“The Tau invading force became increasingly aggressive in early 740.M41, despite an Imperial naval blockade creating huge logistical challenges for the xenos. This aggression first revealed itself when the Tau general, Commander Swiftstrike, led his troops against the strategically important town of Sandeep.”—Chronicle of the Tau Invasion of […]
No Quarter Given Despite the Astartes’ early success, the xenos were determined to fight on. Teams of Tau Crisis Suits dropped from the sky, landing behind the Space Marines’ front lines and attacking them from the rear. While some Crisis Suits targeted the Imperial armor with mixed success, […]
“There is an ancient Terran myth that the secret to killing a deadly serpent is to cut off its head. That seems tactically sound. So, we shall go to Sandeep, where we have reason to believe a Tau Ethereal can be found. If we strike down their great […]
The Ethereal sat on his hover throne, looking down at the pitiful humans who sought to betray their corpse emperor and embrace the Greater Good. The gathering was taking place in an isolated farmhouse, deep in the thick forests that blanketed the western edge of the Great Continent, […]
Deep Strike Near the farm compound, it is fortunate that the Ethereal’s guards did not rush to challenge the approaching Astartes. Two Marines with jetpacks drop from the sky and land just outside the walled complex. One Marine lands directly on target—atop a Fire Warrior, who is crushed […]
“A Tau attempt to seize a strategic crossroads in the Sandeep Plains was blocked recently by the sudden arrival of the Knights of Altair Space Marine Chapter. The noble Knights slaughtered the xeno scum in a three-hour battle that . . .”—Imperial Voxcast to the Imperial citizens on […]
Battle Rages The fate of Sandhurst Oasis hung in the balance. The main force of Tau Fire Warriors were charging across the desert to seize the oasis. They are met by fierce fire from the tactical squads, but the number of Tau could not easily be stopped. One […]
“As the campaign for Port Arena continued, it became apparent that the sprawling forests of Dar Sai were a major obstacle for Imperial forces. Although the 728th Cadian Regiment had an advantage in armor over the Tau, there simply wasn’t enough good tank country to fight in—and the […]
“The mobility of the Tau war machine is the greatest obstacle to cleansing Dar Sai of the xeno filth. You can watch your flanks. You can deploy a huge reserve to guard your rear. But, at some point in the battle, when a weakness appears in your deployment, […]
“By mid-738.M41, as the Imperial Navy blockade over Dar Sai loosened, the resupplied Tau army became an increasingly formidable military force—and Imperial troops found each battle against the xeno invaders increasingly costly.”—Chronicle of the Tau invasion of Dar Sai, published 753.M41. — Battle of Three Hills 3 883-885 […]
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