Good idea heres mine. Its a A/L led force with a trained army. I have an hour to kill so this is what I have come up with. Sorry for any inaccuracies I'm not that up to date with the polotics of the Empire. Hope you enjoy.
After the defeat of Archeon a council of inquiry was created to learn from the mistakes of previous campaign, in particular the defeat and subsequent capture of Volkmare.
In one of the many opulent state rooms in Altdorf castle a meeting was taking place. Two of the Reiksgaurd stood at ease outside the large wooden door that led to the meeting place. Inside the room was adorned with many paintings of the heroic deeds of the soldiers of the empire, the largest and most impressive of which was a painting of Karl Franz on Deathclaw flying over the body's of dead Orcs and Goblins, and hanging next to it was the Imperial Banner. The center of the room was taken up by a large gold Leaf table, around which 2 men were deep in conversation. Kurt Helborg, and Volkmare, both had stony expressions on their faces, yet Volkmare's eyes were slightly glazed as if his mind was elsewhere.
The mens conversation stopped suddenly as the two could hear the Reiksguard outside snap to attention, and the door open. In walked the Emperor Karl Franz. Both men stood, as the Emperor walked past them and sat in the empty space at the table.
"Thank you both for comming so quickly, please sit"
As both men sat the Emperor and Kurt Helborg exchanged a worried look between them.
"The reason I have called this meeting is to decide how we will deal with any future Chaos attack on our lands" Volkmare sat impassionatly staring at the Emperor. The old mans gaze was like granite, heavy and unrelenting yet the Emperor continued unfaded, years of negotiating with Dwarfs, Elves and a myriad of other races had taught him how to bend the will of others to him.
"With this in mind I have decided that we cannot allow the Grand Theogonist to place himself in a situation where the Empire is put at risk. By leading a doomed army of flagellants to defeat Archeon you placed yourself in a position where you were able to be captured and ... tortured" The Emperors words trailed off. They all knew what had happend to Volkmare, the tortures and unspeakable pain he had gone through yet even the Emperor felt uneasy talking about it with Volkmare himself.
Volkmare, his expression unchanging took advantage of the Emperors hesitation and began to speak.
"It is my sworn duty to protect the Empire and its citizens from the abhorrence of Chaos, what happend to me is the price I gladly paid to defeat Archeon. Lest we not forget my defeat bought Reiksmarshal the time needed to assemble a force that could defeat Archeon"
The Emperor was in no mood for one of the old mans sermons, time was short and he had other pressing things to attend to. "Nobody is doubting your courage or your duty, but we cannot allow you to be captured and used against us. The knowledge you have about the Empire and the influence you have over its people is too great to be allowed to be lost to me and to the Empire"
Volkmare opened his mouth to speak, his stony expression cracking as a flicker of fear ran across his eyes. But the Emperor was unrelenting, the Empire came first and he had to do what was best for the Empire, regardless of his feelings for the old man.
The Emperor raised his hand to stop Volkmare before he could utter a word. and he continued. "Therefore if you or any Arch Lector is to go into battle it must be with a proper military force, trained in combat, and with captains and commanders that have the skill and experience necessary to lead an army to victory".
"That is why Kurt is here, he will assign to you such troops and captains that not only have the zeal to face Chaos, but the skill in arms to defeat them. Your Warrior Priests will attend to their spiritual needs and lead them against the enemy, whoever and where ever they are. You will lead them....under the guidance of of Kurt and his generals."
The Emperor stopped, his words had hit the old man like hammer blows, and he needed to know that the old man had taken in what he had said. And more importantly to know if Volkmare would agree to this or wether he would fight it.
Volkmare sat for a moment, then spoke "Am I not to be trusted with my own troops then, must I ask permission before I strike at Chaos?" His tone was considered, not filled with anger or sorrow.
The Emperor could tell that his next words could start or stop a rift between himself and the Sigmarites. Flashes of a civil war flooded his mind, but he repressed them.
"You are the head of the Church of Sigmar, and your duties and powers have not changed, you are responsable for the spiritual health of the nation. Kurt is commander of the Empires army's. He is not a priest and you are not a general. You will point to where Chaos is and Kurt and his troops will destroy it, with your help".
Sensing that Volkmare was weakening the Emperor continued.
"Your forces will be made up of trained troops, and flagellants will have a vital part to play. The troops will go where you tell them, and fight at your command, but how the battles will be fought will be decided by experienced commanders. To this end I have ordered Kurt to set up the first regiments, they stand ready at Delberz. You will send one of your Arch Lectors to lead it with as many warrior priests as you see fit"
"Kurt give Volmare the details"
Kurt leaned over and produced a map from his bag which he spread over the table. Pointing to Delberz he started briefing Volkmare on the size and disposition of his forces in the area. The Emperor sat back and watched as Kurt and Volkmare discussed the details of the new force. Kurt giving a detailed briefing, respecting Volkmars questions and Volkmar in return studying the map intently and he genuinely seemed to be listening to Kurt's words. Maybe this will work the Emperor thought to himself.
"To recap your Archlector will be working with General Helstrom and the new force working with his 4th Army. He will assign General von Dante to liaise with your Arch lector. You will have a Regiment of Pike, Spear, 2 Swords, 2 Greatswords, Outriders, Pistoliers and a large unit of Knights as well as Heavy Artillery, Handgunners and a Steam Tank in your force plus there are several groups of Flagellants that can be used."
Volkmare rose from the table and bowed at the Emperor "I see the wisdom in this sire, I will dispatch my Priests immediately".
The Emperor rose and took Volkmars hand looking him in the eye. "We both have work to do, I need your council and your friendship".
"You have both sire" Volkmare replied.
With that Volkmare left the room. Kurt turned to the Emperor "That went better than you hoped" said half statement half question.
"Yes, we will see. At least we have a force in place now. If there are things happening in the Great Forrest and Barron Hills volkmare and the Arch Lectors will get to the bottom of it. I think we should send his force to Egondorf, there a reports of things happening there, thats as good a place as any for him to start. Maybe he will get something from these Dwarf rumors"
Sorry its not that brief, feel free to move it if you think