Editing Commissar

[[Image:Comissar.png|frame|{{BLAM}}]]
:''But sir -- !
:{{BLAM|''*click* '''*BLAM*''' If you will not serve in combat, then you will serve on the firing line!}}
:''-- but....your....zipper sir... it's open...
A commissar is a political officer in the [[Imperial Guard]] whose job it is to keep morale high by blowing the brains out of anyone who shows sign of weakness or fear. It works, statistically. They get a cool [[hats|hat]], a sword or powerfist they seem all too happy to hit the enemy with and their iconic <s>laspistol</s> {{BLAM|'''*BLAM!* HERESY!''' EVERY COMMISSAR IS ISSUED WITH A BOLTGUN! (But yeah, some of us prefer the Hellpistol or the plasma pistol...)}} which they use to boost the morale of their men (and seeing your buddy's head explode does indeed motivate you better than just seeing a laser beam go through it). In reality however they're nothing more than a couple of faggots who overcompensate for their lack of fighting skill by executing their men to look tou{{BLAM}}. It's a well known fact that most of their morale enhancement (Unless they're [[Commissar Gaunt]], [[Ciaphas Cain]], or [[Commissar Yarrick]].) consists of being scary merciless bastards to rival the enemy merciless bast{{BLAM}}.

Commissars also have a tendency to get killed suspiciously far from the front lines. Fucking Catachan heretics... And yet, I cannot help but applaud the Catachans! You've got my support, Jungle Boys!

They also have mad shooting skills, some can even execute '''ENTIRE SQUADS OF COWARDS''' in the time it takes to drop their hats. If only they could shoot the enemies that fast, what with their phenomenal accuracy when shooting their own men and all.

<s>'''THEY'RE DICKS!'''</s> {{BLAM|'''*BLAM!* HERESY!'''}} <s>YOU SEE HE SHOT ME, WHAT A DICK!</s> {{BLAM|QUIET, HERETIC! '''*BLAM* *BLAM*'''}} <s>I'm not dead yet!</s> {{BLAM|'''*BLAM!* DOUBLE HERESY! ONLY CHAOS INFESTED HERETICS REFUSE TO DIE FOR THEIR COMMISSARS'''}} ... I still fucking miss the Iterators.

==Reasonable Commissars==
Reasonable Commissars do not execute those who flee. However, they do carry a potent stun-gun to bring down those who break ranks. Afterwards, the accused is brought before a military tribunal to judge what the appropriate punishment will be. Reasonably Hard Labor is a common punishment.

Reasonable Commissars can often be found in units operating alongside [[Reasonable Marines]].

Reasonable Commissars only exist because there are Commissars who are *ahem* ''dicks''...such as Commissar Jericho of the 8th Cadian Whiteshield division:

:''Lil' Timmy: "Commissar? My helmet won't fit. Can you please help me fasten it?"''

:''Jericho: "IF YOU CANNOT FASTEN YOUR OWN HELMET, YOU'RE AN INEFFECTIVE SOLDIER! AN INEFFECTIVE SOLDIER IS THE SAME AS A HERETIC IN MY BOOK! SUMMARY EXECUTION FOR YOU!" {{BLAM}}''

:''Jericho: "SO. ANY OF YOU OTHER CHILDREN WANT HELP WITH SOMETHING? WHAT ABOUT YOU, OLIVER? DO YOU STILL WANT MORE PORRIDGE? OH WAIT, YOU'RE DEAD! HAH! GET BACK TO FIGHTING YOU LITTLE PIECES OF SLIME!"''

::''- from the records of Inquisitor Murtho''

To some extent, they do actually exist in Warhammer canon, with [[Ciaphas Cain]] ('''HERO OF THE IMPERIUM!!!''') and [[Colonel-Commissar Ibram Gaunt|Ibram Gaunt]] being the most iconic examples, the fact that they became tremendously famous (OK, Gaunt - not so much) and idolized is implied to have lead to many newer Commissars using their less trigger happy and more reasonable methods. Proof that sometimes, you can make a positive difference in Warhammer. [[Grimdark|''Sometimes'']].

