Iron Warriors push into West Praxis

In late 018M42 the Imperial forces in Praxis city were effectively under siege by Alliance and Chaos forces, a situation that suited the Iron Warriors perfectly. In 2212.018.M42 Lord Bezhok and Nicator under orders of Warsmith Stahl, led an elite force of veteran Iron Warriors to attack Imperial positions in West Praxis. Identifying a weak point in the Imperial lines: A Skyshield landing pad designated for supply drops, was held by only a small number of Tempestus Scions attached to the Last of Sycorax. Using the ruined urban sprawl to cover their attack the Iron Warriors caught the Scions completely by surprise. The overwhelming firepower from the Chosen and Havok teams obliterated most of the Scions save the Lieutenant and Commissar in command who were forced to flee from the landing pad and take cover. A desperate call for reinforcements was only answered by a single Tank Commander, the other Tank battle groups out of range and finding navigating the city difficult. Worse, the defensive positions the Scions were forced to retreat to haf already been infiltrated by Iron Warriors Astartes and Obliterators who cut down the retreating Officers without mercy. For the Iron Warriors it was a perfectly executed attack, but for the Imperial forces in Praxis city and the Last of Sycorax the effect upon morale was devastating.