tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323898382024-03-21T07:23:52.596-07:00Aleph Sector 40K CampaignWelcome to the Aleph Sector Campaign blog, Sheffield University Wargames Society's narrative based campaign set in Games Workshop's Warhammer 40,000 universe.
If you are new here, have a read of the Aleph Sector Campaign System. This will explain what the campaign is, how it works etc. If you are really keen you can download the entire ten year history of the campaign!
If you are a new student in Sheffield, visit the Wargames website from the links section on the right to get involved!Duncan Railtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14445341853797710652noreply@blogger.comBlogger2394125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32389838.post-50531452390208704312024-03-11T04:06:00.000-07:002024-03-12T04:40:21.967-07:00Fighting on Enaloth intensifies<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcVyqaWm9UaZb9cVVs97qIPTGoYF3NmZo25w0umW-FI09WV78oHkGLYoNUg3WyLucAnPicJd75NSJQY437PmcUVsmPXMczi9s_GpKOe967-k9g3NJoTS5lZ8Skr9_cPsuDpbtQcnqsRkNCscumAMwqZ87Vk5WjEsnQJ18JJDK4Sbl2G_SwByqNmQ/s1024/necron%20tomb.jpg" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcVyqaWm9UaZb9cVVs97qIPTGoYF3NmZo25w0umW-FI09WV78oHkGLYoNUg3WyLucAnPicJd75NSJQY437PmcUVsmPXMczi9s_GpKOe967-k9g3NJoTS5lZ8Skr9_cPsuDpbtQcnqsRkNCscumAMwqZ87Vk5WjEsnQJ18JJDK4Sbl2G_SwByqNmQ/s320/necron%20tomb.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p>In the ongoing campaign to extend Imperial dominion into the Perseus Deeps, General Veers spearheaded efforts to conquer the necron tombworld of Enaloth. Despite initial setbacks, including the withdrawal of the Black Templars from the Tomb complex of Khamet, Imperial forces persevered, ultimately achieving significant gains in their conquest of the world.</p><p>A bridgehead had been established on Enaloth prior to General Veers' renewed offensive. Tasked with securing the Tomb complex of Khamet, the Black Templars encountered unexpectedly fierce resistance from the entrenched necron forces. Forced to retreat in the face of overwhelming opposition, the Templars regrouped, their resolve undiminished despite the setback.</p><p>However, the high command on Bastien were determined to press on with the offensive despite the astartes setback. Reinforcements from the Lycannon Guard bolstered Imperial ranks, enabling a renewed assault on the Tomb of Khamet. In a brutal engagement involving an entire regiment and armoured support elements, the Imperial Guard forces overwhelmed the necron defenders, seizing control of more than half of the tomb complexes on Enaloth and securing a decisive foothold within the Tomb of Khamet itself.</p><p>As Veers' latest campaign in the Perseus Deeps continued to unfold, general Veers remained resolute in his determination to extend the Emperor's dominion into the darkest reaches of the region, intent on removing the dual Xenos threats of the Necron and the Tau. He had good reason to be confident in victory, as more and more reinforcements flooded in from the Vastrid subsector, although the inevitable conflict with the Tau and Federacy began to concern a number of his staff. For now the necron domains within the Perseus Deeps seemed open to quick conquest. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji07Ac0mHjJjYGDytPesG1SP6Bi5Ut7BDuJgOiIVHNKVAOBSk4xk9ROUmt_RtSm8rzNbpYy-8sbIL2d4VnV421e6-XX9iQWJX1-6VjTNYysI3mHtZ-ZHaWjljpWZwr4s8-bP8sfM94VeSMn2QC2arDP861SuDwVdWO3CzZwa4AAmzfWBRcjBIyfw/s1003/Enaloth%20024-0311.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="497" data-original-width="1003" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji07Ac0mHjJjYGDytPesG1SP6Bi5Ut7BDuJgOiIVHNKVAOBSk4xk9ROUmt_RtSm8rzNbpYy-8sbIL2d4VnV421e6-XX9iQWJX1-6VjTNYysI3mHtZ-ZHaWjljpWZwr4s8-bP8sfM94VeSMn2QC2arDP861SuDwVdWO3CzZwa4AAmzfWBRcjBIyfw/w640-h318/Enaloth%20024-0311.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />Duncan Railtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14445341853797710652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32389838.post-66169592227656307642024-03-11T04:05:00.000-07:002024-03-11T04:05:40.328-07:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm82Zv07URFqBeGzDjGtViS5aMclr6Ju0czP5kF17P67UcZrcpqnHHT6Jf4uxCByn-94Mbub-f3HWv_YQCgjIoS_KAhiS3SLJj0DomUZBH_z6SwZ9clGVv5O64DaOc1SdOD4fvKiXXAdnY_Ujltg8S6VM2qxpSKme5oIPrnFKSBPfD_YINjuMJQg/s800/dark%20angels.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="604" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm82Zv07URFqBeGzDjGtViS5aMclr6Ju0czP5kF17P67UcZrcpqnHHT6Jf4uxCByn-94Mbub-f3HWv_YQCgjIoS_KAhiS3SLJj0DomUZBH_z6SwZ9clGVv5O64DaOc1SdOD4fvKiXXAdnY_Ujltg8S6VM2qxpSKme5oIPrnFKSBPfD_YINjuMJQg/s320/dark%20angels.jpg" width="242" /></a></div>All of New Cerberex's population and infrastructure was now firmly under Tau control, but the continued Dark Angels presence at Mount Bone rankled the Tau high command. Although the Dark Angels were effectively contained within their mountain fortress they represented a point of vulnerability should the Imperium ever try to regain the world. The fire cast commanders also wished to report their total victory to the Ethereal council. A previous attempt to capture the mountain had ended it catastrophic casualties for little gain so the Tau proceeded with caution.<p></p><p>They began by probing the outer defences with small reconnaissance cadres, seeking week points in the defences but the mountain was surrounded with a web of sensor nets and one after another the scouting forces were ambushed by ravenwing or devastated by teleporting terminator attacks from the deathwing who were guided to their positions with pin point accuracy.</p><p>The Tau did identify one location where the defences might be breached and committed a linebreaker cadre to exploiting the weakness. Just such a tactic had worked well in New Feducia and the Tau hoped that success could be replicated here. As the heavy battlesuits closed on the mountain they were met with an aggressive counter attack. The attack stalled in its tracks as the battlesuits engaged, wary about closing the distance and determined to exploit their advantage in fire power. Fighting raged and casualties mounted on both sides but eventually the battlesuits were forced to withdraw. Both sides had sustained heavy losses but the aggressive response had kept the Tau from pressing forward to claim the key positions they would require to breach the fortress.</p><p>Disheartened the Tau commanders analysed the data that had been gathered with much sacrifice. The fortress itself was a subterranean stronghold, immune to even orbital battleship bombardment, and its key position and surrounding sensor web made any approach impossible to conceal. Taking the mountain would require prolonged attractional warfare of a kind that was anathema to the Tau philosophy of war. All analysis lead to the same conclusion, that the military benefit of taking the mountain was simply not worth the cost. Faced with this unpalatable conclusion the Tau moved to a strategy of containment and refocused their resources to future conquests.</p>Duncan Railtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14445341853797710652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32389838.post-84544298274645768022024-03-08T07:26:00.000-08:002024-03-08T07:26:47.305-08:00Aleph Sector 024M42 - current warzones<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUdZbVYYFtguc7tKY5cEIZrM2ddJPNwZ1o-xz5U15OQcOUVzahZaOZl0GIagAuRO9S3Hh8MDlFTVmjl59ofsDhBrk9VWWu1D_nzsr4Kmlm6CLGa3RGIKp0KqAh0yCSxxR82YHtxxblncU_tjm0_AdtITx0ig9oLfKvuiboprAVawE46wDETrnfew/s1587/Sector%2003-024M42.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="629" data-original-width="1587" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUdZbVYYFtguc7tKY5cEIZrM2ddJPNwZ1o-xz5U15OQcOUVzahZaOZl0GIagAuRO9S3Hh8MDlFTVmjl59ofsDhBrk9VWWu1D_nzsr4Kmlm6CLGa3RGIKp0KqAh0yCSxxR82YHtxxblncU_tjm0_AdtITx0ig9oLfKvuiboprAVawE46wDETrnfew/w640-h254/Sector%2003-024M42.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />Duncan Railtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14445341853797710652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32389838.post-13085215345592524102024-03-08T04:48:00.000-08:002024-03-08T05:00:29.365-08:00Last Stand on Lodax Secondus<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHV5tTIp9f4-5cc65UeC0kzRMLOIgZPdaFqLqiUiVAdHZgk82eVPfDbSDJN0kLncWGaVuWoYQxoNoydBsLDnyCNZGz_qmb_UUAjAHiawbCl3t3OX6Di5CpmMHOjbzcil7s2clRqCrYTyS6UfdtyDvYyGUq6n26D97hgJvF5MP5wyDwclCG0hjJZw/s4574/PXL_20240224_140655198.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2863" data-original-width="4574" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHV5tTIp9f4-5cc65UeC0kzRMLOIgZPdaFqLqiUiVAdHZgk82eVPfDbSDJN0kLncWGaVuWoYQxoNoydBsLDnyCNZGz_qmb_UUAjAHiawbCl3t3OX6Di5CpmMHOjbzcil7s2clRqCrYTyS6UfdtyDvYyGUq6n26D97hgJvF5MP5wyDwclCG0hjJZw/s320/PXL_20240224_140655198.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>In the Rifts of Hecate, out on the edges of the Imperium where the Aleph Sector met the Eastern Fringe, the planet of Lodax Secondus stood as in the front line against the encroaching tides of chaos and xenos horrors. Yet, on this fateful day, the defenders of the Imperium faced their greatest trial yet.<p></p><p>The tension was palpable as the Imperial forces, battered and weary, prepared to make their last stand. The Tyranid horde, a relentless tide of chitin and claws, surged against the crumbling fortifications, threatening to engulf all in its path.</p><p>Amidst the chaos, a glimmer of hope shone through the darkness. Commissar McGuffin, bearer of vital intelligence regarding the dreaded Hive Fleet Poseidon, was the Imperium's last hope for survival. With his information in hand, the Imperium rallied to ensure his safe extraction from the doomed world, as Admiral Sommerville's fleet was only hours away.