med High DPS Base Min Max Min.D Initial DPS 21.1 19.3 17.7 16.0 12.4 9.5 3.7 1.7 0.7 3.7 12.1 6.1 4.0 25.5 0.8 1.8 7.05 65.0 75.0 0.5 With Priest: 31.7 29.0 26.6 24.0 18.6 14.3 5.6 2.6 1.1 5.6 18.2 9.2 6.0 38.3 1.2 1.8 7.05 97.5 112.5 0.5 With Execute: 38.0 34.8 32.0 28.9 22.4 17.2 6.7 3.0 1.2 6.7 21.9 10.9 7.3 46.0 1.5 1.8 7.05 65.0 187.5 0.5 With Execute and Priest: 48.5 44.4 40.7 36.8 28.5 21.9 8.5 3.9 1.6 8.5 27.8 14.0 9.2 58.7 1.8 1.8 7.05 97.5 225.0 0.5
Cost	Default Weapon	Range	40	Setup Time	0 s
Build Time	Default Weapon	Accuracy	50%	Refire Rate	1 s
Area of Effect	0	Requires	Nothing

Bayonet

	Bayonet
Damage Per Second Values Infantry Vehicles Buildings Daemons Morale Base Damage Low Med High H.Med H.Hi Cmdr Low Med High Air Low Med High Med High DPS Base Min Max Min.D Initial DPS: 11.7 14.4 10.8 10.4 4.8 1.5 1.0 1.2 1.0 2.0 9.0 5.8 2.9 2.3 1.0 1.0 2.0 18.0 22.0 1.0
Cost	Default Weapon	Range	Melee	Setup Time	0 s
Build Time	Default Weapon	Accuracy	100%	Refire Rate	1 s
Area of Effect	0	Requires	Nothing

Weapon Upgrades

Maximum Weapon Upgrades Allowed: 4

Grenade Launcher

	Grenade Launcher				Hotkey: N
Damage Per Second Values Infantry Vehicles Buildings Daemons Morale Base Damage Low Med High H.Med H.Hi Cmdr Low Med High Air Low Med High Med High DPS Base Min Max Min.D Initial DPS: 20.2 27.7 25.2 22.9 11.2 5.2 7.1 6.9 5.2 6.9 9.2 5.2 5.2 10.6 5.2 3.3 20.05 125.0 150.0 15.5 With Priest: 30.3 41.6 37.8 34.4 16.8 5.2 10.7 10.4 5.2 10.4 13.8 6.9 5.2 15.9 5.2 3.3 20.05 187.5 225.0 15.5 With Weapon Specialization: 40.3 55.4 50.4 45.8 22.4 5.2 14.2 13.8 5.2 13.8 18.3 9.2 5.2 21.2 5.2 3.3 20.05 250.0 300.0 15.5 With Weapon Specialization and Priest: 60.5 83.2 75.6 68.8 33.6 5.2 21.3 20.7 6.9 20.7 27.5 13.4 5.2 31.8 5.2 3.3 20.05 375.0 450.0 15.5
Cost	20 15	Range	40 (min 15)	Setup Time	1 s
Build Time	14 s	Accuracy	100%, offset 3, blind offset 3	Refire Rate	3 s
Area of Effect	2.5	Requires	Tactica Control
Notes	Grenade Launchers do friendly fire and knockdown (25-40 force).

Plasma Gun

	Plasma Gun				Hotkey: P
Damage Per Second Values Infantry Vehicles Buildings Daemons Morale Base Damage Low Med High H.Med H.Hi Cmdr Low Med High Air Low Med High Med High DPS Base Min Max Min.D Initial DPS: 27.0 25.1 22.5 20.3 16.1 7.1 2.8 1.3 0.5 2.8 3.4 1.5 0.8 35.4 0.6 3.8 15.05 81.0 99.0 0.5 With Priest: 40.5 37.7 33.8 30.5 24.2 10.7 4.2 2.0 0.8 4.2 5.1 2.3 1.2 53.1 0.9 3.8 15.05 121.5 148.5 0.5 With Weapon Specialization: 40.5 37.7 33.8 30.5 24.2 10.7 4.2 2.0 0.8 4.2 5.1 2.3 1.2 53.1 0.9 3.8 15.05 162 188 0.5 With Weapon Specialization and Priest: 60.8 56.5 50.6 45.6 36.1 15.9 6.2 2.8 1.1 6.2 7.6 3.4 1.7 79.7 1.4 3.8 15.05 243 297 0.5
Cost	30 15	Range	30	Setup Time	0 s
Build Time	15 s	Accuracy	50%	Refire Rate	1 s
Area of Effect	0	Requires	Tactica Control

Researchable Upgrades

Weapon Specialization

	Weapon Specialization			Hotkey: W
	Cost	100 100	Research Time	30 s
	Researched From	Tactica Control
	Requires	Satellite Targeting Resolution
Effects	Doubles the min and max damage of Guardsmen Grenade Launchers Increases the min and max damage of Guardsmen Plasma Guns by 50% Doubles the min and max damage of Kasrkin Grenade Launcher Increases the min and max damage of Kasrkin Plasma Guns by 50% Increases the maximum number of heavy weapons in a Guardsmen Squad from 3 to 5

Genetic Enhancement

	Genetic Enhancement			Hotkey: S
	Cost	100 50	Research Time	60 s
	Researched From	Tactica Control
	Requires	Kasrkin Quarters and Regimental Command
Effects	Increases the movement speed of Kasrkin and Kasrkin Sergeants by 33%.

Kasrkin Armor

	Kasrkin Armor			Hotkey: K
	Cost	100 50	Research Time	60 s
	Researched From	Tactica Control
	Requires	Kasrkin Quarters and Regimental Command
Effects	</b> Increases the health of Kasrkin and Kasrkin Sergeants by 25% to 482 and 500 respectively. Increases the health bonus to Kasrkin and Kasrkin Sergeants from Priests and Kasrkin Sergeants to 156 and 125 respectively.

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