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A Story of Death or Victory- Angels of the XIXth Legion, Raven Guard Chapter 9 Solth's Bounty Classification: Paradise World Role: Garden World, Seat of System Nobility I, Remembrancer Landon Mar-Garet witnessed the Battle of Solth's Bounty. As in I was on the ground for the battle, The fury of the XIVth was something to witness. Solth's Bounty, was beautiful trees, grass, forests, lakes, and gardens, There was also nobility, That is what brought the III Legion to Solth's Bounty. Their vanity. Praetor Ya Kasha led his forces on to the Solth's Bounty. Praetor Ya Ksha knew that the Emperor's Children Praetor vanity would lead to the Emperor's Children forces suffering major causalities to distract them for slaughtering the nobles on the planet until they could be removed by Loyalist forces. The plan worked. We left the field bloody with the dead of our enemies. Once again the XIVth left the field of battle, injured, battered, broken, and bloodied. Praetor Ya Kasha, was a causality early on, as was the plan, to cause as much havoc in the enemy lines and he had to be the one to draw out the Emperor's Children Praetor. After Praetor Ya Ksha fell in battle, the Dark Furys "The Murderers in the Black," did their job, murdering all they faced, I have not seen anything like it. The Emperor's Children 20 man Assault squad shoot and took 2 of them out. The remaining 8 Dark Furys killed 16 of them. And eventually killed them all, and took out Saturnine terminators as well. At one point, the remaining Emperor's Children force engaged the Dark Fury's and allowing the other XIVth Units to do work. "The Murderers in Black" is a major understatement. Their matt black armor, covered in blood and ichor. Watching squads falling to the their dual Raven claws, I am a writer and a story teller. The Seekers engaged a tactical squad and removed them off of the objective nearest the comms tower. Centurion Yut Hakon engaged the Emperor's Children Centurion and killed him quickly. Assault Squad led by Veteran Sgt Naksu Mastexr disabled the comms tower while Centurion Yut Hakon engaged in melee. The enemy Saturnine Terminator Squads opened up making the Assault Squad and Centurion casualties. The Sicaran opened up a few times killed some tactical squad members, but the Enemy Warlord was standing near the objective. The Seekers engaged the Tactical Squad removing 4 members of the squad as the Smoke Rounds hit the ground signaling for the XIVth to fall back. The Nobility was removed from the planet but it area was controlled by traitor forces.

Heresy Slow Grow League Players Another insanely close month, this time the Traitors pulled ahead by one point with a last minute submission. Both sides also scored higher this month than last month, meaning that we're actually picking up steam as we continue, very cool. I have prepared the Month Two wrap up, along with the Traitor's new boon, and the Month Three setting notes in a .pdf attached to a pinned comment for easy reading. This Week's Mission and Pairings Mission: Crucible of War Size: 6'x 4' Deployment: Random Pairings: Lily B Word Bearers v. John D. Alpha Legion Travis W Word Bearers v. Kaleb J Blackshields Brendan C Death Guard v. Roland C Imperial Fists Chris J GrimmWeiss Thousand Sons v. Andrew B. Dark Angels Geoff G Iron Warriors v. Spencer E White Scars Wynter G Death Guard v. Anthony J Ramah Stormset Imperial Fists John Emperor's Children v. William R @W.A.Rorie Raven Guard Adam N @The_Oni_of_Hindsight Iron Warriors v. Andrew B @GameRanma Adeptus Custodes Andrastus Prime Aftermath While the Loyalist's Terran Contingent continues to make progress in their hunt for the Warsmith Carnifex, the Word Bearers Praetors Fallenstar and Vor Galenus, along with their Death Guard allies, have scored key victories on the surface of Pyrefall. The planet's Forge-Prisons, once dedicated to smelting the raw materials required for Tarkath's many industries, now play host to keening wails and dark manifestations as newly forged blades are quenched in the blood of fresh sacrifices. These new Dark Forges are fed by raw ore mined in the Andrastine Halo, newly secured by the efforts of Warsmith Vhorr. Upon the provost world of Andrastus Prime the Loyalists have been forced into a steady retreat as more Precinct Bastions turn. The majority of Provosts have now thrown their lot in with the Warmaster, serving as the commanders and shock troops in tainted hosts of the very prisoners they once subjugated. Ambushes by the mysterious Harrowmaster Lucarius and daring raids by the Blackshields of Lord Kolik the Warwolf stymie the Traitor advance long enough for the loyalists to avoid total encirclement and pull the bulk of their forces off world—deepening the enmity felt by the traitors for those that would have been their allies. Traitor Benefits DARK FORGES: The forges burn hot with dark fire on Pyrefall. All Traitors may add an additional 50pts to their allotment for this month, but these points must be spent on melee weapons from the following lists for appropriate units: Legion Officer Wargear Sergeant Melee Weapons Auxilia Officer Weapons Auxilia Melee Weapons Militia Officer Weapons Militia Melee Weapons Mechanicum Magos Melee Weapons These points must be spent on weapons that were not present in your Month Two list, to represent the influx of newly forged weapons. To represent this, any Traitor lists that are over 1500pts need to have an addendum at the end listing the weapons you bought with your 50pt bonus. This offer is only valid this month, meaning if you only spend a portion of it then for following months you can only raise your list above the standard points total by that much. ex: John Traitorguy spends an additional 25pts this month on melee weapons, ending the month at 1525pts. Next month, when he increases his list by another 500pts he can only increase it to 2025pts, even though he had 25pts left to spend on melee weapons last month. In addition, the following weapon can be added to the Legion Officer Wargear and Sergeant Melee Weapons List at a cost of 15pts: Melee Weapon IM AM SM AP D Special Rules Traits Tainted weapon I A S 3 1 Breaching (6+), Phage (S) Psychic This weapon can be represented on model by any melee weapon you chose. Month Three Theater of War THONESTHENE SYSTEM Tarkath Sub-Sector - Galcoran Reach Star: Sirelia Max Role: Agri-breadbasket of Tarkath Description: During the Great Crusade, when the Emperor’s armies first brought the Reach into compliance, Thonesthene was a jewel of self-sufficiency — a patchwork of noble estates, bonded serfdom, and guild cartels that had endured for millennia. Its feudal lords offered their tithes in grain and manpower, ruling their domains in relative autonomy under the distant light of Terra’s authority. But as the Crusade pushed on and the gears of Imperial bureaucracy tightened, that freedom began to wither. Malcador’s Administratum came not as conquerors, but as auditors. They weighed the harvest, measured the output, and found inefficiency in the ancient systems of oath and tribute. Within a generation, the planetary nobles found themselves stripped of command — their titles reduced to ceremonial, their sons serving not as knights but as ledgers and clerks. Administrators from Terra replaced hereditary stewards; grain quotas were standardized, and the once-proud rulers of Thonesthene became civil servants in their own keeps. What was once feudal loyalty became bureaucratic obedience, enforced by Provosts and data-seals rather than sword and oath. By the time Horus declared his rebellion, the resentment had already festered for centuries. Many planetary governors saw in the Warmaster’s defiance not heresy, but vindication — the promise of a galaxy where the old orders of merit and blood might reclaim what the Imperial bureaucracy had stolen. They dream of liberation from the tyranny of tithe and decree. Yet the Loyalists see them as nothing more than opportunists, cloaking greed in the rhetoric of freedom. On Thonesthene, these worlds now bleed — one fighting to preserve the rigid structure of Imperial dominion, the other to unshackle itself from it forever. Worlds Thonesthene Classification: Civilized World Role: System Capital, Agri-Industrial Hub Description: The heart of the system and the pride of the Administratum. Its continents are divided into vast geometric croplands and grand silos that rise like monoliths above the fields. Orbital plates house massive hydroponic facilities and star docks that connect to the surface via massive elevator spires. The planet's arcologies and proto-hives are built vertically alongside massive vertical farms. From within these greenhouse cities the Administratum tallies every seed, grain and cut of protein that is produced within the system. Elystra Classicification: Ocean World Role: Protein Harvesting and Refinement Description: A glittering world of endless green seas. Miles-wide floating platforms trawl the depths for algae, kelp and zooplankton for refinement into protein pastes. To stand aboard a platform's deck at dawn is to see the Emperor's abundance stretch to every horizon. Solth's Bounty Classification: Paradise World Role: Garden World, Seat of System Nobility Description: A world of rolling vineyards, crystalline lakes, and elegant manor-cities, Solth’s Bounty is the crown jewel of Thonesthene’s harvest worlds. Its estates, owned by the noble houses of Tarkath, produce high-grade foodstuffs for officers, governors, and Imperial dignitaries. The skies are clear, the air rich with the scent of citrus and wine. Marble terraces overlook green plains where workers labor in orderly ranks, watched over by servo-auditors thatcount every bushel for the Emperor’s due. Brontine Pastora Classification: Agri-World Role: Grox-Breeding and Livestock Production Description: A horizon of golden grass and roaring herds, Brontine Pastora is famed across the Reach for its grox ranches and livestock yields. Gene-stables sprawl across the plains, tended by drover-clans bound by ancient oaths of tithe and service. Herdships drift through the sky like low clouds, their engines shepherding beasts across migration routes visible from orbit. The world’s sunrises stretch crimson and endless, shining across a land where every heartbeat is matched by the thunder of a thousand hooves.