</p><p>Even the Iron Warriors, sworn enemies of the Imperium, set aside their ancient grudges in the face of the greater threat. Together, Imperial and traitor alike stood united against the xenos menace, their determination unwavering in the face of imminent annihilation.</p><p>As endless waves of Tyranids crashed against the bulwarks of the Imperial defences, Commissar McGuffin made a desperate dash to the extraction point. The Deathwing and Iron Warriors Chosen fought with grim resolve, holding the line against the relentless onslaught.</p><p>During the carnage, the Dark Angels Chapter Master emerged as if from nowehere, with some identifying his as the Primarch of legend himself, charging into the fray. With lethal precision, he pursued the monstrous Tyranid beasts, slaying them one by one in a dance of death. Whether this was the mighty Lion El Johnson or these were just the fever dreams of exhausted guardsmen remains an unresolved mystery. Either way the powerful space marine was seen charging into the Tyranid hive swarm with aggressive savagery. Yet, in the heart of the battle, the supreme augmented soldier of humanity faced his ultimate challenge: the dreaded Swarm Lord, embodiment of the Tyranid hive mind. In a clash of titans, the Dark Angel commander fought valiantly, but in the end, he fell before the monstrous might of his foe. No body was ever recovered however, so whether this account is true, or a heroic myth cannot be verified.</p><p>As desperation reached its zenith, salvation descended from the heavens as Admiral Sommerville arrived: the Mastodon, a behemoth of war, crashed down from orbit, blocking the path of the onrushing Tyranids and protecting McGuffin at all costs. With a thunderous roar, it trampled the weakened Swarm Lord beneath its colossal treads.</p><p>Now the Genestealer cults, vile servants of the Tyranid menace, swarmed the extraction point, their numbers seemingly endless. Only through the heroic sacrifice of countless lives did the Imperium hold fast against the relentless tide of xenos horrors.</p><p>In the end, amidst the ruins of Lodax Secondus, Commissar McGuffin emerged unharmed, his precious cargo of intelligence intact. Though victory came at a great cost, the defenders of the Imperium had held the line against the encroaching darkness, ensuring that hope endured even in the face of inevitable doom. As the Tyranids consumed the planet in their ravenous hunger, the sacrifice of those who fought and fell would be remembered.</p>Duncan Railtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14445341853797710652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32389838.post-66569838861573297412024-03-07T01:58:00.000-08:002024-03-08T07:10:23.958-08:00Novgorod Guard expand bridgehead on Enaloth<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSfqb7spVgnnfoEyY1l4gHH5kwktSuGi762zFh5BY_0fN7WBoxxwGSBnu6zXbZGDbfgt5O_2YGG7r9ywtwGDXZU9QYeue7P9Inn93_99qbTQa56ls3xIbSPHrzU1dxA8Y8Q8jvTQIazfHuTiVVCV75OYdO2VPbjuTml4_W_CSOLIVWhwObPt8eCQ/s1024/Novgorod.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="676" data-original-width="1024" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSfqb7spVgnnfoEyY1l4gHH5kwktSuGi762zFh5BY_0fN7WBoxxwGSBnu6zXbZGDbfgt5O_2YGG7r9ywtwGDXZU9QYeue7P9Inn93_99qbTQa56ls3xIbSPHrzU1dxA8Y8Q8jvTQIazfHuTiVVCV75OYdO2VPbjuTml4_W_CSOLIVWhwObPt8eCQ/s320/Novgorod.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Situated to the galactic north of the Mordecai system, the system of Enaloth had emerged as a pivotal battleground in the struggle for dominance within the Perseus Deeps as 024M42 began. The Imperial forces, led by the experienced and now long serving General Veers, recognised the strategic significance of Enaloth in their broader campaign against the encroaching forces of Chaos and the Tau Empire. With the new pathway through the Cicatrix Maledictum secured, the Imperium sought to expand its dominion into the galactic east, and Enaloth, with its necron-infested tombs, stood as a formidable barrier to their ambitions.<p></p><p>In late 023M42, the Imperium had made landfall on Enaloth, securing a precarious foothold amidst the ancient ruins and desolate landscapes that covered the planet's surface. Gradually, they fortified their landing zone, preparing themselves conscientiously for the inevitable confrontation with the awakened Necrons.</p><p>As General Kutuzov ground out a brutal campaign against the forces of Chaos in the Mordecai system, the Novgorod Guard now spearheaded the Imperial offensive on Enaloth. With their usual implacable resolve, they launched a relentless assault against the Necron defences, their artillery fire and ranks of Leman Russ tanks forming an impenetrable wall against the advancing xenos.</p><p>The Necrons, not content to allow the armies of humanity to simply take their world, launched a counter attack against the Imperial invaders, their mechanical forms marching directly into the teeth of massed Imperial firepower. Yet, despite their resilience, they faltered in the face of the Imperial Guard's steadfast defence, as their ranks were decimated by charges from the specialist Novgorod cavalry units.</p><p>By early 03.024M42, the tide of battle had turned decisively in favour of the Imperium. Fully half of Enaloth lay under Imperial control, and the progression of the campaign was precisely on General Veers' pre-invasion schedule. However, the struggle for Enaloth was far from over. The Necrons, ancient and undying, remained a formidable foe, their wrath unquenched by the loss of territory. As the Imperium pressed forward, their resolve would be tested, as the battles ahead would be fought not only in the desolate tombs of Enaloth but in the very heart of darkness itself.</p>Duncan Railtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14445341853797710652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32389838.post-46048835946997265262024-02-11T14:33:00.000-08:002024-02-12T13:56:12.051-08:00Mordecai Primaris: Breakout from Westosa<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUnZpBlE8k9cETwIH28y-nOpJIrRfdkV0NfyCqR9aNPtb2pNTuD0jiNy7U1lTSJybMNfx8quL2UqYCoiGJZaJV8x78CAxn_2dst9hezwyd-jW3GsLdUrB5M2X3gTBaWMOnUaHQp8ZBWe1cuQgnha5pMvbYNiaaGaAeD1qG-lz9t6eyroGi57AEYQ/s790/Chimera.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="790" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUnZpBlE8k9cETwIH28y-nOpJIrRfdkV0NfyCqR9aNPtb2pNTuD0jiNy7U1lTSJybMNfx8quL2UqYCoiGJZaJV8x78CAxn_2dst9hezwyd-jW3GsLdUrB5M2X3gTBaWMOnUaHQp8ZBWe1cuQgnha5pMvbYNiaaGaAeD1qG-lz9t6eyroGi57AEYQ/s320/Chimera.png" width="320" /></a></div>By early 023M42 the Imperium had established two footholds on the world of Mordecai Primaris. Having built up supplies in early 02.024M42 General Kutuzov was coming under pressure to make progress, and despite his reservations about the task ahead, he recognised he had to deliver victory soon otherwise the morale of the army would start to diminish.<p></p><p>The stage was set in the desolate wastelands east of Westosa, where General Kutuzov devised a daring plan to strike out towards the Menoria Hive Sprawl via the strategic Harian Mesa. His vision: a lightning advance that would shatter the defenses of the chaos forces between Westosa and Menoria, securing a vital foothold in the ongoing struggle for dominance.</p><p>However, fate had other plans, for awaiting Kutuzov and his Novgorod Guard was a formidable force of the Death Guard, known ominously as the House of Eschar. Like a dark and diseased spectre, they blocked the path to Menoria, their ranks bolstered by the taint of Chaos and the stench of decay.</p><p>The clash that ensued was brutal, with both forces engaging in close quarters fighting. A fierce battle erupted as both sides unleashed the full fury of war upon one another. The ground trembled beneath the thunderous advance of Leman Russ battle tanks, stalwart symbols of Imperial might, their adamantine hulls proving resilient against the weaponry of the Death Guard.</p><p>Yet, for all their might, the Novgorod Guard faced challenges of their own. The accuracy of their Vanquisher tanks faltered, their shots falling short against the corrupted armour of the Death Guard. On the front lines, Novgorod cavalry charged valiantly, only to be met with unyielding resistance as the Death Guard weathered the storm of their assaults with grim resolve.</p><p>In a fateful turn of events, Kutuzov's meticulously laid plans were disrupted by a devastating teleport strike from Death Guard Terminators. Like avatars of death, they materialized behind Imperial lines, their merciless advance laying waste to Imperial artillery and sowing chaos amidst the ranks.</p><p>As the battle raged on, both sides endured heavy casualties, their forces depleted and their resolve tested to its limits. Yet, in the crucible of conflict, Kutuzov's superior numbers and logistical advantage proved decisive. Despite the toll exacted by the battle, the Harian Mesa fell under Imperial control, a hard-won strategic victory in the face of overwhelming adversity, although at great cost in manpower and resources.</p><p>The campaign was far from over however. As the dust settled and the echoes of battle faded, General Kutuzov knew that another offensive would be needed to reach the second imperial foothold at Menoria Hive. The struggle for dominance in the war-torn Mordecai system continued unabated, each victory and defeat shaping the fate of the campaign and the course of the sector's history.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuUpOFOfwI6N8CTixXMhoEMvpeqEAZ0WUKwWonYkyNEaHECvxdeYA9yM1TLNKY95OHoIit-CB49q_PvPnL_fg8Lme3P_JDyRiuhNixuHbbxgwzzD1FDlxM0qaqVdowXLm1ytkSdZrezZN-_SkoLGcFWMTmgkvnn4buIb-pwZKPDat_TOcCXvhweg/s748/Mordecai%20Primaris%20East%201202.024M42.