Siegen Tercios

A Tercio is an Astra Militarum regiment built in the Siegerland Sub-Sector. Tercios are famous for their resistance on the battlefield, forming the elite of the military units available in the Siegerland Sub-Sector. Tercios are a ground combat force, and sometimes also naval of the Empire. Siegen's Tercios are the perfect example of the effect caused by the recruitment of the Imperial Guard in Feudal Worlds where they used to resort to cams in large numbers or to the hiring of mercenaries. The care that was put in maintaining in the units a high number of "old soldiers" (veterans) and their professional training, together with the particular personality that the nobles of the low nobility that nourished them, gave them the basis for their being the best infantry in the Siegerland Sub-Sector.

War of the Uruk
== Notable Campaigns==

Regimental Ranks
==== Officer Ranks====
 * Capitán general (Field Marshal)
 * General de Ejército (General)
 * Teniente general (Lieutenant General)
 * General de división (Major General)
 * General de brigada (Brigadier General)
 * Coronel (Colonel)
 * Teniente coronel (Lieutenant Colonel)
 * Comandante  (Major)
 * Capitán(Captain)
 * Teniente (First Lieutenant)
 * Alférez (Second Lieutenant)

Non-Commissioned Officers

 * Brigada    (Brigade)
 * Sargento primero (First Sargeant)
 * Sargento (Sargeant)
 * Cabo mayor (Major Corporal)
 * Cabo primero (First Corporal)
 * Cabo (Corporal)

Soldiers

 * Soldado de primera  (Private First Class)
 * Soldado (Trooper)

Regimental Recruitment & Training
Unlike most Imperial Worlds, Siegen does not operate on conscription, but rather the Siegen Tercios and all of their regiments are volunteers and/or volunteer only. The populace of Siegen is exposed to a heavy level of propaganda, however, with military service seen as the highest example of serving and/or worshipping the God-Emperor of Mankind, and not doing so is akin to calling oneself a heretic. Reserve components, Commissars, Tech-Priests, Inquisitors, and other high ranking members of the Imperium with no formal organizational command are often assigned or conscripted into Regiments when they are required or needed.

Unlike most Astra Militarum Regiments, where soldiers are given basic weaponry and equipment, and perhaps trained to fire their main weapon, recruits from the Siegen Tercios spend on average three months training, learning primarily Combined arms warfare and Shock and awe, as well as leadership principles and the ability to think for themselves. What separates the Siegen Tercios from almost all Astra Militarum Regiments is that they are all taught how to fight in multiples forms from day one. Combined with a pious nature to the God-Emperor and conviction to destroy His enemies, the chain of command is almost never interrupted as all recruits are instructed on what to do and how to accomplish the task. After training, they are assigned a platoon, company, battalion, and regiment, who are then shipped off to combat.

Regimental Combat Doctrine
The Tercios are trained combat forces to act independently if necessary, their main specialty is the fighting where their artillery support nourishes them while their tanks crush the fortified positions and the infantry fight. Due to their fanaticism and zeal, the Tercios stand out for being perfect defenders, being famous several battles against chaotic forces that outnumbered them, despite their majority of defeats in these sieges, the Thirds have shown that their defeat can be achieved but the rival commander must be willing at a great cost in lives.

A popular strategy in the Tercios is called a shirtless or shirt of a surprise attack occurring at night or at daybreak, when the enemy are supposed to be asleep. The purpose of these tactics is the destruction of enemy material, officers or champions, including the theft of enemy material in case of fighting against traitors who use the same equipment. These tactics are famous because the guards only carry the minimum material; one Frag Grenades, his daggers or swords and in some cases an Autopistol or Lasrifle

Regimental Appearance
==='''Regimental Insiginia Regimental Markings'''===

Notable Quotes
=== '''By the Tercios About the Tercios'''===