==What not to do around a commissar==

[[Image:Commissar_NO.jpg|thumb|200px|right|If you have to ask...]]
Unless you have a death wish (since you're drafted into the Guard, we already KNOW you have a death wish) these are the things you should avoid doing around your Commissar unless you want to be shot for a number of reasons:

*Do not retreat until he says so.
*Do not look like you will retreat before he says so.
*Do not think about retreating before he says so.
*Do not think about thinking of retreating before he says so.
*Do not be incompetent in battle, he'll execute you for being useless.
*Do not move too far away from a Commissar attached to your squad, he might think you are retreating without his command.
*Do not fap to the women that are [[Shlicktau|xenos]], [[Cultist-chan|heretics]], or [[Furry|mutants]] while in the field of battle... or outside.
*Do not fap to [[-4_Str|human women]] either, he'll execute you on the grounds of heresy.
*Do not fap '''AT ALL''' Because it is heresy. No! Fap to the Corpse-Empero- wait, I kinda gave that away, didn't- {{BLAM}} HERESY!!
*Do not mock anyone in the upper command structure, social status and organizations, it's the same as treason.
*Do not look at your commissar with a [[grimdark]] look, he'll assume you want to kill him.
*Do not interrupt him while speaking, he'll execute you for the insubordination.
*Do not worship the [[Chaos|ruinous powers]].
*Do not look like you are worshipping the ruinous powers.
*Do not think about worshipping the ruinous powers.
*Do not think about thinking about worshipping the ruinous powers.
*Do not think '''AT ALL''' or he'll think you are thinking about worshipping the ruinous powers.
*Do not fall ill. Nurgle worship.
*Do not fall seriously ill. Serious Nurgle worship.
*Do not think about getting ill. More Nurgle worship.
*Do not think abou- To Hell with this, you are already thinking about getting ill {{BLAM}}
*Do not openly question his orders.
*Do not question his orders behind his back either.
*Do not suggest your orders are suicidal.
*Do not suggest that said "''suicidal''" Commissar should join the enemy, if he is able to kill his squad so quickly. 
*Do not suggest anything, lest he take it for Heresy.
*Do not mention that the Ministorum Priests are better motivators. {{BLAM}} Insubordination!
*Do not mention that the sanctioned Psykers scare you more than him. <s>{{BLAM}} Insubordination again!</s> Actually that's acceptable, the mutant witch must be toroughly abhorred and constantly monitored for [[heresy]].
*Do not mention that he is the most useless unit to have in a command squad. {{BLAM}} Insubordination again! Why won't you die!?
*Do NOT interrupt him while attempting to execute someone <s>unless you have a pretty good reason</s> as he'll execute you along with the one about to be executed.
*DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES challenge him or her in a western shootout. Why? Because they're {{BLAM}}
*Do not ask a Commissar for a bullet in the head. He ''will'' have you flogged for cowardice.
*Do not ask a Commissar for a flogging. He '''''WILL''''' have you shot in the spine for being a Slaaneshi Cultist. Not that that's a bad thing, being a Sla-{{BLAM}}  HERESY!
*Do not, in any way, shape, or form, give a zealous Commissar an Assault Cannon. You will have no army.
*Do not give a Commissar a cookie, or he'll think you are trying to poison him. You chaos worshipping freak.
*Do not be bald, then you are a Genestealer.
*Do not be balding, then you are becoming a Genestealer.
*Do not think about balding, then you are thinking about becoming a Genestealer.
*Do not think about thinking about balding, you don't wanna become a Genestealer.
*Do not add to this list, or else he will have you shot for insubordination. He- Yes, Sir!... No, sir... Sir? {{BLAM}} HERESY
*THIS LIST NEEDS MORE CHAOS!{{BLAM}} HERESY!!

