Novgorod Guard advance on Haven

In late 11.022M42 the Imperium had begun to conduct their campaign in the Hecate Gap in a more organised way. Initial scouting missions by astartes forces had now been reinforced by Guard forces, and the imperial fleet under admiral Somerville. The Imperial strategy remained to establish strong bases on both Haven and Ergura's Fall, intending to gain footholds to survive long enough to bring the full weight of the imperial army against their enemies in 023M42.

With this in mind the Novgorod Hussars were deployed to Haven, and immediately encountered a strong necron force that had materialised to defend their ancient tombs. The sudden arrival of the "lesser races" had taken the necrons by surprise, as they had not forseen the strategic struggle developing in the Hecate Gap, and were now scrambling to provide a coherent response to the escalating conflict.

Supported by cavalry and super heavy tanks, the Hussars rolled over the necrons in short order, widening the imperial perimeter on Haven and forcing the ancient race to once again phase out or face annihilation. While the Imperium made gains, now being the second most powerful force on Haven, the necrons were left struggling for direction in the Rifts of Hecate campaign.