Like in the Imperial Guard can get very tiring, especially if you're doing occupation duty on Boltzmann, where the "Equestrian" xenos are transforming apostate humans into their kind with black magic— and there are many, many apostates. For Guardsman Vulkanus Lotharius, it may even make him question whether he should continue his duty. It's a good thing he has understanding comrades who can help him through his doubt, and perhaps even do his duty with restored enthusiasm...

With thanks to RoyalPsycho for pre-reading this fic.