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="305" data-original-width="748" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuUpOFOfwI6N8CTixXMhoEMvpeqEAZ0WUKwWonYkyNEaHECvxdeYA9yM1TLNKY95OHoIit-CB49q_PvPnL_fg8Lme3P_JDyRiuhNixuHbbxgwzzD1FDlxM0qaqVdowXLm1ytkSdZrezZN-_SkoLGcFWMTmgkvnn4buIb-pwZKPDat_TOcCXvhweg/w640-h260/Mordecai%20Primaris%20East%201202.024M42.png" width="640" /></a></div>Duncan Railtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14445341853797710652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32389838.post-6616623970172898452024-02-11T14:32:00.000-08:002024-02-12T15:39:55.904-08:00Tau suffer setback on Gamador<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Dd_SB_Zi54TCHx0ahpllNUzWbfWNssqmvA22ktcNDGQ9YQIdmyyc35gw5AbpJJHRrD67K2TNSBYiNgt85EXj-nT0orylMF5nr5_Uhyphenhyphen3p9ezRtZ6910F5vkmhhIudmthns_Ak62pvdlp6qha7Zb5iH3sp8MaRMyCLV6Zb7y6EXaUJCcYIH6VK1w/s297/necron_art1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="297" data-original-width="221" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Dd_SB_Zi54TCHx0ahpllNUzWbfWNssqmvA22ktcNDGQ9YQIdmyyc35gw5AbpJJHRrD67K2TNSBYiNgt85EXj-nT0orylMF5nr5_Uhyphenhyphen3p9ezRtZ6910F5vkmhhIudmthns_Ak62pvdlp6qha7Zb5iH3sp8MaRMyCLV6Zb7y6EXaUJCcYIH6VK1w/s1600/necron_art1.jpg" width="221" /></a></div>Amidst the desolate ruins of Gamador, the Tau Empire sought to expand its influence on the ancient tomb world and the wider region of the Perseus Deeps. However, what they encountered was far beyond their expectations, as the slumbering Necrons rose from their age-old rest to repel the invaders. <p></p><p>Having easily established a foothold on Gamador, the Tau envisioned swift conquest, yet the Necrons, guardians of the planet's ancient secrets, were not prepared to relinquish their domain without a fight. Awakened by the encroaching Tau, the ancient xenos stirred from their dormancy, their metallic forms emerging from the depths of the tomb world to confront the intruders.</p><p>02.024M42 marked a turning point in the Tau campaign for the world, as the first signs of significant Necron resistance manifested with devastating clarity. A Tau patrol, tasked with exploring the supposedly uninhabited Necron ruins, encountered an unexpected and sizeable Necron force, rather than the occasional Tomb Sentinel. In a swift and brutal assault, the Necrons overwhelmed the advanced Tau patrol, their advanced technology and resilience proving too much for the invaders.</p><p>For hours, the sands of Gamador bore witness to the ferocious battle that ensued. Tau warriors clashed with the ancient xenos, their firepower pitted against the implacable might of the Necron legions. Despite valiant efforts and the successful elimination of the enemy commander, the Tau suffered heavy casualties in the face of the relentless Necron onslaught.</p><p>As the engagement wore on, it became evident to the Tau high command that the conquest of Gamador by the Tau Empire would not be a straightforward endeavour. The Necrons, ancient and undying, stood as a formidable barrier to Tau expansion, and in the aftermath of this latest encounter, the Tau were forced to reassess their strategy, recognizing the stubborn nature of their adversaries and the challenges that lay ahead. The conflict for Gamador had only just begun, and the Tau Empire would need to muster all its strength and cunning if it hoped to emerge triumphant in the face of the ancient and implacable Necrons.</p>Duncan Railtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14445341853797710652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32389838.post-13328939897487771162024-02-11T07:49:00.000-08:002024-02-11T07:49:15.560-08:00Phyrrho Zeta Consumed<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjxFzAYteAq2xjt0oZpLhB3Mj4ErRgpDjWTvADCfSaxvgla-KbygibqaSp985wjEOiGA3srdWBLo22mRn9xQDiltvw85Ex7xcVCJnMog0ZhBBr-N8wLvMEcZOIMPxU8vgoZm2b20PV3OqKa1sEnYlqswBMt49u89GoXn0EEjjow7XIlinRWXh_vw/s400/1D4EEDE771304EEBD76F234EEBD4EC_tyranid_art_picture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="286" data-original-width="400" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjxFzAYteAq2xjt0oZpLhB3Mj4ErRgpDjWTvADCfSaxvgla-KbygibqaSp985wjEOiGA3srdWBLo22mRn9xQDiltvw85Ex7xcVCJnMog0ZhBBr-N8wLvMEcZOIMPxU8vgoZm2b20PV3OqKa1sEnYlqswBMt49u89GoXn0EEjjow7XIlinRWXh_vw/s320/1D4EEDE771304EEBD76F234EEBD4EC_tyranid_art_picture.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>By 02.042M42 the growth of tyranid attacks from hive fleet Poseiden continued unabated. Despite the Imperium defeating wave after wave of the Xenos at their forward bases, on the other worlds of the Rifts of Hecate the tyranids were eagerly turning biomass into legions of monstrous creatures evolved to overwhelm any foe.<p></p><p>On Phyrrho Zeta, the clash between Tyranids and Necrons reverberated across the desolate landscape, as the relentless advance of the bioengineered horrors overwhelmed the ancient legions of metallic warriors. Amidst the ruins of the necron civilization, the Tyranids surged forth with ravenous hunger, their bioforms tearing through the defences of the Necron tombs.</p><p>In the heart of the conflict, a titanic confrontation unfolded as the Necron Overlord, led his undying warriors against the swarming Tyranid horde. Arcs of energy clashed with cascades of acidic venom, illuminating the battlefield in a surreal display of cosmic warfare. Despite their mastery of arcane technology, the Necrons found themselves outmatched by the sheer ferocity and overwhelming numbers of their bioengineered adversaries.</p><p>As the last echoes of the Necron resistance faded into oblivion, the Tyranids surged forth, their insatiable hunger driving them ever onward. Phyrrho Zeta was consumed by the voracious swarm and now the tendrils of the hive fleet extended towards the Webway, threatening to invade the arcane corridors of the Aeldari civilisation.</p><p>On the shadowed world of Lodax Secundus, the Dark Eldar watched with growing horror as the Tyranid threat loomed ever closer to the fringes of their domain. From the twisted spires of their labyrinthine city, the sinister denizens of Commorragh momentarily set aside their ancient vendettas to face this common enemy.</p><p>As the first tendrils of the hive fleet breached the boundaries of the Webway, the Dark Eldar were forced to take action. They unleashed a tide of nightmarish horrors upon the encroaching Tyranids, their cruel blades cutting through chitinous armor with merciless precision. The battle was bloody, with many drukhari lives lost to the xenos creatures, but the webway had for now at least been protected from a catastrophic incursion by hive fleet Poseidon.</p>Duncan Railtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14445341853797710652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32389838.post-68901464287559866332024-01-28T02:58:00.000-08:002024-01-28T02:59:15.157-08:00New Cerberex falls to the Tau<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieRmK6iSloSxodjhWKQgpTPU8yCKEeFUriju8bAd66JlqLyMx-ugXeCTFuu_F9jioClfsTbjXX-bBKIwuxNN4DX6Rx6MO56yW0ss90kJCD0xUptyqp_lAO4tWgFlRzCDQqOjZAT30U1NbXnaNaGlCNL3PN96HXgX6ZLavwz5_iavNKpNjsbapR_w/s4032/422514495_923150949430539_1172533206191223061_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieRmK6iSloSxodjhWKQgpTPU8yCKEeFUriju8bAd66JlqLyMx-ugXeCTFuu_F9jioClfsTbjXX-bBKIwuxNN4DX6Rx6MO56yW0ss90kJCD0xUptyqp_lAO4tWgFlRzCDQqOjZAT30U1NbXnaNaGlCNL3PN96HXgX6ZLavwz5_iavNKpNjsbapR_w/s320/422514495_923150949430539_1172533206191223061_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>The siege of New Feducia on New Cerberex had dragged on for what felt like an eternity. The once-proud city now lay in ruins, its spires shattered, its streets littered with rubble and the detritus of war. The air was thick with smoke and the acrid stench of burning debris, a constant reminder of the ceaseless bombardment that had ravaged the city.<p></p><p>For the Tau, encircling New Feducia had become a matter of strategic importance. They sought to weaken the Imperial defences, to break their spirit and claim the city as their own. Their relentless barrage had reduced much of the city to rubble, but the defenders held fast, their resolve unyielding even in the face of overwhelming odds.</p><p>On the outskirts of the city, the Imperial Guard launched counter-bombardments, their artillery thundering defiance against the Tau positions. It was a desperate bid to push back the encroaching enemy, to buy precious time for the beleaguered defenders within the city walls.</p><p>In the midst of this chaos, Commander Staunch Heart stood at the head of a crack force of Battlesuits, their sleek forms cutting through the smoke-choked skies like avenging angels. Their mission was clear: breach the Tau lines, clear the city of enemy forces, and secure Governor Rudolfus.</p><p>Federal Intelligence agents had whispered of Rudolfus's potential defection, of his susceptibility to persuasion, particularly from his brother Leopold, a staunch advocate of the Tau cause. It was a risky gambit, but in war, desperate times called for desperate measures.</p><p>As the days stretched into weeks, the Imperium found itself reduced to a ragtag assembly of Librian and Cerberex guardsmen, their numbers dwindling with each passing skirmish. The small Dark Angels force stationed at Mount Bone could do little to intervene, their numbers insufficient to turn the tide of battle.</p><p>And so, amidst the ruins of New Feducia, the stage was set for a final showdown. The Tau prepared to launch their assault, while the Imperium, battered but unbroken, braced itself for the inevitable onslaught. In the shadow of looming spires and amidst the wreckage of war, the fate of New Feducia hung in the balance, a city teetering on the edge of oblivion, awaiting the decisive stroke that would determine its destiny, which came on 2701.024M42.</p><p>Commander Staunch Heart stood at the forefront of the Tau advance, her spirit unwavering amidst the chaos of war. With each passing day, the city's defences weakened, reduced to rubble under the relentless assault. But within the smoke and fire, hope still flickered, a beacon for those who dared to resist the Tau's advance.