“The battlefield is a scene of constant chaos. The winner will be the one who controls that chaos, both his own and the enemies.“—Napoleon, M2 warlord * * * Continued from Part 1 . . . Counterattack The Tau response to our advance was unusually bold. They advanced […]
Crusade fleet enters Hydass System Tau Navy forced to retreat after losing warship Imperial Voxcast (3 001 744.M41)—After a year of silence over the fate of the Damocles Gulf Crusade, Imperial authorities today announced that the Crusade Fleet has entered the Tau-occupied Hydass System and successfully routed the […]
“The bitterness of defeat is almost too great to bear. The shame of it gnaws at my soul. I have failed my warriors, yet somehow I must lead them forward. Duty onto death.”—private thoughts of Captain Martel Vivant, commander, 5th Company, Knights of Altair Space Marine Chapter * […]
“Come you aliens, show me what passes for fury amongst your misbegotten kind!” — Blood Ravens Sergeant Avitus * * * Strategic Background It is 6 835 742.M41. The Damocles Gulf Crusade has been under way for nearly eight months, and the Imperial Crusade against the Tau has […]
“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 […]
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