As 012.024M42 dawned, the Imperial forces on Hylas, under the command of General Van Dorn, were teetering on the brink. With the Tau Empire pressing their offensive and the Imperium struggling to maintain its foothold in East Hallen, the situation seemed increasingly dire. However, unexpected reinforcements arrived in the form of the Grey Knights, whose ongoing mission against the forces of Chaos in the Zadoc subsector had brought them near the embattled world.
Recognising the strategic importance of holding Hylas, the Grey Knights agreed to assist Van Dorn, albeit temporarily. Their intervention proved decisive in halting the Tau advance and buying the Imperium precious time to reorganize and reinforce their defensive lines.
A small but elite detachment of Grey Knights, equipped with their potent psychic abilities and sacred wargear, launched a lightning-fast raid deep into Tau-controlled territory. Their objective was clear: disrupt the Tau chain of command and eliminate critical assets, destabilizing the xenos offensive long enough for the Imperial forces to regroup.
The raid was executed with surgical precision. Guided by divination rites and combat telemetry, the Grey Knights bypassed Tau defenses, targeting key HQ units and advanced support platforms. Their psychic might and close combat prowess overwhelmed the Tau defenders, who struggled to adapt to the unexpected and brutal assault.
The highlight of the raid came during an engagement with a Tau Stormsurge, one of the xenos’ most formidable heavy battlesuits. The Captain of the Custodes, accompanying the Grey Knights as part of his sacred oath, personally led a charge into the massive war machine. His Guardian Spear, imbued with the Emperor’s light, pierced the Stormsurge’s armor and crippled its core systems, reducing the towering construct to smoldering wreckage.
This act of valor not only showcased the Custodes’ unmatched skill but also struck a demoralizing blow to the Tau, who relied heavily on their advanced war machines to dominate the battlefield.
With their HQ units disrupted and their heavy firepower diminished, the Tau were forced to pull back from their positions, abandoning key gains in East Hallen. This withdrawal allowed the Imperial Guard to fortify their lines, reinforcing the critical region and stalling the Tau advance.
While the Grey Knights departed soon after to continue their mission against the Ruinous Powers, their intervention on Hylas left a profound impact. General Van Dorn used the reprieve to regroup his forces, bolster supply lines, and prepare for the next stage of the campaign.
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