Another change for the MHA Crusade. Nachmund Gauntlet/ Armageddon Crusade with some Boarding actions, and Combat Patrol. So Grey Knights are the plan

A Story of Death or Victory- Angels of the XIXth Legion, Raven Guard Chapter 8 "Remembrancer Mar-Garet," yelled Praetor Ya Ksha as he entered the Stormbird Surat Thani. "Yes, my lord," I responded. The next thing I know is this giant Adeptus Astartes had me lifted me 3 feet off the ground so I could stare in to his black cold eyes, his bloody Raven's claws around my neck. Luckily for me the were powered off. I may have vacated my bowels. I was trembling. His hand was squeezing my neck, restricting my air flow. He is going to kill me. And I have no clue for what. "It was an ambush. the Death Guard Traitors, were waiting for us. We barely got out of there. Mass causalities on our side. Tell me, why I should not severe your head from your body right now, Remembrancer," Praetor Ya Ksha said with pure rage. 'My lord, He did tell you it was a trap," calmly said Chaplain Luang Pu. Praetor Ya Ksha turned and looked at the Chaplain. His ire was still up. "My Lord, the Remembrancer did try to warn you. Who ever is in charge of the Traitor forces were trying to distract us," a voice said appearing from the shadows. The new voice wore a Corvid Jump pack and had Raven's claws as well. "I hate retreating and this is twice, I have had to do so," said Praetor Ya Ksha as he stared at me. I was losing consciousness. And then he dropped me to the floor. I was out. I came too. I was in my room aboard the Shadowed Guardian. Chaplain Luang Pu and Apothecary Phae Thy were with me. "Apothecary, let Praetor Ya Ksha know that Remembrancer Mar-Garet is awake," Chaplain Luang Pu said. With a nod, the Apothecary left the room. A few minutes later the Apothecary returned. Centurion Yut Hakon entered the room with another Raven Guard Sgt in a pattern of armor, I did not recognize, it was pitted and damaged with its adamantium color showing through. "Remembrancer Landon Mar-Garet, this is Destroyer Assault Sgt Ya Phis. The information, Centurion Yut Hakon was able to gather during the "ambush" will help his squad in the near Future," Praetor Ya Ksha said as he entered the room. The room turned black after Praetor Ya Ksha entered. I did not pass out, again, but my room was covered in shadow. "With me are the Murders in black, my Dark Fury's lead by Chooser of the Slains Pu Kha and Kha Takn. It is time for you to learn the true purpose for you being here," Praetor Ya Ksha said with a sly smile on his face.

Thousand Sons Part 1 "So this is how it is." Praetor Rassool looked across his remaining men. They suffered far less casualties this time since they finished repairs on their brother Osiron Dreadnaught but they still did not secure what they needed. "Lieutenant, how long will it be before Zahir returns from his scouting?" "Perhaps 2 or 3 days if they did not encounter trouble." Raad skimmed the data logs for his departure. "If we are lucky we will not need to borrow from our allies." "And the Xiphon?" Rassool knew their pilot was recovered and ready to fly. "Our 'top gun' is itching to be back in the skies as soon as he can." Raad hesitated, "MOST of the damage is repaired but we are running behind with ammunition. Can we expect more from those of Iron?" "Yes, and more than just ammunition." Rassool pulled a file and turned back to his Lieutenant. "We may be getting some bodies soon. Though not in the manner we asked for." Raad read the message and glowered at the end. "We... will need a specialist from the mechanicum for these. I can fix robots. Not the flesh of a near dead. We can send a request for someone of the Lacrymaerta discipline. Though the bureaucracy may delay unless there is a particularly interested Magos on board." Rassool nodded and started walking back to the temporary workshop. "Get the Rhino back to working order. Whatever weapons we got that still operates will do." He paused at the door before he sighed. "I asked for bodies and this is what we got. We will make due."

