The gruelling war for Mordecai Primaris saw no respite in late 12.024M42, as the Imperium sought to consolidate its fragmented holdings on the beleaguered world. After a series of costly setbacks, whispers of discontent grew louder within Imperial Command, with some questioning the strategy of General Kutuzov, the commander overseeing the campaign. Despite the criticism, Kutuzov remained steadfast in his vision: the hive cities of Westosa and Menoria must be united.
Kutuzov understood that securing the territory between the two hives was essential for creating a consolidated bridgehead. This would provide the Imperium with a stronghold from which to launch further offensives into Chaos-held territory. The reunification of Westosa and Menoria would be symbolic of Imperial resilience and a practical step toward reclaiming Mordecai Primaris.
Determined to execute his plan, Kutuzov committed his Questoris Knights to the offensive. These colossal war machines, assigned to his forces by the Adeptus Mechanicus, proved instrumental in the next phase of the campaign. The Knights advanced across the plains between Westosa and Menoria, targeting entrenched Word Bearers positions and their heretical warbands.
The flat terrain proved advantageous to the Imperial Knights, whose firepower and close combat capabilities devastated the Chaos defenders. The Word Bearers, despite their fanatical resistance, were unable to stand against the combined might of the Knights' relentless assaults and the supporting firepower of Kutuzov's ground forces. The battle culminated in a rout, with Chaos forces retreating in disarray, leaving the Imperium in control of the critical region.
By the end of 12.024M42, Kutuzov had achieved his immediate goal. For the third time in the campaign, the Imperium held the land between Westosa and Menoria, reuniting the two hive cities and establishing a unified sector of Imperial control. The success bolstered morale among the beleaguered Imperial defenders and silenced some of Kutuzov’s detractors—at least temporarily.
However, the victory was tempered by the harsh realities of war on Mordecai Primaris. The tenuous gains could only be sustained if the Imperium managed to fortify the newly reclaimed lands and repel inevitable Chaos counterattacks. The Word Bearers, driven by their unholy devotion to the Ruinous Powers, had proven time and again their ability to regroup and strike back with devastating force.
As the year drew to a close, the Imperium stood at a crossroads on Mordecai Primaris. The reconnection of Westosa and Menoria was a significant achievement, but it remained to be seen whether Kutuzov’s forces could capitalise on this hard-fought victory or if the war would once again descend into stalemate and attrition. For now, the bridgehead stood firm, a fragile bulwark of hope in a world steeped in Chaos.
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