“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 […]
“They may not be major battles, but anytime you face one of those greenskin brutes up close, it’s the fight of your life.”—Corporal Malor Brynsyka, 3rd Company, 728th Cadian Regiment. What follows is a report on a series of Imperial-xeno skirmishes in the vicinity of the Barad Mine (COORD: 73 […]
IMPERIAL VOXCAST (3 294 736.M41)—Imperial troops launched a successful attack on the ork-held Barad Mine yesterday, Imperial authorities have announced. According to Gen. Tiberius Vectrix, supreme commander of Imperial forces on Hegira, the grand assault by armored and infantry forces was “a great victory in our crusade to […]
From his command post on the left flank, Captain Cauis Velaz scanned the horizon with binoculars. Although dawn was still minutes away, a pale glow reddened the sky, and the young officer was desperate to spot any clues to the enemy advance. “You’re wasting your time, Captain,” said a gray-haired sergeant standing […]
Having chosen to take personal command of this battle, Colonel August Klein was on the front lines—with a sweeping view of the battlefield … and a frightening proximity to the xenos who were rushing in his direction. He was standing atop his command Chimera, binoculars in hand. At […]
As he scanned the battlefield, Klein felt his pulse quicken. Although the ork Warboss, supported by walkers, had blunted his mechanized attack up the center, his men were poised on the flank of the ork main assault. “Lieutenant! Tell the veterans to leave the ork walker alone. Have […]
IMPERIAL VOXCAST: (3 150 736.M41; subsequently redacted)—As military forces strengthen the defenses around Susa City—the capital of Hegira—the moon’s political elite are quietly making arrangements to evacuate to other worlds. That’s the assessment of a secret report circulated through the Imperial Guard Commissariat, which has reminded Gen. Tiberius […]
As Commissar-Major Rael Dracos pulled himself to his feet, he knew the battle was lost. The last thing he remembered before losing consciousness was a huge ork smashing its battle axe into his chest. Despite his carapace armor, the blow knocked the breath from his lungs and sent a lance of pain through […]
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