A Story of Death or Victory- Angels of the XIXth Legion, Raven Guard Chapter 7 The Raven Guard descend upon the ruins. Praetor Ya Ksha and his assault squad moved down the Southern streets. Centurion Yut Hakon and his Assault squad moved down the middle of the city behind the Sicaran. Seeker Sgt Rom Ran and his team ran down the Northern Street. “Contact, hab block, roof,” yelled Sgt Rom Ran, as bolter rounds rained down on his team. The Sicaran opened fire as the Seekers became casualties. The assault element moved up and came under fire. “It’s an ambush,” yelled Praetor Ya Ksha. “Activate Decapation Protocols” Centurion Yut Hakon charged forward and engaged the Death Guard Commander. Centurion Yut Hakon’s was unable to hurt the enemy Praetor and was smashed to the ground. His Assault faired better against the Death Guard tactical squad but was severely depleted. Praetor Ya Ksha and his assault squad finally recovered from the initial ambush and charged the Death Guard Centurion. Praetor Ya Ksha slayed the Centurion. The trap was sprung and the Death Guard Veterans opened fire. “All units, fall back,” said Praetor Ya Ksha. “Stormbird strafing run! Make these Traitors pay,” he said as he dropped smoke bombs and began to fall back.

Adeptus Custodes Part 2 As two squads of Iron Warriors infantry sprinted toward separate terminals, they began unlocking the cells of captured prisoners. The clatter of opening gates echoed through the chamber—until they noticed the Custodes closing in. One of the Iron Warriors barked a command over vox, calling in heavy support to open fire on the fast-approaching golden giants, hoping to cut them down—or at least slow them long enough to finish their grim task. The firepower of the IV Legion was not to be underestimated. A Custodian in Zhao’s squad went down under a storm of missiles and autocannon shells. Zhao smiled grimly. At last, he had found them—the Iron Warriors responsible for the atrocity at Khymera. And where the Iron Warriors were, their Warsmith, Hector Carnifex, could not be far. Zhao swore he would find the man who had unleashed nightmares upon an innocent world. One enemy squad finished releasing several prisoners and began to withdraw—just as Zhang’s squad made contact. The squad ahead of Zhao completed its work mere moments before he reached them. He would not let them escape. “Where is Hector Carnifex—your Warsmith?” Zhao bellowed. The Iron Warriors hesitated for a heartbeat, confusion flickering behind their helmets—just long enough. In a single, fluid motion, Zhao cut down half the squad. His Custodes surged forward, cutting down four more, until only the sergeant remained. The Iron Warrior glanced at the terminal, confirmed the data transfer was complete, and turned to flee. As he ran, one of Zhao’s Custodians hurled his misericordia. The blade struck true—but lodged harmlessly in the marine’s pauldron.

1000 points This month's list: XIX - Raven Guard - Athoria month 3 - [1500 Point(s), 3 Auxiliary Detachment(s)] ++ Crusade Force Organization Chart ++ [1500 Point(s), 3 Auxiliary Detachment(s)] Allegiance: Loyalist Army Configuration Rite of War: Legiones Astartes Raven Guard (Legion Tactica, Gambit, Advanced Reaction) ++ Crusade Primary Detachment ++ [825 Point(s)] High Command [175 Point(s)] Praetor [175 Point(s)]: One Auxiliary Detachment • 1x Jump Pack Praetor [55 Point(s)]: Corvid Pattern Jump Pack, Pair of Raven's Talons, Melta bombs Command [135 Point(s)] Centurion [135 Point(s)]: • 1x Centurion with Jump Pack [55 Point(s)]: Corvid Pattern Jump Pack, Pair of Raven's Talons, Frag grenades, Krak grenades, Melta bombs Prime Unit (Logistical Benefit (LB - Elites)) Elites [145 Point(s)] Seeker Squad [145 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades • 1x Seeker Sergeant [12 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Melta bombs, Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet) • 2x Seeker [20 Point(s)]: Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet) • 1x Seeker [30 Point(s)]: Nuncio-vox, Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet) • 1x Seeker [30 Point(s)]: Augury scanner, Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet) Troops [370 Point(s)] Assault Squad [180 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades • 1x Sergeant [20 Point(s)]: Pair of lightning claws, Melta bombs • 7x Legionary [12 Point(s)]: Chainsword, Bolt pistol • 2x Legionary [22 Point(s)]: Power maul, Bolt pistol Assault Squad [190 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades • 1x Sergeant [20 Point(s)]: Pair of lightning claws, Melta bombs • 5x Legionary [12 Point(s)]: Chainsword, Bolt pistol • 2x Legionary [17 Point(s)]: Chainsword, Plasma pistol • 2x Legionary [22 Point(s)]: Power maul, Bolt pistol ++ Auxiliary - Armoured Support ++ [175 Point(s), 1 Auxiliary Detachment(s)] Armour [175 Point(s)] Sicaran [175 Point(s)]: Hull (Front) Mounted heavy bolter, Twin accelerator autocannon, Two Sponson Mounted heavy bolters, Pintle Mounted heavy bolter, Searchlight ++ Auxiliary - Shock Assault ++ [150 Point(s), 1 Auxiliary Detachment(s)] Heavy Assault [150 Point(s)] Destroyer Assault Squad [150 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades, Rad grenades • 1x Assault Destroyer Sergeant [30 Point(s)]: Two bolt pistols, Power axe, Melta bombs, Phosphex bombs • 1x Assault Destroyer [18 Point(s)]: Two bolt pistols, Chainsword • 2x Assault Destroyer [23 Point(s)]: Two volkite serpentas, Chainsword • 1x Assault Destroyer [28 Point(s)]: Two bolt pistols, Chainsword, Power maul ++ Auxiliary - Decapitation Cadre ++ [350 Point(s), 1 Auxiliary Detachment(s)] Elites - Veteran Assault Squads or Dark Fury Squads Only [350 Point(s)] Dark Fury Squad [350 Point(s)]: • 2x Chooser of the Slain [45 Point(s)]: Pair of Raven's Talons, Frag grenades, Krak grenades, Corvid Pattern Jump Pack, Melta bombs • 8x Dark Fury [30 Point(s)]: Pair of Raven's Talons, Frag grenades, Krak grenades, Corvid Pattern Jump Pack Some WIP They won't be done by game day but will be done end of month.