</p><p>Imperial Librians and Cerberex defenders, ragged and weary, held their ground against the Tau onslaught. Leman Russ demolishers roared defiance, their cannons thundering in the face of the enemy. Yet, for every victory won, a dozen more challenges emerged, as Tau Tiger Sharks streaked across the sky, their lethal payloads wreaking havoc among the Imperial ranks.</p><p>As the battle raged on, the Tau's elite Crisis and Stealth Suits emerged from the shadows, striking at the heart of the Imperial defenses. Stormtroopers fell beneath the hail of fire, their valiant efforts unable to stem the tide of green-armoured warriors pressing relentlessly forward.</p><p>But amidst the chaos and bloodshed, a glimmer of hope emerged. A small band of Imperial heavy weapons teams, holed up in a ruined building, fought with a determination born of desperation. Their sacrifice bought precious moments, but it wasn't enough. The Tau Riptide Battlesuit dominated the streets of the capital, routing many of the rapidly conscripted defenders and shattering Imperial morale.</p><p>As the Tau pushed on towards the heart of the city, amidst the ruins of the command bunker Commander Staunch Heart led her Crisis team in the pre-planned daring assault. With every step, they faced death, but with every blow, they struck back with a ferocity that defied all reason. Theirs was a mission of sacrifice, a mission that would be remembered for generations to come.</p><p>And as the smoke cleared and the echoes of battle faded, New Feducia stood liberated, a testament to the valour of those who fought and fell in its defense. The Tau victory was hard-won, their losses heavy, but Governor Rudolphus had been captured alive.</p><p>With the dust settling over the ruins of New Feducia, the Tau Empire were satisfied with their victory, yet the shadows of conflict lingered. The Dark Angels' monastery, perched atop Mount Bone, remained a bastion of defiance, a constant reminder of the Imperium's resilience.</p><p>This astartes presence would need to be dealt with, but the costly assault on the capital of New Cerberex had yielded more than just territory. Through persuasion and coercion, the Cerberex noblemen and Governor Rudolfus had been swayed to the Tau cause. Their allegiance ensured the compliance of the populace, alleviating the need for a large occupying force. The Tau's grip on New Cerberex tightened, securing the planet for their expanding empire.</p><p>As the Tau turned their gaze towards the Mabb Nebula, the conquest of Hylas beckoned. With the lessons learned from New Feducia, they strategized their next move, plotting the expansion of their influence across the stars.</p><p>Yet, even as the Tau celebrated their triumph, whispers of dissent echoed through the windswept ruins. In the heart of Mount Bone, the Dark Angels watched and waited, their resolve unshaken, their determination unyielding. For in the grim darkness of the 41st millennium, the fires of war burned eternal, and the struggle for dominance raged on, unfettered by the passing of time.</p>Duncan Railtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14445341853797710652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32389838.post-9461914459616752562024-01-22T01:20:00.000-08:002024-01-22T01:20:12.262-08:00Ynnari raid on Mendesum - The Rifts of Hecate<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyKSJ93cLfM-ovstemPLhK6xlIMDuLEl6f5WUaJ0krlou8sN_zC3vrhq4q082nrvaSCu-hoWpRiVMaG8HjV-CyCWRdy03cvs3cKLcz0-39rbOPzOS8yA01RVxhHA5A0BWdHXDkecW7zwQtpOmd3P8MToGfgDT-Pj6VGSiLF5mIbTpIYahbwGMGWw/s1024/ynarri%20nurgle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyKSJ93cLfM-ovstemPLhK6xlIMDuLEl6f5WUaJ0krlou8sN_zC3vrhq4q082nrvaSCu-hoWpRiVMaG8HjV-CyCWRdy03cvs3cKLcz0-39rbOPzOS8yA01RVxhHA5A0BWdHXDkecW7zwQtpOmd3P8MToGfgDT-Pj6VGSiLF5mIbTpIYahbwGMGWw/s320/ynarri%20nurgle.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Date: 2201_042M42<p></p><p>The Rifts of Hecate, a desolate and foreboding region within the warp-torn landscape of the Hadron Expanse, became the stage for a conflict between the Ynnari and the Death Guard in late 01.042M42. The Ynnari, driven by motives shrouded in mystery, launched a daring raid on the corrupted world of Mendesum, seeking to disrupt the plans of Nurgle that festered in the heart of the Death Guard.</p><p>The twisted landscape of Mendesum was a chaotic canvas as the Ynnari forces materialized amidst the ethereal energies of the webway. Yvraine, the charismatic leader of the Ynnari, led a formidable force that included the spectral Yncarne and the deadly Drazhar. Across the miasmic battlefield, the Death Guard, under the command of a formidable warlord, prepared to repel the Ynnari incursion.</p><p>The clash erupted in a whirlwind of psychic energies and diseased mists. The Yncarne, a harbinger of death, wove through the Plague Marines with an ethereal grace. Yvraine, wielding her relic blade, danced amidst the chaos, cutting down Death Guard warriors with each fluid strike.</p><p>As the battle unfolded, a massive entity of tentacles emerged, a foul manifestation of Nurgle's grotesque power. Yvraine, despite her agility, found herself ensnared and overwhelmed. The Yncarne, fueled by the sacrifice of its leader, intensified its assault, driving back the Death Guard forces.</p><p>In a duel of blades, Drazhar confronted the Death Guard warlord, a hulking figure oozing with decay. The Master of Blades proved relentless, and with a swift and lethal strike, he claimed victory, severing the head of the Death Guard warlord.</p><p>Despite the setbacks, the Death Guard fought with tenacity. A lone Plagueburst Crawler, shrouded in toxic fumes, refused to succumb to the Ynnari onslaught. The Yncarne, surrounded by its spectral retinue, engaged in multiple combats, and a Voidraven bomber unleashed a barrage of firepower. However, the Plagueburst Crawler endured, a testament to Nurgle's perverse resilience.</p><p>As the battle reached its climax, the Ynnari achieved a narrow victory. The disruption caused to Nurgle's plans was evident, though the reasons behind the Ynnari's attack remained veiled in mystery. Yvraine's sacrifice cast a somber tone over the battlefield, while the surviving Ynnari forces retreated into the webway, leaving the corrupted world of Mendesum in a state of upheaval. The Death Guard, though battered, continued their relentless march in the service of Nurgle, their plans disrupted but not entirely thwarted.</p>Duncan Railtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14445341853797710652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32389838.post-31710854007363592042024-01-08T07:39:00.000-08:002024-01-08T07:45:18.401-08:00Imperial Inquisition Report - Strategic Situation in the Imperium of Mankind<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxgZ0XYuhvPd4RI02dj3a9XsrooljqB9awJ-O3b_myamvbGbwBB0K1mCNORck6xv36jbu48MSsycTzzMzj4kY2OFv7AY9AE9gPV5jw7iABC5Tccjv_wKuGcoISa1kQT0d67CrTH2gd5kzf9GJoA1LRFBSdcT8slQNWBqlZwnGfrl_O-iXr5B67DA/s257/180px-Ordo_Hereticus.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="257" data-original-width="180" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxgZ0XYuhvPd4RI02dj3a9XsrooljqB9awJ-O3b_myamvbGbwBB0K1mCNORck6xv36jbu48MSsycTzzMzj4kY2OFv7AY9AE9gPV5jw7iABC5Tccjv_wKuGcoISa1kQT0d67CrTH2gd5kzf9GJoA1LRFBSdcT8slQNWBqlZwnGfrl_O-iXr5B67DA/s1600/180px-Ordo_Hereticus.JPG" width="180" /></a></div>+++<p></p><p><b>Imperial Inquisition Report - Strategic Situation in the Imperium of Mankind</b></p><p><b>Date</b>: 0801.024M42</p><p><b>Inquisitor</b>: [REDACTED]</p><p><b>Subject</b>: Strategic Assessment of Imperium's Current Situation</p><p><b>Overview</b>:</p><p>As mandated by the holy duty of the Inquisition, this report provides a comprehensive assessment of the strategic situation within the Imperium of Mankind. The Imperium's recent acquisition of superior logistics through the newly discovered Foramen Nova, a navigable passage through the dreaded Cicatrix Maledictum to the Perseus Deeps, has presented both unprecedented opportunities and challenges.</p><p><b>Logistics Advancements</b>:</p><p>The opening of the Foramen Nova has greatly enhanced our logistical capabilities, allowing for swifter reinforcement and supply routes to the far reaches of the Imperium. This newfound strategic advantage is poised to be a cornerstone in the forthcoming campaigns against the enemies of the Emperor.</p><p><b>Military Operations</b>:</p><p><i>General Veers Deployment:</i></p><p>The Imperium's military strategy involves deploying General Veers to Enaloth, from where he will launch operations against various Tau and Necron held planets. His mission extends beyond Enaloth, encompassing strategic objectives across the sector. The Imperium expects this to be a decisive move to counter Tau expansionism.</p><p><i>General Kutuzov's Mission:</i></p><p>Simultaneously, General Kutuzov is tasked with securing the vital Mordecai system from the forces of Chaos. This strategic stronghold must be protected at all costs, serving as a linchpin in our defense against the traitors to the Emperor.</p><p><b>Challenges in the Rifts of Hecate:</b></p><p>Despite these advances, the Imperium faces formidable challenges in the Rifts of Hecate. The ambitious plan to push to the galactic fringe is impeded by the menacing presence of Tyranids and Necrons. The Inquisition must closely monitor developments in this region and advise on tactical adjustments to safeguard our interests.</p><p><b>Ork Threat:</b></p><p>The perennial threat posed by the Orks remains a constant concern. Vigilance is paramount, and strategic defenses must be bolstered to repel any Ork incursions that may disrupt our operations in key sectors.