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"With great power...comes great OH BY THE EMPEROR WHAT IS THAT?"

I see Comrades as kind of just extensions of characters for Only War, some NPCing goodness if the extra dialogue is desired, some extra abilities and meat shields to cover the fact that the Guard can suffer some pretty rough attrition depending on the regiment, mission, and what they're facing. But hey, in a pinch, at least pushing the power can at least take whatever is warranting the power upgrade with you. Either from the power, or the aftermath of your rather messy demise.