Well they are almost done.... Just need to some touchups, chipping and base rings

IVth Legion Part 2 "Hey boss!" Shen exclaimed with sarcastic enthusiasm. "You almost lost your head! needed to staple your throat to keep it on!" The Warsmith reached for his throat, and made a gurgling noise "Nah, boss, that is gone, it's on the ground over there. You are tougher than I expected." "Going to need the Apothecarion and Mortificator to fix that. Our expendable militia saved your life, their witch stopping the blood loss" Shen explained. "Let's get out of here." +++++++++++++++++++++++++ "How are you holding up boss? You will sound much more authoritative and powerful with the replacement, trust me." "I am alive Shen, to continue the Iron lords bidding it seems" Booms The Warsmith's voice, the hollow and metallic sound reverberating in the surgery suite. "I cannot control the volume of my OWN VOICE!" he roared, smashing the steel surgery table next to his bed with his cybernetic fist, needles and scalpels flying. The Mortificator shuffles in, "My Lord! I need you to be awake to calibrate it. My apologies, I had 2 new inductees to the cult of steel to stabilize and place in sarcophagi." +++++++++++++++++++++ "This Witch will work for us?" The Warsmith rumbled. "Yes, my lord he is the one that saved you with his powers." Shen explained. "Are the 'creatures' necessary?" The Warsmith seethed pointing at the gaggle of multi-colored lizard bipeds around the Psyker. "They seem to be a native to Praxia, the milita call them... Kabulds? after some old-world folklore? They are subservient to the humans from that world. and obey their orders, sometimes literally." Shen expounded. "Fodder for now, give them no rations, no beds, they are on their own. Have the Iron Circle arrived?" "Yes, your loudness, but the forgelord and mortificator cannot seem to activate them." "They will stay in storage for now." The Warsmith lamented. "And Krugen?""He exists your deafeningness, returning after each foray of death." Shen answered. "Bring him to the mortificator, have him prepared for battle." "As you command." Shen said in mocking robotic tone.

Imperial Fists Part 2 The radio crackled with static and the angry voice of the Tribune Zhao. Crimson blood found its way into the speaker of the nuncio vox that survived the turmoil of reaching the front lines under sniper fire, the warder looking back to Orion and the conclusion of a quick "interrogation" of what he thought was the only warsmith in the sector. Elsewhere among the rest of the field, the booming rattle of accelerator cannons riddled the buildings and another predator nearby with enough dents to halt its advance as well. "Ah... Message for you, Praetor." He spoke, the creaking of the broken predator they hid behind nearly drowning out the request. His laurel helmet turned and stepped forward, tossing the thunder hammer he pulled away to the ground with a dismissive sigh to take the receiver, nearly grabbing it with the disruptive field of the solarite gauntlet he wore before changing hands instead. "Zhao, good timing. I found your point of-" The praetor started, the jovial tone interrupted by the voice on the other side. "You sent us to the wrong men, Orion! What am I supposed to do with a siege breaker and his minions?!" The Tribune verbally choked the other side, better he taken the brunt than any of his wardens... "Any other time it would have been the right one. Two warsmiths in the same area is unheard of." He replied, nodding his head to the disgruntled abuse. "But, I do have the other one right here." He turned to look for the shattered bionics of who he had caught charging into his shield wall, but alas the small reprieve was all it taken to disappear from the field among the other running boots. "Or I did. It won't be easy finding him again. Speaking with the Ravens may be your next stop, Zhao." It wasn't more than a click of the dial and the line was cut, channel changing to the field lines for the battle still wrecking havoc in the area. His men weren't out of the woods yet when snipers and scout vehicles could come around, and his warders were supposed to hold that line in the sand. He had plans with all this equipment, and he needed a bit of time to speak with Sagittarius... He had to figure out the logistics of a whole new building, after all. They don't pop up overnigh

So I have been buying models for my Solar Auxila and will doing them as Tallarn Reborn And instead of Deathguard, I am returning to my 1st 40k Army, the Space Wolves, but in HH. Start of my Space Wolves is the Saturnine Praetor.

