Enaloth falls to the Imperium

 In the annals of the Perseus Campaign, the fall of Enaloth may be marked as a pivotal chapter in the Imperium's strategic maneuvers within the Perseus Deeps. Enaloth, a critical system on the Imperial left flank, had been marked for conquest as part of the broader strategy to stabilize and secure the region. The main body of Lord General Kutuzov's army was entrenched in a protracted assault on Mordecai Secundus, leaving Enaloth's invasion to the capable hands of General Veers.

Initiated in early 024M42, the invasion of Enaloth — a world dominated by the ancient Necron threat — progressed favourably for the Imperium. A significant turning point in this campaign was the Battle of Sensenakht, where the Dark Angels' Ravenwing, known for their speed and precision, engaged and decisively defeated the Necron forces. The Necrons, driven from their tomb complexes, retreated in disarray towards the major remaining necron complex at Dakhaskhet. Sensing the potential for a swift and decisive victory, General Veers ordered all available forces to press the advantage.

The Novgorod Guard, renowned for their resilience and tenacity, pursued the fleeing Necrons with relentless vigor. Their pursuit, however, stretched their lines perilously thin. Eventually, the scattered forces of the Novgorod Guard, bolstered by a Hellhammer super-heavy tank, caught up with the Necrons. The ensuing engagement was fierce and unforgiving.

Despite the overwhelming firepower of the Hellhammer, it became a prime target for the Necron forces. Within minutes of engaging in battle, the Hellhammer was destroyed, its wreckage a testament to the Necrons' relentless focus. The skies remained contested as a Necron flier, a harbinger of death, refused to be downed until the final stages of the conflict. Nonetheless, the tenacity of the Novgorod infantry proved decisive. With numerous squads holding key objectives, they outlasted the Necron resistance.

In a poignant scene underscoring the cost of victory, a battered and nearly annihilated squad of Novgorod infantry held firm on a critical objective, their eyes fixed on the approaching Necron units. Their sacrifice and determination epitomized the grim resolve of the Imperial forces.

Despite suffering heavy casualties, the Imperial forces emerged victorious. The defeat shattered Necron resistance on Enaloth, paving the way for the complete subjugation of the system. By 0106.024M42, General Veers was able to report to Imperial High Command that Enaloth was firmly under Imperial control, marking a wholly successful campaign against the Necron menace and securing a vital foothold in the Perseus Deeps for the Imperium.