13th Penal Legion (Last Chancers)

The 13th Penal Legion, also known as The Last Chancers, is a legion of Imperial convicts hand picked by Colonel Schaffer for suicide missions throughout the galaxy. The convicts are given a "last chance" by Schaffer to be forgiven of their crimes in the eyes of the Emperor of Mankind, this is achieved by receiving a pardon from the Colonel. Pardons are awarded to those who survive a number of operations determined by Schaffer; Schaffer personally pardons all those who die during an operation posthumously.