Update

Update Also my 1st Leman Russ for Solar Auxila

More work done on my RG Lots more colors to block out

More progress plus ordered this

A Story of Death or Victory- Angels of the XIXth Legion, Raven Guard Chapter 6 I can not tell you how long I was in my room reading the books and dataslates. The room was decent size and I had a servitor bringing me food. I rested briefly and would resume working. I reviewed all of it, going back and forth between book and data slate. Taking notes. Book after book. Dataslate after dataslate. Reading and rereading. Then review it from another book or dataslate. Constantly. I must have read the 30 plus books and dataslates 5 times each. But I never left my room. There was a knock on the door, and suddenly I was hungry. It was like every time the servitor showed up I got hungry. Like the story of the old Terran physiologist Ivan Pavlov's experiment with the canine. I hope I was not an experiment. "Enter," I responded regaining my composer. "Remembrancer Landon Mar-Garet, greetings," said Chaplain Luang Pu stand at the door of my room. "I hope you don't mind the interruption but I figure you were hungry and would like to see someone other than a servitor, since you been in your room for a week," he continued. "7 days......I had no clue," I exclaimed and stood up. " Let's eat and go for a walk then," Chaplain Luang Pu said. "That sounds great," I said. I looked at the meal, Chaplain Luang Pu, brought for me. It was a tray of meats, fruits, and vegetables along with a cold cravat of a creamy, sweet, and spiced milk tea. Chaplain Luang Pu explained that tea and food was similar to what was served by his tribesman back on Terra as he took a sip from his glass. The tea was delicious. The creamy sweetness of the orange tea and helped accent the salty taste of fish and assorted dried meats. The fruits and vegetables were ripe and amazing. I was holding a reddish brown fruit that seemed to have a leathery shell. "That is a Lychee, you need to peel the shell. The insides are like a grape," Chaplain Luang Pu said as he grabbed one and peeled the skin away, showing the translucent white flesh inside. I mimicked Chaplain Luang Pu peeling the Lychee and at the fruit from the shell. I was shocked in the moistness of the fruit. "Chaplain, why are you here," I asked. "Because you have been holed up here for a week. And I need to check on your spiritual and mental well being. Plus I figured you would like to share a taste of my home. While we are both Terrans, I'm from Yndonesic Bloc and you are from Albia," said Chaplain Luang Pu, as he peeled another Lychee fruit. "Albia, Dusk Raiders, Death Guard, that's what that was," I jumped up frantically going through the dataslates. Chaplain Luang Pu gave me a puzzled look. I read a line that was trivial but I had read it in various books. I grabbed a dataslate and ran with the thought running through my head. And there it was. "The principal components of volcanic gases are water vapor (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), sulfur either as sulfur dioxide (SO2) (high-temperature volcanic gases) or hydrogen sulfide (H2S) (low-temperature volcanic gases), nitrogen, argon, helium, neon, methane, carbon monoxide and hydrogen," I read aloud. Pyrefall is volcanic furnace world dotted with open-pit mines and the forge-prisons they feed. The Warmaster is sending XIVth Legion to engage us, not the IVth Legion at Pyrefall. It is strategic move to goad XIXth into an open conflict. Iron Warrior Warsmith Hector Carnifex, is in system. And after the Battles of Khymara, I would not put it past him to help build a trap to contain the XIXth and use the XIVth to do so. A Prison world needing liberation. Atmosphere beneficial for the XIVth Legion. Given enough time, the IVth Legion could set amazing trench works for the XIVth to use against us," I say as begin looking for a map of Pyrefall. "Look here, these connect the mines to forge-prisons and other mines and more forge-prisons. It is an established trenchline 2 to 5 meters deep about 10 meters wide and running the entire length of Pyrefall. If the IVth got here sooner than us. They could possible stage resupply areas here, reinforce here, and create traps here. The XIXth can't allow the IVth and XIVth Legions to take the prisoners hostages or turn them against the Emperor so it must be open war in the trenches, a show of force, like the Primarch Corvus Corax would want. Rescue the Slaves, Destroy the Oppressors. But that is a suicide," I continued to ramble on. "Remembrancer, I think it is time we took a walk," Chaplain Luang Pu said to me.

Raven Guard Reinforcements from the Therion Velites! More Black Armor Also this arrived for my Sisters of Silence And thanks to my buddy a bunch of Cults 3d stuff is getting printed for my Raven Guard

Reinforcements inbound. Ordered: Arrived: Alot of this is for my Seekers but

Opponents for this month have been posted Lily B Word Bearers v. Roland C Imperial Fists Travis W Word Bearers v. Andrew B. Dark Angels Chris J Thousand Sons (GrimmWeiss) v. John D. Alpha Legion Brendan C Death Guard v. Kaleb J Blackshields John R. Emperor's Children v. Anthony J Imperial Fists (Ramah Stormset) Wynter G Death Guard v. William R Raven Guard @W.A.Rorie Geoff Gadek Iron Warriors v. Andrew B. Custodes @GameRanma Adam N Iron Warriors @The_Oni_of_Hindsight v. Spencer E White Scars MHA Modeling updates: Imperial Fists Iron Warriorss Thousand Sons My opponent posted his list and models. XIV - Death Guard - Wynter - [1000 Point(s), 1 Apex Detachment(s)] Allegiance: Traitor Rite of War: Legiones Astartes Death Guard (Legion Tactica, Gambit, Advanced Reaction) ++ Crusade Primary Detachment ++ [610 Point(s)] High Command [200 Point(s)] Praetor in Saturnine Terminator Armour [200 Point(s)]: One Apex Detachment • 1x Saturnine Praetor: Saturnine war axe, Saturnine disruption fist, Thermal Diffraction Field Command [115 Point(s)] Centurion [115 Point(s)]: Power maul, Combi-melta, Frag grenades, Krak grenades, Melta bombs, Cyber-familiar Troops [295 Point(s)] Tactical Squad [150 Point(s)]: Prime Unit, Frag grenades, Krak grenades • 1x Sergeant [30 Point(s)]: Power fist, Plasma pistol, Melta bombs • 1x Legionary [20 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Vexilla • 1x Legionary [20 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Nuncio-vox • 7x Legionary [10 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter Tactical Squad [145 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades • 1x Sergeant [25 Point(s)]: Power sword, Plasma pistol, Melta bombs • 1x Legionary [20 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Vexilla • 1x Legionary [20 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Nuncio-vox • 7x Legionary [10 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter ++ Apex - Army Vanguard ++ [390 Point(s), 1 Apex Detachment(s)] Elites [390 Point(s)] Veteran Tactical Squad [275 Point(s)]: • 1x Veteran Sergeant [20 Point(s)]: Power fist, Plasma pistol • 1x Veteran Legionary [30 Point(s)]: Disintegrator rifle, Bolt pistol, Nuncio-vox • 1x Veteran Legionary [40 Point(s)]: Multi-melta, Bolt pistol • 5x Veteran Legionary [20 Point(s)]: Disintegrator rifle, Bolt pistol • 1x Veteran Legionary [30 Point(s)]: Heavy disintegrator, Bolt pistol • 1x Veteran Legionary [30 Point(s)]: Disintegrator rifle, Bolt pistol, Vexilla Veteran Tactical Squad [115 Point(s)]: • 1x Veteran Sergeant [10 Point(s)]: Disintegrator rifle, Disintegrator pistol • 4x Veteran Legionary [20 Point(s)]: Disintegrator rifle, Bolt pistol