</p><p><b>Tau Expansion in Zadoc Subsector and Perseus Deeps:</b></p><p>In addition to the localized threats, the Tau Empire is eyeing expansion into the Zadoc Subsector and Perseus Deeps. This necessitates proactive measures to counter Tau influence and safeguard Imperial territories. Inquisitorial assets are advised to monitor and assess Tau movements diligently.</p><p><b>Recommendations</b>:</p><p><b>Enhanced Surveillance</b>: Increase surveillance and intelligence-gathering efforts in the Rifts of Hecate to monitor Necron and Tyranid activities.</p><p><b>Strategic Defence</b>: Fortify key defensive positions in the path of Ork invasions, ensuring that their disruptive influence is minimized.</p><p><b>Inquisitorial Oversight</b>: Deploy Inquisitorial assets to closely monitor Tau expansionist activities and gather intelligence on their intentions and capabilities.</p><p><b>Coordination of Forces</b>: Facilitate seamless coordination between General Veers' and General Kutuzov's forces to ensure a unified front against the Tau threat.</p><p><b>Continued Exploration</b>: Exploit the logistical advantages provided by the Foramen Nova for continued exploration and expansion into uncharted territories.</p><p><b>Conclusion</b>:</p><p>The Imperium stands at a critical juncture in the Aleph Sector, armed with newfound logistical prowess and a determined military strategy. The challenges posed by the Tau, Orks, Tyranids, and Necrons demand unwavering vigilance and proactive measures. Through the righteous efforts of the Inquisition, the Imperium shall prevail in the Emperor's name.</p><p>+++</p><p><br /></p>Duncan Railtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14445341853797710652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32389838.post-38201258010141694112024-01-04T06:51:00.000-08:002024-01-07T14:01:11.948-08:00Strategic situation 0101.024M42<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdvaNjgKBgMs85CxpAZCROp0PoKwjUoNREmVIVdJDiS20M3oBWkmOlyCyUM0DDI6gWCifglIzxfVnNjIwyxpl8xezpx9-1wYnHhRTRvvVkzSbWD3I9Aeu5ejWe99Me-IV_Rg4j7GjZjJ13g9KwqLHfcAXCqkUJA1KCqN5ahitlGKKjiPKjsEIerw/s1590/Sector%200701_024M42.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="623" data-original-width="1590" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdvaNjgKBgMs85CxpAZCROp0PoKwjUoNREmVIVdJDiS20M3oBWkmOlyCyUM0DDI6gWCifglIzxfVnNjIwyxpl8xezpx9-1wYnHhRTRvvVkzSbWD3I9Aeu5ejWe99Me-IV_Rg4j7GjZjJ13g9KwqLHfcAXCqkUJA1KCqN5ahitlGKKjiPKjsEIerw/w640-h250/Sector%200701_024M42.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <b>Warzones 0101.024M42</b><p></p><p>MORDECAI: General Kutuzov and his armies launch their landings on Mordecai Primaris having captured Tersius and Secundus. Victory for the Imperium against the forces of chaos is within reach, but will it end up in a costly stalemate?</p><p>ENALOTH: General Veers launches his second Perseus Deeps crusade landing on Necron held Enaloth, but has other wider plans.</p><p>GAMORDAL: The Tau invade the Necron world as part of their Perseus Expansion Sphere. </p><p>ZADOC: Chaos held Zadoc is one of two major worlds not yet under Tau or Federal control in the Zadoc subsector. Aided by the Kel Sandros Eldar the Tau have invaded Zadoc as of 0101.024M42.</p><p>THE MABB NEBULA: If a quick victory can be obtained on New Cerberex, the Tau aim to conquer the ork held worlds of Bothorion and Kallack, and the remaining Imperial world of Hylas.</p><p>THE RIFTS OF HECATE: All factions vie for control of the worlds that lead to the Eastern Fringe and the Hecate Gap.</p>Duncan Railtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14445341853797710652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32389838.post-47849267995186698832024-01-04T06:50:00.001-08:002024-01-07T08:41:54.390-08:00Action in the Rifts of Hecate <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMone7Btv_bt4eYoet8WlwsaLr2IoBl0_8oGuywZ0dmlXgphyFSu8EVRB-bA__ZiNCqcdDOC0oiUinTpC-3UTQ6HRem9E4gbgvNP_ZqUXEGyU27lw4NSLa00a3SlBG4KRFgQRTyqJJ6N83KLkfEzaoN8CbVbfN-p1z2knLnoF9BLEhOqrb0ZeFTA/s1024/Nids1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMone7Btv_bt4eYoet8WlwsaLr2IoBl0_8oGuywZ0dmlXgphyFSu8EVRB-bA__ZiNCqcdDOC0oiUinTpC-3UTQ6HRem9E4gbgvNP_ZqUXEGyU27lw4NSLa00a3SlBG4KRFgQRTyqJJ6N83KLkfEzaoN8CbVbfN-p1z2knLnoF9BLEhOqrb0ZeFTA/s320/Nids1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>As the Tyranids continued to ineffectually throw themselves on the defences of Helos Majoris, in late 023M42 they did achieve a decisive victory against the Thousand Sons Legion elsewhere in the Rifts of Hecate. The small garrison defending Phyro Zeta found itself overwhelmed by the insatiable Tyranid swarm, and were forced to call for aid from the astartes legion else be annihilated. Despite the arcane powers of the Thousand Sons, the Tyranids, driven by an unrelenting hunger, swept through the chaos defences, leaving the garrison utterly destroyed and the Thousand Sons suffering heavy casualties. As Phyro Zeta fell to the Tyranids, the forces of chaos faced a shattering defeat, leaving them with only Calthinghum as a forward base in the region.<p></p><p>Meanwhile General Maximus was growing tired of the constant raids on Helos Majoris by elements of Hive Fleet Poseidon. Imperial strategists, driven by an equally resolute determination to cleanse the region of the alien menace, assembled a formidable coalition of regiments, Space Marine companies, and Inquisitorial forces to gain a foothold on Lodax, a system where the Tyranids were entrenched but had not yet consumed the world.</p><p>After a week in the warp, the landings on Lodax were uneventful, but the Novgorod Imperial Guard soon came into contact with the Tyranid swarm. Employing a combined arms force of cavalry and tanks the Novgorod, by now no stranger to the alien menace, set about the task of eliminating the xenos creatures. The powerful tanks of the Novgorod forces unleashed devastating volleys, precision-guided by expert tank commanders, decimating key Tyranid synapse creatures and even the colossal Norn Queen in the opening salvos.</p><p>The Tyranid anti-tank bioforms seemed to struggle with their aim, providing a fortunate respite for the Guard's armoured units. As the lines finally closed to point blank range, the disciplined cavalry and infantry of Novgorod gained the upper hand. In a pivotal moment, the renowned Death Leaper and a bioform known as "Old One Eye" met their demise at the hands of expertly coordinated strikes. The battlefield, strewn with the remains of the Tyranid swarm, reflected the Guards' triumph, as the xenos were purged from the planet.</p>Duncan Railtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14445341853797710652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32389838.post-48045360116657467982024-01-04T06:50:00.000-08:002024-01-07T02:50:11.534-08:00Stalemate on Haven<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2rBV0nTQ2OxOqSyN42Jib-0G66rehrGv3phlhF4c2RM1pHePc3ScJ2Mq9AmxmNEMjfUMbmIVW18R-aJ_YNsIFmaKAx5fxY7bRtbZ2gGiRo76u_-7ONEuxXU5yvpsTn8BN6tKMX34Jx1vU17g0Ohx_IOlSNNoQVUiKSnZFtjofX-SkglBA5UmJg/s1024/ork%20warboss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2rBV0nTQ2OxOqSyN42Jib-0G66rehrGv3phlhF4c2RM1pHePc3ScJ2Mq9AmxmNEMjfUMbmIVW18R-aJ_YNsIFmaKAx5fxY7bRtbZ2gGiRo76u_-7ONEuxXU5yvpsTn8BN6tKMX34Jx1vU17g0Ohx_IOlSNNoQVUiKSnZFtjofX-SkglBA5UmJg/s320/ork%20warboss.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The desolate planet of Haven, a forsaken wasteland on the Eastern Fringe in the Hecate Gap, bore witness to a relentless war between the Imperium and the Blood Fang Ork tribe. The barren landscape echoed with the cacophony of war, as both factions clashed in a battle for dominance.<p></p><p>Tech-Priest Dominus Serrax, a revered member of the Adeptus Mechanicus, led his forces with unwavering determination. Inquisitor Sylas Malvern, a stern enforcer of the Emperor's will, stood by his side. The war on Haven had reached a stalemate, the forces of the Mechanicus struggling to contain the relentless onslaught of the cunning Blood Fang Orks.</p><p>The Blood Fang Warboss, a colossal Ork adorned in crude, ramshackle armor, reveled in the chaos of battle. His red eyes glowed with a savage intelligence as he rallied his Greenskin horde against the mechanical might of the Adeptus Mechanicus.</p><p>In the heart of the ongoing conflict, Tech-Priest Serrax, surrounded by his fellow Enginseers, identified the Warboss as the linchpin of the Ork assault. With the canticles of the Omnissiah echoing through the air, Serrax advanced to confront the Warboss in single combat.</p><p>The Enginseer moved with a grace that defied his augmented form, wielding his omnissian axe with a precision that surprised the brutish Ork Warboss. Arcs of electricity crackled as Serrax engaged the leader of the Ork army in a dance of technological mastery and raw, primal strength. The Ork Warboss, momentarily caught off guard, found himself gravely wounded as the Enginseer's omnissian axe bit deep into his armored form.</p><p>Yet, victory for the Adeptus Mechanicus was not to be. The warboss, fueled by Orkish rage and an indomitable will to survive, unleashed a devastating counterattack. With a thunderous blow, the he left Tech-Priest Serrax gravely wounded, his augmetic body failing.</p><p>As the stalemate persisted, Inquisitor Malvern, witnessing the Enginseer's sacrifice, ordered his retinue to provide cover. The Mechanicus defenses, however, faltered under the relentless onslaught of the Blood Fang Orks. The stalemate tipped in favour of the Greenskin horde.</p><p>Three precise las cannon shots and the searing beam of a neutron laser erupted from the Blood Fangs' crude but effective artillery. The once-invincible Enginseer, now a mere silhouette of his former self, fell beneath the devastating barrage. The Ork Warboss, though gravely wounded, roared in triumph as he stood amidst the war-torn battlefield of Haven.