On Corticant, despite the increasing difficulty in securing logistical supplies, the imperium were still actively pursuing their campaign against the illusive eldar. The settlement of Blackhollow was next on general Veers’ objectives, and on 2003.020M42 the Imperial Guard began sending scouting expeditions to the hills surrounding the settlement. Finding nothing, the Novgorod Guard moved into the settlement. Then the eldar attacked.
Led by forces if the Ul’Staer Craftworld the Aeldari came up against well equipped and experienced Novgorod soldiers, and the attack, though savage, was repulsed. By 2303.020M42 the settlement of Blackhollow, now devoid of a human population, was back in imperial hands.
However, just a few days later, the Ynnari launched a savage surprise attack. Falling upon the Novgorod supply lines the new Aeldari faction caused severe damage to the imperial supply lines, putting back Veers planned assault towards the last eldar stronghold of Fairmoor.
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