==What to do around a Commissar==
[[File:Oh Lawd.png|150px|right|thumb|Nothing escapes the vigilant eye of a commissar (except everything)]]
*Do go into [[rage]] mode when around [[Cultist-chan|cultists]]
*Praise him on a job well done when circumstances are right
*Shine his laspistol when he isn't using it
*Give him a blowjo- SLAANESHI HERETIC! *{{BLAM}}!
*Charge towards Khorne Berserkers even if you don't want to
*Compliment his marksmanship skills.
*Have your uplifting primer on your person. Failure to prevent it on request will result in BLAM.
*Bring him [[An Eldar's Ears|an Eldar Captive]]
*When the rest of your squad looks like they are gonna fall back, step away from the Commissar's general direction as he might choose to execute you to make an example for the rest of the men.
*When you are about to do something that can only be described as batshit insane and a Commissar's around suggest it to him, if you survive said suicide mission he'll probably favor you a bit, which probably means that might actually think about who's he shooting at.
*If you're the guy at the wheel of a transport, DRIVE HIM CLOSER! HE WANTS TO HIT THE ENEMIES OF THE EMPRAH WITH HIS SWORD!
*Prior to giving him wargear, make sure that you ''haven't'' cleaned it, most Commissars prefer the bloodstained wargear look.
*Make sure you're the only man left in the squad other than the Commissar when retreating, the Commissar rulebook says that if the squad he is attached to only has one man left, he isn't allowed to make his face blow up because he'd end up looking stupid and it's a waste of ammo since there is nobody to inspire.
*If the Commissar looks pissed read (or at least pretend to read) an Imperial Creed book or something, he can't shoot you because you're reading Imperial Creed stuff.
*Bring an RPG or other Big Fucking Gun in case he tries to blam you. Make sure you say "you've been bla-{{BLAM}} HERESY!

==Notable Commissars==
*[[Colonel-Commissar Ibram Gaunt]] (<s>Who?</s>) {{BLAM}} HERESY!
*[[Commissar Yarrick]]
*Commissar [[Ciaphas Cain]] HERO OF THE IMPERIUM!!!!!
*[[Commissar Fuklaw]] is tired of putting up with your heretical bullshit.
*[[Commissar Dan]]
*[[Heretical Love|Commissar Max]] the Lovemachine of Yagis V. (It should be noted that he was actually a guardsman who picked up Commissar regalia and weapons.)
*[[K59|Commissar K59]]
*Commissar [[Holt]]
*[[Commissar Raege]]
*[[Commissar Steve]] <s>DID HE JUST PUNCH A HOLE IN A FREAKIN' TANK?!</s> NO NEEDS MOAR GRIMDARK
*[[Colonel Greiss]] Formerly a Commissar; became a conventional officer through necessity.
* Commissar LORD Bernn (always put LORD in ALL CAPS -bold is optional-, not doing so is Heresy.) Known for making entire armies completely invincible as long as he has people to execute and beating Mega-Daemon Princes, Hive Tyrants, Land Raider Redeemers, Battlewagons, Deranged Khornate Chaos Champions (if you're so far off your rocker that other Khornates think you're crazy, you may be a wee bit nutters), and Eldar wraithlords to death with a power fist. He needs no words to show he's a badass.
*'''Commissar "Colonel" Schaeffer''' He had his arm shot off by a plasma gun '''AND GREW IT BACK''', had his spine rebuilt after being crushed by a tank and made a full recovery, had his eyes replaced after his other ones were destroyed and has survived being thrown into suicide mission after suicide mission for over 300 years '''LIKE A BOSS''', he gets down and dirty and is usually seen in front of his men in the battle rather than behind them. He's still brutal as fuck to deserters though. *why doesnt he have his own pag- {{BLAM}}  
* Commissar Jaes "Jellyfish" Quallen. Fragile, stuttering, clumsy, prone to disease, about as intimidating as a wet kitten. His enlistment was a cruel wager between two of his rich aunts to see if he would survive. He barely made his commission as commissar, and he was discarded to the Catachan 217th infantry to get rid of him. And yet he's still alive today. What's more, he leads his men from the very front, utterly fearless when the jagged teeth of Chaos spawn ('''OH GOD NOOOOOOAAAAAUUUUUUUGHHHHHHH!!! GRRAAAAAAAAAGH!!!!''') are inches from his face, humming to himself in the middle of the shitstorm that is every battlefield. Atypical for a Catachan company, his men are quite loyal to him, well-liked for leading by example instead of inspiring fear behind the lines ... although they do tease him off-duty by playing keepaway with his hat.

