Points: 2000.
Deployment and Mission: Dawn Of War / Minefields.
Primary Objective: Deploy Servo Skulls.
Detachment: Gladius Task Force.
Opponents Detachment: Realspace Raiders.
This engagement was fought during the Dirkden crusade, by the Rift Wardens against the Drukhari raiders who had launched raids into the spires in weeks previously. Despite repeated attempted by the space marines, the strategic objective of a decisive victory had not been achieved although the infliction of many casualties on the alien attackers and the defensive of several battle zones was considered a considerable tactical victory.
The Drukhari defensive successes on the right flank made exploitation and the use of outflanking units impossible. Raiders and Ravagers dominated the airspace between the spires and without air support, the Rift Wardens found themselves in a difficult position. The Drukhari advance did fail due to the sheer amount of small arms fire but they were slowly taking ground. Outriders did eventually make it through at the rear of the enemy to expose their weaker lines.
The rear attack was a limited success, after supply issues and enemy counter-attacks. Drukhari reinforcements were soon incoming and the Rift Wardens were driven back, sustaining heavy casualties. The Rift Wardens suffered the greatest losses here than they had anywhere else during the Vigilus Crusade.
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