A surge of optimism swept through Velaz as he watched the initial volley of Imperial fire rip apart the ork battle line. Everywhere he looked, Trukks and ork walkers were burning. The only worrisome development was on the eastern flank. His guns had rightly targeted the greatest threats, […]
The ork warrior roared in frustration, his bellowing voice heard above the Imperial fire by guardsmen more than 100 meters away. He’d climbed aboard his yellow Trukk before dawn, eager to fight and looking forward to smashing the humies. But all had gone wrong. Riding impatiently in the […]
IMPERIAL VOXCAST (3 153 757.M41)—Rumors are spreading that Imperial authorities have suppressed news of a major defeat of Imperial troops at the Tarak Mines. According to sources, a massive ork army attacked several weeks ago and forced Imperial forces out of the mining complex … Battle lines are drawn The morale […]
“The metal monstrosity towered over the ork horde, an insane mockery of the ork gods … yet a mockery whose deadly firepower shifted the balance of power on Hegira.”—Third Battle of the Tarak Mines, History of the 728th Cadian Regiment, 700-800.M41 (Volume 1,892) The Titan-buster As the battle raged […]
“All units! The right flank has collapsed. Withdrawal procedure Alpha-Beta-Five-Two is in effect. Do not panic. If you expect to survive, you’ll fight your way out. Anyone who breaks ranks will be shot without mercy.”—Final broadcast of Captain Donian Tellis, acting commander at the Third Battle of the […]
IMPERIAL VOXCAST (3 042 757.M41)—A giant xeno totem has been spotted in the desert south of the Tarak Mines, report Imperial soldiers deployed to defend the immense mining complex. Initially dismissed as rumors by Imperial High Command, Col. August Klein yesterday confirmed that there have been sightings of […]
“Heady from its easy victory at the Tarak Mines, the 728th Cadian Regiment was unprepared for the vicious resistance encountered as it advanced through the Iron Spires.”—Analysis of the Fifth Battle of the Iron Spires, History of the 728th Cadian Regiment, 700-800.M41 (Volume 1,892) PRE-DAWN HOURS A strong and […]
“By late morning, the Imperial Guard had hopes of victory. They had seized the ruin on the eastern side of the valley, and they were effectively crushing the ork flank attack to the west. But hidden in the rocks in the center of the battlefield was a threat that […]
IMPERIAL VOXCAST (3 639 756.M41)—Imperial forces have retaken the Tarak Mines in a two-hour battle against light xeno resistance. Human casualties were minimal, authorities announced today, a welcome but unexpected indication that the ork army defeated recently at the Barad Mine has yet to recover from its decisive […]
“Having advanced under cover of darkness, the orks expected Imperial fire to be ineffective. They were sadly mistaken.”—Analysis of first hour of battle, Second Battle of the Tarak Mines, History of the 728th Cadian Regiment, 700-800.M41 (Volume 1,892) IMPERIAL TURN ONE On the Imperial right flank, the Chimera-mounted […]
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