</p><p>Inquisitor Malvern, his stern visage unyielding, ordered a strategic withdrawal as the Blood Fangs pressed their advantage. The Adeptus Mechanicus, despite their technological prowess, had tasted defeat on the desolate plains of Haven. The Ork Warboss, wounded but alive, revelled in the spoils of victory as the planet echoed with the raucous celebration of the Blood Fang tribe. The stalemate was broken, and the balance of power had shifted in favour of the cunning Greenskin horde.</p>Duncan Railtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14445341853797710652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32389838.post-70623237617209485512023-12-08T11:50:00.004-08:002024-01-07T07:57:24.530-08:00Success for Imperium in Hadron Expanse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCqYgNqlSyPCoIb4Fe94hxwyObTWY0k0_lnXAsQilF-bhKExZrRt8DDoGZeDxlPQf-AwEAtARQAi3WJS5EZip7bM5c5gcgIviSqHNMnTuXYbkFfTlsJego8nHxiAb635AsmRBEh044BJvs-HLl0Cu9DpkCnNZ42zIVU_X-fLHHVd6-P7aRIuwAgA/s600/Cerberex%20GUard%20Russ.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="451" data-original-width="600" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCqYgNqlSyPCoIb4Fe94hxwyObTWY0k0_lnXAsQilF-bhKExZrRt8DDoGZeDxlPQf-AwEAtARQAi3WJS5EZip7bM5c5gcgIviSqHNMnTuXYbkFfTlsJego8nHxiAb635AsmRBEh044BJvs-HLl0Cu9DpkCnNZ42zIVU_X-fLHHVd6-P7aRIuwAgA/s320/Cerberex%20GUard%20Russ.png" width="320" /></a></div><div>Towards the end of 023M42 the Imperium were still holding onto many bases in the Rifts of Hecate, as well as progressing with the campaign to remove the ork menace from the Hecate Gap. The order to retreat had been overturned and general Maximus sought new forces to prosecute his campaign into the Eastern Fringe.</div><div><br /></div><div>At the imperial base of Helos Majoris, the Novgorod Imperial Guard regiment displayed unwavering courage and tactical brilliance as they successfully defended the Imperial base from yet another Tyranid raid. With disciplined ranks clad in their distinctive uniforms, the guardsmen fortified the perimeter upon receiving intelligence that another spore cloud of tyranids was incoming, laser-focused and resolute. </div><div><br /></div><div>As the Tyranid swarm descended upon them, the Novgorod regiment employed a well-coordinated defence, utilizing the rugged terrain to their advantage. Infantry squads held crucial chokepoints, while armoured support from Leman Russ battle tanks and Basilisks rained devastation upon the encroaching bioforms. Commissars inspired valour in the face of the alien onslaught, and the guardsmen fought with a determination that mirrored the indomitable spirit of the Imperium. As the last echoes of battle subsided, the Imperial base on Helos Majoris stood defiant, a testament to the Novgorod Imperial Guard's triumph against the ever-persistent Tyranid threat.</div><div><br /></div><div>On Haven, the Adeptus Mechanicus demonstrated their formidable technological might as they decisively defeated an Ork army of the Blood Fang tribe. Facing the ork horde on the wide plains of the lightly populated northern continent, the disciplined ranks of Skitarii Vanguard moved with calculated precision, engaging the brutish Orks in relentless volleys of precise gunfire. </div><div><br /></div><div>The Mechanicus forces, under the strategic guidance of their Tech-Priest Magos, deployed advanced war machines, whose neutron lasers cut through the Ork vehicles with surgical precision. Enginseers led squads of combat servitors, providing a sturdy front line, while Sicarian Infiltrators infiltrated Ork positions, disrupting command structures. The culmination of disciplined strategy, advanced technology, and unwavering determination resulted in the Adeptus Mechanicus emerging victorious, though the advance was not enough to secure the planet for the Imperium.</div><div><br /></div><div>By the beginning of 024M42 imperial fortunes in the Rifts of Hecate had improved, and the crusade general began looking for opportunities to push forward into the rest of the region.</div><p></p>Duncan Railtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14445341853797710652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32389838.post-29403178030574793792023-12-08T11:50:00.003-08:002024-01-07T08:19:08.558-08:00Perseus Deeps: Imperium Establish bridgehead on Enaloth<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyjAmEzoG2hJiJwH4X0ZH0iLKG3ZT6qtHAMWPYAbzGMDpNFLPHW4yzUvMvUOZ6MdO_jL2RH-DP5kleWcABwCGN6f80ksRMXm4OGO01MhfHIBeSlpU_uRaOZwV8G69pdoyEc0JYhKnqy45q8f38IME9LWEoOh9v0Ol9h2IagZYdUPit2SmNQPPtYg/s565/NecronArt.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="565" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyjAmEzoG2hJiJwH4X0ZH0iLKG3ZT6qtHAMWPYAbzGMDpNFLPHW4yzUvMvUOZ6MdO_jL2RH-DP5kleWcABwCGN6f80ksRMXm4OGO01MhfHIBeSlpU_uRaOZwV8G69pdoyEc0JYhKnqy45q8f38IME9LWEoOh9v0Ol9h2IagZYdUPit2SmNQPPtYg/s320/NecronArt.jpg" width="227" /></a></div><p>By late 023M42 general Veers had finally been given the all clear by sector high command to pursue his campaign in the Perseus Deeps. For years the general had been sat on Bastien with no forces to command in direct battle. Though technically General Kutuzov's immediate superior, it was the latter who received the lions share of reinforcements to prosecute the campaign against chaos on Mordecai, and Veers, with little to do operationally, had become increasingly frustrated.</p><p>Though Imperial politics had prevented him from gaining the glory on Mordecai, Veers was now able once again to go on the offensive with the opening of the Foramen Nova between the Vastrid subsector and Bastien. Reinforcements were flooding through the passage, and over several months the general scraped together a force of Imperial Guard, as well as assistance from astartes chapters, in order to conduct a new offensive. This time while Kutuzov battled it out on Mordecai, the second wave of the Veers crusade in the Perseus Deeps would be aimed squarely at the necrons of the once active and deadly Harakhty Dynasty.</p><p>Why the necrons of the Perseus Deeps had apparently returned to dormancy remained unknown, but to Veers it didn't matter. This was his opportunity to gain systems for the Imperium of Mankind and one he was keen to take. The first target was the world of Enaloth, just to the galactic north east of Mordecai. If the necrons were weak, then he knew that he must go on the offensive, or the Tau would get there before him. With minimal preparation a task force reached the Enaloth system in 12.023M42 and immediately began landings on the planet.</p><p>In the first drop, the Adeptus Custodes faced off against far more active Necron forces than was anticipated, and the landings did not go to plan. The Custodes, clad in their gleaming golden armour, stood as paragons of martial prowess, while the Necrons, with their undying metal forms, brought ancient and formidable technology to bear. The battle unfolded with both sides fighting furiously, as it appeared Veers might have underestimated the capability of the Necrons to put up an effective defence. The Necrons, leveraging their advanced weaponry and reanimation protocols, managed to outmanoeuvre the Custodes, securing a tactical advantage that the Custodes struggled to respond to. The Custodes fought valiantly, their Guardian Spears clashing with the energy blades of their metallic adversaries, but despite their resilience, the Necrons' sheer numbers and otherworldly technology allowed them to claim a hard-fought victory, forcing the elite astartes force to withdraw from the planet.</p><p>Meanwhile the Dark Angels Space Marine Chapter achieved a decisive victory against the ancient Necron forces during the initial invasion. Led by their indomitable Chapter Master, the Dark Angels executed a meticulously planned assault against the northern Necron tomb complexes. The Deathwing Terminators spearheaded the assault, breaching the Necron defenses and engaging in close-quarters combat with the mechanical horrors. The Ravenwing provided crucial reconnaissance, pinpointing hidden tomb entrances and neutralizing key Necron units. As the battle reached its crescendo, the Dark Angels unleashed overwhelming firepower from their Primaris forces, exploiting weaknesses in the Necron phalanxes. The once-invulnerable Necron constructs crumbled before the might of the Dark Angels, marking a significant triumph and securing a bridgehead on Enaloth against the ancient mechanical threat.</p><p>Further south, the Imperial Guard faced off against the mysterious and formidable Necron forces, resulting in a resounding victory for the Novgorod regiments taking part in the initial landings. The Necrons, led by an Overlord, deployed with an array of fearsome units, including imposing Monoliths. Amidst the chaotic skirmish, a squad of Lascannons emerged as unsung heroes, engaging in a protracted duel with a Monolith. Despite the massive firepower directed at them, the Lascannon squad displayed remarkable resilience, dodging the Monolith's energy beams with uncanny agility. Their precision shots gradually chipped away at the Monolith's formidable defences, ultimately securing a notable victory by destroying the fearsome xenos war machine. The Novgorod regiment, although losing their commander in the heat of battle, emerged triumphant, ensuring the Dark Angels' initial success was exploited to the full.</p><p>By early 024M42 the Imperium had secured a sizeable foothold on the necron world and began feverish preparations and logistical build-up for the next assault. General Veers was once again in the driving seat of an imperial advance.</p>Duncan Railtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14445341853797710652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32389838.post-1884122218339467482023-12-08T11:50:00.002-08:002024-01-04T06:48:38.066-08:00Mordecai Primaris - Imperial Breakout<p>On Mordecai the war was progressing slowly, far more slowly than imperial high command would have liked. Although Kutuzov now had the strategic advantage in logistical supply, actually delivering, marshalling and organising the millions of men and millions of tons of supplies necessary to prosecute a war on a planetary scale, was taking its time.