==Commissar Mortality==
Commisar's do not exactly have a high life expectancy.
Reasons:
* A commisar's uniform is very different from those he is working with, add to that: he is shouting things at people and possibly BLAMing them, probably without fire being returned at him, and is probably carrying different weapons than those around him and it doesn't take a genius to figure out he is some sort of officer, and thus a nice target for a sniper.
* Aforementioned uniform offers little to no head protection.
* BLAMing cowards often has a side effect of *accidentally* getting shot, sometimes even far from the front lines. This fate is particularly common for those attached to catachan units
* Some commissars both lead by example and expect their men to preform acts of suicidal courage, resulting in preforming suicidal actions.

==Quotes==

* "Fear me ... but follow!"
* "You can give the Emperor your loyalty, or I can take it from your corpse."
* "What I cannot crush with words, I shall crush with tanks!!" {{BLAM| '''*BLAM!*''' MIS-QUOTING LORD SOLAR MACHARIUS IS '''HERESY!'''}}
* "Fear ensures loyalty! Where do you need me?"
* "Trooper, the enemy ''may'' kill you, but if you try to run I '''will''' kill you!"
* "{{BLAM}}
*"It is our duty to muster the Guardsmen's courage and loyalty under fire and it is our duty to - '''GET THE FUCK BACK HERE!'''"{{BLAM}}{{BLAM}}
*"WHO GAVE YOU PERMISSION TO DIE?! 'CAUSE I SURE AS HELL DIDN'T!"
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrrCY7dgaqs Drive me closer, I want to hit them with my sword!]
* "Follow my example or I will MAKE YOU ONE!"
* A compilation of some -if not all- of DowII Commissar quotes can be found: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isLz_8ppLig here].
* <s>Heil Hitler!</s> {{BLAM|'''*BLAM!* HERESY!!!'''}} Heil Emperor!

==Gallery==
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Image:Commisarmoti.jpg|The real reason why Guardsmen do not revolt en masse
Image:Closer.jpg|Commissars never let practicality get in the way of their awesomeness.
Image:Thenewcommissar.jpg|[[Kharn]] during his traitor commissar days with the Red Rivers traitor guardsmen.
Image:Commissar Surfing.jpg|Again, practicality is never a hindrance.
Image:Komissar_by_kriegsmachine14.jpg|Why so serious? Let's put a smile on that there face..
Image:Comissar_Promotions.jpg|Imperial Guard Promotion policy, you either get promoted or Blammed, no exceptions.
Image:1207335821953.jpg|[[Commissar Dan]] on the blaze of glory run
Image:What_kind_of_heresy_is_this.jpg|Don't let this one's slow demeanor make you too confident..
Image:Comissar-by-Chink-1.jpg|Chink loev commissar
Image:Comissar-by-Chink-2.jpg|[[Rule 63]] spares no one.
Image:Yarrick_by_Chink_1.jpg|[[Commissar Yarrick]] by Chink
Image:Yarrick_by_Chink_2.jpg
Image:Feb.jpg|Commissar from the ill-fated /tg/ calendar project
Image:Atra concept.jpg|Much Sexier Version
Image:Daemonette commisssar.JPG|One of these is not like the others.
Image:Commissar-Fuck_Yeah.jpg|Imperial Guard, FUCK YEAH!
Image:Commissar_Badass.jpg|[[Ciaphas Cain|HERO OF THE IMPERIUM!]]
Image:Fixedhat2.jpg|The Commissar is here to ensure your loyalty.
Image:1226746378911.jpg|Squad morale restored.
Image:1230024061774.png|Reasonable Commissars know that summary execution is not always needed to motivate anyone.
Image:powerfists_commissar.jpg|If you're wondering how she's "coping" with those things, don't ask us, for we have as good an idea as you do..
Image:CommissarCos.jpg|{{BLAM}}
Image:Commissar Hansen.jpg|Guardian of all imperial [[loli|lolis]].
Image:Emote-commissar.gif
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