“The noble Space Marine chapter, the Knights of Altair, played a pivotal role in fighting the xeno invaders in the Sculptor System. Alas, these Astartes were spread thin, limiting their role largely to hit-and-run attacks designed to have the maximum strategic effect. For example, when the Tau invaders […]
“I believe in three tenets of battle—firepower, firepower, and more firepower. Yes, courage is important. Duty is important. Honor is important. But none of these virtues will help you defeat the towering ork warlord charging at you with bestial fury and a roaring choppa blade swinging at your […]
“It saddens me greatly that we must take arms against the peoples of the galaxy. By their deaths, they deny themselves the liberation that is only to be found in total surrender to the Greater Good.“—Aun’Va, Master of the Undying Spirit Imperial Turn Two Drat it! I have […]
“We will destroy the hated xenos to reconquer the galaxy in his name. The Emperor’s will is our will, and His will is to see the xeno taint eradicated. So, forward my Brothers. No mercy for the Tau—only death and oblivion.“—High Marshal Adrias Ioculus, speaking to the Knights […]
“In hindsight, the decision of Captain Stark to launch a counterattack against a superior xeno force was brilliant. At the time, however, with Imperial forces in full retreat, there were subordinates—and superiors—who thought it utter madness.”—Chronicle of the Tau Invasion of Dar Sai, published 753.M41 *** NEWS […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
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