A Story of Death or Victory- Angels of the XIXth Legion, Raven Guard Chapter 5 The 2 XIXth Legion Whispercutters approached the rear of the Stormbird Surat Thani, a Warhawk VI Pattern Stormbird, for a combat high speed extraction. The Warhawk VI Pattern Stormbird is larger than the more common Sokar Pattern and has been serving Praetor Ya Ksha and his clan for multiple decades as part of the Yndonesic Bloc during the Unification Wars on ancient Terra. Surat Thani was performing aerial command and control duties, retrieval, and Med Evac for for the XIXth Legion forces on the ground led by Praetor Ya Ksha and take them back to the fleet in orbit. The rear landing bay was open and the Whispercutters flew in at speed and landed on the deck in the cargo hold. The injured were being triaged as the rear decks closed. Praetor Ya Ksha looked like a nightmare come true. His Black and white Armor was covered in blood, guts, and ichor, none of it was his own. He waved off an apothecary as XIXth Legion Chaplain Luang Pu and I, Remembrancer Landon Mar-Garet approached him. "My Lord, Knight-Centra Alyssah Respus, is awaiting you in the ready room, as you have requested," Chaplain Luang Pu. "Sgt Rom Ran, Sgt. Charn Chai, check on your wounded and meet us in the Ready room," yelled Praetor Ya Ksha. We entered the room, and I was immediately hit with the nauseousness, I felt in Knight-Centura Alyssah Respus's presence. If she had the same effect on the Adeptus Astartes with me, they made no gestures that it did. Her armor, was a polished dark metallic in color which stood out against the flat black of the XIXth Legion Armor. Her paragon blade was sheathed across her back, restricting her purple cloak from moving. It was almost as tall as she was. Her red hair and pale skin was always focal point. She began "speaking" with her hands in battle sign. "Greetings, Praetor Ya Ksha. I am glad to see the battle did not fell you. I understand that you wish to speak to me about something you saw or witnessed?" translated XIXth Legion Master of Signals Pa El said as Knight-Centura Alyssah Respus signed. "Well met, Knight-Centura. We encountered Traitors from the XVIIth Legion. Sgts and their squads encountered something that is under your prevue, so I will defer that to them. I fought and slayed the enemy warlord and watched as his body disappeared. And then called for retrieval," said Praetor Ya Khsa. "Remembrancer, please leave us. You will be briefed later," said Praetor Ya Ksha to me. "Yes my lord," I responded as I left the ready room. I could feel the Surat Thani begin to climb and the force of the acceleration as engines reaching full power. It was hours later, when I was summoned to meet Praetor Ya Ksha in the arming chambers on the Shadowed Guardian, an Adeptus Astartes Battle Barge of the XIXth Legion, flagship of the 707th Expeditionary fleet. A Battle Barge is the largest ship in an Adeptus Astartes fleet, and can hold Multiple companies of Adeptus Astartes plus their Support. I have been on Shadow Guardian many times over the past few years now and have not been allowed to fully explore it. I am assigned to the Blade of Midnight Light Frigate along with the other Remembrancers and that is where my room is. I have a shared sleeping quarters on Shadowed Guardian with the other Remembrancers, I believe there is 6 or 7 of us sharing the space. "Remembrancer Landon Mar-Garet of Albia, Terran Born. Novelist" Chaplain Luang Pu said almost introducing me to someone but I did not see anyone I was not aware of. Chaplain Luang Pu was in his black training Tunic with the white Raven Guard Logo and XIXth beneath it. Standing next to him in a semi Circle around him was Seeker Sgt. Rom Ran, Assault Squads Sgt Charn Chai and Veteran Sgt Naksu Mastexr, Centurion Yut Hakon, Master of Signals Pa El, and Brother Ruexbrr Thuk-Naman, an Armored Support tank commander. Praetor Ya Ksha stood in the center of the semi circle. They were all dressed the same. And then she walked into the room, Knight-Centura Alyssah Respus, fully armored. I felt nauseous again. She looked at me, as if she was staring through me to my soul. I am not a psychic or I do not think I am. "Remembrancer, do you know why I specifically chose you to be here," asked Praetor Ya Ksha. "No, my Lord." I responded as I grimaced in pain. "You serve 3 purposes to 707th Expeditionary Fleet. First and Foremost, the Emperor wants documentation of the events and as a novelist that is your primary purpose," Chaplain Luang Pu stated as he walked around the training mat. "Second, you have an wealth of knowledge, are a sage, someone that is capable of storing, processing, and accessing vast tracks of information and that could help us in the coming days. What can you tell me about Andratus System," He asked "The Andrastus System, long known as the crucible of law and punishment within the Galcoran Reach, sits wreathed in the glinting, mineral-rich asteroid field known as the "Andrastine Halo". Its two primary worlds embody the system’s dual nature: "Andrastus Prime", a densely fortified hiveworld and seat of the Imperial Provosts, and "Pyrefall", a volcanic furnace world dotted with open-pit mines and the forge-prisons they feed. The Halo itself is a constant harvest of stellar rubble, dragged down through orbital elevators to be refined by the labor of the condemned, " I replied. "The Primarch would burn this system," responded Centurion Yut Hakon. Praetor Ya Ksha raised his hand to silence him. "You were promised to be told what happened in Dravik Maw's System and that is why you are here, to be briefed. And They need to prepare for the next battle. Time is limited. Master of Signals Pa El and I will stay on Stormbird Surat Thani again performing command and control. Knight-Centura Alyssah Respus will be on board with a few of her Sisters form the Chamber of Oblivion as back up," said Chaplain Luang Pu as a Servitor came in carrying a stack of books and Dataslates. "You will be given a private room to aboard Shadow Guardian, so you can create your documentation and review these books and dataslates," Chaplain Luang Pu said as he gestured to to the servitor.

