Vandrax: Archmagos Cybixx begins construction

On Vandrax Inquisitor Vorushko's forces continued to construct their base on Vandrax 4. Inquisitor Hathek, deciding that chasing the Inquisitor across half the galaxy would not result in a swift outcome, decided instead to attempt to destroy the Crusade's foothold on the planet by sending in the Novgorod Guard. However, upon landing the Loyalist force found the planet already undergoing significant defensive works, and could see that a Spaceport was being constructed by the Mechanicum loyal to the Crusade. Upon hearing this Hathek ordered an immediate attack. The Crusade could not be allowed to build a space port on Vandrax 3 as this would give them a commanding position over the system.

Recognising the Spaceport as the primary target the Novogorod duly attacked, but found the Mechanicum defenders, led by Archmagos Dominus Licussian Cybixx himself, to be a formidable foe. Despite sending in wave after wave of loyal Novgorod guardsmen, the Crusade Mechanicum force held on, requiring the removal of all remaining loyalist forces by Pendragon's fleet.

The confirmation that Cybixx  had joined Vorushko's crusade was a blow to Hathek. The Archmagos had connections within the Adeptus Mechanicum, and his influence was a risk to his own position. However, Cybixx  was a deeply logical being, so perhaps he could be persuaded to switch sides? Hathek began preparing his case.