“There is no place in the galaxy for the heretic, the traitor, the unbeliever. Such men are a taint that threaten the very existence of humanity. Do not listen to them. Do not shy away from them. Do not be afraid of them. Kill them. Kill the heretic. […]
“Sickness, disease, plague and pox, suffering and the slow, living rot. Such wondrous gifts does Nurgle seek to bestow upon the unworthy human cattle of the Imperium. We are merely the vectors by which his virulent beneficence may be spread to the undeserving masse.”—Urgloth Rotheart, Plague Champion of […]
Most battle reports are narrative descriptions, as the goal of the Corvus Cluster is to tell a story of our adventures in the sci-fi universe of 40K. But, on occasion, there is a battle where I’m interested less in the story—and more on how poorly I played and […]
Battle’s Start This was a giant City of Death fight, and I quickly realized that taking large blobs of infantry was perhaps not the best idea for an urban setting. Maneuvering these large units was a nightmare: Even running, one platoon took two turns to clear the city’s […]
“To admit defeat is to blaspheme against the Emperor.”—Primarch Roboute Guilliman of the Ultramarines * * * Strategic Background It is 6 247 742.M41. The Damocles Gulf Crusade is under way. The main Crusade Fleet has moved against the rebellious Garrus Colony, but the 5th Company of the […]
“I have taken great pains not to laugh at the actions of aliens, nor to weep at them or to hate them, but to understand them.”—Ethereal Aun’shi * * * Tau Turn Two Three Fire Warrior teams, the Riptide, and a Devilfish carrying a Breacher Team arrive from […]
“While the enemies of the Emperor still draw breath, there can be no peace.”—Captain Gabriel Angelos, Blood Ravens * * * Tau Turn Four The Tau commander realizes that she doesn’t need to take any risks to win this battle. With no enemy infantry in sight, she and […]
“The foundation of victory is this: Know where your enemy is, and where your enemy does not want YOU to be.”—General Rachael Honour, commander of the 3rd Imperial Guard Field Army, after her victory over Archenemy troops during the Cromwellian Uprising of 543.M40 * * * TheGM: Sometimes […]
“Why attack the enemy directly? Attack where he least expects. Attack him on the flank, or fall upon his rear. You will lose fewer warriors, and you will leave your opposing commander at a loss.“—Commander Puretide, 703.M41 * * * Imperial Turn Two The Knights’ mechanized column continues […]
“Stand firm against the enemy. Many victories have been won simply because an army was resolute and determined. They pressed their attacks. They refused to give ground. They fought until the enemy simply lost heart. I’d rather have an army with 20 percent higher morale than an army […]
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