Metal Head Armory Lists Month 2: @The_Oni_of_Hindsight IV - Iron Warriors - ++ Crusade Primary Detachment ++ [485 Point(s)] High Command [175 Point(s)] Warsmith [175 Point(s)]: Graviton crusher, Combi-grav, Servo-arm, Cortex controller, Cognis-signum, Cyber-familiar, One Apex Detachment Command [95 Point(s)] Vigilator [95 Point(s)]: Nemesis rifle, Bolt pistol, Frag grenades, Krak grenades, Prime Unit (Logistical Benefit (LB - Recon)) Troops [115 Point(s)] Tactical Squad [115 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades • 1x Sergeant [15 Point(s)]: Bolter, Power fist • 9x Legionary [10 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter Prime Unit (Master Sergeant) Recon [100 Point(s)] Sabre [100 Point(s)]: Anvillus snub autocannon, Heavy bolter, 4x Sabre missile IV - Iron Warriors - ++ Auxiliary - Armoured Support ++ [270 Point(s), 1 Auxiliary Detachment(s)] Armour [270 Point(s)] Predator [130 Point(s)]: Predator cannon, Two Sponson Mounted lascannon, Pintle Mounted heavy bolter Predator [140 Point(s)]: Magna-melta cannon, Two Sponson Mounted lascannon Imperialis Militia - ++ Allied Detachment and its Auxiliary ++ [245 Point(s), 1 Auxiliary Detachment(s)] Imperialis Militia - ++ Allied Detachment ++ [135 Point(s)] Command [40 Point(s)] Discipline Master Cadre [40 Point(s)]: Armoury of Old Night • 1x Discipline Master [40 Point(s)]: Militia pistol, Power sword, Militia carbine, Frag grenades Troops [95 Point(s)] Infantry Troop [95 Point(s)]: Armoury of Old Night • 1x Infantry Sergeant [4.5 Point(s)]: Militia carbine, Frag grenades • 1x Militia Infantry [9.5 Point(s)]: Militia carbine, Heavy stubber, Frag grenades • 18x Militia Infantry [4.5 Point(s)]: Militia carbine, Frag grenades Auxiliary - First Strike Fast Attack [110 Point(s)] • 1x Militia Thunderbolt [110 Point(s)]: Two Centreline Mounted gravis autocannon, Centreline Mounted twin lascannon @GameRanma Legio Custodes - Slow Grow - [950 Point(s), 1 Auxiliary Detachment(s)] High Command [255 Point(s)] Tribune [255 Point(s)]: Paragon spear, Misericordia, Arae-shrike, One Apex Detachment Command [180 Point(s)] Shield Captain [180 Point(s)]: Paragon spear, Misericordia, Prime Unit Troops [255 Point(s)] Custodian Guard Sodality [135 Point(s)]: • 3x Custodian Guard [45 Point(s)]: Guardian spear, Misericordia Sentinel Guard Sodality [120 Point(s)]: • 3x Sentinel Guard [40 Point(s)]: Sentinel warblade, Misericordia, Praesidium Shield Auxiliary - Heavy Support ++ [260 Point(s), 1 Auxiliary Detachment(s)] War-engine [260 Point(s)] Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought [260 Point(s)]: Achillus dreadspear, 2x Adrathic combi-destructor Grimweiss XV - Thousand Sons - Full sons - [965 Point(s), 1 Apex Detachment(s)] High Command [145 Point(s)] Praetor in Terminator Armour [145 Point(s)]: Tartaros, Combi-bolter, Power axe, One Apex Detachment, Cult Arcana Command [105 Point(s)] Praevian [105 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Frag grenades, Krak grenades, Cortex controller, Cyber-familiar, Master of Automata, Raptora, Cult Arcana War-engine [250 Point(s)] Contemptor-Osiron Dreadnought [250 Point(s)]: Gravis force blade, Twin volkite culverin, Heavy flamer, Telekinesis, Pavoni Troops [190 Point(s)] Tactical Squad [190 Point(s)]: Cult Arcana, Frag grenades, Krak grenades, Corvidae • 1x Sergeant [10 Point(s)]: Bolter, Power sword • 1x Legionary [20 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Nuncio-vox • 1x Legionary [20 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Vexilla • 12x Legionary [10 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter Prime Unit (Logistical Benefit (LB - War-engine)) Master of Automata [130 Point(s)] Castellax Destructor Maniple [130 Point(s)]: • 2x Castellax [65 Point(s)]: Shock chargers, 2x Bolter, Darkfire cannon Apex - Army Vanguard ++ [145 Point(s), 1 Apex Detachment(s)] Elites [145 Point(s)] Khenetai Occult Cabal [145 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades • 1x Khenetai Blademaster: Paired Achea pattern force sword, Bolt pistol • 4x Khenetai Blade [24 Point(s)]: Paired Achea pattern force sword, Bolt pistol Ramah Stormset VII - Imperial Fists - Clearing the air - [990 Point(s), 2 Auxiliary Detachment(s)] Crusade Primary Detachment ++ [365 Point(s)] High Command [142 Point(s)] Praetor [142 Point(s)]: Solarite Power Gauntlet, Volkite charger, One Auxiliary Detachment Command [80 Point(s)] Centurion [80 Point(s)]: Autocannon, Frag grenades, Krak grenades, Prime Unit (Castellan (Augury scanner)) Troops [143 Point(s)] Tactical Squad [143 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades • 1x Sergeant [15 Point(s)]: Bolter, Power fist • 8x Legionary [12 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Chain bayonet • 1x Legionary [22 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Chain bayonet, Nuncio-vox Auxiliary - Tactical Support ++ [250 Point(s), 1 Auxiliary Detachment(s)] Support [250 Point(s)] Araknae Quad Accelerator Platform [125 Point(s)]: Atomantic Pavise, Turret Mounted Quad accelerator autocannon Araknae Quad Accelerator Platform [125 Point(s)]: Atomantic Pavise, Turret Mounted Quad accelerator autocannon Auxiliary - Siege Gauntlet ++ [375 Point(s), 1 Auxiliary Detachment(s)] Support [120 Point(s)] Rapier Battery [120 Point(s)]: 3x Rapier Crew • 2x Legionary: Bolter, Bolt pistol, Frag grenades, Krak grenades • 1x Rapier Carrier (Gravis heavy bolter battery) Heavy Assault [255 Point(s)] Phalanx Warder-Squad [255 Point(s)]: Boarding shield, Frag grenades, Krak grenades • 1x Warder Sergeant [10 Point(s)]: Solarite Power Gauntlet, Bolt pistol • 7x Phalanx Warder [18 Point(s)]: Power axe, Bolt pistol • 1x Phalanx Warder [28 Point(s)]: Power axe, Bolt pistol, Nuncio-vox • 1x Phalanx Warder [28 Point(s)]: Power axe, Bolt pistol, Vexilla Every Model in the Unit may have melta bombs (Melta bombs) "New Recruit has the solarite power gauntlet missing for sergeants of tactical squads. This is actually 5 points more expensive for the gauntlet on him that he actually has." @W.A.Rorie XIX - Raven Guard - Athoria month 2 - [1000 Point(s), 1 Auxiliary Detachment(s), 1 Apex Detachment(s)] Rite of War: Legiones Astartes Raven Guard (Legion Tactica, Gambit, Advanced Reaction) Crusade Primary Detachment ++ [680 Point(s)] High Command [175 Point(s)] Praetor [175 Point(s)]: One Apex Detachment • 1x Jump Pack Praetor [55 Point(s)]: Corvid Pattern Jump Pack, Pair of Raven's Talons, Melta bombs Command [135 Point(s)] Centurion [135 Point(s)]: • 1x Centurion with Jump Pack [55 Point(s)]: Corvid Pattern Jump Pack, Pair of Raven's Talons, Frag grenades, Krak grenades, Melta bombs Troops [370 Point(s)] Assault Squad [180 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades • 1x Sergeant [20 Point(s)]: Pair of lightning claws, Melta bombs • 7x Legionary [12 Point(s)]: Chainsword, Bolt pistol • 2x Legionary [22 Point(s)]: Power maul, Bolt pistol Assault Squad [190 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades • 1x Sergeant [20 Point(s)]: Pair of lightning claws, Melta bombs • 5x Legionary [12 Point(s)]: Chainsword, Bolt pistol • 2x Legionary [17 Point(s)]: Chainsword, Plasma pistol • 2x Legionary [22 Point(s)]: Power maul, Bolt pistol Prime Unit (Master Sergeant) Auxiliary - Armoured Support ++ [175 Point(s), 1 Auxiliary Detachment(s)] Armour [175 Point(s)] Sicaran [175 Point(s)]: Hull (Front) Mounted heavy bolter, Twin accelerator autocannon, Two Sponson Mounted heavy bolters, Pintle Mounted heavy bolter, Searchlight Apex - Army Vanguard ++ [145 Point(s), 1 Apex Detachment(s)] Elites [145 Point(s)] Seeker Squad [145 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades • 1x Seeker Sergeant [12 Point(s)]: Melta bombs, Bolt pistol, Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet) • 2x Seeker [20 Point(s)]: Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet) • 1x Seeker [30 Point(s)]: Nuncio-vox, Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet) • 1x Seeker [30 Point(s)]: Augury scanner, Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet)

