Kazakhs

Kazakhstan maintains few regular forces in the area around Baikonur, both because there is little need and to minimize any chance of ethnic or nationalistic tension. Any needed forces would be drawn from the scattered regular military as well as a militia system.

These forces are not truly under the direct control of the local civilian government. Charismatic and experienced warlords dominate and drill the troops. In the event of conflict, a loose confederation of these warlords would act as a guerrilla force until proper Kazakh forces could arrive.

The combat potential of the Kazakhs is strong. The most numerous combatant is a Militiaman, armed and drilled with an old automatic rifle, but none too accurate. These are bolstered with regular or reserve Soldiers, who have received proper training and are armed with assault rifles.

The significant force amongst the Kazakhs are the Warlords. These men lead by example, wielding their assault rifles well and encouraging the other Kazakh troops. Their personal leadership is strong enough that all Kazakh forces receive a morale bonus when a Warlord is present; Warlords may also rally individual soldiers whose morale has failed.