“With control of the largest continent on Al’gel II, Commander Broadword saw an opportunity to expand military operations beyond the planet. Thus he turned his eye to the desert world of Al’gel I.“—“The Complete History of the Al’gel Campaign” by Aun’el Mor’kan Tal’is’ta, Ethereal caste, Dal’yth Sept, (689-776.M41). […]
“After the defeat of the ork warlord called ‘Klawtoof,” Tau forces advanced quickly across the Great Continent of Al’gel II. But such success was not to last. Ork resistance stiffened, and the pace of progress slowed to a crawl.” “It was not that Tau forces failed to make […]
“The Battle of Lake Kro’gar proved decisive, but the ecological cost was massive. Millions of tons of dirt, smoke, and ash were thrown into the atmosphere, creating a cloud that quickly engulfed the entire planet.” “Without sunlight, vegetation withered and temperatures dropped. It would be years before the […]
One of the most glorious victories of the Tau on Al’gel II was the defeat of the ork warboss known as “Klawtoof.” When this ork leader launched a brutally violent assault, the 3rd Hunter Cadre outmaneuvered and outfought the greenskins at every point—and utterly annihilated the ork threat. […]
The climax of the battle came when Klawtoof and Commander Lok’Ta met in single combat, surrounded by their bodyguards who offered no quarter or mercy. Although Lok’Ta was forced to retreat from the brutal greenskin warboss, the ork’s victory was shortlived. In a classic Kauyon move, Lok’Ta used […]
The breakout from the initial invasion beachhead was an exhilarating time for every fire warrior in the Al’gel invasion force. It seemed, for a time, as if the ork threat finally was broken, and that victory was inevitable. Yet, such optimism was ill-founded. One of the sad truths of […]
With electrical storms disrupting Tau communications, the full ferocity of Greenclaw’s attack was not initially appreciated by High Command. But, if the words could not be understood through the heavy static that filled the airwaves, there was no mistaking the panicked tone of those broadcasting calls for help. […]
“For the Tau, retreat in the face of a rapidly advancing enemy was a new—and unsettling—experience. Our fire warriors would undergo an exhausting march, turn to engage the orks in a ferocious firefight, and when the enemy was repulsed, begin to march in retreat again. Yet always the […]
The naval engagement known as “Clash at Asteroid KV-9” was insignificant compared to the large naval battles that would occur later in the Al’gel Campaign. Yet, for the Air Caste crew members involved—particularly those aboard the Yr’Ko—it was the most horrific fight of their military service.—”The Complete History […]
The fight begins As the two naval forces closed, every ship prepared for the next round of torpedo fire. At 20:51, the Tau launched its first wave of torpedoes, trusting that the weapons’ AI systems would ensure high accuracy despite the still-formidable distance between fleets. The orks returned fire at 20:54 […]
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