Victory is achieved through mettle.
Glory is achieved through metal.

Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.

Statistically, you will almost certainly die when assaulting a well-maintained fortress with a competent
commander. You must strive to make your death useful.

All of the worlds of the Imperium shall look to their own defense. They shall also look to the defense of the
Imperium, and the prosecution of such wars as the Emperor in His wisdom shall decree. Therefore, each
populated planet shall raise and maintain its own planetary defense force, and from the ranks of this defense
force it shall provide the best of its troops for recruitment into the Imperial Guard, according to such
requirements as shall be imposed by the Administratum.