“Hastily trained troops may hold when attacked from the front, but they most certainly will run as soon as the enemy is behind them.“—Qin Zheng, undefeated general, Greater Asian Confederation. (Circa mid-M4.) NEWS REPORT, Imperial Daily Bulletin to Citizens Imperial troops retreat south toward Aruna By Amicia Gellena […]
“The 17th is collapsing, and our flank is exposed. Order all surviving units to retreat. It’s a race to Port Aruna.“—Captain Stevrous Stark, senior Imperial Guard officer on Dar Sai. Relentless xeno assault PDF troops responded as best they could, according to survivors. A squadron of Scout Sentinels […]
“A major Tau attack against Imperial troops north of Aruna has successfully broken through the lines and is advancing south toward the port city. A state of emergency has been declared by Praetor Justinian Hypatia, who is ordering all available military assets to the city’s defense.“—Imperial News Voxcast, […]
“The shriek of a Tau railgun is unlike any weapon I’ve ever heard. The thump-thump of a heavy bolter has a steady, reassuring predictability to it. The roar of a battle cannon echoes the power of thunder. The crack of a Baneblade’s mega battle cannon has the voice […]
“This is bunker Seven-Alpha. We are surrounded. Xeno battle suits are inside the trenches and rolling up our flanks. Casualties are high, and reinforcements are desperately needed. Repeat, we need reinforcements before we are over ….“—Last vox communication with Bunker Seven-Alpha, 16:49, 3 324 740.M41 Desperate Fighting Despite […]
“The 740.M40 campaign for Port Aruna was a critical point in the war for the agri-moon of Dar Sai. Troops on both sides suffered terribly, as the fighting was the fiercest so far in the Tau invasion, although neither side realized how the campaign would be only a […]
“Senior Captain Gylo Cassia will go down in history as a great hero of the Imperial Navy. That’s what happens when you die in battle. If he’d lived, he’d be court-martialed for incompetence. His decision to split his fleet during the Tau attack was idiotic.“—private comments, Commodore Gadea […]
“If you aren’t sure what to do, attack. It may not be the best tactic for the situation, but you might get lucky. And, if you lose, at least you won’t live long enough to face a court martial.“—Admiral Arleigh Smythe, instructor, Imperial Navy Academy, Belliose III, speaking […]
“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, […]
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