</p><p>By late 023M42 the Imperium had established two bridgeheads, one centred on the joined sprawling cities of North Averbrike and Westosa, and the other near Menoria. The latter bridgehead remained quite small, and Kutuzov was unable to load Guard supplies directly into the pocket as fire from the surrounding chaos held hive sprawl posed a serious threat to the transport landers. To mitigate this and provide the Imperium with two zones of Imperial Guard build up, the Hammers of the Emperor conducted an all out offensive to expand the imperial zone of control in late 12.023M42.</p><p>The assault was almost textbook, with the astartes bulldozing their way across the front lines and dealing deftly with a daemonic army summoned to block their advance. By the end of the year enough of Menoria had been cleared by the Hammers to facilitate a rapid build up of forces and supplies, signalling a renewed frontal offensive to begin some time in early 024M42.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk4kRkmI7lVF__YO1HEDsPSlt6tORVVPiggU3-9d-ENNkYL7caIJRF9jfuCgmP8V7EOmGDU1TUCVe8PrvXQTgCy72d1k2_RJZi-4bwFrCHU60ii98cdWUUiNrCACya2hzF0fLAd1FgIDmaH6GNJGeorrll-h9AHeK8oEYvwRCWrxfR8FkMgm__Dg/s1102/Mordecai%20Primaris%200812023M32.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="1102" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk4kRkmI7lVF__YO1HEDsPSlt6tORVVPiggU3-9d-ENNkYL7caIJRF9jfuCgmP8V7EOmGDU1TUCVe8PrvXQTgCy72d1k2_RJZi-4bwFrCHU60ii98cdWUUiNrCACya2hzF0fLAd1FgIDmaH6GNJGeorrll-h9AHeK8oEYvwRCWrxfR8FkMgm__Dg/w640-h358/Mordecai%20Primaris%200812023M32.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Duncan Railtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14445341853797710652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32389838.post-92097224435304446022023-12-08T11:50:00.001-08:002024-01-04T01:54:12.802-08:00Tau progress on New Cerberex thanks to Eldar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtYbrpT-3ADTDYoD5cqHnblQOA0eKltwzdyAA7qyv417stVTwnCjSrBPxn_hmyBqI_O614D2ar8okhtf7fAOTa3bTIp74r1PtG0xhfhaTfhyVkaThUg6S5T1XrPasixBKqFinD59NlXeCzb8_krMZlynn89yqiG-X-hbqb97WcYy5y-_Ut4NKUBg/s500/Farseer.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="263" data-original-width="500" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtYbrpT-3ADTDYoD5cqHnblQOA0eKltwzdyAA7qyv417stVTwnCjSrBPxn_hmyBqI_O614D2ar8okhtf7fAOTa3bTIp74r1PtG0xhfhaTfhyVkaThUg6S5T1XrPasixBKqFinD59NlXeCzb8_krMZlynn89yqiG-X-hbqb97WcYy5y-_Ut4NKUBg/s320/Farseer.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>Having failed to take New Cerberex quickly as planned, the Tau were finding it difficult to finish off imperial forces on the world despite the strategic situation favouring the Empire. In late 011.023M42 the tau skirmished with a marines force from the Inheritors of the Hunt chapter, who had arrived in small numbers to bolster the Dark Angels' positions. The astartes were proving a nuisance for the Tau, holed up on mount Bone, a series of ravines and rugged ridges where the space marines were now engaging in guerilla tactics, launching raids from their fortress.</div><div> </div><div>The astartes could wait however. If the rest of the planet fell then the space marine threat could be contained at least, or dealt with via overwhelming orbital firepower. With this in mind the Tau forced their way south testing the imperial defences. The Librian mechanised forces opposed the Tau at every step, but despite inflicting casualties on the xenos, the Librians were unable to stop their remorseless advance. In particular the intervention of the Kel Sandros Eldar proved pivotal, as a raid then a full scale ambush of Librian forces using their grav tanks and highly mobile infantry forces.</div><div> </div><div>Although the Imperial Guard were able to give as good as they got against the eldar infantry, the grav tanks proved exceptionally devastating, with many tanks of the Librian Mechanised 8th regiment reduced to scrap by fire prisms. By the end of 023M42 the Librians were almost out of vehicles and heavy equipment, and were now holed up in the inner defences of Feducia itself.</div>Duncan Railtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14445341853797710652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32389838.post-86942913527957083692023-12-08T11:50:00.000-08:002024-01-04T01:53:27.846-08:00Tau Invade Zadoc<p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The Tau had been planning an invasion of Zadoc for some time by very late 023M42, with a blockade placed around the planet and invasions of the outlying bases and space docks. Preparations by the Tau empire then started to land somewhere on the planet, waiting to see if there was any retaliation from chaos forces to the blockade, but the Emerald Serpent and other major factions seemed occupied with events elsewhere. Confident that the landing would not be opposed in space, the Tau launched their planet fall in late 11.023M42.</p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> </p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The initial battles around Chettalo were fierce but one sided, until the chaos defenders summoned a host of daemons to slow the xenos down. This proved more of a challenge to the invading forces under commander Malkaor, but by late 12.042M42 the daemons had been banished, and the tau were moving out of the Chettalo area. By the Beginning of 024M42, the Tau empire had a solid bridgehead on Zadoc.</p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRHWIFqWJGjrXRZBmzhoOH9ja8qxmc_oLimuS8q47F7H0rVsKR_ct9zgbAYaPflkabQkDZsXwF0DE3DqlsGbtxe2Nxkaw7QtTA_ZYXs4mDThR43AMN7vm4KeBI2mWtZHaXZPeexRCSGJLRuHGULZUKjagHRRyN_x6iuJUyqQiNCuwl4c1gxOqNEw/s1085/Zadoc%200812_023M42.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="532" data-original-width="1085" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRHWIFqWJGjrXRZBmzhoOH9ja8qxmc_oLimuS8q47F7H0rVsKR_ct9zgbAYaPflkabQkDZsXwF0DE3DqlsGbtxe2Nxkaw7QtTA_ZYXs4mDThR43AMN7vm4KeBI2mWtZHaXZPeexRCSGJLRuHGULZUKjagHRRyN_x6iuJUyqQiNCuwl4c1gxOqNEw/w640-h314/Zadoc%200812_023M42.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Duncan Railtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14445341853797710652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32389838.post-85208757444991493182023-11-24T08:48:00.000-08:002023-11-24T08:48:41.134-08:00Rifts of Hecate 2411.023M42<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM0Z-_zX7FZVFI2TTAHUICut4NEMYHMWHK0q2x7v3PUrSJZr2UYuLqtpuQiZ_VaqyjPXrM5lubkSPuCYj4CPMNmzGhklIjNqZhawftNF-C5V1Du3sLefRtHXCv-gvS8I3BiB-J7O7rJPohU7ZZ3-2CkVDMWDibwUAzz1n8-loH8MdTaQ8brbiQeg/s1349/Rifts%202411.023M42.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="1349" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM0Z-_zX7FZVFI2TTAHUICut4NEMYHMWHK0q2x7v3PUrSJZr2UYuLqtpuQiZ_VaqyjPXrM5lubkSPuCYj4CPMNmzGhklIjNqZhawftNF-C5V1Du3sLefRtHXCv-gvS8I3BiB-J7O7rJPohU7ZZ3-2CkVDMWDibwUAzz1n8-loH8MdTaQ8brbiQeg/w640-h332/Rifts%202411.023M42.png" width="640" /></a><br /></p>Duncan Railtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14445341853797710652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32389838.post-40896720781393652742023-11-24T08:47:00.000-08:002023-11-24T08:47:56.692-08:00Astartes take the fight to Xenos<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQoF9P1AvYVZdFHXZUdfBBFG-6rZQs62mNswSMP8ux1VgAu_iBDsGrA4cuxzujMht2U6Q0IsTUQRiO-_ZZ1XrSbWLhlOasL8YSKhooIqXI32Za_FufvgY2tMCEJOFy5yEL0dAdESwzuKOROyf7HlVwTsqztKzMDcYjtwdOO7Eq5ZBieeFkel-84w/s800/dark%20angels.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="604" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQoF9P1AvYVZdFHXZUdfBBFG-6rZQs62mNswSMP8ux1VgAu_iBDsGrA4cuxzujMht2U6Q0IsTUQRiO-_ZZ1XrSbWLhlOasL8YSKhooIqXI32Za_FufvgY2tMCEJOFy5yEL0dAdESwzuKOROyf7HlVwTsqztKzMDcYjtwdOO7Eq5ZBieeFkel-84w/s320/dark%20angels.jpg" width="242" /></a></div>As 11.023M42 came to an end, the Dark Angels and Angels of Vengeance added to the defence of the Imperial bases on Helos Majoris and Ferrosiun, by taking the fight to the enemy. Having been tipped off that the tyranids were massing on an uninhabited world the Dark Angels sent a strong force, hoping to destroy some hive ships. None were found, but the astartes did manage to land a significant force on the world and hunted down a swarmlord as well as other critical synapse creatures, reducing the threat to imperial bases.<p></p><p>Meanwhile the Angels of Vengeance investigated intelligence that an uncharted world harboured a vast tomb of necrons, which the Sautekh dynasty were intending to awaken. Sure enough the necrons were immediately encountered and a firece and hard fought battle took place outside the entrance to the tomb complex. The Angels of Vengeance managed to hold on to their position, preventing the necrons from gaining access to the tomb below, and following the fall of their overlord the alien constructs retreated. The cost to the astartes was significant however, with their captain seriously injured as well as dozens of battle brothers killed; a not insignificant casualty rate for an astartes chapter.</p><p>Overall however the imperial bases in the Rifts of Hecate were secure at least for the moment. Of more concern was the situation on Haven, and the continued stripping of strategic assets from the campaign theatre, to counter enemies elsewhere.</p>Duncan Railtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14445341853797710652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32389838.post-33940767415798953452023-11-24T08:46:00.000-08:002023-11-24T08:46:06.520-08:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAmUMerPvRk2pYlERKomRJqraIR3jONy_I58Dt6fnWpiOb6m-CMpDnCktxxAo6GouiwUQ1zxB9Pc55XYsTOY1Pw-x8qrjQIlWKT-Fa4HHpnJQrV1vJWIvIsdTIBO7diTqwFJ0goBA0bKtYw8HVh4Qv7VZMQ0Vpr6FG7CKqpjyW4JHHYRJr8rEe4g/s1000/Syll%2527Esske.