“If your battle plan’s working, it’s probably a trap.“—Kolton Phae, On Military Matters, 739.M41 * * * Continued . . . The Kauyon The military doctrine known as the Kauyon requires a Tau commander to use terrain effectively—and have the patience to wait for the exact moment when […]
IMPERIAL VOXCAST (6 781 742.M41)—After two months of silence, a new communication from the Damocles Crusade Fleet brings glorious news of victory and retribution against the rebellious colonies of the Timbra Sub-sector. Rebel forces on the Garrus Colony were overwhelmed within a week, according to a report by […]
“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 […]
“You have learned a great deal about tactics, maneuver, and leadership at this institution. These were important lessons. But understand this: You don’t win a battle solely through good tactics, maneuver, and leadership—you win a battle by killing your enemy.“—retiring Admiral Aldous Collymore, speaking to graduating officers of […]
“We are the Emperor’s retribution. We are here to scour the heretic. We are here to punish the traitor. We are here to cleanse the xeno taint from Imperial worlds. Suffer not the heretic to live. Suffer not the traitor to live. Suffer not the xeno to live.“—Admiral […]
“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 […]
“Victory is not taking the battlefield. Victory is destroying the enemy. Anyone who says otherwise is a fool.“—Commissar Bernard Mantel, speaking as the prosecutor at the trial of regimental officers after the disaster at Arnac-la-Poste * * * Tau Turn Five The battle is winding down as darkness […]
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