Chaos counter attack on Mordecai

During the latter part of 022M42 there was little in the way of strategic change on Mordecai Secundus, and the chaos forces continued to suffer from an inferior logistics situation compared to their enemy. In one way however, the chaos forces were able to continue to pressure the Imperium under general Kutuzov. In 11.022M42 a reign of terror attacks, led by daemonic forces began up and down the front line, with a major incursion of Khorne daemons manifesting in the central sector at the beginning of the month. Although the Imperial Guard were unable to defeat the chaos force, and suffered horrendous casualties, there were some highlights thanks to the deployment of assassins and the tactical defeat was reported as a "brave stand" by the imperial propaganda machine.

For their bravery, the guard regiment were spared cleansing, although they would now never leave the Mordecai system. A decision was made by the Inquisition and Kutuzov informed. No imperial soldier, including the general himself, would be allowed to leave the system due to the risk of spreading unseen corruption. The bravery of the regiment's commanding officer was notable, as he had personally taken down a wounded enemy bloodthirster in combat, before being eaten by flesh hounds. His sacrifice and gallantry were lauded up and down the imperial lines to boost morale, distracting from the fact every single one of the guardsmen on Mordecai Secundus would now die there.

Overall the strategic situation remained favourable to the Imperium, although the new wave of daemonic assaults on the front lines cost the chaos forces almost nothing, win or lose, and the victory was not intended to take territory, but to wear down their enemy until the strategic situation turned in favour of the traitor forces.