Month 1 After action report: ** The Fate of Dravik's Maw**: The Loyalists have seized control of Dravik’s Maw. The Traitors, their holds already swollen with plunder, abandon the wretched backwater to Imperial hands. Now the Maw’s ragged bounty is funneled into Loyalist stockpile. Scrap-forged munition, crude yet deadly, have already earned a savage reputation among the warhosts for their unpredictable and destructive properties. *Loyalists Benefit*: **Scrap Munitions** Once Per Game: During step 3 of a shooting attack, a unit from your army can choose to use Scrap Munitions. Any weapons it is equipped with that have the Bolt or Auto trait gain the Shred (6+) and Overload (1) Traits for the duration of the shooting attack. If any weapons that would affected by this already have the Shred (X) or Overload (X) traits, instead increase the value of that trait by one for the duration of that attack. *e.g. Shred (6+) becomes Shred (5+) or Overload (1) becomes Overload (2)*. This Month's Mission (Month 2): New Theater of War: Andrastus System: The Andrastus System, long known as the crucible of law and punishment within the Galcoran Reach, sits wreathed in the glinting, mineral-rich asteroid field known as the Andrastine Halo. Its two primary worlds embody the system’s dual nature: Andrastus Prime, a densely fortified hiveworld and seat of the Imperial Provosts, and Pyrefall, a volcanic furnace world dotted with open-pit mines and the forge-prisons they feed. The Halo itself is a constant harvest of stellar rubble, dragged down through orbital elevators to be refined by the labor of the condemned. With news of Horus’ treachery, Andrastus has become a prize too great to ignore. Loyalist commanders move to fortify the system, directing the Provosts to turn their citadels and forge-prisons into redoubts, but as the Dark Compliance fleet gathers at the system's edge threats arise from within. On Pyrefall, Word Bearer chaplains walk the prison-pits, stirring rebellion and promising freedom through service to Horus. Entire gangs of convicts have risen up in open revolt, donning chains as marks of devotion rather than shame. On Andrastus Prime the majority of Provosts are holding to their oaths, but a growing and powerful minority now claim the Warmaster alone can impose the absolute order they have long craved. On both worlds, entire garrisons turned their guns at the moment of battle, and what should have been an iron bulwark has become a crucible of slaughter. Map: 5’ x 4’ Mission: Take and Hold Deployment: Dawn of War

Imperial Fists Part 1 The thump of boots on the metal plates eched through the dead scrap piles of the field, kept in time by the very training he had when search turned to recovery. Orion's warders had lost radio contact before they were too far from extraction, marking choice pieces of salvage to repair the ships in orbit. Yet their check in passed without a word, leading other legion troops to dig through the various husks of ships and building ruins looking for the praetor. The scan held heat signatures still left, and as he rounded the corner of a ruin left barely standing in defiance to gravity the Imperial Fist sergeant found their commander. Kneeling in a pool of red, smoke still lingered in the low ceiling as Orion turned his head to note who entered. Marines in the red and gold regalia of Thousand Sons with power fist sized holes spread around the ripped open room, yet the praetor wasn't without his own holes in his armor. Another warder laid in the corner next to him barely recognizable with the number of bolter wounds he sustained in the short fight that cut off the radio. "Is that you, sir? I worried you dead when you spat the words of traitors." The trooper rushed forward to check on the praetor, yet even through his helmet it was obvious he couldn't tear his eyes away from the mutilated corpse and the solarite power gauntlet attached to it. They were rare, yet every sergeant had been gifted one while under the command of this praetor from Terra. "Marines of Terra are just built tougher, sergeant." Was the near jovial tone from Orion, unmoving from next to the warder. The golden solarite power gauntlet of his stained bloody in the battle and the many hearts he torn from the chests of psyker marines. "How many warders still live?" "Ah... Four, sir." His head fell, even the living would be incapable of fighting for some time. Yet somehow they weren't as bad off as the one who led the shield wall. He started to kneel and grasp at the body of the dead sergeant, suddenly feeling the weight of the same gauntlet on his shoulder. "Then leave him to me, sergeant. He did his duty." His jovial tone flattened, nearly as threatening to his own as he roared into the face of his enemy. The powerful man fiddled with the dead until the gauntlet came free, offering its unblemished gold form to the trooper sweating in front of the praetor. "You saw this and wanted it, didn't you?" "Y... Yes, sir." The exasperated huff of a man caught in his curiosity and envy came from his voice microphone. "I give this to those who wish to shake hands with the custodians of The Emperor himself. In exchange they are tasked to bring as many of their squad back alive, even at the cost of their body." He growled out his words, as if he was poking at the legionary in front of him for weakness. A momentary flinch had him return the rare weapon back to his chest and pick up the rest of the warder. "You are not worthy of its weight. Call Sagittarius to my ship. I will need his expertise with these new Arakne turrets I have heard about." If psykers could get past a wall of shields, then it was time to reinforce with a wall of bullets.

And 500 pts done