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="725" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAmUMerPvRk2pYlERKomRJqraIR3jONy_I58Dt6fnWpiOb6m-CMpDnCktxxAo6GouiwUQ1zxB9Pc55XYsTOY1Pw-x8qrjQIlWKT-Fa4HHpnJQrV1vJWIvIsdTIBO7diTqwFJ0goBA0bKtYw8HVh4Qv7VZMQ0Vpr6FG7CKqpjyW4JHHYRJr8rEe4g/s320/Syll%2527Esske.webp" width="232" /></a></div>Having gained control of much of the frontier world of Phyrro Zeta in the Rifts of Hecate, the forces of chaos didn't appear to be planning anything for the world out of the ordinary until late in 11.023M42 the psykers attached to the imperial forces began raising the alarm. It appeared the forces of chaos were planning a ritual to dedicate the planet to Slaanesh, which would not only increase the power of that chaos god within the pantheon, but also increase the threat from chaos in the region, by setting in motion the path towards a new daemonworld and possibly another warp rift akin to the cicatrix maledictum.<p></p><p>The Hammers of the Emperor mounted an immediate rapid response, making planetfall on 1011.023M42, and slowly pushed forward through the host of daemons that were desparate to protect the ritual. In the battle the daemonic alliance of Syll Lewdtongue and the daemon monarch Esske was seen in the sector for the first time, though the combined daemon(s) of Syll'Esske was banished in the fighting by the loyalist astartes.</p><p>The Hammers almost made it to the ritual in time, but the unexpected and timely intervention by the forces of tzeentch tipped the balance and allowed the world to be dedicated to Slaanesh. What motivated the Architect of Fate to intervene remained unknown. Perhaps the Changer of Ways was merely bored, but it seemed to imperial high command that there might be a growing alliance between the two great powers, at odds with the entropic plans of nurgle.</p>Duncan Railtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14445341853797710652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32389838.post-87396410067940717762023-11-09T23:40:00.002-08:002023-11-24T08:40:46.424-08:00Imperium battle Xenos in Rifts of Hecate<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv_hC8OLCkzyndsRZWJN-h4DzmgKeEcoq4VnQb88VHXptoR43bpc-5nxjSDdDAhY6GhyphenhyphenNzcKwlsfhVy2zvsRmy8tK8V8vbJ73ZrskY5sSC52nA2eoTNVNiNsgeCmFnrk-DGfDpYw5XHM4ZDNLd1vN4FTNN_XVSDkz_HIz0W34XgWLF9-mk5Sv9wA/s1107/Ork_Nobs_Charge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="980" data-original-width="1107" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv_hC8OLCkzyndsRZWJN-h4DzmgKeEcoq4VnQb88VHXptoR43bpc-5nxjSDdDAhY6GhyphenhyphenNzcKwlsfhVy2zvsRmy8tK8V8vbJ73ZrskY5sSC52nA2eoTNVNiNsgeCmFnrk-DGfDpYw5XHM4ZDNLd1vN4FTNN_XVSDkz_HIz0W34XgWLF9-mk5Sv9wA/w200-h177/Ork_Nobs_Charge.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>As 11.042M42 progressed the Imperium still showed no intention of leaving the Rifts of Hecate. Despite having his resources and strategic supply reduced, general Maximus still managed to consolidate his hold over Helos Majoris and Ferrosiun. On Helos Majoris the Dark Angels continued to respond to remnant tyranid infestations following several raids by Hive Fleet Poseidon. The Dark Angels were aided in this by detachments of Novgorod guard, who deployed in small combat formations to hunt down and destroy dangerous infestations of the hinterlands.<p></p><p>On Haven, the orks launched their first offensive for months, taking the Hammers of the Emperor by surprise and inflicting a shock defeat on the Imperium. This had now become a critical situation as the loss of Haven would threaten imperial supply routes through the Hecate Gap. Maximus ordered his forces to dig in and requested urgent reinforcement, hoping the orks would not strike again before they were available.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFm6BEYtGJhXtzPnowG8XQ3F4EX31XOwF2I6aJAJeQ7Vi280pv_yO_tCaa-P8OKZopFwz9wIwav-DHfb9jyWXjkPVmBCrwJdxFwO99ytGHohYZAky7yWFYFaByW5NLw6DT2mgOMBbv2KSjisgvjFfvuJZ0MQOuKpd3dqQF1Ei3l3rxuA_5F-4Elg/s761/Haven%202411.023M42.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="686" data-original-width="761" height="576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFm6BEYtGJhXtzPnowG8XQ3F4EX31XOwF2I6aJAJeQ7Vi280pv_yO_tCaa-P8OKZopFwz9wIwav-DHfb9jyWXjkPVmBCrwJdxFwO99ytGHohYZAky7yWFYFaByW5NLw6DT2mgOMBbv2KSjisgvjFfvuJZ0MQOuKpd3dqQF1Ei3l3rxuA_5F-4Elg/w640-h576/Haven%202411.023M42.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p>Duncan Railtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14445341853797710652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32389838.post-40420021625660851302023-11-01T03:12:00.010-07:002023-11-24T08:32:35.476-08:00Rifts of Hecate: Xenos raids<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Qf_wX2DQ65HShs97eIPUnZ2UXressrtfYv0VcBmhCqSPBZw51hZSGnnwNphVYDhMtFNHrCoXkX1Upr9pn1MxIk7AyueUKUXnkbPlNksWq1GjVDussfB4WesMEU81_FI39eIEwCqW3Ka7hLYyaUGBmlLRA42RJZGQz484xqSI5I-1G3iFnltB1A/s1024/Ynnari.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="1024" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Qf_wX2DQ65HShs97eIPUnZ2UXressrtfYv0VcBmhCqSPBZw51hZSGnnwNphVYDhMtFNHrCoXkX1Upr9pn1MxIk7AyueUKUXnkbPlNksWq1GjVDussfB4WesMEU81_FI39eIEwCqW3Ka7hLYyaUGBmlLRA42RJZGQz484xqSI5I-1G3iFnltB1A/s320/Ynnari.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Despite the Inquisitional order to retreat from the Rifts of Hecate, by late 023M42 the Imperium still retained strong forces in the region, as crusade general Maximus was less than inclined to effectively give up his command. Meanwhile the Aeldari were regarding the escalating situation in the Rifts with some alarm. In secret, the Aeldari had communicated with the Imperium via the Inquisition, believing they had an accord with the Mon'Keigh that they would leave the region and allow the dangerous combination of orks, tyranids and necrons to fight one another, while the Aeldari worked on cutting the region off from the rest of the sector.<div><br /></div><div>Now it appeared the discussions had been for nothing, so the Aeldari arranged a number of dark eldar raids and Ynnari attacks to encourage the Imperium to leave the Rifts of Hecate. Unfortunately for the xenos, the dark eldar raid on the imperial base of Ferrosiun was met by a savage counter attack by the Hammers of the Emperor, which lead to the rare event of the Imperium taking drukhari prisoners. At the same time the Ynnari investigated the extend of tyranid infestation on Lodax. The first mission into tyranid territory went badly, with the extra-galactic ambushing the Aeldari and systematically removing their ability to counter the hordes of creatures that now fell upon the eldar. Initially the Ynnari fled, but Yvraine rallied her followers, killing the largest tyranid hive creature while the Death Jester took out a Norn Emissary. The Yncarne also appeared, killing a Neurotyrant, and with their command and control nodes destroyed the tyranid assault fizzled out. The Aeldari plan to influence events in the region was not going well.</div>Duncan Railtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14445341853797710652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32389838.post-38276089330941296012023-11-01T03:12:00.009-07:002023-11-24T08:33:05.225-08:00Iron Warriors interfere with Imperial Plans<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGHxwwiTysg9TlRRc-lBXIfAmeo6xzFKTUuEBe2C9dKvycASWLxy9Yh_QTNVGB-1Q2iqecz5TLPDlb0Vq9RTNY3RaRewLXvzSepPjdLDvoXaRfCnfIdJQy8wZIXzXv2xRDwdTwyDdihq2A9QEVihOPX5js5F8SKuojLV2vWlsLCNVcFvzbvAfFuw/s640/IronWarriors3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="457" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGHxwwiTysg9TlRRc-lBXIfAmeo6xzFKTUuEBe2C9dKvycASWLxy9Yh_QTNVGB-1Q2iqecz5TLPDlb0Vq9RTNY3RaRewLXvzSepPjdLDvoXaRfCnfIdJQy8wZIXzXv2xRDwdTwyDdihq2A9QEVihOPX5js5F8SKuojLV2vWlsLCNVcFvzbvAfFuw/s320/IronWarriors3.jpg" width="229" /></a></div>In late 023M42 the forces of chaos were heavily engaged with the Imperium in the Mordecai system, with the planet of Mordecai Primaris now the site of vigorous imperial military build up. The Iron Warriors, lacking the strategic resources of the Emerald Serpent, nonetheless saw an opportunity to raise their status and frustrate the Imperium's plans, by striking in two places at once. In the Rifts of Hecate against the imperial outpost on Pyhhro Zeta a company of Iron Warriors attacked and defeated the imperial guard garrison, threatening the imperial foothold on the world, while the Imperium were busy dealing with xenos raids.<div><br /></div><div>In the Perseus Deeps a second company of Iron Warriors launched an assault on hanger bays of the Mordecai Docks. Despite the imperial fleet patrolling the area and with no fleet support from chaos naval assets.The traitor astartes managed to achieve surprise and overwhelm the local imperial garrison that had been entrenched on the station. The Mordecai Docks being vast, the Hammers of the Emperor had originally established an imperial foothold then handed this over to naval personnel. The plan had been to build up forces before launching an assault on the rest of the station, which was still holding out and had years of supplies stocked.</div><div><br /></div><div>The imperial plan was overturned by the Iron Warriors' assault, and even the intervention of the Space Wolves could not hold the chaos forces back. Bitter fighting in the hanger bays resulted in chaos victory, and the Imperium had to abandon their foothold on the installation. Now the options were to try again, lay siege to the docks or gradually obliterate them with the combined firepower of the imperial fleet.</div>Duncan Railtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14445341853797710652noreply@blogger.com0